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.
Bronze Tray by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Bronze tray designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Square tray in solid bronze with conch chased motifs in the corners * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: Bx5 * Period: 1925 * Con...
Bronze
Pedestal Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pedestal Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Hexagonal pedestal diskometal bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D166 * Year: 1926-1929 * Condition...
Bronze
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Flat bronze platter with chased detailing along the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB1736X * Period: 1936 ...
Bronze
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Flat bronze platter with chased detailing along the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB 1736 * Period: 1936 ...
Bronze
Porcelain Trinket Box with Illustration Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming porcelain trinket dish featuring a beautifully detailed illustration accented by an elegant gilt rim. Delicate in scale yet wonderfully versatile, it brings both beauty an...
Gold
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget, 1937
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish Art Deco pewter bowl produced by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget (NJ) in 1937. This sculptural piece features an elegant bas-relief of a kneeling female figure holding a co...
Pewter
French Art Deco Thuya Wood and Bronze Lidded Box, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Art Deco Thuya Wood and Bronze Lidded Box, 1920s An exceptionally beautiful and rare lidded box from 1920s France, masterfully combining richly figured thuya burl wood with a...
Bronze
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Bowl with Silver Fish Relief, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Art Deco ceramic bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930s. This exceptional example from the celebrated Argenta series features a rich, mottled e...
Sterling Silver
Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Heavy Bronze Bowl made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round heavy bowl in full bronze with border bands. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B8 * Year: 1925 * Condition: Fair vint...
Bronze
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Turquoise Ceramic Bowl, Gustavsberg Sweden
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Wilhelm Kåge Argenta ceramic bowl for Gustavsberg, produced in Sweden around the 1950s, is a distinctive Mid-Century decorative bowl from the...
Silver
Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Light-Bronze Bowl on Foot designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Bowl on foot in light-bronze alloy and chasing in the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB 1337 * Y...
Bronze
Art Deco Large WMF Ikora Silver Plated Bowl Center Piece
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Large WMF Ikora Silver Plated Bowl Center Piece This rare vintage bowl is a stunning example of Bauhaus – German Art Deco from the 1930s. Crafted from silver-plated brass, ...
Silver Plate, Enamel
Set of Pewter Bowls by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Bowls with Lugs designed by Just Andersen in 1930. * Set (2) of small pewter bowls with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 18...
Pewter
Pierre d'Avesn for Choisy-le-Roi France, Art Deco Glass Bowl Centerpiece
By Pierre D'Avesn, Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French Art Deco centerpiece bowl was crafted by the crystal factory Choisy-le-Roi, France, and designed by renowned French glassmaker Pierre D'Avesn, circa 1930. The ge...
Metal, Chrome
Michael Powolny for Loetz Tango Piped Art Glass Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A striking and impressive Loetz quality Tango art glass hand-blown bowl piped with a black glass rim and legs by renowned Austrian Sculptor, Ceramist and Des...
Blown Glass
$207Sale Price|80% Off
Clarice Cliff Hydrangea Bowl, Bizarre Pattern, Art Deco, Circa 1933
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a bowl by Clarice Cliff in the "Hydrangea" pattern, circa 1933. The Hydrangea pattern is a "Bizarre" pattern, produced in 1933. It is hand, in the green colour-way, with flo...
Earthenware
Art Deco Iridescent Shell Bowl by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Italy 30s
Located in Lucija, SI
Elegant shell bowl designed and made by Ercole Barovier of the 1930s. The bowl is made with iridescent technique, in fact the whole object is made of iridescent murano glass in the s...
Murano Glass
Large Shell Shaped Ceramic Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Mid-Century Shell Shaped Ceramic Bowl, Europe, 1950s - 1960s. This large shell-shaped glazed ceramic bowl from the middle of the 20th century features a striking and elegant d...
Ceramic
Art Deco Globe Tray in Pewter Made in Sweden 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Art Deco tray made in Sweden. The shape of this tray with bakelite handles is typical for the art deco period. The polished pewter is shaped in a wonderful way to give it a...
Pewter
Jacob E. Bang Uranium Green Art Glass Bowl w. Arrows, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exceptionally rare green uranium semi-conical glass bowl by Jacob E. Bang in his 'no name' art glass series for Holmegaard/Kastrup in Denmark circa 1935. It decorated with cut styliz...
Uranium Glass
Pedestal Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant light bronze pedestal bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Pedestal bowl in light bronze alloy with chased decoration along the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Mod...
Bronze
$466 / item
Art Deco Bronze Tray by GAB, 1930s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Little Square Art Deco Bronze Tray made by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in the 1930s. * Square bronze tray with central motif of a nude figure * Manufacturer: GAB, Sweden (Guldsmedsa...
Bronze
Decorative Danish Art Deco Bronze Shell Bowl, 1930–1940s
By Just Andersen, Tinos
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant decorative bowl is crafted in bronze and designed in the form of a seashell, reflecting the sculptural elegance and ornamental language often associated with Art Deco de...
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Sterling Silver Swan Decorative Bowls Signed Gorham Sterling
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of Art Deco Sterling silver swan decorative bowls were executed by the legendary American silver maker, Gorham circa 1920. They feature elegantly streamlined demi...
Sterling Silver
Round Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Little round bronze bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round bronze bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B44 * Period: 1925–1930 * Condition: Good vintage condition w...
Bronze
Moorish Indo-Persian Mughal Pieced & Etched XL Brass Serving Bar Tray
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Art Deco era Moorish Brass Serving tray. Hand tooled design with pierced edging. 25-1/2" wide. Nice warm aged patina. Solid brass(magnet doesn't stick). As found.
Brass
Michael Aram Black Orchid Bowl
By Michael Aram
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elegant steel bowl features striking nickel-plated handle formed by long twisting stem of flowering orchid draped around the bowl. The dark color and organic, natural, Art Deco style...
Stainless Steel
Urushi Cinnabar Red & Black Lacquer Gourd Calaba Long Bowl by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
"In China the gourd was particularly revered as a symbol of fortune and scholarship. Great care and craft goes into the cultivation of gourds into various shapes - the hourglass or f...
Lacquer
Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Oakland, CA
Venini & C., Murano glass Sommero a Bollicine bowl c.1930s designed by architect Carlo Scarpa (1902-1978). Bubbly overlaid glass colorless and red with bursts of gold foil. A rou...
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Small Art Deco Lustre Lidded Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Ekberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Rörstrand, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A small lidded bowl with amazing green lustre glaze and hand painted gold details. Swedish Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. So...
Ceramic
Large Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Pedestal Bowl in Hammered Pewter designed by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. * Pedestal bowl with curvy rim in hammered pewter * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacture: Just...
Pewter
Green Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Oakland, CA
Venini & C., Murano glass Sommero a Bollicine bowl c.1930s designed by architect Carlo Scarpa (1902-1978). Bubbly overlaid glass colorless and green with bursts of bubbles. A rounded...
Art Glass
Decorative 'Snowflake' Bowl in Crystal Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Decorative Bowl in Crystal Early 20th Century. A very decorative in intricately shaped crystal. Wonderful ice / snowflake inspired shapes and very high quality crystal showing fanta...
Crystal
Art Deco Pewter Globe Vase by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930.
By Just Andersen, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Estrid Ericson, Nils Fougstedt
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning pewter bowl with brass details and wood handles. Designed by Nils Fougstedt in 1929 and made from 1930 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden. This vase is made in 2017....
Pewter, Brass
Seashell Diskometal Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Lovely Seashell Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1938. * Small diskometal bowl shaped as a seashell * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 2051 * Year: 1938 * Condition: G...
Metal
Scalloped Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Little Scalloped Pewter designed by Just Andersen in 1930. * Round scalloped pewter bowl with a woman in center (originally ash tray) * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 185...
Pewter
Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: silver plated shell element Producer: WMF, Germany (marked with the wmf ikora signature) AGE: 1930s Description: Wonderful art deco element designed and produced ...
Metal
Ultra Rare 1963 Reed and Barton Black Enamel Paul Revere Bowl 101 by John Prip
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1963 Reed & Barton Paul Revere Bowl 101 with Black Enamel Interior – Designed by John Prip A scarce and collectible example of American modernist design, this 1963 Reed & Barto...
Silver Plate, Enamel
René Lalique Art Deco Nemours Bowl, Glass, France, 10-Inch Diameter
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rene Lalique "Nemours" Glass Bowl. Design dates tot he late 20's, this example was a wedding present given in the early 1970's. Very nice original shape! Adds a little beauty to a...
Art Glass
Large Art Deco Silver Plated Pedestal Dish
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful large Art Deco silver plated pedestal bowl. A three tiered concave bowl sits on a cone base of moulded ribbed wood finished with a silver plated surround. The interior ...
Silver Plate
Large Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl Producer: WMF, Germany Designer: Karl Wiedmann Age: 1930s Description: Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
Art Glass
Dramatic Barbed Fish Bowl Applied Silver, Wilhelm Kage Argenta Gustavsberg c1932
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
An extravagant Argenta stoneware, five legged fish bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden A fascinating barbed fish of applied silver, decorates the interior of this tactile a...
Silver
Large Woodland Elves VIII-Boxing Match Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood, Bowl 29 cm.
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgewood
Located in Skanninge, SE
Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood. 'Woodland Elves VIII - Boxing Match. A Large Octagonal Fairyland Lustre Bowl, circa 1920. The interior is decorated with elves engaged in a boxing m...
Ceramic
Large Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Decorative Bronze Low Bowl, 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large decorative Art Deco dish/low bowl made of bronze. Brown patinated center with golden rim. It's designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s. Sign. with...
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Bowl by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition. Some scratches and scuffs to the ...
Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Jardinière by Jacob Ängman for GAB, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined and sculptural Swedish Art Deco bronze jardinière designed by Jacob Ängman and produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in the 1930s. This exceptional piece embodies the qui...
Bronze
$644Sale Price|30% Off
Large Antique Silver Cup Rose Silver & Crystal European Decorative Bowl Cup
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver-Plated Repoussé Floral Basket with Glass Liner, 14 x 31 cm An elegant and highly decorative antique silver-plated basket featuring exquisite repoussé floral decoration with richly sculpted roses, leaves, and scrolling foliage surrounding the entire body. Raised on delicate bun feet and fitted with a practical swing handle, this charming piece retains its original removable glass liner, making it both beautiful and functional. The basket reflects the refined craftsmanship associated with late Victorian and Edwardian silverwork, where naturalistic floral motifs were celebrated for their romantic appeal and artistic quality. The deeply embossed rose decoration creates exceptional visual depth, while the oval form and polished silver-plated finish enhance its timeless elegance. Perfect as a centerpiece, fruit basket, flower holder, wedding table decoration, vanity accessory, or luxury decorative accent, this versatile piece complements traditional, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian, Hollywood Regency, and classic interior styles. A desirable addition for collectors of antique silverware, decorative arts, and fine table accessories, it offers both decorative charm and practical use. Dimensions: * Length: 31 cm * Width: 14 cm * Original glass liner included Antique silver plated basket, Victorian silver basket, Edwardian silver plate, floral repoussé basket, rose decorated basket, antique centerpiece, silver table decoration, antique fruit basket, decorative silverware, antique serving basket, silver plated centerpiece, Art Nouveau floral design, antique home décor, luxury interior accessory, collectible silver plate, vintage flower basket, decorative arts, English silver plate, antique tableware, elegant centerpiece bowl. Perfect gift for collectors, wedding gift, anniversary gift, housewarming gift, Mother’s Day gift, luxury home décor gift, interior designer gift, antique silver gift...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Round Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round bronze bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B147 * Year: 1925-1930 * Condition: Good vintage condition. Impr...
Bronze
Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Bowl made by Just Andersen in 1930. An exquisite piece for a beautiful table. * A round pewter bowl on feet with flora ornaments * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 8 * Manufa...
Pewter
Jean Besnard Turquoise Ceramic Low Dish/Bowl, France, 1930’s
By Jean Besnard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Besnard 1888-1958) Turquoise Ceramic Low Dish/Bowl, France, 1930’s Diam. 13.25 in.
Ceramic
Longwy Art Deco Ceramic Bowl by Faïenceries, Enameled, France, 1920
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic bowl by Longwy, France, 1920s. Measures: Diameter 10.6" (26.9cm), height 3" (7.7cm). Incised mold number "3021" and stamped pattern number "D.5415", 1925 Long...
Ceramic
Art Deco Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Art deco bowl made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. A fine piece for a beautiful table. * Diskometal bowl in organic shapes. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D2006 * Year: 1938 * C...
Metal
$277Sale Price|30% Off
Amber Glass Bowl by Rudolf Schrotter for Rudolfova Hut Glassworks, 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Art Deco amber glass bowl, author Rudolf Schrötter, manufacturer Rudolfova Hut Glassworks, Czechoslovakia in the 1930s.
Glass
Antique Silver Cup, Large ICE BUCKET European Decorative Bowl Cup Deer Head
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver cup or large decorative ice bucket, fruit cup, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinges. unstamped, tested with the scratch test, height approx. 60 ...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
German Red Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl Producer: WMF, Germany Designer: Karl Wiedmann Age: 1930s Description: Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
Art Glass
René Lalique 'Gui' Mistletoe Bowl with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This bowl was designed by René Lalique (1860-1945) and produced during his lifetime. The clear and frosted glass bowl has a sepia patina and is known as the 'Gui' pattern which trans...
Glass
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Dish with Raised Bowl by GAB, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Art Deco bronze centerpiece dish produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), dating from the 1930s. The piece features a wide circular tray with a raised, scalloped bowl...
Bronze
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Large Floral Crystal Glass Centerpiece Shell Bowl by Art Vannes, France, 1970
By Art Vannes
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Crystal glass bowl Producer: ART VANNES FRANCE (marked) Age: 1970s Wonderful heavy glass element designed and produced by Art Vannes in France in ...
Art Glass
Large Danish Modern "Tinos" Tray in Patinated Bronze, 1930s Art Deco
By Tinos
Located in Odense, DK
Beautifully patinated art deco "Tinos" dish or tray made in Denmark in the 1930s. Signed on back.
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Black Glass Bowl With White Yellow Red Enamel Painting
Located in Munich, DE
This exquisitely painted glass bowl was created in the 1920s. Two rows of white ornaments are painted in enamel colour and accentuated by yellow and red enamel. The bowl is in very g...
Glass