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.
Italian Art Deco mirror by Luigi Brusotti for La Permanente Mobili, 1940s
By Luigi Brusotti, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco mirror by Luigi Brusotti for La Permanente Mobili, 1940s Rectangular wall mirror with acid etchings in the shape of stars and leaves. Wooden structure with mirrored ...
Mirror, Wood
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Mirror #150, 1933–1944
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early Georg Jensen Art Deco sterling silver hand mirror with dolphin finial, design #150 by Harald Nielsen. This elegant round mirror is framed in sterling silver with a finely de...
Sterling Silver
Miroir en chêne massif et verre biseauté Art déco 1930's
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Miroir en chêne massif et verre biseauté Art déco 1930's
Wood
Large convex mirror with a blue wooden frame. Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Large convex mirror with a round frame. These convex mirrors were called "witches' mirrors" because they were believed to possess magical powers, such as visually confusing witches w...
Iron
$1,550
H 20.48 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Rustic Tramp Art Wall Mirror, Protruding Corners, Austria ca. 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing looking rustic Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of basswood this over 140 year old Tramp Art mirror comes ...
Mirror, Softwood
$1,750
H 17 in W 14.25 in D 1.5 in
A convex mirror, frame in ebonized wood and bronze, Italy, late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A medium-sized, round convex wall mirror, designed for a cabinet of curiosities, with a turned and ebonized softwood frame. At the top of the mirror is a gilded bronze hook depicting...
Bronze
Antiqued Italian Carved Silver Gilt Mirror with Beveled Glass Detailing
Located in Dallas, TX
A sophisticated antiqued Italian carved mirror featuring an ornate silver gilt frame and a subtle beveled mirror surface. The frame is finely hand-carved with intricate detailing, sh...
Silver
Diminutive 18th Century Chippendale Hand Mirror American
Located in Hudson, NY
A highly unusual and interesting Chippendale mirror. Frame is created from a single plank of mahogany. The glass is original and in exceptional condition. This is a definite one of a...
Mirror, Mahogany, Pine
French Art Nouveau Bronze Dore Hand Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau bronze dore hand mirror with female head and floral design.
Bronze
Diminutive 18th Century American Chippendale Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
A fine diminutive 18th century American Chippendale mirror with cut-out scroll work crests and ears in mahogany retaining original dry surf...
Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood
$1,350
H 67.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Style Gentleman’s Shaving Grooming Stand, Tilting Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Tiger Oak, Original Mirror, Brass Pulls Style: French Art Nouveau This early 1900s Art Nouveau–style gentleman’s shaving stand captures the charm of old-world daily rituals, when grooming was a slow, intentional moment built into the rhythm of the morning. Crafted in the United States from richly figured tiger oak, it features its original tilting mirror mounted on a cast-metal arm, allowing a man to angle the glass perfectly in natural light before indoor bathrooms were common. The upper drawers and lower shelves once held razors, brushes, soaps, and water bowls, reflecting a time when personal care stations were elegant pieces of furniture rather than fixtures attached to walls. Brass pulls and soft Art Nouveau curves give the stand a refined presence, blending beauty with the practical craftsmanship that defined early 20th-century life. It remains in original vintage condition, carrying with it the warm patina and nostalgic character of a bygone era. Fun Historical Fact: Before the rise of modern plumbing, grooming stands like this acted as a personal “bathroom corner,” offering a dedicated space for shaving, washing, and preparing for the day. The adjustable mirror was a luxury innovation, allowing men to catch the best light from nearby windows for a safer and closer shave. Tiger oak furniture...
Brass
$542
H 10.04 in W 3.94 in D 0.6 in
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver & Embossed Hand Mirror Charles Boyton 1902
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Edwardian sterling silver hand-mirror with hallmarks for London 1902 and the maker's mark of the renowned silversmiths Charles Boyton III. The mirror fea...
Silver
$1,516
H 11.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.25 in
A convex mirror with smooth, embossed brass frame. Italy, circa 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
A round convex wall mirror, used in a Wunderkammer, with embossed brass frame alternating with smooth sections. Late 19th century.
Brass
$1,867
H 9.25 in W 6.75 in D 1.25 in
A small convex mirror, with a brass frame. Italy, late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A Small round convex wall mirror, used in a cabinet of curiosities, with an embossed brass frame. The edges of the frame are decorated with cherubs, griffins, masks, and plant motifs...
Brass
$583
H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 0.6 in
Antique Sterling Silver Cherubs Hand Mirror S Blanckensee & Son Birmingham 1912
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning English antique sterling silver hand mirror with hallmarks for Birmingham 1912 and the makers mark of the renow...
Silver
Sold
H 67.33 in W 29.14 in D 11.42 in
Miroir psyché design art déco en placage de palissandre et cuivre
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Miroir psyché design art déco en placage de palissandre et cuivre travail français vers 1930
Copper
Unusual Reverse Painted Art Deco Mirror, Game Board, Folk Art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual reverse painted Art Deco Mirror, game board. Folk Art. Amazing Art Deco designs, graphics, retains original oak frame with brass corners.
Brass
Tall Art Deco Advertising Mirror, Diadem Flour
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Art Deco advertising mirror, Diadem Flour. The mirror is advertising Diadem flour, with a picture of a flour packet at the centre a...