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.
Nautilus Shell Shadow Box, Art Deco, Hand-Crafted Walnut, Mid-Century
Located in Round Top, TX
A custom walnut shadow box featuring a natural nautilus shell presented against deep black velvet. The hand-built composition reflects a study in balance, restraint, and material int...
Shell, Glass, Walnut
Authentic Nautical Signal Flag from 1940's Framed Professionally
Located in North Miami, FL
This flag represents the INT Signal (signal not understood) - according to the international flags and pennants chart. The flag is the largest scale pennant in vibrant RED and white with hand stitching. Hardware is galvanized steel. This is a large ship standard sized flag which is 68 inches long. Professionally framed in natural maple low profile shadow box and sewn on to the matting, this vintage German-made nautical signal flag from WW II era, was never used and acquired as a group (see some of our other listings). Can be hung vertically or horizontally. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM. The purpose of International Signal Code Flags...
Cotton, Maple
$180Sale Price|48% Off
Vintage Wall Mount Display Cabinet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique wall mounted display cabinet or shadowbox features a unique arched top glass door with adjustable height display shelf. At 42 in...
Glass, Wood
Fabulous Pair of Art Deco Masks in Asian Headdresses, Shadow Boxed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and exotic, this pair of Art Deco masks, framed in deep shadow boxes, are beautifully sculpted and painted, each with gilded South Asian headdresses...
Authentic Nautical Signal Flag from 1940's Framed Professionally
Located in North Miami, FL
This flag represents the number one signal (Penant One) - according to the international flags and pennants chart. The flag is the largest scale pennant in vibrant RED and white with hand stitching. Hardware is galvanized steel. This is a large ship standard sized flag which is 68 inches long. Professionally framed in natural maple low profile shadow box and sewn on to the matting, this vintage German-made nautical signal flag from WW II era, was never used and acquired as a group (see some of our other listings). Can be hung vertically or horizontally. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM. The purpose of International Signal Code Flags...
Cotton, Maple
Deco Inspired Onyx and Diamond ring
By Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
1970's Art Deco inspired Onyx and diamond ring in 14K gold setting. Very little wear by age and use.
Onyx, Gold
$3,600
H 13 in W 12.5 in D 4 in
Vintage Ron Fritts Signed Chrome, Wood, Plexi Pop Art Shadow Box Wall Sculpture
By Ron Fritts
Located in North Miami, FL
This eye-catching and rare vintage Ron Fritts Pop Art shadow box wall sculpture has suspended resin or lucite balls floating in four different window vignettes that change. The background is black Mylar plexiglass and the exterior wood is newly ebonized. The original labels on the back that says RF studios Inc. and a number. The silver interior balls jump around as you pick it up and rotate it and even turn it upside down. The components of the resin have slightly yellowed from age and sun exposure. There is also glue residue from age and coming apart. It is what it is...
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Framed Antique Intaglios
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Antique intaglios newly framed on camouflage burlap.
Burlap, Glass, Plaster, Wood
Danish Modern Teak and Cane Wall Mounted Mirror or Hallway Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish, yet functional Danish hallway cabinet or wall mounted mirror in teak. The single, cane-fronted door slides to reveal storage divided by an adj...
Cane, Mirror, Teak
$351
H 9.06 in W 24.81 in D 2.17 in
Antique Butterfly Collection Glass Shadow Box Wall Decoration, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Shadow box made in wood and glass containing a butterfly collection.
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1912 Arizona and New Mexico Statehood Flag
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
25th Design Patriotic American silk flag with 48 stars. Arizona Statehood Feb 14, 1912; New Mexico Statehood Jan 6, 1912 Period: 1912 Origin: United States Size: 12" x 17". Family ...
Silk
Wall-Mounted Wooden Showcase Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in High Point, NC
A sculptural wall-mounted showcase cabinet defined by its stepped architectural cresting, softened edges, and deep charcoal-washed patina. Designed to hang on the wall, the piece bri...
Brass
Wall Mounted Monel Cabinet from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A long wall mounted cabinet with five sets of double doors, made of solid monel (nickeled brass) for Bamberger's Department Store. Manufactured in ...
Brass, Nickel
$2,442Sale Price|20% Off
H 47 in W 73 in D 12 in
Victorian Carved Oak Wall Hanging Display Cabinet, Gothic Style, 1860
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian carved oak wall hanging display cabinet This is a very large piece, it has 2 individual cupboards in the one piece. The c...
Oak
$95,000
H 19.5 in W 102.5 in D 19 in
Wall Mount Teak Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1952
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak wall mount credenza / cabinet with two sliding doors and four drawers. Designed by Hans Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1952.
Steel
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 21 in D 7.5 in
Gothic Style Huge Triptych Shadow Box/Display Of Orthodox Church Silver Icons
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Gothic style huge triptych shadow box/display of an Orthodox Church silver icons. The triptych is a large ogee shaped arc closed display made of heavy wood and glass. When you open the doors, it features some icons painted on wood and covered by an embossed and chased silver oklads with some gilt areas. They are framed by some red velvet. In the center, there are two icons who represent St.Paul and St.Peter; above them is the Almighty God...
Silver
Vintage Wall Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Floating bookcase in the style of Charlotte Perriand with oak shelves and aluminum doors. The doors are a combination of sliding and open style. The piece has a warm vintage oak fini...
Metal
Wall Mounted Secretary Desk Cabinet by Charles Webb, Circa 1970s
By Charles Webb
Located in Peabody, MA
A wall mounted secretary desk, commissioned from the Cambridge, MA maker Charles Webb in the late 1970s. Fashioned in a glowing maple, it features a drop down writing surface support...
Maple
Art Deco Flapper's Woolen Swim Suit, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco Flapper's Woolen Swim Suit, circa 1920s, a classic woven wool black one-piece swimsuit with shoulder straps fastened with great buttons, and a flare...
Wool
Art Deco Flapper's Woolen Swim Suit, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco Flapper's Woolen Swim Suit, circa 1920s, a classic woven wool black one-piece swimsuit by the Monarch Bathing Suit Company with shoulder straps fast...
Wool
Large Bronze Art Deco Style Box Light
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive large Art Deco style ceiling or wall mounted light box dating from the mid 20th century; perfect for bringing the glitz and glamour of iconic Gatsby style to a boutique...
Bronze
Authentic Nautical Signal Flag from 1940's Framed Professionally
Located in North Miami, FL
This flag represents the Number eight Signal (Penant 8) - according to the international flags and pennants chart. The flag is the largest scale pennant in vibrant RED and white with hand stitching. Hardware is galvanized steel. This is a large ship standard sized flag which is 68 inches long. Professionally framed in natural maple low profile shadow box and sewn on to the matting, this vintage German-made nautical signal flag from WW II era, was never used and acquired as a group (see some of our other listings). Can be hung vertically or horizontally. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM. The purpose of International Signal Code Flags...
Cotton, Maple
Early 20th Century Flapper's Woolen Swim Suit, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th Century Flapper's woolen swim suit, circa 1920s, a Roaring 20s period woolen one-piece woman's bathing suit with classic Art Deco stripes The suit has muted black, green, ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Woolen Lifeguard's Swim Suit, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th Century Woolen lifeguard's swim suit, circa 1920s, a Roaring 20s period woolen one-piece man's bathing suit with typical Art Deco stripes, but also with the rare title "Li...
Wool