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.
“Mandrille” Bronze Sculpture by Pierre Christophe, France, 1920s
By Pierre Robert Christophe
Located in Milano, IT
'MANDRILLE' Sculpture by Pierre Christophe, known as Christophe (Seine-Saint-Denis, 1880 – Bordeaux, 1971), France, circa 1920s. The bronze sculpture features a dark patina and repre...
Bronze
Vintage Boho Nickel Plated Reindeer - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with the sophisticated whimsy of the season—or a touch of year-round nature—with this striking pair of vintage nickel-plated reindeer sculptures...
Silver Plate, Chrome, Nickel
Vintage Art Deco Greyhound Dog Statues - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Art Deco Greyhound Dog Statues - Pair Two bronze greyhound dog statutes are a great vintage gift for a dog lover. Decorate your shelf or mantlepiece in your living room with...
Bronze
Sculpture René, Marie-Claude Lalique, Eagle
By René Lalique
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Crystal
1930 Spelter Sculpture Jockey and His Horse
Located in Marseille, FR
1930 Spelter sculpture representing Jockey and his horse.
Spelter
Vintage Art Deco "Squirrel" Sculpture signed "NAGEL"
Located in Beirut, LB
"Écureuil" French for Squirrel A beautiful glossy, glazed white ceramic and is sure to give a certain cachet as a decorative addition to any kind of setting as their design is timel...
Ceramic
Italian Large Art Deco 1940s Ceramic Lions Sculpture Table Clock, 1940s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Impressive Italian Art Deco 1940s large table clock in ceramic, white and light blue ceramic in good condition.
Ceramic
Bronze Sculpture of Kneeling Antelope, Barbara Beretich (1936-2018)
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning emotive abstracted sculpture of a kneeling antelope that is crafted in bronze and signed by the artist , Barbara Beretich (1936 - 2018), on the bottom. The sculpture is beautifully cast with fine detail and patina. During Beretich's younger years in California, her family raised multiple animals including hogs, cows, sheep and horses. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a BA in art, Beretich spent time in Europe where she met and became lifelong friends with the French artist, Francoise Gilot. Following her time in Europe, Beretich moved to Claremont CA...
Bronze
$1,850 / set
Vintage Boho Polished Chrome Antlers -Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with the striking sculptural presence of this vintage pair of abstract chrome sculptures. Their fluid, serpentine forms rise gracefully from dark wood bases, cr...
Chrome
1920s Glazed Stoneware Pelican Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking 1920s glazed stoneware pelican sculpture attributed to Leeds Fireclay Co. (LEFCO). Though unstamped, the stoneware is finished with a mottled grey-brown glaze typical of L...
Stoneware
A.Courbier 1943 french bronze bull signed on the base.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible A.COURBIER Art Deco france bronze signed on the base with founder stamped bull.
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco 1930 Black Marble Base with Gazelles by Alliot
Located in Marseille, FR
Lucien Charles Édouard Alliot, Bronze Art Deco 1930 black marble base with gazelles, height 47 cm for a length of 85 cm and a depth of 20 cm. Additional information: Material: Br...
Bronze
$20,000 / item
Pair of bigs Art Deco Horse, 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It was exhibited in the original Miami beach antique show and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Horse in wood and chrome. ...
Chrome
Stunning Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Ceramic Barzoi Sculpture, signed
By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953), Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Voorburg, NL
A Stunning and beautiful Hand Painted ceramic Barzoi sculpture made in Austria by Goldscheider in the 1930s. This very decorative ceramic barzoi figurine by the renowned company of Friedrich Goldscheider in Vienna - Austria. The manufactory of Goldscheider, one of the most successful companies in European ceramic history, was founded 1885 and is world famous for their outstanding figurines and amazing shaped busts. This beautiful crafted early 20th century prowling ceramic barzoi dogs impresses with its realistic depiction. The timeless beauty and quality of this Goldscheider dogs sculpture makes...
Ceramic
COLLECTABLE LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather hand dyed Hipp...
Leather
Walking grizzli bear : Terracota original sculpture - Monogrammed, France c.1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Walking Grizzlibear : Original clay patinated terracotta sculpture Monogrammed on the base (to be identified) Good condition Second half of XXth century Dimensions Height = 25 c...
Terracotta
Small Art Deco Brass Cat Box Karl Hagenauer, Brass, Austria
Located in Brussels, BE
Small Art Deco brass cat box Karl hagenauer, Brass, Austria.
Brass
Vintage bronze and marble 20th century Italian fishing trophy sculpture
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Vintage bronze and marble 20th century Italian fishing trophy sculpture
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Two Resting Cheetah's on a Trunk
Located in Islamabad, PK
The bronze art deco sculpture portrays a captivating scene featuring two cheetahs in a relaxed yet alert pose, perched on a majestic tree trunk. With exquisite craftsmanship, the scu...
Bronze
Large Art Deco Cat Sculpture in Amber Onyx, Hand-Crafted, Italy, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large Italian onyx marble cat sculpture 1970s. Stunning Art Deco decorative cat sculpture in amber colour onyx stone.
Onyx
$2,720Sale Price|30% Off
"Spotted Fawn", Art Deco Sculpture in Brown and Gold by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in tones of brown and gold, this very rare sculpture depicting a spotted fawn was created by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. ...
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Danish35 porcelain Art deco 1930 bear vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Royal Copenhagen Art Deco porcelain circa 1930 bear vase.
Porcelain
Vintage 1930 Art Deco Llama Sculpture in Wood from Argentina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Wood
Porcelain rooster. Germany, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain rooster. Germany, early 20th century. Signed F. Eisenhofer.
Porcelain
Swedish Art Deco Sculpture of a Female Lion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, Sweden. Art Deco sculpture featuring a female lion crafted in patinated bronze, mounted on a wooden base. The artist is anonymous.
Bronze
ORIGINAL RESTORED ART DECO ZOORAY HiGHLAND TERRIER SCOTTIE DOG ELECTRIC HEATER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this exquisite totally original fully restored Art Deco Zooray Highland Terrier electric heater...
Metal
1930s French Art Deco sculpture ’’Border Panther with Cobra'' by Felix Gui
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s French Art Deco sculpture ’’Border Panther with Cobra'' by Felix Gui. It is signed on the base by the artist. The sculpture of a panther stepping on a cobra is made of terracotta and covered with plaster. Relatively little is known about Felix Guis other than the handful of famous sculptures...
Terracotta, Plaster
French Art Deco Sculpture of Lady and Gazelle
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Art Deco sculpture of lady and gazelle, 1930 A delightful original figural group depicting a young lady and a gazelle. They are both cast i...
Marble, Spelter
Terracotta Art Deco Figurine of a Fish by R. Rodes
Located in Montreal, QC
Terracotta Art Deco figurine of a fish signed R Rodes.
Terracotta
Art Deco Seagull Statuette, Terracota, France, Original Condition, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of seagull statuette Material: Terracota Source: France - Art Deco Period: 1920-1929.
Terracotta
$4,200
Gorgeous Horse Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous horse head with white lacquer and golf details.
Wood
Wooden Sculpture of a Reclining Panther by Noël Ange Martini Art Deco Period
Located in Marseille, FR
Sculpture in direct maple or lemon tree carving of a reclining panther by Noël Ange Martini Art Deco period 7 cm wide and 22 cm high Additional in...
Fruitwood
Gilded Bronze Sculpture with Patina Representing a Panda, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilded bronze sculpture with patina representing a Panda, 20th century. A gilt bronze and patina sculpture, marble base, of a seated Panda, 20th century. Dimensions : h: 21cm, w:...
Bronze
Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze Sculpture Pair of Cockatoos France
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco Silver-Plated Bronze Sculpture – Pair of Cockatoos – France, 20th Century This French Art Deco sculpture is cast in bronze using the lost-wax technique, finely chiseled and...
Bronze
Giovanni Gariboldi, "Crouching Deer," Richard Ginori, San Cristoforo Italy 1940
By Richard-Ginori San Cristoforo, Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Firenze, IT
"Crouching Deer" fawn green sculpture figure designed by Giovanni Gariboldi (1908 - 1971) Richard Ginori - San Cristoforo, Italy, 1940s. Cast ceramic sculpture with marbled green g...
Ceramic
Bavaria german porcelain Art Deco circa 1930 Parrots polycrhomed.
By Mitterteich Bavaria Porcelain
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible couple Art Deco in porcelain polycrhome parrots circa 1930.
Porcelain
Dannhauer swiss Art deco bronze circa 1930 representing moose signed and sealed.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible DANNHAUER swiss art deco bronze circa 1930 representing moose.
Bronze
Art Deco Solid Oak Horse In Brown and Black Colour - Spain 1920
Located in Girona, Girona
Solid oak horse that can be dismantled into four pieces. Original patina. Mane, tail, hooves and details in black colour. Accessory from an old photography studio near Madrid. ...
Oak
Art Deco Llama Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Argentina, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Glass, Wood
Wood Sculpture of Geese Fighting Over a Frog by H Petrilly Art Deco
Located in Marseille, FR
Pretty wooden sculpture representing a pheasant accompanied by its pheasants signed Brossard, 31 cm H, 86 cm W and 16 deep. Additional information: Material: Fruit woods Artist:...
Wood
SMALL INFANT LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, small sized 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather han...
Leather
1930 Geese Fighting Over a Frog by H. Petrilly Art Deco Wooden Sculpture
By H. Petrilly
Located in Marseille, FR
1930s wooden sculpture representing Geese fighting over a frog by H Petrilly.
Wood