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.
Set of Reclaimed Oak Double Doors with Leaded Glass
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful set of reclaimed oak double doors with leaded textured glass panels; one of two sets we have available. Dating to circa 1930, these ...
Lead
Art Deco Drawer Pull, Hammered Brass with Shagreen Effect, 12 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Design – tubular Art Deco drawer pull: This 12 cm brass drawer pull features a linear tubular silhouette enriched with a dense surface treatment. The hammered texture produces a ref...
Brass
Engraved brass door pull – Art Deco linear design, 70 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Geometric engraving – Art Deco brass door pull with resin inlay: This engraved brass door pull showcases a long, linear silhouette enriched with a repeating Art Deco pattern. The de...
Brass
Art Deco brass door pull – Engraved geometric pattern with black resin, 18.5 × 9
Located in Marrakech, MA
Graphic geometry – Art Deco brass door pull with black resin: This Art Deco brass door pull features a meticulously engraved surface filled with black resin, creating a striking con...
Brass
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Grilles
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very heavy and well-made pair of hinged wrought iron grilles or gates, painted red, with orange colored primer paint visible beneath in small areas...
Big Door handle in bronze, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Style: Art Deco Country: France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing...
Bronze
Exceptional Pair of Art Deco Style Iron Door Panels.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of striking Art Deco iron door panels, each featuring a bold stylized fountain or fan motif of elongated, gently curving fronds rising from a scrolled base of concentric spira...
Iron
Set of Victorian Rustic Painted Pine Double Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of Victorian rustic painted pine double doors, suitable for exterior use. Dating back to circa 1870, these old antique doors have a charming character with a distressed pale p...
Pine, Paint
Amaizing Art Deco Gate in Iron, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Gate Art Deco Material: iron Style: Art Deco Country: France If you want to live in the golden years, this is the Gate that your project needs. We have specialized in...
Iron
American Art Deco Openwork Grill, Hand-Crafted Aluminum, 1920s, USA
Located in Montreal, QC
This was acquired in New York City, we believe it to be American and custom made for a wealthy client. The panels are cast with a stylised curving motif in an alternating pattern. Th...
Aluminum
$1,200 / set
Set of 3 Art Deco Glass Door Handles with Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous set of 3 Art Deco glass door handles with plates. Amazingly complete set! Probably made in the US circa 1925-30. These ar...
Chrome
Large Art Deco Double Doors or Geometric Screen Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This set of tall mahogany Art Deco double doors were originally a pair of fixed panels either side of an entranceway. Unglazed, they date from the 19...
Wood, Mahogany
Reclaimed 1930s Oak Front Door with Bell
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Crafted in the 1930s, this oak front door has stood the test of time for almost a century. It’s warm colour, varnished finish and stylish hardware give it a timeless appearance that ...
Wood, Oak
$24,000 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Trimmed Gates
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco wrought iron and gilt trimmed gates with ribbon and floral wreath designs.
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Brass Cabinet Pull in Aged Gold and Gunmetal, Morocco 8 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Design – compact Art Deco brass drawer pull: This 8 cm brass drawer pull features a tubular aged-gold form defined by clear geometric lines. At the center, a circular gunmetal inser...
Brass
$6,000 / set
Big pair of door handles in chrome, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Style: Art Deco Country: France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing...
Chrome
Art Deco Brass Pull Handle, Hammered Finish, 30 cm, Morocco
Located in Marrakech, MA
Textured hammered surface with shagreen resonance: This brass door pull presents a slender linear profile defined by a hammered surface that recalls shagreen textures. The irregular...
Brass
Set of 10 1920s McKinney Antique Brass Door Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous set of 10 1920s McKinney Antique brass 4in door hinges. Rare survivors! Made in the USA by ‘McKinney’ circa 1925-1929. These are without doubt from the...
Brass
Large Antique Art Deco Glass Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique Art Deco glass door. This 1920s door was reclaimed from an Art Deco ensuite of a large country house in Sonning, Berkshire. A place w...
Metal
Art Deco Style Reclaimed Copperlight Double Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An attractive set of reclaimed early 20th century copperlight double doors in the Art Deco style. Suitable for interior use, these antique doors will make beautiful room dividing doo...
Copper
Glass and Brass Hook/Door Pull Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Italy, c. 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; three available. Very cool, elegant art deco door pulls, attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini.
Brass
$2,100 / item
Attributed Raymond Subes Iron Panel (2 Available)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French hand forged iron panels, circa 1945, attributed Raymond Subes. Two available, each about 5’ tall and 12” wide. Priced per panel.
Iron
Monumental Bronze and Mahogany Entranceway Doors
Located in Ware, GB
An exceptional and rare set of entranceway doors in bronze and mahogany. These original doors were reclaimed from an early twentieth century building at 120 Fenchurch Street, in the...
Bronze
$2,400 / item
Tall Metal Wrapped Mirror Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra tall vintage mirror panels wrapped in hammered metal. Available as set of 3 or individually.
Sheet Metal
1920s Edwardian Style Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A strong and substantial reclaimed 1920s Edwardian style oak door suitable for interior or exterior use, smartly finished with varnish that enhances the beautiful oak colour. With 3 ...
Wood, Oak
Painted Art Deco Glass Internal or External Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This reclaimed 1920s painted Art Deco glass door makes a stylish internal door or external door with its striking sunburst glazing detailed at the...
Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint
Pair of Spanish Art Deco Architectural Wrought Iron Door Knockers, c. 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Art Deco ornamental door knockers in cast iron. Spain, 1930s Large size. Monumental antique architectural door knockers in cast iron. They have large size and an eye-catching...
Iron
R. Lalique Architectural Panels from the Oviatt Building
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of architectural panels from the elevator doors, Oviatt Building Los Angeles, 1927. In clear and frosted glass, 16 in. square. Referenced in F....
Glass
Reproduction Art Deco Door Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reproduction Art Deco door set consisting of two cast brass levers and two cast brass rosettes. Spindle and screws also included.
Brass
Reclaimed 2-Panel Oak Interior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 1930s reclaimed 2-panel oak door, suitable for interior use. This early 20th century door has a bare oak finish with an appealing woodgrain across 2 raised and fielded panels to bo...
Oak
Edwardian Style 2-Panel Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 1930s Edwardian style 2-panel oak door, suitable for interior use. This early 20th century door has a bare oak finish with an appealing woodgrain across 2 raised and fielded panels...
Oak
1930s Oak 2-Panel Internal Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 1930s reclaimed 2-panel oak door fitted with an unusual handle, suitable for interior use. This early 20th century door has a bare oak finish with an appealing woodgrain across 2 r...
Oak
Large 93" Art Deco Style Coco Bongo Gold Door From 1994 The Mask, 2 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large Gold 7' Foot Coco Bongo Door custom-made for the 1994 film "The Mask" starring Jim Carrey. This large gold door is made of a wood door frame with a molded Fiberglass picture of...
Wood
Yellow Phonic Resin Drawer/Door Pull with Aluminum Accent, Set of 23
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-war early yellow phonic resin based plastic pull used for drawers and cabinet doors with a polished aluminum center band in the middle of the handle. There is a total set of 23 ...
Bakelite
Engraved brass pull handle – Art Deco collection (20 × 10 cm)
Located in Marrakech, MA
Engraved brass pull handle – Art Deco collection (20 × 10 cm): This engraved brass pull handle belongs to the Art Deco collection and is defined by a strict rectangular format with ...
Brass
Handcrafted Art Deco Brass Door Pull with Geometric Design, Morocco 70 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Geometric engraving and Art Deco door pull identity: This Art Deco brass door pull features a long, linear silhouette enriched by a finely engraved geometric pattern. The motif, ins...
Brass
Art Deco Brass Drawer Pull with Black Resin, 15 x 3 cm, Morocco
Located in Marrakech, MA
Engraved brass hardware – Art Deco drawer pull: Crafted in solid brass, this rectangular drawer pull belongs to the Art Deco collection and features an engraved pattern made of rhyt...
Brass
$206Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Brass Letter Box
Located in London, GB
A brass Art Deco letter box with sprung flap. Aperture width: 7 inches - 17.5 cm. With original fixing bolts.
Brass
Art Deco Lever Handle in Hand-Crafted Brass, Aged Gold Finish, Morocco
Located in Marrakech, MA
Engraved brass lever handle – graphic Art Deco detailing: This Art Deco lever handle is made from solid brass and entirely worked by hand in our workshop. The linear and curved engr...
Brass
Engraved Brass Door Pull Handle, Black Resin, Art Deco Style, Morocco Ø 20 CM
Located in Marrakech, MA
Engraved brass door pull: This round brass door pull is composed of two semicircular elements engraved by hand with a refined Art Deco pattern. The geometry unfolds across the surfa...
Brass
Art Deco Engraved Brass Pull Handle by Moroccan Artisans, Ø 20 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Design and visual identity – circular brass pull handle Ø 20 cm: This Ø 20 cm pull handle is defined by an interplay of curved and intersecting engraved lines that create a balanced...
Brass
Raymond Subes Pair of Iron and Gilt Grilles/Gate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s pair of forged iron and gilt grilles/gates by Raymond Subes. Measures: 41” wide overall x 65” high at peak.
Iron
Art Deco Engraved Brass Cabinet Pull with Black Resin Inlay
Located in Marrakech, MA
Design – Art Deco rectangular cabinet pull This rectangular cabinet pull is crafted in solid brass and follows a geometric register associated with Art Deco language. The surface fe...
Brass
Reclaimed 2-Panel Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 1930s reclaimed 2-panel oak door, suitable for interior use. This early 20th century door has a bare oak finish with an appealing woodgrain across 2 raised and fielded panels to bo...
Oak
Set of Reclaimed Copperlight Art Deco Double Doors (12)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Bring the understated glamour of the Art Deco era to a property with this stylish set of 1920s internal double doors. Each door features full length copperlight glazing within a stri...
Copper
Aged Gold Brass Drawer Pull with Gunmetal Insert, Art Deco Style
Located in Marrakech, MA
Design – Art Deco inspired brass drawer pull: This brass drawer pull presents a 12 cm tubular profile that reflects the clarity and proportions associated with Art Deco geometry. It...
Brass
Hand-Painted Screen Door Modernist Art Deco Contemporary Folk Art, C.Moore
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful, hand-painted screen door, fantasy-like, Depicting Buffalo, New York Central Terminal, train station, complete with Deco terminal, building, ai...
Metal
$2,007
Reclaimed 1920s Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A strong and substantial reclaimed 1920s oak door suitable for interior or exterior use, smartly finished with varnish that enhances the beautiful oak c...
Wood, Oak
Style of Raymond Subes Gilt Iron Console
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco gilt forged iron wall mount console in the style of Raymond Subes. Measures: 48" wide x 19" deep (21" deep overall) x 28" high. This console has no top.
Iron
1930s Pine Front Door for Glazing
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed 1930s Art Deco style front door with a large shaped window pane ready for fitting with custom glazing. This early 20th century door will look beautiful at the entrance to...
Pine
Rare 1922 Hand Painted Hungarian Hand Painted Security Anti Looting Door Hungry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Hungarian hand painted security door dating from 1922 used for stopping looting after the war ...
Iron