Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Barovier & Toso Italian Pendant Chandelier in Murano Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso, pendant light, Murano glass, gold leaf, brass, Italy, 1940s This pendant light by Barovier & Toso, produced in Italy during the 1940s, demonstrates the work...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Red 20th century design art deco ceramic vase by Gustave Asch 1950 primavera
By Gustave Asch
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gustave Asch Art deco 20th century design ceramic vase Red and black ceramic glazes colors Signed under the base original perfect condition Height 21 cm Large 20 cm
Ceramic
French Art Deco Burl Walnut Cabinet with Shelf Display
Located in Troy, MI
This Art Deco cabinet showcases book-matched burl walnut veneer across the door fronts and sides. Two doors with chrome ball pulls on gold-tone bases open to reveal interior storage ...
Chrome
German Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light, Later Brass Fittings, circa 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant German Art Deco alabaster pendant with warm diffused light and refined later brass fittings. A refined German Art Deco pendant light featuring an alabaster shade dating to t...
Alabaster, Brass
"Hercules and the Minotaur", Large, Very Rare Art Deco Vase by Goor for Mougin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The product of King Minos of Crete's wife, Queen Pasiphaë, and a white bull provided to the king by Poseidon, the Minotaur was a much-feared monster who was doomed to wander the hall...
Ceramic
Ernesto Valabrage for Vittorio Valabrega Game Table in Chestnut and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega studio, game table / coffee table / side table / chestnut, leather, brass, Italy, 1930s Game table designed by the Italian Ernesto Valabreg...
Brass
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Flat bronze platter with chased detailing along the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB 1736 * Period: 1936 ...
Bronze
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2
By J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Mohair
Ernesto Valabrega Sideboard in Stained Oak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, sideboard, stained oak, brass, Italy, circa 1935 This sideboard by Italian designer Ernesto Valabrega is exemplary for refined, highly detailed and very well-mad...
Brass
Art Deco Wooden Table Lamp by Charles Dudouyt , France, circa 1930s
Located in Valencia, VC
Charles Dudouyt Wooden Table Lamp, France, circa 1930s A wooden table lamp by Charles Dudouyt, designed and produced in France during the 1930s. Turned from solid wood, the lamp fe...
Wood
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School accent table with an elegant stance, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A beautifully proportioned Dutch Art Deco accent table executed in solid oak, dating from the 1920s. Modest in scale yet remarkably present, this piece has the quiet authority of wel...
Oak
In-Stock Large 'Bloc' Parchment Table Lamp by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Bloc' parchment table lamp by Design Frères. Attractive European style shade mount with no apparent harp / final. Comes with the matching custom parchment paper shade shown. ...
Wood, Parchment Paper, Goatskin
Art Deco Candle Holders in Pewter and Brass, Sweden, 1930s Design
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art Deco candle holders made in pewter and brass made in Sweden during the 1930s. These ones wonderfully sculptured and crafted in a true art deco shape with the base and top in pewt...
Pewter
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget, 1937
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish Art Deco pewter bowl produced by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget (NJ) in 1937. This sculptural piece features an elegant bas-relief of a kneeling female figure holding a co...
Pewter
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco ceiling lamp with glass sticks vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Brass
Vintage Antique Art Deco Semi-Spherical Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1930
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed semi-spherical opaline glass pendant lamp with copper gallery. c.1930 Moulded opaline glass shade, this shape of lamp were often found in churches and chapels up ...
Brass
Art Deco Batik Floor Lamp by Hans Steinpatz, Dutch Design, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School Batik floor lamp. Design by Hans Steinpatz Hilversum. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Original stained with batik technique bee...
Beech
Art Deco wall mirror, 1940s, with beveled edge, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Elegant Art Deco wall mirror dating from the 1940s. Its geometric silhouette with soft lines is enhanced by beveled edges that subtly capture and reflect light. The exposed metal bra...
Glass, Mirror
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Pink Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Dutch Art Deco accent table nr. 288 by P.E.L. Izeren for Genneper Molen, 1920s
By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Genneper Molen
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare Art Deco accent table by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, dating to around 1920 and bearing the original Genneper Molen paper label (stating model nr. 288) A wonderfully d...
Macassar, Oak
elegant Art Deco birch side table or nightstand u-shaped leg and drawer
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
elegant Art Deco birch side table or nightstand u-shaped leg and drawer
Birch
Art Deco Side Table in Black & Red, Mikko Nupponen, Lahti Finland 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare Art Deco side table by Mikko Nupponen, Lahti Finland from the 1930s. This beautiful piece from the early functionalist era in Finnish design features a three layered shel...
Birch
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Brass and Yellow Glass, France, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920 French Art Deco, yellow glass pendant lamp with marble effect. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standard...
Brass
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, dressing table, model '6142', maple, brass, mirrored glass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1943 An exquisite and truly exceptional vanity tab...
Brass
Dutch Art Deco curvy Amsterdam School accent table by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
By J.J. Zijfers
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
This rare and very modestly sized 1920s side table by the firm of J.J. Zijfers & Co (Amsterdam) is an unusual and wonderfully expressive little piece. It’s the kind of accent table t...
Oak
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Brown Pierre Frey Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', Pierre Frey Teddy mohair 'Bambi', stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs by Jindrich Halabala upholstered in...
Mohair, Beech
French Clichy Green Glass Pendant Lamp, Brass Holder, Mid-20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standa...
Brass
French Art Deco Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount in Bronze and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Starburst Sunburst Ceiling Light, Bronze, Milk Glass An exceptional Art Deco starburst shaped engraved and molded bronze ceiling lamp, France, 1930s-1940s. Large size. Th...
Bronze
French Art Deco Cabinet with Parquetry Veneer, Attributed to Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Troy, MI
Two-door cabinet featuring striking checkerboard parquetry veneer across the front doors. Distinguished by ornate brass scrollwork pull centered on doors; original key included. Inte...
Brass
1927 René Lalique Vase Oleron Fishes Cased Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Oleron” made in cased opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique created in 1927. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Exceptional patina and opalescence. ...
Blown Glass
1914 René Lalique Vase Monnaie du Pape Cased Opalescent Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Monnaie du Pape" made in cased opalescent glass with blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1914. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescence. height : 23,5 cm Fé...
Blown Glass
Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Brass and White Gray Glass, France, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920 French Art Deco, white / grey painted glass pendant lamp with marble effect. Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internatio...
Brass
Dutch Art Deco Modernist side table in oak and macassar ebony, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A refined Dutch Art Deco side table from the 1920s, executed in solid oak with a striking cross-shaped base in solid macassar ebony. A very modernist design with architectural presen...
Macassar, Oak
1920s White Opaline Art Deco Flush Mount Light Fixture, Metal Holder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s White opaline Art Deco Flush Mount Metal glass holder with white porcelain bulb holder Diameter glass holder 14 cm / 5.5 inches Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb Priced per individua...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs in Birch Bentwood, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and sculptural pair of Swedish Art Deco club chairs from the 1930s, distinguished by their striking curved birch bentwood armrests and generous proportions. The sweeping arms...
Bentwood, Birch, Fabric
1920s Antique Purple Oriental Floral Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Rectangle Knotted Room Size Antique Purple Wool – Art Deco 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional Chinese Art Deco piece exemplifies the bold aesthetic shift of the p...
Wool
1930's Art Deco Glass Vase by Rudolf Schrötter - Inwald Glassworks, (CZ)
Located in Bern, CH
Elegant Art Deco vase designed by Rudolf Schrötter for Inwald Glassworks (Czechoslovakia), featuring a faceted geometric form in warm amber-brown glass. The sculptural silhouette, hi...
Art Glass
Art Deco Figured walnut double bed
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful highly figured walnut Art Deco Double Bed. The headboard and footboard boasting beautiful heavily figured matching book paged and quartered American walnut veneer with ba...
Walnut
Pair of Carved Art Deco Bedside Cabinets in Walnut Burl Veneer
Located in Miami, FL
Striking pair of Art Deco bedside cabinets crafted from richly figured walnut burl veneer, showcasing dramatic mirrored grain patterns and exceptional craftsmanship. The design combi...
Walnut
French 1920s Art Deco Matte glass Black Illustrated Nickel Plated Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s Art Deco pendant lamp Matte glass with black illustrated pattern Brass nickel-plated gallery, glass holder E27 / E26 Weight: 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb Priced per individual item. All...
Brass, Nickel
Rare René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Caramel Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, mohair velvet "Bold Cigare" by Pierre Frey, wood, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these very rare club chairs are a quint...
Mohair, Wood
Eros Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Eros Cabinet in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into architectu...
Brass
Cosmo Side Table in Cream Shagreen, Stone and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Cosmo side table by Kifu Paris is a whimsical and sculptural piece, inlaid in reversible cream shagreen/ black shagreen, Baguio stone, black pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Th...
Stone, Brass
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Chrome
1930’s French Leather Club Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French 1930’s leather club chair of a nice scale, Rolled arms, nice patina.
Leather
1912 Rene Lalique Vase Six Figurines Et Masques Glass & Grey Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Six Figurines et Masques" made in frosted glass with grey sepina patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved and molded signatures. Perfect condition. Very beautiful patina. ...
Blown Glass
Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A pair of matching Art Deco bedside cabinets dating to 1930. These beautiful cabinets have lovely faded tops with a streak of almost green to their surface, making them especially un...
Walnut
Set of Six Art Deco Walnut Gondola Chairs, French Design, 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Set of six walnut gondola chairs. French work. Art Deco Period:. Around 1930 Additional Information: Material: Walnut Style: Art Deco Period: 1930 Dimensions: W 19.69 x D 22.05 x H ...
Walnut
Art Deco banker lamp with green glass shade vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco banker lamp with green glass shade vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Litte Art Deco Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Small pewter vase with incised vertical lines and lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1758 * Year: 1935 * Con...
Pewter
Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s ‘Alpaca ‘
Located in Wien, Au
Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s ‘Alpaca ‘ Polished
Alpaca
Vintage Antique Art Deco Church White Opaline Glass Flush Ceiling Light, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A flush mounted opaline glass light shade made in England by GEC. c.1920 Hand‑blown opaline shades resembling a mushroom that look superb when illuminated. Complete with their origi...
Brass
Art Deco Sofa Three Seat Sofa with Curved Form
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s This sofa from the 1940s is a clear example of Art Deco design, combining strong proportions with subtle decorative detail. The curved arms and li...
Fabric, Beech
French Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Dax, France – 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco polar bear sculpture from the 1920s, crafted in Dax, France, is a refined example of early 20th-century decorative des...
Ceramic
Dutch Art Deco White Reeded Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Philips, Holland
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Reeded opaline glass pendant light by Philips, The Netherlands Brass top, 2 meter black wire Weight 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable b...
Brass
Barbara Half-Dome Rattan Wall Sconce Bent Rattan Art Deco Wall Light
Located in Oxford, GB
Designed by Bill Parry The Barbara is a handcrafted wall sconce — shaped from bent natural rattan cane in an elegant half-dome silhouette by a small circle of makers. Each piece is ...
Rattan
Rare 1920's English Art Deco Curved Secretaire Desk Bureau in Oak
Located in Leicester, GB
1920's bureaux with a host of three drawers with wooden handles. The desk can be closed with an attractive rounded lid. The desk area is lined with leather and has a tiny drawer for ...
Oak
1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Cased Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Formose" made in cased opalescent glass with blue patina created by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescence and patina ! Height:...
Blown Glass
Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
French Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Strong Man - Jean de Roncourt
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period patinated bronze sculpture known as Le Bendeur (The Bender), signed in the marble base J DE RONCOURT for Jean de Roncourt, the widely adm...
Bronze