'Rocket' Bookshelf by Peter Shire, 1986-1987
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage bookshelf by Peter Shire, 1986-1987. Birch solid core plywood and Abet Laminati Laminate, metal with paint. Approximate: 58" high x 10" wide (front to back) Peter Shire:...
Metal
Rocket Display Cabinet by Spanglett
By Spanglett
Located in Warlingham, GB
Walnut rocket display cabinet with cream phenolic handles in a wild red lacquer.
Glass, Walnut
Rare 1930s Art Deco English Rocket Cabinet
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco Rocket cabinet. Very rare example of what is considered the 'daddy' of all Art Deco display cabinets is this Rocket cabinet.
Walnut
Art Deco Rocket Cabinet Display Vitrine
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This is the sought-after Art Deco 'Rocket' Cabinet Display Vitrine, English, circa 1930.
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Either side of the cabinet are display shelves so a little more unusual than regular rocket cabinets.
Metal
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H 53.15 in W 41.34 in D 11.82 in
Stunning Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Either side of the cabinet are display shelves so a little more unusual than regular rocket cabinets.
Metal
Iconic Art Deco 'Rocket' Display Cabinet, English, 1935
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare and sculptural Art Deco "rocket" cabinet, dating from the 1930s. This eye-catching piece features the bold lines and symmetry characteristic of the Art Deco period, with a uni...
Glass, Walnut
Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Rocket Display Cabinet 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique Art Deco burr walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet, circa 1920 in date. The circular cabinet with hinged panelled glazed doors to the centre which enclose fo...
Walnut
Antique Art Deco Figured Walnut Rocket Display Cabinet, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique Art Deco figured walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet, circa 1920. The circular cabinet with hinged panelled glazed doors to the centre which enclose four gl...
Walnut
Iconic Mid-Century Modern 'Rocket' Display Cabinet, English, 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket" Display cabinet/Vitrine. Figured walnut with six graduated tubular-shaped columns on each side representing a rocket launch and the doors glazed se...
Walnut
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H 52.76 in W 40.56 in D 20.87 in
Antique Pair Art Deco Burr Walnut Rocket Display Cabinets, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique pair of Art Deco burr walnut 'Rocket' display cabinets, circa 1920 in date.
Walnut
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H 53.94 in W 50.2 in D 12.8 in
English Art Deco Circular Walnut 'Rocket' Display Cabinet Silk Backing 1930s
Located in Norwich, England
A fabulous English Art Deco circular figured walnut 'Rocket' display cabinet on ebonised plinths. Circa 1930's.
Glass, Walnut, Fabric, Silk
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H 54 in W 42 in D 16 in
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet or Vitrine English circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' display cabinet/vitrine, English, circa 1935.
Bakelite, Walnut
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H 53 in W 48 in D 15 in
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet or Vitrine English circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' display cabinet/vitrine, English, circa 1935.
Bakelite, Walnut
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H 54 in W 42 in D 16 in
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display Cabinet/Vitrine, English, circa 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Rocket' Display cabinet/Vitrine, English, circa 1935.
Bakelite, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Either side of the cabinet are display shelves so a little more unusual than regular rocket cabinets.
Metal
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Either side of the cabinet are display shelves so a little more unusual than regular rocket cabinets.
Metal
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H 53.15 in W 41.34 in D 11.82 in
Spectacular Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Either side of the cabinet are display shelves so a little more unusual than regular rocket cabinets.
Metal
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
English Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and in veneered in a lovely mid tone walnut.
Glass, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Art Deco Walnut 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, England, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
English Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930s and in veneered in a lovely mid tone walnut.
Glass, Bakelite, Walnut
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H 53.15 in W 41.34 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Rare Walnut & Glazed Door 'Rocket Cabinet', Vitrine, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous and iconic Art Deco 'Rocket Cabinet' made in the 1930's and in veneered in a lovely mid tone walnut.
Glass, Bakelite, Walnut
Unique 1950s French Atomic Age Rocket-Form Rolling Bar
By Tintin
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A unique example of 1950s Atomic age design. Serve your drinks from this 1950's wicker rocket bar. The top of the rocket has a brass rod antennae form attached via a coil sprin...
Brass
Art Deco Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in London, GB
Art Deco circular display cabinet. Art Deco walnut display cabinet bookcase, with circular display raised on fluted columns, known as the rocket cabinet.
Walnut
Rocket Legged Floating Tambour Door Credenza
Located in Miami, FL
Long credenza finished in high gloss white lacquer with rocket legged floating base. Two center tambour doors flanked by a larger door on left and smaller door on right.
Wood
Art Deco Figured Walnut Rocket English Display Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco ‘Rocket’ cabinet display vitrine, English, circa 1930.
Wood, Walnut
$1,862 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$541Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$8,154 / item
H 43.71 in W 114.97 in D 13.39 in
Charlotte Perriand Nuage À Plots for Cassina, Italy, new
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material/color/model of the product. Nuage à Plots by Charlotte Perriand belongs to a select group of furnishings that are archetypal in the way of inte...
Aluminum
IVY Cabinet, Cherry, Brass, Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
IVY Cabinet by Dosbananos. Two-door cabinet covered in original Josef Frank 'Paradiset' wallpaper. Cherry wood with brass hinges and brass stretchers. Cabinet has four adjustable she...
Brass
$1,708 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Grey Bouclé Upholstered Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last pictures. The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been uphols...
Bouclé, Teak
Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Modernism is at the core of the design of this shelving system. Modernism brought waves of innovative solutions, materials, and creativity to The Netherlands. At first, most Dutch de...
Oak
$13,389 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
'The Patch' Hanging Sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Aluminum and stainless steel hanging sculpture by Peter Shire, 2015. Approx: 48" diameter x 48" high Peter Shire: Peter Shire is an LA-based artist whose work eludes all attempt...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.