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.
Art Deco Candle Holders in Pewter and Brass, Sweden, 1930s Design
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art Deco candle holders made in pewter and brass made in Sweden during the 1930s. These ones wonderfully sculptured and crafted in a true art deco shape with the base and top in pewt...
Pewter
Swedish Art Deco Bakelite “Saturn” Candlestick, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Art Deco Bakelite “Saturn” Candlestick, 1930s A striking and sculptural Art Deco candlestick crafted in Sweden during the 1930s, executed in richly colored bakelite and conc...
Bakelite
Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Candlestick Holders made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An elegant set for a beautiful table. * Pair of Pewter Candlestick Holders fit for two candles * Designer: Ju...
Pewter
Art Deco Bronze or Brass Leaves Candlesticks after Alberto Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Lille, FR
A patined bronze or brass candlesticks in the style of Giacometti.
Bronze, Brass
FOSTORIA GLASS - Rare Pair Art Deco Ebony Line Candlesticks - U.S. - Circa 1930
By George Sakier, Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Chatham, ON
FOSTORIA GLASS (Manufacturer) - GEORGE SAKIER (likely Designed by) - EBONY (Line) - Rare pair of round Art Deco glass candlesticks - featur...
Enamel
Pair of Indian Art Deco Brass Cobra Candlesticks, circa 1930s–1940s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Indian Art Deco Brass Cobra Candlesticks, circa 1930s–1940s A striking and highly decorative pair of brass candlesticks in the form of rearing cobras, likely produced in Ind...
Brass
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, St Eriks, Sweden, 1930s.
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco vase with amazing glaze. Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for S:t Eriks Lervarufabriker in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition - no chips, cracks or crazing. Impressed with...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair of Danish Art Deco Bronze Tino Candlesticks in Fluted style Denmark 1930-50
By Tinos
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of Danish Art Deco Tino candlesticks made of solid bronze in fluted style Designed and made in Denmark 1930-1950. Very nice used condition with good patina.
Bronze
Pair French Bronze Dore Hand Crafted Le Dôme Candlesticks Candelabra
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Illuminate your surroundings with the warm glow of Candle, beautifully accentuated by the vintage appeal of the Le Dôme Candle Holder Crafted with meticulous artistry, this exquisite...
Bronze
Set of Just Andersen Discometal Candlesticks, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Discometal Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1933. A fine set for a beautiful place. * Pair (2) of diskometal candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer...
Metal
Murano Clear and Turquoise Glass Candlestick, Iraly, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant Murano clear and turquoise glass candlestick with beautiful glass artwork inside, Italy, 1960s, without damage. Measures: ...
Murano Glass
Swedish Grace Pewter Candlesticks by Ernst Swedbom, 1930s, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Art Nouveau Pewter Candleholders designed by Ernest Swedbom in the 1930s. * Set (2) of pewter candlestick holders. * Manufacturer: Ernst Swedbom * Country: Sweden * Year: 1...
Pewter
Elegant Svenskt Tenn Pewter Candlesticks – Timeless Swedish Grace Accent
By Svenskt Tenn, Just Andersen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Pewter Candlesticks by Svenskt Tenn – Swedish Grace Design, Sweden 1933 Svenskt Tenn is the iconic Swedish design house known for its timeless craftsmanship and refined aesth...
Pewter
Antique French Art Deco Brass Serpent Form Candle Holders, Pair, Circa 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A striking pair of antique French brass serpent candle holders dating to the 1920s, sculpted with elegantly coiled bodies that rise into finely ...
Brass
Art Deco Large Candle Holder by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco candle holder for large candles. Designed by Just Andersen in 1930s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different meta...
Metal
Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s A striking and highly sculptural Art Deco candlestick in the form of a cobra, crafted in silvered bronze during the 1920s–...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Set of Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Round Pewter Candlestick designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. * Set (2) of round pewter candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: ...
Metal
Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pair Art Deco Mottle Green Glazed Candlesticks
By Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian Pottery Company
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and quality pair Art Deco mottle green glazed candlesticks by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian and dating from the 1903’s. The ceramic candlesticks are heavily made and of squa...
Ceramic
Val Saint Lambert Crystal 2 Candlesticks and 1 Vase 1930s Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert 1935, Belgium Very nice Clear Crystal Art Deco 2 Candlesticks and 1 vase made by Val Saint-Lambert. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questio...
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert Luxval Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks by Charles Graffart
By Charles Graffart 1, Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
1935, Belgium Pair of very nice Art Deco candlesticks made by Val Saint-Lambert. From the Luxval range by Charles Graffart and René Delvenne. Named after European monarchs, the sm...
Glass
Val Saint Lambert Signed, Crystal 3 Candlesticks, 1930s, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert 1935, Belgium 3 Very nice Clear Crystal Art Deco Candlesticks made by Val Saint-Lambert. Signed Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions. ...
Crystal
Pair of Patinated Bronze Art Deco Female Figure Candle Holders
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair monumental patinated bronze Art Deco candle holders. Designer and year unknown.
Bronze
Rockwell Sterling Silver & Black Glass #227B Candlesticks, United States, c.1920
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rockwell Sterling Silver & Black Glass #227B Candlesticks, United States, c.1920
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Matching Pair of Czech Glass & enamel Candlesticks, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish and large sized pair of matching 1930s Art Deco candlesticks. Etched glass with enamel decoration in yellow & black enamel, these sticks are an absolute delight. In ...
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Candlesticks with Marabou Storks, circa 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Refined pair of French Art Deco bronze candlesticks from the 1930s, featuring stylized marabou storks and an elegant patina. A sculptural pair of French Art Deco bronze candlesticks...
Bronze
Set of Just Andersen Pewter Candlesticks, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Very fine Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1933. * Pair (2) of pewter candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 1730 * Y...
Pewter
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candlesticks with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some wear to the patination and some l...
Bronze
Pair of Large Brass Art Deco Candlesticks, Stepped Bases, USA, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large scale brass candlesticks with stepped bases.
Brass
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Candlesticks 748
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco candlesticks, design #748 by Harald Nielsen, dating back to the early 1930s. Each candlestick features a round base with a stepped tra...
Sterling Silver
Fine Bronze Art Deco Candlestick of Sculptural Form, Early 20th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This striking Art Deco candlestick, clad in bronze, masterfully blends industrial grit with high-society elegance. Its rounded form rises in three distinct tiers, each meticulously s...
Bronze
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Candlesticks 668B
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco candlesticks, design #668A by Harald Nielsen from 1932. Each with a round foot with stepped oxidized middle disc and sconce. Dimensio...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pair of Nickel Plated Brass Candle Holders, Italy, 1930s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Pair of Nickel-Plated Brass Candle Holders, Art Deco, Italy, 1930s This exquisite pair of Art Deco candle holders, crafted in nickel-plated brass, embodies the refined elegance and ...
Brass, Nickel
Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 4 candlesticks with amazing pink lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. For narrow candles. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, ...
Ceramic
Set of Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Art Deco Pewter Candlestick designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. * Set (2) of pewter candlestick holders on hexagon foot. * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Ander...
Metal
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candlesticks with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some wear to the patination and some l...
Bronze
Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Art Deco Cobra Candlestick in Silvered Bronze, 1920s–1940s A striking and highly sculptural Art Deco candlestick in the form of a cobra, crafted in silvered bronze during the 1920s–...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Early Diskometal Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Art Deco Diskometal Candlestick Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. * Set of round diskometal candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Ande...
Metal
Adjustable and portable art deco candle holder brass copper vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Adjustable and portable art deco candle holder brass copper vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Revival Hand-Painted Ceramic Candlestick, Dutch Gouda Pottery
By Gouda Vase
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
A vibrant Mid-Century Dutch candlestick with bold Art Deco Revival motifs and striking multicolor hand-painted decoration. This Mid-Century Dutch Art Deco Revival candlestick has t...
Ceramic
Svenskt Tenn Pair of Pewter Candelabras by Edvin Ollers, Stockholm, 1929
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful set of Art Deco candelabras in pewter by Edvin Ollers made at his own workshop in Stockholm in 1929. Both pieces are stamped "Ollers" and the yearmark "C8" referring to 192...
Pewter
Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set (3) of Clover-shaped Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine trio for a beautiful place. * Trio of small clover-shaped pewter candlestick holders *...
Pewter
Art Deco Chrome "Taurex" Candlestick Holders by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of "Taurex" candlestick holders, designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company, exemplifies the elegance and innovation of American Art De...
Chrome
Odeon Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Odeon Candle Holder in Brass with Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into architect...
Brass
HOLIDAY GIFT - Minimalist Pair of Clear Glass Candle Holders, Modernist Elegance
Located in Bochum, NRW
A sculptural pair of clear glass candlestick holders, each showcasing a refined interplay of proportion and transparency. The taller example features a robust cylindrical stem and br...
Blown Glass
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Jugendstil Art Deco Bakelite Candlestick, a Pair
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Linsden Ware
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is the most iconic Bakelite piece ever: an elegant pair of Jugendstil tall tapered Bakelite candlesticks. These pieces were manufactured by Linsden Ware, England, in the late 19...
Bakelite
Wonderful Pair of Crystal Art Deco Candle Holders France 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
A stunning pair of large crystal art deco candle holders. Europe, most probably France, 1930s. These rare candle holders feature a grand design, classical yet modernist at the same ...
Crystal
Pewter Candlestick Holders by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Pewter Candlestick Holders designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in 1952. An elegant set for a beautiful place. * Set of round Candleholders in Pewter * Designer: Arne Er...
Metal, Pewter
Pair of French Art Deco Candleholders, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning pair of 20th century vintage French Art Deco candleholders composed of nickel-plated brass, gold polished brass details and a wooden boule shaped details at the top. Each ...
Brass, Nickel
Günter Kupetz for WMF, Germany Sculptural Candle Holder 1950s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, WMF Ikora, Günter Kupetz
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage sculptural candle holder features two triangular sconces with build-in drip pans, or bobeches, connected by the rounded base. The organic, flowing base juxtaposes the linear ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Art Deco Candelsticks by Feigl & Morawetz, 1930s Set of 2
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Pair Candelsticks Feigl & Morawetz – Libochovice Czechoslovakia Pattern number 1388 Excellent condition. looks simply stunning. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with ...
Art Glass
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candlesticks with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some wear to the patination and some l...
Bronze
Italian Art Deco Matricardi Ceramic Candle Holder, Italy 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Art Deco Matricardi Ascoli Piceno Ceramic Candle Holder, Italy 1920s. The company was founded in 1923 and closed in 1934.
Ceramic
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Large sacred art deco bronze candle holder, Germany around 1930
Located in Hannover, DE
This pillar candle holder exudes a sacred atmosphere with its simple and high-quality workmanship. This candlestick originally came from a church and was used there for many years. T...
Bronze
Melting Candle Base in Brass with White Parchment by Patrick Coard, 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
Just Andersen Art Deco Candleholders in Pewter
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Candleholders designed and made by Just Andensen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. They are made from the finest pewter available at the time. The bases features architec...
Pewter
Large Vintage Brass and Elm Candelabra, Swedish Grace Style, 1940s
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An Elegant Large Vintage Brass and Elm Candelabra Swedish Grace style, Sweden. A refined vintage brass candelabra with very siple yet elegant design. This seven-arm design embodies ...
Metal, Brass
Combined Pewter Vase and Candle Holder by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Combined Pewter Vase and Candle Holder made by Just Andersen in 1935. An exquisite piece. * Two-armed Pewter Candlestick Holder with inside Vase. * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufac...
Pewter
Decorative Pair of Just Andersen Candlesticks, Denmark, Early-20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of pewter candlesticks designed by Just Andersen, one of Denmark’s most influential designers of the early 20th century. These candlesticks exemplify his characteris...
Tin, Pewter
Pair of Danish Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Disko Metal, 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined pair of Danish Art Deco candlesticks by Just Andersen, crafted in his signature Disko metal, Denmark, 1930s. Model D.54, the design features a strong architectural form wit...
Bronze
Set of Round Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Round Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1933. A fine set for a beautiful place. * Pair (2) of round pewter candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufact...
Pewter