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.
Spanish Alabaster Urn Lamp with Foliage Carved Details, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Alabaster urn lamp with neoclassical design. Spain, 1930s-1940s This turned alabaster urn lamp with classical design has foliage carved details on the top and on the bottom part. It ...
Alabaster
$2,750 / set
Large Pair Of French Art Deco Garden Urns
By Willy Guhl
Located in Houston, TX
Large Pair Of French Art Deco Garden Urns. Offered is a handsome pair of French Art Deco cement garden urns that are painted a matte white color with blue interiors and date to the 1...
Cement
Pair of Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamps, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant pair of alabaster urn table lamps with neoclassical design. Spain, 1940s This stunning pair of turned alabaster urn lamps with classical design have carved details on the bottom part. They have a nice color and patina providing a charming light when lit. These 'uplighter' urn lamps will be a nice addition placed at both sides of a mirror on a console table or on side tables. You can create a terrific lighting atmosphere placing them as a part of a collection with other alabaster lamps Newly wired with 1 E27 bulb holder each On sale as a pair. Overall Measures: 36,5 cm H x 25,5 cm H // 14,17 in H x 10,03 in diameter We are specialists in lighting. More alabaster lamps are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to check "more from this seller and all from this seller " to enjoy the whole collection. Pair of Alabaster Urn Lamps // Set of Two Alabaster Table Lamps // Spanish Alabaster...
Alabaster
Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Alabaster urn lamp with neoclassical design. Spain, 1930s-1940s This turned alabaster urn lamp with classical design has carved details on the bottom part. It has a nice color and pa...
Alabaster
Spanish Alabaster Large Urn Table Lamp with Foliage Carved Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Art Deco carved alabaster tall urn lamp Spain with leaves motifs, Spain, 1930-1940. This Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design, with foliage c...
Alabaster
Art Deco Stoneware Urn
Located in New York, NY
High style Art Deco stoneware urn, floor vase, cane or umbrella stand. This chic piece is marked with a clover mark, and reads Made in Perth Amboy NJ - alo...
Pottery, Stoneware
20th Century Italian Art Deco Stone Urn Vase with Scroll Handles
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant Art Deco urn carved in solid travertine, featuring a flared rim, curved body, and square base. The stylized scroll handles introduce a subtle neoclassical reference, balanced...
Stone
Single Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Art Deco carved alabaster urn lamp Spain, 1930-1940. This Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design, with carved details at the bottom part and r...
Alabaster
Classical shaped Garden Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit presents for your consideration this classically shaped garden urn. Often used as memorials, this piece was purchased from an estate in the deep South. An impressive statement piece for the garden, this large metal vessel...
Metal
$6,850 / set
Italian Art Deco Carrara Marble Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Art Deco Carrara Marble Urns. Our handsome antique Italian geometric marble urns or garden urns would look equally at home in a garden ...
Carrara Marble
$3,200 / item
Mint Green Fiberglass Vases, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of monumental fiberglass vases from Belgium, circa 1960s. Both vases are painted a mint green and have a different but equally unique patina. Amazing presence. Being ver...
Fiberglass
$3,800 / item
5 Foot Mint Green Fiberglass Vases, Belgium 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of monumental fiberglass vases from Belgium, circa 1960s. Standing at 5 feet tall, both vases are painted a mint green and have a different but equally unique patina. Am...
Fiberglass
Pair of Early 20th Century Hand Chiseled & Polished Granite Garden Urns Planters
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of polished Art Deco granite urns, planters. Hand chiseled, rough cut marks on bottom and interior of the pots to indicate this. Opening is 10w x 5 deep.Polis...
Granite
Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif ,Sold in Pairs Only. Offered is a pair of strikingly sculptural Italian carved marble urns, executed in richly vein...
Carrara Marble
$3,383
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Draped Urn with Floral Garland
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant Italian carved white marble urn from the 19th century, featuring a beautifully sculpted draped cloth gathered by a finely carved floral garland. The graceful classical form...
Marble
$1,980Sale Price / set|58% Off
H 18.25 in Dm 14.25 in
Pair of Italian Iron Winged Maidens Urns Fitted as Table Lamps Very Well Made
Located in Highwood, IL
Remarkable pair of Italian Iron Urns with intricate details cleverly fitted as a stunning pair of Table Lamps. Perfect in scale for large rooms, this pair have winged maidens...
Iron
A "Grand Tour" Cast Iron Etruscan Vase/Urn
Located in Sheffield, MA
A “Grand Tour” Cast Iron Etruscan Vase 19th Century Depicting classical Greek figures, with ring handles with a leaf motif on each side. Height 20 in. Vas INV. 9
Iron
Pair of Large Italian Urns
Located in Hudson, NY
Stamp says: Arte Italica, Made in Italy.
Ceramic
$3,650 / set
H 20 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Iron Urns on Plinths
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Neoclassical style iron garden urns on plinths. These beautiful French cast iron campana garden urns, planters or jardi...
Iron
Urn Vase Marble Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Urn marble gray, Sweden. An urn or vase made in marble in Sweden, 20th century.
Marble
Pair of Italian Palatial Garden Urns/Medici Vases with Carved Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful bell-shaped palatial garden urns carved with fine white marble depicting classical imagery of female figures and grapevines. Inspired...
Marble
$1,220
H 26.78 in Dm 19.1 in
Decorative Cast Iron Garden Urn / Jardinière, French Neoclassical Design, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A classic cast iron garden urn with an elegant flared rim and decorative detailing, raised on a pedestal and square base. The balanced proportions and timeless design give the piece ...
Iron
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns are ideal for exterior or interior use. Each is a heavy casting that features a splendid neoclassical design inspired by ancient...
Iron
Very Good 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Urn
Located in Hudson, NY
A finely cast and patinated bronze urn decorated in high relief with classical figures and reeded handles attached with bearded mask.
Bronze
Neoclassical Iron Urns Flower or Plant Planters Jardinières, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of weathered iron urns plant or flowerpot cachepot jardinieres with square pedestal bases in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, possibly Europe/France. Subs...
Iron
20th Century French Art Deco Patined Cast Iron Urn Vase
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental sculptural incense burner inspired by ancient Chinese ding vessels. Cast in metal with a rich green patina, featuring a rounded body on three le...
Other, Iron
Art Deco Stoneware Urn
Located in New York, NY
High style Art Deco stoneware urn, floor vase, cane or umbrella stand. This chic piece is marked with a clover mark, and reads Made in Perth Amboy NJ - alo...
Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of Large 20th Century Art Deco Garden Planters
Located in Sherborne, GB
Pair of large French Art Deco composite cement stone geometric garden planters of square form, circa early 20th century. Pale flaky paint whi...
Composition
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stylish Art Deco alabaster urn shaped uplighter table lamp with carved bottom, Spain, 1930s. Elegant and classical design, highly decorative eff...
Alabaster
Early Tall Antique Handmade and Hand Glazed Green Vase, 1950-1960
Located in South Burlington, VT
An antique early contemporary handmade and hand glazed Classic ovoid form vase in an original and fine light green colored craquelure glaze, circa 1950. Handsome example. Desig...
Ceramic, Pottery
Spanish Neoclassical Style Alabaster Urn Table Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Charming Art Deco period neoclassical style alabaster small urn table lamp. Spain, 1930s. Elegant and classical design and highly decorative effect when lit. Lovely placed alone or with other alabaster urn table lamps...
Alabaster
RRP CO Oil Jars McCoy Vases Mottled Blue Large Vintage Floor Pottery Urns, Pair
By Robinson Ransbottom Company
Located in Wilton, CT
Large pair of Robinson Ransbottom oil jar urns in terrific mottled blue monochrome glaze, circa 1940s. Measures: 15" high, 11" diameter. Excellent condition.
Stoneware
Pair of Pottery Jardinières Planters, Urns, Possibly Zanesville
By Robinson Ransbottom Company, Brush Mccoy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage green glaze pottery urns, unsigned, possibly Zanesville, McCoy, or Robinson Ransbottom, American made probably from Ohio. ...
Pottery
Large Bronze Architectural Planter
By Walter Lamb
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze patina planter, fluted channeled vertical sections with bottle cap edge.
Bronze
Art Deco American Cast Iron Urn by Kramer Brothers Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco American cast iron urn by Kramer Brothers Company, old white paint, retains original insert.(top). Classic form.
Iron
Huge Zanesville Art Deco Urn Pottery Arts & Crafts Oil Jar Floor Garden Vase
By Zanesville Stoneware Company
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge large vintage Zanesville pottery floor vase in great blue/green variegated glaze, circa 1930s. Measures: Approximately 24" high, 16" di...
Pottery
Sold
H 15 in Dm 12 in
Pair of RRP CO Oil Jars Vases Sky Blue Large Vintage American Floor Pottery Urns
By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company
Located in Wilton, CT
Large pair of Robinson Ransbottom oil jar urns in terrific sky blue monochrome glaze, circa 1930s. Measures: 15" high, 12" diameter. Excellent condition. Last image is the best color...
Stoneware