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.
Cole & Son Wallpaper TEMA E VARIAZIONI Lina Cavalleri Face by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Torquay, GB
One roll of new old stock unopened Piero Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni (Themes & Variations) face of Lina Cavalleri wallpaper by Cole & Son London circa early 2000s. Purchase around ...
Paper
$1,932Sale Price / set|20% Off
Japanese Garden Wallpaper Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on gold gilded paper
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 41" wide x 58" The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be a...
Gold Leaf
$1,932Sale Price / set|20% Off
Japanese Garden Wallpaper Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on Gold Gilded Paper
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 41" wide x 58" The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be...
Gold Leaf
Phillip Jeffries White Velvet Cocoon Wallpaper, Lasercut Gilt Velvet Textile
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillip Jeffries white velvet cocoon wallpaper, lasercut gilt velvet textile. Gorgeous wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries from the Velvet Cocoon collection. Item number 9094 Lot number...
Textile
Art Deco French Abstract Wallpaper Distemper Linear Print
Located in Munich, DE
Several rolls of this striking French Art Deco wallpaper are printed with distemper. The condition of the paper is very good considering its ...
Paper
$1,188 / item
Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon Wallpaper in Limestone
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
An instant hit from the moment we introduced it, this is one of our best-loved designs. The chinoiserie motif was inspired by an Art Deco print. Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with style, taste, and innovation. A passion for luxury and an unwavering commitment to beauty are woven into everything we do. Wall coverings Product details Schumacher collection: Signature Schumacher Product name: Chiang Mai Dragon...
Paper
Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon Floral Art Deco Smoke Wallpaper
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
An instant hit from the moment we introduced it, this is one of our best-loved designs. The chinoiserie motif was inspired by an Art Deco print. Hand screen printed. Since Schumach...
Paper
Geo Swan Art Deco Inspired Ombre Wallpaper
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Geo Swan is an abstract expression of technical elements used in electrical system tessellated in a repeat pattern with an ombre effect. Repeat size: Pattern Repeat Size: W 27 in /...
Paper
Wired Art Deco Inspired Ombre Wallpaper
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Wired wallpaper is an abstract expression of technical elements used in electrical system tessellated in a repeat pattern with an ombre effect. Repeat size: Pattern Repeat Size: W...
Paper
Circuit Art Deco Inspired Ombre Wallpaper
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Circuit wallpaper is an abstract expression of technical elements used in electrical system tessellated in a repeat pattern with an ombre effect. Repeat size: Pattern Repeat Size: ...
Paper
Phillip Jeffries Navy Blue & Gold Velvet Cocoon Wallpaper, Lasercut Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Phillip Jeffries Navy Blue Velvet Cocoon Wallpaper, Lasercut Gilt Velvet Textile. Gorgeous wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries from the Velvet Cocoon collection. Item number 9103 Lot nu...
Textile
Connect Art Deco Inspired Ombre Wallpaper
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Connect wallpaper is an abstract expression of technical elements used in electrical system tessellated in a repeat pattern with an ombre effect. Repeat size: Pattern Repeat Size: ...
Paper
Chips Art Deco Inspired Ombre Wallpaper
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Chips wallpaper is an abstract expression of technical elements used in electrical system tessellated in a repeat pattern with an ombre effect. Repeat size: Pattern Repeat Size: W ...
Paper
$990 / set
Hand Painted Wallpaper Flamingoes
By Buenaventura
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and sophisticated wall decoration has been entirely hand-painted on 100% natural cotton paper, using the sumi-e technique inspired by ancient Korean paintings. Particul...
Cotton, Acrylic, Paper
Schumacher Ruan Dragon Damask Wallpaper in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Based on a 1920s damask pulled from our archives, this luscious and showstopping wallcovering embodies the vibrant spirit of Art Deco chinoiserie. Since Schumacher was founded in ...
Paper
Schumacher Ruan Dragon Damask Wallpaper in Warm Silver
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Based on a 1920s damask pulled from our archives, this luscious and show stopping wallcovering embodies the vibrant spirit of Art Deco chinoiserie. Since Schumacher was founded in...
Paper
Set of 2 Wallpapers "JER", Jacques Emile Rulhmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Wallpapers "JER", Jacques Emile Rulhmann Dimensions: 53 W x 0.2 D x 1000 H cm Materials: Wallpaper (paper quality 150g) Different colors are available JER is a wallpap...
Paper
Drawings at the Black Mine, Student Artist
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawings with black lead, student artist, a drawing executed on each side of the sheet of paper, dated April 16, 1917. Measure: H 61 cm, L 47 cm.
Paper
$553 / item
H 0.04 in W 29.53 in D 0.04 in
Fabscarte Handmade Hand Painted Wallpaper Wall Decor, Ninfee
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. A perfect combina...
Paper, Paint
Plume Screen Printed Wallpaper in Metallic Copper on Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our plume pattern of floating feathers is a minimal, serene and dreamy pattern suitable for Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern, and even more traditional or Victorian homes. We...
Paper
Astrobots Designer Wallpaper in Charcoal 'Black and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall-covering with a galactic scene has robots in outer space, rocket ships & more, the perfect wallpaper for your child's room. Printing: Digital pigment print (minimum orde...
Paint, Paper
Fabscarte Handmade Hand Painted Wallpaper, Bosco
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. The absolute prot...
Paper, Paint
Gracie Hand Painted Wallpaper Panel Chinoiserie Gated Garden
By Gracie
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous large 20th century hand-painted wallpaper panel featuring a chinoiserie style scene. Panel SY-217, S-14442. Gated garden depicts flowe...
Paper
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
Chinoiserie Murals Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Silk Wallpaper
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 42"W x 81" H. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs and any base ground (silk, tea paper, metallic, fabric and etc.) Price There are 4 panels in the listed photo, price is for 4 panels of 36" wide x 96" high, background is on silk, currently price doesn't include any embroidery cost, Accept custom requires on the sizes, background and painting colors, tailored to any wall sizes. Dear customer, please note: For safe delivery, all the panels roll in a strong tube. Please have the professional installer to install the wallpapers, there is a standard overlap between panels, and a black dot marked on the top and bottom of each panel, please check well before installing. Shipping We do our best to process & ship all orders...
Silk
Fabscarte Handmade and Hand Painted Wallpaper, Batik
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. As the name sugge...
Paper
Sample Handmade and Hand Painted Wallpaper
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
Our samples reflect the same attention to detail that goes into our wallpapers since they are all handmade. The price for the samples is 80 euros (Including shipping costs). If you...
Paper
$8,679Sale Price|40% Off
H 83.86 in W 81.89 in D 1.19 in
20th Century Zuber Four Panel Wallpaper Paravent Hand Painted, around 1940
By zuber, Jean Zuber
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1940, the Rare 20th Century Zuber Four Panel Wallpaper Paravent is a masterpiece of artistic and decorative ingenuity. Each panel is ...
Beech, Paint, Paper
$544Sale Price|20% Off
H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
Leaf Wallpaper Hand Painted Wallpapers on Silk, 1 Panel
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs and any base ground (silk, tea paper, metallic, fabric and etc.) Price Price is for 1 panel of 36" wide x 96" high, background is on silk. We accept custom size and painting colors. Price doesn't include the embroidery. Dear customer, please note: For safe delivery, all the panels roll in a strong tube. Please have the professional installer to install the wallpapers, there is a standard overlap between panels, and a black dot marked on the top and bottom of each panel, please check well before installing. Shipping We do our best to process & ship all orders...
Silk
$3,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
Chinoiserie Murals Chinoiserie Wallpaper Hand Painted Silk Wallpaper
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 42"W x 81" H. The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can ...
Silk
$553 / item
H 0.04 in W 29.53 in D 0.04 in
Fabscarte Handmade and Hand Painted Wallpaper, Ginko Bianco
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
- This product is priced per square meter. Please contact us for assistance with square footage calculations. - The lead time depends on the quantity of the order. Inspired by the l...
Paper, Paint
Sold
H 23.5 in W 26.25 in D 0.75 in
French Art Deco Painting Architectural Wallpaper Design, Circa 1920
Located in Rochester, NY
French Art Deco gouache painting w/ brilliant color palette Architectural or wallpaper design. Hand signed lower left Atelier H.H. 2 Pte Fusterie. Hand signed lower right by artist w...
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
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H 63 in W 70.87 in D 0.79 in
Swedish Modern Room Divider in Pine, Upholstered in Svenskt Tenn, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A marvellous room divider made in pine, later upholstered with fabric from Svenskt Tenn. Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Exclusively decorated with a beautiful flower mo...
Fabric, Pine
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H 20.87 in W 393.71 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Green Tourbillon BP 4808 Farrow and Ball Hand-Printed Wallpaper, UK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco green Tourbillon BP 4808 farrow and ball hand-printed wallpaper, UK. Custom printed by hand in Dorset, England. Lovely texture. Farrow and Bal...
Paint, Paper
Japanese Jean Dunand Style Art Deco Gilt Folding Screen
By Jean Dunand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large six-panel room divider screen with gilt and polychromed lacquered wood. The panels have hand painted Japanese inspired motifs of birds and flower decoration.
Wood, Giltwood
Four Art Deco Print Red Curtain Panels
Located in Ferndale, MI
Four Art Deco lined curtain panels with two tiebacks. Of the period brings to mind Radio City Music Hall interiors by Donald Deskey.
Fabric
19th Century Irish Wallpaper Panel Framed in a Cornice Molding
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Irish wallpaper from David Skinner's original period patterns archive of Irish historic wallpapers from Dublin, Ireland. The wallpaper ...
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 40.5 in W 27 in D 1 in
"Modernistic", Rare Wallpaper Panel Designed by Charles Burchfield, 1927
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although Charles Burchfield is best known for his dreamlike landscapes with foliage that seems alive with energy and purpose, to support himself he also served as a wallpaper designe...
Paper
Art Deco Geometric Wallpaper Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic four-panel folding Art Deco wallpaper screen featuring a geometric pattern over a delicate gilt background. Elegant modern age shapes decorate this impressive screen with subtle...