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.
Vintage Tuscan Terra Cotta Head of Dionisio Etrusco, Circa 1920, Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Tuscan clay head of Dionisio Etrusco Bacco made of hand crafted terra cotta, in good condition. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent...
Terracotta
Chinese Art Deco Peach Flower Arrangement in Jade, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Peach Flower Arrangement in Jade, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS Height: 16 inches Width: 16 inches Depth: 8 inches
Jade
$128Sale Price / set|49% Off
Pair Art Deco Carved Wood Fragments Magnolia Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of wood fragments carved in high relief with overlapping leaves of magnolia and mimosa, fronting blossoms of magnolia and reeded fractions of columns. Hand carved, solid wood,...
Wood
Huge Antique Arts And Crafts Pyrography Vase Hand Painted Grapes And Flowers
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is likely a one of a kind and extraordinarily beautiful Arts And Crafts 16 inch tall hand incised and hand painted pyrography turned wooden vase. Depicted are grape and flora...
Wood
Decorative Bronze Figure of a Bull, Home Decor Objects After Jules Moigniez
Located in Wembley, GB
Bronze Sculpture “Bovine Family” After Jules Moigniez, French Animalier Art An exquisite bronze sculpture titled “Bovine Family”, after the renowned Fren...
Bronze
Vintage Italian Terracotta Bronzo Di Riace Head Sculpture, Circa 1918
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Italian detailed head is made of hand crafted terracotta clay, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1918, Italy. Bronzo di Riace was one of the ...
Clay, Terracotta
Vintage Italian Terracotta Lion Statuette, Guardian Design, Circa 1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Italian classic Tuscan terracotta clay statuette of a regal lion in a guardian position, in good condition. Wear consistent with age ...
Terracotta
A Pair of Chinese Art Deco Blanc de Chine Porcelain Cats, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Art Deco Blanc de Chine Porcelain Cats, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS Height: 8 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 4 inches A charming pair of Chinese Art Deco Blanc de ...
Porcelain
Large Narra Wood Panel Attributed to José P. Alcántara, Philippines, 1940s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A monumental carved panel in solid Narra wood, attributed to José P. Alcántara—one of the most celebrated woodcarvers of the 20th century and a revered figure in the Philippines, whe...
Wood
Sailboat on the Waves, Attributed to Raymond Subes France, circa 1925
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Wrought and hammered iron sculpture depicting a stylized sailboat gliding over the waves, featuring a copper sail that creates an elegant contrast with the dark metal structure. This...
Metal, Iron
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Two Panthers on a Black Marble Base
Located in IT
This sculpture is a decorative object in Art Deco style depicting two panthers in motion. The work is made of bronze with a brown-gold patina, mounted on a black marble base. Sculptu...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Sculptures Fo dogs mid-century Turquoise color
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Delightful and decorative pair of Chinese sculptures Dogs of Fo circa 1940 in turquoise color porcllana.
Porcelain
$2,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
20th Century Asian Oversized Tropical Wood Buddha Head - Vintage Wall Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oversized antique Asian Buddha head made of hand crafted tropical Hardwood and finished with gilded detailing, in good condition. This large scale wall mounted decorative sculptur...
Wood, Giltwood
Bronze Bodybuilder Figurine on Wooden Base, Old Burma, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small bronze figurine of a body builder, mounted on a wooden base. Myanmar, formerly Burma, early 20th Century, British colonial period. Hand-crafted in bronze and representing gr...
Bronze
$995Sale Price|33% Off
Art Deco Double Dresser Frame, Handcrafted Pine, 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an old New England collection. Unique find. An attractive Art Deco 1930 period Hand crafted, hand incised wooden double dresser photographic frame, 1930 - ready for you to...
Wood, Pine
Industrial Chic Steampunk Carved Wood Art Deco Sculpture, 1940s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Industrial Chic Steampunk carved wood Art Deco sculpture. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Silver Art Subjects: Abstract Peri...
Wood
$550Sale Price / set|85% Off
Japanese Art Deco Bronze Hand Hammered Sake Vessel
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare large 22" art deco sake vessel fashioned in hand hammered bronze from the Art Deco period, two pieces. Handcrafted in a marvelous minimalist egg shape form. This hand-hammered and wrought bronze vessel was discovered in Kyoto and was created by specialized Samurai craftsmen with dimpled construction. Opening at top and a tap inserted into its side base. Total Height with the bronze base stand is 22" high. Includes two (2) pieces: the bronze egg...
Bronze
Tall Art Deco Vase Pyrography Vase Hand Painted, Signed K. Bowshall
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is likely a one of a kind and extraordinarily beautiful 13 inch tall hand incised and hand painted pyrography turned wooden vase we found decades ago in Australia. Depicted are...
Wood
Italian "Pensatore Campana" The Tinker Auguste Rodin Style Terracotta Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Offered is a striking Art Deco period terracotta sculpture depicting a contemplative male figure seated beside and leaning against a large bell inscribed “Concordia.” The composition...
Terracotta
Bronze Deco Olympic Victory Bronze - Style of J. Parcourt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bronze Art Deco style bronze of "Olympic Victory" depicts a standing male with outreached arms raised, holding a decorative, sunburst-like wreath above his head.
Bronze
Original Asian Facial Mask, Lacquered and Painted Wood, Well Preserved, 1890s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This original Asian mask, originating from before 1900, represents an extraordinary, highly valued, and collector-attractive example of traditional oriental artistic creation and cra...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$9,872Sale Price|20% Off
Sculpture by Leendert Bolle of a Bird, The Netherlands 1911
By Leendert Bolle
Located in Hellouw, NL
We see a sculpture with a representation that requires closer inspection or observation.The work was made in 1911 by the Dutch sculptor Leendert Bolle and was exhibited in December 1...
Concrete
French Art Deco Carved White Marble Figure of a Flapper Girl
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A French Art Deco carved white marble figure of a flapper girl. Beautifully carved and highly detailed statue raised on a Panozza marble base. Additional information: Measurements:...
Marble
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Spelter Sculpture of 2 Deers
Located in Chonburi, TH
This striking Art Deco sculpture features a graceful roe deer and her delicate fawn, beautifully cast in spelter and finished in a warm, bronze-like patina. The pair exudes elegance ...
Alabaster, Marble, Spelter
$875
H 11.5 in W 5.25 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Khmer Cast Bronze Head of Shiva, Angkor Wat Style, 1970's, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast vintage Khmer, Angkor Wat style, bronze head of Shiva, circa 1970's, Thailand. Shiva, the Hindu god of creation, change and destruction, is identified by the third eye in the center of his forehead. His highly stylized face features alluring almond shaped eyes, a flattened nose, and broad mouth. Shiva is adorned with ornate earrings and an elaborate crown. The heavy earrings...
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Floral Motif Architectural Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco bronze floral motif architectural panel, each one of rectangular form with pierced floral still life.
Bronze
$3,765 / set
H 20 in W 21 in D 7 in
Antique, Rare & Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures. With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-crafted and decorative antiques that we had never seen before. From the density and the weight we can see and feel that these highly decorative horse sculptures are made of a tropical hardwood. Like, for example, with antique mirror frames or church sculptures these horses too were first covered with a mixture of chalk and glue so that the paint would hold longer. And, as so often is the case with antiques, the colors that were used for painting these horses are so much more beautiful than anything you find in this day and age that they truly are an absolute joy to look at. From the colors, the wear, the materials and the techniques that were used to create these horses we can see that these are 19th century antiques. However and unfortunately we lack the knowledge to be able to tell you from which country these highly decorative and sizeable works of art originate. We just can't find matching style horse sculptures anywhere on the worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have not been able to find out. What we do know is that they are definitely antique, they are in beautiful condition (with some wear, consistent with their age), they are highly decorative, probably unique and they have a look and feel that will instantly change the atmosphere of the room they are in. Mind you, our sharp price for this wonderful pair of horse sculptures...
Wood
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and unusual Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze figure of the Buddha as an infant. The young Prince Siddhartha, who would grow up to become the Buddha, is portrayed standing, one hand pointing to the sky, the other to the ground. He is naked, save for a baby apron...
Bronze
19th Century Asian Architectural Fragment
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century Asian stone architectural fragment. This intriguing sculpture probably had a utilitarian function as a water deposit. As often in China prac...
Stone
$650 / set
H 4 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Asian Bronze Pair of Hanuman Kneeling Buddhist Figure Candleholders
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Part human-part monkey, Hanuman is a central character in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is generally depicted as a man with the face of a monkey and a long tail. Often described as t...
Bronze
Chinese Jade Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Nicely carved Jade pendant. Weight: 29.13 grams. Jewelry / Necklace.
Jade
19th Century Carved Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
19th Century carved wood panel with lotus bud motive. An Architectural Element from a Buddhist Monastery in Northen Thailand. A Lotus Bud representi...
Teak
Large Wood Painted Carved Architectural Wall Pediment Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wooden Painted Carved Architectural Wall Pediment This sturdy as well as substantial wall decoration makes an impressive focal piece on a wall seeking a statement. This grey hand-p...
Wood
$16,800 / set
H 31 in Dm 16.5 in
Pair of Chinese Stone Finials with Peaches and Persimmons, 17th/18th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Over four hundred years ago, these rare stone finials once adorned the garden or courtyard of a traditional Qing-dynasty home. Hand-carved in Shanxi province, they offer a rare glimp...
Limestone
pair of Chinese jade birds
Located in New York, NY
jade carvings of long-tailed birds, each perched on a branch; wooden base/stand is included with these carvings; dimensions of wooden stand: 8.5in(W) x 5in(D) x 3in(H); 2in(D) x 2.5i...
Jade
Early 20th Century Sandstone Buddha Head, Northern India
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely sandstone Buddha head on wooden base, early 1900's, Utttar Pradesh, Northern India. The hand-carved features include the typical snail-s...
Sandstone
Japanese Art Deco Lucky Horseshoe Lantern, Hand-Wrought Iron, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant Art Deco designed 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lantern - the complete ensemble could ...
Iron
Rare Sculpture Javanese Teak Hand-carved Leaf - Round
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Alexander Lamont searches for the greatest living craftsmen in Southeast Asia. These naturalistic, sculptural, evocative leaves have been hand-carved from teak wood by a master carve...
Teak
Erte "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984
By Erté
Located in Astoria, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Peace" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1984, signed "Erte" to verso and stamped in cast "18/500 UM / FINE ART ACQUISITIONS / 1984". P...
Bronze
Erte "Aphrodite" Patinated Bronze Sculpture 1986
By Erté
Located in Astoria, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Aphrodite" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1986, signed "Erte" to base and stamped in cast "326/375 FINE ART ACQUISITIONS / 1984".
Bronze
Sold
H 2.76 in W 15.16 in D 15.16 in
Abstract Decorated Bowl in Hammered Brass by Cris Agterberg, Netherlands 1934
By Cris Agterberg
Located in Hellouw, NL
In addition to the beautiful table lamp that we present during the PAN, we also have an object from the hand of sculptor and decorative artist Cris Agterberg. This abstractly decorat...
Brass
Sold
H 6.76 in W 3.18 in D 1.75 in
China 1880 Qing Dynasty Nephrite Jadeite Jade Urn Vase Por Perfumed Oil Scents
Located in Miami, FL
Perfume scent urn vase carved from nephrite jade Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). An exceptional antique urn for perfumed scents from the 19th century. The carvings are from the Chinese,...
Jade, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Japanese Pair Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
First pair we've seen Brilliant Pair (2) Art Deco 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lanterns Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lanterns - t...
Iron
Japanese Monumental Art Deco Jewel Lantern 1930s, 21 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant Art Deco 1930s Design- first we have seen Japan, a monumental large-scale hand wrought Art Deco period "Hoju Jewel" motif roof pierced lantern - the complete ensemble c...
Iron
Art Deco Bronze Man with a Bow by G.Gori, 1925
By G. Gori
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century Art Deco bronze man with a bow signed by G.Gori from the 1925. Very nice brown patina. Very elegant statue. Perfect condition.
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Max Le Verrier Bronze Statue, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Art deco Max le Verrier bronze statue representing a Women dancing with two doves called "Le matin de Briand". Signed "briand" on the m...
Marble, Bronze
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H 59.06 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Exceptional Pair of Entrance Flares, According to Henri Parayre for André Arbus
By Henri Parayre
Located in Renens, CH
Exceptional pair of entrance flares, according to Henri Parayre for André Arbus. Armed plaster torch decorated with a mermaid on a rectangular base in the spirit of the status of th...
Plaster
Hand-Carved Elephant Marble Sculpture Bookends, Art Deco Style, 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-carved asian elephant marble sculpture bookends, 1950s Nice vintage pair of hand crafted brown marble elephant bookends. Vintage booksh...
Marble