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.
Baccarat, Set of 3 Vases, Cylindrical Crystal, 1975, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful crystal vases signed Baccarat. First presented in 1975, the harmony vase is making a comeback with its vertical size and cylindrical shape, perfect for small bouquets. Art...
Crystal
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Art Deco Hanging Planter
By Hans Hansen
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early sterling silver planter designed by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen in 1938. This handcrafted piece features a slightly hammered, drop-shaped bowl resting securely in a s...
Sterling Silver
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful large bowl with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. ...
Ceramic
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Iridescent Italian Art Deco Glass Conch Shell Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown clear glass and iridescent Italian art glass conch seashell sculptural bowl. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for th...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts 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
Jac. van den Bosch Art Deco Amsterdamse School Litter Basket 't Binnenhuis
By 't Binnenhuis, Jac van den Bosch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School litter basket. Design by Jac. van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with or...
Oak
Art Deco Glazed Stoneware Dish with Leaves, Emil Ruge, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A piece unique bowl or dish with hand painted leaf decor in green, blue, black and brown glazes. Designed and made at Emil Ruge's pottery workshop in Dybøl D...
Stoneware
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Ekberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bowl with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Stamp...
Ceramic
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1931
By Wilhelm Kage, Josef Ekberg, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bowl with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1931. Great original...
Ceramic
Daum Art Deco Crystal Bowl, France, Mid-20th Century
By Daum
Located in London, England
The Daum Sculptural Cup, emblematic of French crystal art, embodies both the elegance and know-how of the prestigious Daum house, founded in Nancy. This unique piece, designed in the...
Crystal
Danish Art Deco Michael Andersen Large Ribbed Bowl Black & Ochre Glaze, 1940s
By Arne Bang, Michael Andersen & Son, Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large Danish Art Deco bowl from the ceramic workshop Michael Andersen & Søn (MA&S). Designed and made ca. 1940s. It's decorated with vertical ribbing very typical for this period ...
Ceramic
Owl Bowl in Coal Black Shagreen and 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 Owl Bowl...
Brass
Art Deco Style Square Footed Bowl Silver Plated & Silver Border Centerpiece
By Leonard Silver Manufacturing, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
Charming Art Deco square shaped footed bowl Silver Plated Steel and with silver ball Border. Great for your coffee table display or as a centerpiece. The Bowl has been recently polis...
Silver, Silver Plate, Steel
Ove Fritz Rasmussen. Art Deco bronze dish with a motif of deers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ove Fritz Rasmussen, Danish bronze caster. Art Deco bronze dish. Featuring a motif of leaping deer. Approximately from the 1940s. Marked. In excellent condition with patina. Partiall...
Bronze
$753 / item
French Grape Picking Tubs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
5 French Chestnut grape picking tubs. 1920 Width of bucket excluding handle- 70cm The price shown online is per tub
Chestnut
fantastic large WMF art deco ikora glass BOWL karl wiedmann 1930s green and red
Located in Mannheim, DE
Large German Art Déco hand blown glass bowl designed by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Wuerttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) in the 1930s. Green, dark red, aubergine colored and clear glass w...
Glass
Gustavsberg Art Deco Bowl and Candlesticks Josef Ekberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful bowl and candlesticks created by Josef Ekberg and manufactured by Gustavsberg Sweden in 1920s. Wonderful green glaze with hand painted gold pattern on the bowl and Candle...
Ceramic
Unusual Scottish Cut Glass and Silver Plated Lidded Serving Dish c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A really unusual lidded serving box, this design usually coming in the form of preserve jars, biscuit boxes etc.; mostly by John Grinsell or Hukin and Heath. This large example I ...
Silver Plate
Small Art Deco Lustre Lidded Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930.
By Rörstrand, Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A small, blue, lidded bowl with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Swedish Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930. Great condition. Si...
Ceramic
$838Sale Price|20% Off
German Glass Vase by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass vase Producer: WMF, Germany Designer: Karl Wiedmann Age: 1930s Description: Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
Art Glass
Green Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bowl with amazing lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Stampe...
Ceramic
"Trophy Bowl for Billy Direct, " Art Deco Silver Bowl for Champion Horse, 1938
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning work of art and a significant historic memorial to a great moment in horse racing history, this silver plated bowl by International Silver was given by The National Trotti...
Silver Plate
1920’s Swedish Grace Art Deco Josef Ekberg Large Leaf-shaped Green Lustre Centre
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A large leaf-shaped Art Deco centrepiece by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Amazing sea green lustre glaze with hand decorated gilt embellishment. Made of flintware. Josef E...
Luster, Stoneware
Fine Japanese Split And Stained Bamboo Ikebana Basket
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An intricate and finely woven Mid Century Japanese Handled Ikebana Basket. The Basket with very finely woven strands incorporates various different weaves in its construction. Havin...
Bamboo
Lalique "Pinsons" Art Deco Frosted Crystal Glass Bowl, Circa 1930s
By René Lalique
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Art Nouveau bowl featuring small finches nestled among arched, serrated leaves and fern fronds in a mix of clear and frosted crystal. By René Lalique (signed ...
Crystal
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl Producer: WMF, Germany Designer: Karl Wiedmann Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wiedmann and produced WMF, Ger...
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco. A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, p...
Art Glass
Swedish Grace, large solid bronze by Rolf Engströmer for FAK
By Rolf Engströmer, Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare large solid bronze bowl by Rolf Engströmer for FAK / FabriksAktiebolaget Kronsilver. Round shape with decorative lines, supported on four solid bronze feet. The beautiful sim...
Bronze
Stunning Art Deco / Jugend Bronze Dish by Unknown Scandinavian Designer, 1920s
By Sune Bäckström, Evan Jensen, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze dish with amazing decor. Made by an unknown designer in Sweden or Denmark in the early 20th Century. Sometime in the transition between Art Nouveau (Jugend) and A...
Bronze
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bowl with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Stampe...
Ceramic
Green 'Argenta' Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware bowl with amazing green glaze and hand-painted sterling silver decor, hence the name 'Argenta'. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustav...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Shagreen Tray with Shell and Brass Inserts 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
Rene Lalique Clear & Frosted Glass 'Nemours' Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear, frosted & enamelled glass 'Nemours' Bowl. This pattern features a pattern of deeply molded, black centred flowers. Moulded makers mark, 'R.LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book r...
Glass
German Ikora Art Glass Bowl in Red, White and Burgundy by WMF, ca. 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
German Art Glass bowl in red, white, and burgundy by WMF Ikora, ca. 1930s. This elegant and colorful Art Deco period bowl, features mouth-blown 'Ikora-Crystal' glass with net-like po...
Art Glass
Large'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco. A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttembergis...
Art Glass
Amsterdam School Hammered Copper Box with Carnelian, Dutch Arts and Crafts, 1920
By Cris Agterberg
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
A hammered copper Art Deco–era vide-poche with rich patina, crafted in the Dutch Arts and Crafts Amsterdam School tradition and accented with...
Carnelian, Copper
Jac. van den Bosch Art Deco Amsterdamse School Litter Basket for 't Binnenhuis
By Jac van den Bosch, 't Binnenhuis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School litter basket. Design by Jac. van den Bosch for 't Binnenhuis Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with or...
Oak, Padouk
Lalique "Nemours" Crystal Glass Bowl
By Lalique
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Lalique crystal "Nemours" bowl. Incredible Art Deco details.
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl Producer: WMF, Germany Designer: Karl Wiedmann Age: 1930s Description: Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
Art Glass
$11,500 / set
Alexandre and Odile Noll, Two Wooden Carved Trays
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alexandre Noll (1890-1970) - Tray in exotic wood Signed ANoll Dimensions: 13-1/2" x 11-1/4" x 2" Odile Noll (1921-2014) daughter of Alexandre Noll - Small tray in rosewood Signed ...
Wood
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Silver Plated Bowl 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Tiffany & Co., WMF Ikora
Located in San Diego, CA
This beautiful art deco decorative bowl is sublime and unique. This piece originates from the 1930’s and came from an estate of an avid art d...
Chrome
$1,260Sale Price / item|30% Off
Large and Impressive Longwy Primavera Cubist Bowl by Sigismund Olesiewicz (Olin)
By Jean Olin
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a large and highly decorative bowl designed by Sigismund Olesiewicz (who later took the French name Jean Olin) for Primavera and produced by Longwy in France in the 1930s. Ol...
Ceramic
"Leaping Deer", Large, Rare Art Deco Low Bowl in Yellow and Blue, Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and substantial, this high style Art Deco low bowl, glazed in sky blues and golden yellows, features a stylized, rearing deer below an arching tree with oversized foliage. This ...
Ceramic
Jacques Adnet Brass and Leather Side Table / Catchall, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning red leather side table / catchall by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame wrapped in a beautiful red leather with glass catchall on top. A large ring with three brass ...
Brass, Iron
1920 René Lalique Trepied Sirene Mermaid Bowl Opalescent Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
"Trépied Sirène", it is a three feet bowl made in 1920 in molded opalescent glass with blue patina. Molded "R.Lalique" signature. Perfect condition. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique,...
Blown Glass
Art Deco Fruit Bowl, Vienna, 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco fruit bowl, Vienna, 1920s Polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
1930s French Silver Bowl by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silver plate bowl by Christofle from France, 1930s. Low round bowl with lovely scalloped edge. Original finish shows nice age and patina. Perfect as a decorative object or ...
Silver Plate
Large Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s.
By Just Andersen, Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful Art deco / Swedish Grace bronze dish with amazing patina. Decor of goddess Venus. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Great original conditi...
Bronze
Christofle Art Deco Copper Dinanderie Tray with Geometric motif
By Christofle
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Refined French Art Deco dinanderie tray by Christofle, crafted in bronze with a warm copper patina and enhanced by a striking silvered geometric inlay. The composition displays a po...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Porcelain Donatello Pattern Dish w Gilt Handles & Motif by Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Nouveau Porcelain Dish W/Gilt Handles & Natural Motif in the Donatello Pattern is by the esteemed manufacturer Rosenthal and originates from Germany, Circa 1912. ...
Porcelain
Art Deco Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold.
By Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful ceramic art deco bowl. Amazing glaze with details in hand-painted gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. Some wear and scratches i...
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Square ceramic bowl. From the Argenta series.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) for Gustavsberg. Square ceramic bowl. Classic green glaze from the Argenta series. Mid-20th century. In perfect condition....
Ceramic
Large Vintage Georg Jensen Bowl 625B
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Large sterling silver Georg Jensen bowl, design #625B by Georg Jensen from circa 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Art Deco Hallmarks: Vintage Georg Je...
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Mosaic Enamel Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco period silver & enamel bowl. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. With an enameled mosaic flower to the center and a decorative rim in reds, blues, and green ename...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
R Lalique Ondines Opalescent Glass Bowl Art Deco.
By René Lalique
Located in Sarasota, FL
R. Lalique Ondines cast glass bowl, circ. 1925. Good example of this popular pattern with good opalescence and fine detail. Acid etched signature on th...
Art Glass
"Bowl with Female Nudes, " Rare, Striking Art Deco Bowl by Cazaux, French Master
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by Edouard Cazaux, master sculptor and ceramicist who exemplified the French Art Deco style at its best, this small ceramic bowl is ringed by three, sharply-defined female nu...
Ceramic
Natural Urushi Negoro Red and Black Lacquer Spin Bowl by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
The Spin Bowls are simple yet complex; terraces of linear lines create a rounded form onto which numerous layers of natural lacquer have been applied. Hand-sanding slowly reveals the...
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Rare Octogonal Dinanderie Charger in Patinated Copper by Jean Dunand
By Jean Dunand
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare octogonal dinanderie charger in patinated copper and nickel silver by Jean Dunand. Signed incised: Jean Dunand. France: circa 1925 Provenance : Private collection Chicago At the...
Copper
Ikora Art Glass Vase, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF 'Ikora' art glass Vase German glass Vase by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco. A decorative 'Ikora' glass Vase, produced, b...
Art Glass
Art Deco Scallop Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm, Denmark, 1930s.
By Evan Jensen, Just Andersen, Tinos, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Nordisk Malm
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful scallop shaped Art Deco / Scandinavian Modern bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Niels Dam Ravn and made by Nordisk Malm in Denmark, 1930s. Great original co...
Bronze