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.
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
Modernist Dutch Haagse School side or end table, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An elegant, modestly sized Dutch modernist table, exemplifying the refined geometry and architectural clarity of early 20th-century Haagse School design. Executed in richly toned mah...
Mahogany
Shagreen Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ginko Sde table by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The piece is both sculptural and graphic with its organic shape and floating two top detail. The piece is inl...
Brass
French Art Deco Sycamore End Tables attributed to René Prou circa 1940
By René Prou
Located in CA, CA
French pair of nightstands attributed to René Prou in sycamore with wide curving body and curved legs. The tops are finished with mirrors that are slightly oxidized, giving them a wo...
Sycamore
Eden St.Tropez iron outdoor side table
Located in Firenze, FI
Elevate your outdoor space with our wrought iron garden table with a glass top. A blend of durability and sophistication, this table adds an elegant touch to your patio or terrace. P...
Iron
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available indi...
Wrought Iron
Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details 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
"Chital" 2-Top Side Table in Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina 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
Shagreen Side Table with Mobile Sculptural Parts and Brass Accents 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 ...
Stone, Brass
Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details 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
Shagreen Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details 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
Iconic Bedside Table with Beveled Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
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 ...
Shagreen Stingray
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available as pair, pr...
Wrought Iron
Galaxy Side Table Large in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The galaxy side table...
Brass
Constellation Side Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina 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
Cosmo Side Table in Shagreen, Lemurian & Bronze-Patina 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The cosmo side table...
Stone, Quartz, Brass
Shagreen Side Table with Mobile Sculptural Parts and Brass Accents 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Cosmo Moon side table by Kifu Paris...
Brass
Custom High Style Art Deco Style Bookmatched Walnut Nightstands w Brass Sabots
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of High Style Art Deco revival nightstands were custom designed and realized for High Style Deco. Inspired by the best of 1930s ...
Brass
Cosmo Side Table, Blue Shagreen, Stone and Bronze-Patina 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The cosmo side table...
Stone, Brass
Shagreen Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ginko side table by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The piece is both sculptural and graphic with its organic shape and floating two top detail. The piece i...
Brass
Shagreen Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ginko Sde table by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The piece is both sculptural and graphic with its organic shape and floating two top detail. The piece is...
Brass
TOTEM Side Table in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina 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
Vintage Italian Octagonal Black Tripod Side Table Bobbin Turned Barley Twist Leg
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique wooden Italian black painted wood side table or occasional table with octagonal top raised on three beautifully bobbin turned legs. This side table with the rich an...
Wood
Pair Of Italian Art Deco Night Stands Or End Tables with Black Tops
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of antique Italian Art Deco black glass tops night stands, bed side tables or end tables.
Wood
Italian Black End or Nesting Tables in the Art Deco Bauhaus Style
Located in New York, NY
A set of Italian nesting tables in the Art Deco Bauhaus style, circa late 20th century, Italy. Set can work well as an end table (top table) and 'nesting' table great as side/drinks table, small and easy enough to pull-out /move around. Tables can be used indoors or out. Tables' black metal frames are coated, and tabletops are Italian ceramic tile with a travertine marble look. Both tile tops are marked on underside "Made in Italy"; please see image #20. Very Good condition as shown in images with no chips noted to ceramic tile tops noted. Dimensions: Top table: 16.5" D x 16.88" W x 20.88" H Nesting table: 12.88" D x 12.88" W x 16" H Italian bowls...
Metal
"Chital" 2-Top Side Table in Bronze-Patina 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
Pair of Chic 'Esquisse' Grooved Ivory Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Esquisse' grooved ivory travertine side tables by Design Frères.
Travertine, Steel
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Ashtray Table Stand Circa 1930’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Unique chrome and Bakelite Art Deco ashtray stand. Exceptionally cool design with a designated area for cigarettes and a circular swivel ashtray. All original condition. There was a...
Chrome
Jansen Travertine & Wrought Iron End Tables, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant brass, wrought iron and travertine end tables.
Travertine, Brass, Wrought Iron
Jean Michel Frank Design Limed Oak Table Art Deco Style circa 2000s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Limed Oak End Table, after a design by Jean Michel Frank, and probably produced by Mattaliano, American, circa 2000s. This is based on a 1930s Jean Michel Frank design and th...
Oak
Art Deco Pair of Night Stands Parchment Style Jean Pascaud, France 1935
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco pair of night stands parchment Style Jean Pascaud, France 1935. brass details. restored condition.
Brass
Eden Nice iron outdoor coffee table
Located in Firenze, FI
The coffee table that completes the Eden outdoor lounge, has 4 curved legs that cross in the center in a decorative sphere, all in iron or with a glass shelf, recalls the bucolic atm...
Iron
'Esquisse' Parchment and Wrought Iron Side Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Esquisse' parchment and blackened wrought iron side tables by DESIGN FRÈRES. The smooth, natural cream parchment top is matched with an elegant contrasting blackened wrought iron b...
Wrought Iron
Oak & Green Ceramic End Table, USA 1940's
Located in New York, NY
End table with a ceramic base with an Art Deco motif and solid dished oak top, possibly a Martz creation.
Ceramic, Oak
Carmen Side Table in Shagreen, Baguio Stone, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Carmen Side Table...
Brass
Bronze Occasional Table, C. France, 1940s
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant 1940s French occasional table executed in solid bronze, showcasing a refined Streamline Moderne silhouette. The sculptural tripod base features gracefully arched legs joined ...
Bronze
$5,125 / item
Bedside Table in Coal Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Tomboy bedside by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This bedside table is completely inlaid in a mixture of coal black...
Shagreen Stingray
$2,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stone Bedside Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
A nightstand that is both beautiful and functional! With a roomy shelf for books and “things,” the drawer opens to reveal two sections. One has a sliding tray for a glass of water or a cup of tea...
Limestone
$2,358 / item
French Modern Burl Wood End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning piece showcasing the timeless beauty of book-matched walnut burl veneer. The square table design is enhanced by a unique rounded radius end in one corner, lending a modern...
Wood
$2,232 / item
French Art Deco Accent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The medium brown mahogany finish highlights the wood's grain, creating a piece that resonates with classic sophistication. The antiqued mirrored top and shelf infuse a sense of vint...
Mirror, Wood
$990Sale Price|40% Off
Wolfgang Hoffmann Style Art Deco Chrome Tubular & Lacquer Micarta Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco side lamp table inspired by Wolfgang Hoffmann featuring a chromed round metal tubular frame in the "P" shaped legs that meet at the floor with two-tier black Lacquer style l...
Steel, Chrome
French Modernist Cerused Side Table
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely Modernist square two-tiered table with strong and simple geometric forms Date: 1940ca Origin: France Dimension: 19 3/4? square, 21 1/2? high.
Oak
French Art Deco Period Jules Leleu Manner Burlwood Work Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Art Deco period inlaid burlwood travailleuse / work table, in the manner of iconic French designer Jules Leleu (Paris, France, 1883-1961) France, circa 1930s, ex...
Brass
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details 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
Shagreen Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Cut Out Legs by R&Y Augousti
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
Pair of French Art Deco Burl Wood Night Tables
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional pair of night stands created out of burl wood with ebonized tops and bases. Case is dovetailed construction with a top drawer over two doors and an open space. Lots of va...
Chrome
Pair of Chic Ebonized Oak 'Esquisse' Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic ebonized oak 'Esquisse' side tables by Design Frères. Grooved blackened and sealed oak tops over matte black iron frames.
Steel
Pair of 'Esquisse' Parchment and Wrought Iron Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Esquisse' parchment and blackened wrought iron side tables by Design Frères. The smooth, natural cream parchment top is matched the elegant contrasting blackened wrought iro...
Wrought Iron
"Chital" 2-Top Side Table in Onyx, Shagreen & Bronze-Patina 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 ...
Onyx, Brass
Figural Carved Marble Top Side Table C. 1930's
Located in Fulton, CA
Figural carved Italian Renaissance Revival end table with four winged female griffins and black marble top. Circa. 1930's. Excellent original vintage condition and original finish. ...
Marble
$8,500 / set
Pair of Vintage Baker Round Gueridon Tables
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage pair of burnt tone mahogany round gueridons by Baker Furniture. Crown detail trim to top and 3 splayed legs with ring accent. Both retain o...
Mahogany
Pair of French Style Streamline Art Deco Glass Top Side Tables
Located in Bernville, PA
Pair of Art Deco streamline tulip shaped glass top side tables. This simple and elegant design from the period has frosted edge glass tops that are supported by gentle curving legs o...
Glass, Maple
Adjustable Art Deco Style Pedestal Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This versatile French Art Deco style adjustable pedestal table is a true find, blending sophisticated design with remarkable functionality. Crafted from beautiful fruitwood with stri...
Ash
Eden Cannes iron outdoor side table
Located in Firenze, FI
Elevate your outdoor space with our wrought iron garden table with a glass top. A blend of durability and sophistication, this table adds an elegant touch to your patio or terrace. P...
Iron
$7,500 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Side Tables
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of Art Deco side tables in mahogany veneer, lemon tree, burl maple, surmounted by a glass top. Measures: H 27 ½ in., L 26 1/3 in., D 12 in.
Mahogany
Art Deco Glass Top Side, End Table by Gordon's Inc. Fine Furniture c. 1933/40's
By Gilbert Rohde, Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco, Moderne, Machine Age side table, made in the USA by the Gordon's Fine Furniture Company, circa 1930/40's. The table features an octagonal tempered glass top, wh...
Metal
Art Deco Machine Age Bookmatched Walnut Gueridon Table w/ Black Lacquer Supports
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Machine Age gueridon table, crafted in France circa 1935, is an exquisite blend of bold geometry and refined materials. The table’s bookmatched walnut top show...
Nickel
Primavera End Table Designed by Charles Pfister for Baker
By Charles Pfister, Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Top quality Baker table designed by Charles Pfister, in exquisite original Primavera finish. Art Deco Revival, Postmodern period, circa 1990's. This example is in very good original ...
Wood
Pr. Art Deco Bauhaus Machine Age Black and Chrome Triangular End Tables
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Bauhaus influence, Art Deco, Machine Age side, or end tables, constructed of tubular chrome bases, with original triangular wood insert tops. Design reminiscent of Gil...
Chrome
Iconic Heals Book Table with Geometric Undershelves
By Heal's
Located in Greenwich, CT
A low table in oak having a thick square top with rounded corners over four panel legs each with a cantilever shelf arranged in a geometric pattern. Known as a book table, this high...
Oak