Art Deco Furniture
ART DECO STYLE
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
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.
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Style: Art Deco
Period: 1940s
1940s Swedish Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneers with Curved Edges
Located in London, GB
Functionality is a key aspect of this 1940s Swedish chest of drawers. The design provides ample storage space to fulfil your organizational needs while maintaining a streamlined and ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Ceramic Dish Ashtray in Ceramic Art Deco Green Color Fishes Patern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco ashtray or vide poche in ceramic. Green color. Made in France. Fishes Patern.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"Seated Nude", Rare Ceramic Sculpture of Male Nude by Jenö Grantner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare and powerful, this depiction of a male nude figure, seated on a tree trunk and looking to his right, was sculpted by Hungarian sculptor Jenö Grantner around 1940. The...
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1940s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Oak and Leather Magazine Rack by Casa Comte
By Comte S.A.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Oak magazine rack, lined with red leather, made by Casa COMTE (1932-1960).
Bibliography Mo Amelia Teitelbaum (2010), “Los Creadores de un Estilo, Minimal...
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1940s South American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Italian Art Deco Lamp
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Italian Art Deco desk lamp. Chromed metal and black enameled shade.
Italy, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dutch Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, The Netherlands, 1940s
This pair of dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy wh...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Modern Unframed René Gruau Hand Signed Lithograph Bistro
By René Gruau
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration, is a hand signed lithograph by Italian artist René Gruau, a famous fashion illustrator in the 1940s and 1950s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 28.5...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Modern Unframed Rene Gruau Hand Signed Lithograph Bonjour Cherie
By René Gruau
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration, is a hand signed lithograph by Italian artist Rene Gruau, a famous fashion illustrator in the 1940s and 1950s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 26" ...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Art Deco Torchiere Table Lamps
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pair of Art Deco torchiere table lamps in polished aluminum and glass.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Wrought-Iron Floor Lamp - France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wrought-iron floor lamp with a rope-like stem and stylized tassels at the top and bottom.
Dimensions provided do not include the shade, which is not the lamp's original shade, but...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Modernist Coffee Table by Jan Vaněk for Krásná Jizba
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare sculptural coffee table designed by Czech architect Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba, Czechoslovakia in late 40's. Made of beech wood and very thick heavy glass. In very good original...
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Waxed mahogany coffee table with base connected by a spacer.
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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Dramatic Restored Pair of Plaster Art Deco Figures, circa 1940, as Custom Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They are custom built using materials of the highest quality and are shipped complete with the new...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
Michel Zadounaisky, Sconces '2', France, 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of sconces in hammered wrought iron with two stems by Michel Zadounaisky (1903 - 1983). Body of volutes and interlaces.
Signed in the front.
Excellent condition. Slight oxy...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Iron
Unusual Art dECO / Modernist geometric abstract rug , carpet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art dECO / Modernist geometric abstract rug , carpet.. Stunning colors.. Great use of space, pallet..
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1940s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool
Walnut French Art Deco Coffee Table with Travertine top, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco coffee table.
Striking French design from the 1940s.
Solid walnut base with original patinated brass supports between the four legs.
With original trave...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Antique San Francisco Seltzer Water Co. Blue Glass Seltzer Bottle
Located in San Carlos, CA
Add a touch of old-world charm to your home bar or display with our captivating antique/vintage blue glass seltzer bottle, crafted in Austria for the prestigious San Francisco Seltze...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Glass
Overwhelming Art Deco Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Superb hand blown Ninfea Murano glass chandelier on two levels by Ercole Barovier. Cascade of precious hand blown leaves.
Timeless elegance for your interior.
Excellent vintage c...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Cast Iron and Vitrolite Black Cut To Clear Glass Top Table
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco cast iron side table with a beautiful black, cut to frosted vitrolite top. Crisp cast iron that has been stripped of any lacquer or enamel. A few areas of oxidation that can...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Iron
Writing Desk with Marquetry Top in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing table, walnut, The Netherlands, 1940s
An elegant furniture piece that attests to masterful craftsmanship. Its marquetry top, adorned with a captivating array of various wood...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Oak Wall Mirror, Italy 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This large and heavy wall mirror was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1940s. It features a hand carved stained oak frame and mirror glass.
Overall condition is very good, w...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Fine French Rectangular Glass and Bronze Ceiling Lights by Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted on a gold lacquered bronze frame that holds the white laminated glass diffusers. The flat bottom glass diffuser is removable in order to change the bulbs.
Signed
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco round two tier tables designed by Alfons Bach
By Alfons Bach
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Art Deco Round 2 tier tables by the noted designer Alfons Bach. done in Blonde Mahogany
Wood and Brass
Lovely Art Deco / Art Moderne style. Streamline Art Deco..Classic
M...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco buffet or sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, crafted in France during the 1940s. This sideboard stands as a masterpiece of precision and artistry, boasting a natural wood finish ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
A Pair of 1940’s French Leather club Chairs, La Crème de la Crème
Located in Hastings, GB
If you’ve been on the search for the perfect, most beautiful, most special pair of original club chairs, then these are so. Extremely rare, these original Cuban lounge model with ruc...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Leather
1940s French Gilt Forged Iron and Limestone Coffee Table by Maison Ramsay
Located in London, GB
An elegant gilt forged iron and shaped limestone coffee table by Maison Ramsay - Paris. French, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Limestone, Iron
Captivating French Art Deco Bar Cabinet
Located in Kingston, NY
This captivating French Art Deco petit bar cabinet features two frontal swing doors in Macassar and chrome handles and fixtures. Interior in matte black with an adjustable shelf.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Sculpture of Juggler in Patinated Bronze Signed Le Verrier
Located in IT
Art Deco sculpture of Juggler in patinated bronze by Le Verrier.
The statue features a woman with very elegant and delicate movements. Max Le Verrier was known for being a pioneer w...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco German Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco German Lamp. Body of the lamp is made out of beech wood with 5 chrome circles all the way through the length. Lamp shade is made ou...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco French Chair is Beech Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and comfortable Art Deco French chair. Chair has high back and 2 arm supports. Re-upholstered in light beige fabric and re-polished.
Condition is perfect. Restored.
23.5"...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Black and White Fortuny Murano Glass and Bronze Chandelier, Late Deco 1940s
By Fortuny
Located in Florence, IT
Black and White Fortuny Murano Glass and Bronze Chandelier, torchon effect characterized by oriental atmospheres.
Four light bulbs.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Parisian Art Deco Sideboard in Solid Oak with Iron Elements
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Georges & Gaston Guérin, sideboard, solid oak, iron, Paris, France, 1930s/40s
Made in Paris, this sideboard is designed according to the French Art Deco design principles that rose ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Iron
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Lounge Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, poplar, ash, beech, rush, France, 1940s.
Decorative lounge chair designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a c...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Rush, Ash, Beech, Poplar
Charles Dudouyt Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, set of four armchairs, red velvet, stained oak, France, 1940s.
This set of four Art Deco dining or armchairs is upholstered with deep red velvet fabric. The frame ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Fruit Dish by Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI sterling silver fruit dish in the Art Deco style, made by Walker & Hall; part of our Art Deco silverware collection.
This exceptional vintage George VI sterling silver fruit dish has a circular shaped form onto a circular spreading foot, all in the Art Deco style.
The surface of this vintage silver dish...
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1940s British Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Outstanding 1940s Art Deco settee sofa.
Original red knit upholstery in excellent condition without holes or damage.
Very comfortable and solid.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Art Deco bedside tables, Poland, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco bedside tables, Poland, 1940s.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: walnut
dimensions height 54 cm width 53 depth 37 cm
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1940s Polish Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Gerda Strömberg Engraved Fish Vase in Crystal for Strömbergshyttan, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand blown and copper-wheel engraved vase. Designed by Gerda Strömberg for her own studio Strömbergshyttan in Sweden during the 1930s or 1940s. It depi...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Dining Table in Oak 1940's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgian Art Deco dining table madeof solid oak wood.
Beautiful designed table with representing the Art Deco period of the 1940s. With a base consisting of large monumental legs wit...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Oak
Andre Arbus Style Cherry Marquetry French Art Deco Sideboard Buffet Circa 1940
By André Arbus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic 1940s era French Art Deco sideboard in the style of Andre Arbus. The piece was made in France and has matching pieces listed separatey. The piece is an incredible...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Italian Vintage Globe Cocktail Bar
Located in Austin, TX
Globe from Italy with hand-painted décor from the 20th century in Italy. The globe rotates and is supported by an intricate, hand-carved ebonized four-legged structure on casters. Th...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare OVERSIZED aRT Deco Neon Clock by Telechron Electric Clock.. 3' Diameter
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare OVERSIZED aRT Deco Neon Clock by Telechron Electric Clock.. 34" Diameter.. Ive owned over 50 Neon Clocks,, very few this large,Tested and keeps perfect time,, Great color neon....
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Guglielmo Ulrich Set of Six Dining Chairs, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of six stained wood and yellow velvet dining chairs attributed to the Italian Architect Guglielmo Ulrich.
Splendid craftmanship in the...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Vintage Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from France in the neoclassical style. This piece is made of lacquered steel enhanced with gilt brass accents. It has been newly wired to fit US standards.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Desk, France 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco desk with slightly curved table top and two drawer elements with four drawers each. These are lockable and the handles are made of elegant bars. The desk can be positioned a...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features steam bent rattan frame with Art Moderne styled pink flamingo covered cushions, circa ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1940s Embroidered French Fireside Chairs, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1940s French slipper chairs. Hand-embroidered floral design with stained beech accents. Minor wear on upholstery consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
Vittorio Dassi Scalloped Wood Wall Mirror, Italy circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Vittorio Dassi Wood and Scalloped Wall Mirror, Italy circa late 1940's
A highly unique and decorative wall mirror features a straight walnut frame on the sides and base which highl...
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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Art Deco Table Lamp with Mother of Pearls Top and Funkis Style Frame
Located in Odense, DK
Art Deco table lamp with mother of pearls top and funkis style framel. Made in 1940s.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by CGF Lyon, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silversmith CGF, Lyon, France, designed this lovely Art Deco silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini shaker. The three-sectioned cocktail shaker has a removable cap and filter s...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Bobyrug’s nice mid century Moroccan art deco design rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid 20th century Moroccan rug with a design of the French art deco rugs and nice colours with a white background and a brown at design. Entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton...
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1940s Moroccan Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Stool with Backrest Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
Elegant Italian 1940s/50s occasional stool presented atop four tapered walnut legs with the two front legs with brass caps. The simplicity of the design and the short backrest offer ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Glass and Brass Hook/Door Pull Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Italy, c. 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; three available.
Very cool, elegant art deco door pulls, attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Brass
Machine Age Cafe Table by Wolfgang Hoffman, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 27"h, 20"dia
- By Wolfgang Hoffman for Howell
- Chrome, black bakelite
- Condition: Excellent; patina to chrome base
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chairs model 3615, walnut, velvet fabric, Italy, 1941
A design by Osvaldo Borsani, these chairs epitomize a harmonious fusion...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of eight armchairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s
Set of eight naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Hemp, Beech
Art Deco Cedar Lined Armoire with 4 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Art Deco armoire features cedar lined wardrobe cabinet for hanging clothes and four dovetailed drawers with bentwood drawer faces.
Matching nightstands and three drawer chest a...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
Venetian 1940s Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Murano glass and wrought iron pendant ceiling lamp.
In the classic light brown glass and green-tinted wrought iron.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, René Lalique, Art Hide, and Kifu Augousti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6 and tops out at $700,000 while the average work can sell for $2,798.
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