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.
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern design, pair of bedside tables with double front door, glass top and beautiful wood veneer burl decors on the sides and door...
Brass
Henredon Scene III Art Deco Walnut Burl Black Lacquer Nightstands Bedside Tables
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Late 20th Century Henredon Scene Three Nightstands, circa 1989. An iconic Mid-Century Modern design blending Art Deco and Asian-inspired aesthetics. Features two dovetailed ...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets in Mahogany Veneer
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of Art Deco bedside tables crafted in fine wood with an attractive grain pattern and a warm mahogany tone. Their balanced geometric design combines clean lines with soft...
Mahogany
Pair of Carved Art Deco Bedside Cabinets in Walnut Burl Veneer
Located in Miami, FL
Striking pair of Art Deco bedside cabinets crafted from richly figured walnut burl veneer, showcasing dramatic mirrored grain patterns and exceptional craftsmanship. The design combi...
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern design, pair of bedside tables with double front door, glass top and beautiful wood veneer burl decors on the sides and door...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern design, pair of bedside tables with double front door, blue decorated glass top and beautiful wood veneer burl decors on the...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A pair of matching Art Deco bedside cabinets dating to 1930. These beautiful cabinets have lovely faded tops with a streak of almost green to their surface, making them especially un...
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern design, pair of bedside tables with double glass top, central drawer and beautiful wood veneer burl decors highlighted by th...
Brass
1930s Rationalist Pair of Night Stands in Oak, Walnut and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of night stands, walnut, oak, nickel-plated brass, glass, metal, Italy, 1930s This pair of cabinets, an Italian design from the 1930s, presents a striking formal expression gro...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$2,052 / set
Vintage wood nightstands, Italy 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Pair beautiful bedside tables were made in the 1950s in Italy. Made of solid wood, plywood. Original fittings. They have been preserved to this day in good condition. Despite their v...
Glass, Wood
$2,858 / set
1940s Tuscan nightstands made of walnut burl
Located in Premariacco, IT
Stunning Tuscan nightstands from the 1940s, featuring a high-quality walnut burl veneer that gives the piece a natural design with striking visual appeal. The dynamic, symmetrical g...
Brass
$2,367 / item
Art Deco 3 Drawer Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Shown in Pyramid Brown, this piece brings sophistication and functionality to your space. The rich Pyramid Brown finish of the luxurious Tamo ash veneer to the graceful curves...
Wood
Shagreen Night Stand with Polished Stainless Steel Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
$12,683 / set
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Shagreen Stingray
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Melchiorre Bega, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Dassi, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s neoclassical pair of night stands bed side tables with greatly carved detailed and decorated wooden structure, wood veneer decorated front draw...
Marble, Brass
Sculptural Art Deco Nightstand in Dark-Stained Wood, Belgium 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A refined example of Belgian Art Deco craftsmanship, this nightstand from circa 1930 embodies the movement’s fascination with sculptural for...
Wood
Shagreen Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Melting Round Bedside Table...
Brass
Pair of Shagreen Night Stands with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Art Deco Night Stands Bedside Tables Wood Brass & Glass
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of bed side night stands tables in walnut veneer wood with front flip door and dem...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Night Stands Bed Tables in Burl Walnut Black Marble Top
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Melchiorre Bega, Gio Ponti, Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined pair of Italian 1940s Art Deco bedside tables with great design shape and decors in veneer burl walnut briar wood, front door and drawer with black marble to...
Marble, Brass
Parchment Night Stand with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Art Deco Style Lacquered Duke Nightstand
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite Italian Art Deco style lacquered Duke three-drawer nightstand or chest designed by Ralph Lauren. The "Duke" collection inspired by 1930s design features piano finished blac...
Steel
Shagreen Night Stand with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$3,265 / set
Italian Art Deco bedside tables in wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco bedside tables in wood, 1930s Pair of bedside tables in wood. The rectangular top with rounded front features a drawer with a cylindrical handle. Shaped legs with a ...
Wood
Two Art Deco Modernist Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Art Deco Modernist nightstands or bedside tables. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak bases with oak veneered tops and doors. Solid macassar ...
Macassar, Oak
Custom High Style Art Deco Style Bookmatched Walnut Nightstands w Brass Sabots
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of High Style Art Deco revival nightstands were custom designed and realized for High Style Deco. Inspired by the best of 1930s ...
Brass
Art Deco Vintage Pair Nightstands Walnut Nickel 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair duo of nightstands from shellac polished walnut veneer and beautiful nickel fittings, 1930s Austria. A wonderful pair of nightstands from spruce with beautiful ...
Nickel
Pair of Italian Art Deco Burl Veneer Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Dassi, Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side tables with great decorated wooden structure and two front doors completed by the whi...
Marble, Brass
Leo Jiranek Art Deco Walnut and Burl Wood Nightstand, 1930s
By Leo Jiranek
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Art Deco nightstand By Leo Jiranek for Grand Rapids Furniture, "Streamline Design" USA, 1930s Gorgeous walnut and burl wood, with blue glass top, an...
Brass
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Nightstand or Bedside Table, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School nightstand or bedside table.Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.Solid oak base with original oak veneered top.Original solid macassa...
Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Pair of Matching Bedside Cabinets in Blonde Maple, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous pair of matching 1930s Art Deco bedside cabinet tables in a lovely true blonde bird's-eye maple on a walnut plinth and banding. These cabinets originate from England and fea...
Bakelite, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
"Voltaire" Wire brushed Deco, Figured Oak Nightstand by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Step into the allure of 1930s French sophistication with our exquisitely hand-crafted Voltaire nightstand, a homage to the Post-Deco era. Meticulously designed, this nightstand captu...
Oak
Art Deco Italian Pair of Matching Drum Shaped Bedside Table Cabinets in Walnut
Located in Devon, England
A rare opportunity to acquire such high styled and totally original Art Deco bedside tables. Originating from Italy and dating to the early 1930s they fill both the highly desired sh...
Brass
$1,753Sale Price / item|20% Off
pair of deco style bedside tables in glass and brass justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
Imagine walking into your bedroom and being greeted by a pair of solid wood nightstands, designed and crafted by Justfurnituress, a renowned Italian designer who combines elegance an...
Brass
Set of Two Geometric Art Deco Wooden Nightstands, Italy 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This sophisticated pair of Italian Art Deco nightstands from the 1920s captures the confident geometry and refined craftsmanship that defined the early decades of modern Italian desi...
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Walnut & Black Lacquer Nightstands by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous and refined pair of Art Deco nightstands designed by the renowned Grosfeld House, showcasing the impeccable craftsmanship and elevated design sensibilities for which the ...
Bronze
Macassar Wood Night Stand with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Striking pair of matching Art Deco Nightstands
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Gorgeous pair of matching Art Deco Bedside Cabinets with the most beautiful highly figured walnut doors. The chrome up-stands and hinges have been removed and highly buffed to create...
Walnut
Macassar Wood Night Stand with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Side Cabinets or Nightstands with Ebonized Base and Burl Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
This pair of circa 1930s French Art Deco side cabinets could be used to flank a sofa or as nightstands. Each has a storage compartment with hinged door and narrow open shelves at the...
Burl
Nightstand 1920s Art Deco by Gino Maggioni, Atelier Borsani Varedo, Burl walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian by Gaetano Borsani, 1920s Art Deco nightstand veneered burl walnut with golden brass handle and foot. We have the pair of bedside tables, one right and one left with its dres...
Walnut, Burl
Italian Art Deco-era wall-mounted bedside tables with floral inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Italian Inlaid Wooden Bedside Tables between Art Nouveau and Art Deco Elegant pair of Italian wooden bedside tables, dating from the transitional period between Art Nouveau ...
Wood
Pair of large 'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment side tables by Design Frères. Also great as night stands. Hand made, these elegant side tables combine chic slender blackened w...
Wrought Iron
$2,098 / set
Night Stand Night Stand Jean Pascaud Style
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of mahogany side tables / nigtstands. In the style of the French designer Jean Pascaud. The tables have each two drawers, with mirror glass fronts and knobs. Engraved diamond ...
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
20th Century Danish Art Deco Oakwood Semainiere - Small Scandinavian Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Danish Art Deco semainiere, cabinet made of hand crafted Oakwood, in good condition. The single Scandinavian nightstand, bedside table is composed with six drawers, ...
Oak
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...
Walnut, Burl
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Bedside Tables, Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined pair of Art Deco bedside tables from the first half of the 20th century, showcasing the clean geometry and understated elegance characteristic of the period. Crafted in ri...
Walnut
Danish Modern, A Elegant Pair of Nightstands in Nutwood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A sophisticated pair of tall nightstands / bedside tables crafted in rich nutwood, showcasing the timeless elegance of Danish Modern design. Made by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in ...
Nutwood
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Style Nightstands, Light Birch with Drawer from 1930
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish art deco style nightstands in light birch from around 1930. This pair of nightstands each have a drawer with original hardware. Good vintage condition. There are some smaller...
Birch
$3,021Sale Price|30% Off
Pair of Art Deco Italian Walnut Briar and Maple Bedside Tables, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of bedside tables was produced in Italy in the 1920s, Art Deco period. They were made in striped walnut, walnut briar and maple, the top is in black painted glass, the stru...
Maple, Walnut
Pair walnut and marble Art Deco Nightstands, Italy 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A sophisticated pair of Italian Art Deco nightstands from the 1920s, crafted in beautifully figured walnut and topped with striking black marble featuring natural veining in shades o...
Marble
Italian Art Deco bedside table in wood and black wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco bedside table in wood and black wood, 1930s Pair of rectangular wooden bedside tables. The front features a drawer and a compartment with a double hinged door. Round...
Wood
$1,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French of the stands in original condition continental delivery by trucking 2-3 weeks $400
Wood
Pair of Shagreen Night Stands with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Night Stands Bed Side Tables in Burl Walnut
Located in Carimate, Como
Elegant and refined pair of Italian 1940s Art Deco bedside tables with great design shape and detail of every part and beautiful decors with the black glass top and the framed wood a...
Brass
Art Deco Matching Pair of Bedside Nightstands, Cabinets in Blonde Maple, c1930s
By Ray Hille
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous pair of matching 1930s Art Deco bedside cabinet tables in a lovely true blonde bird's-eye maple on a ebonized plinth and banding made by Hille. These cabinets originate from...
Bakelite, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pair of Bedside Tables in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
Fine pair of Italian neoclassical night stands or side tables, art deco styling, exude luxurious style from every angle! The polished nightstands wi...
Bronze
Art Deco Wood and Terracotta Marble Top Nightstand, France 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / Nightstand / wood and terracotta marble / Art Deco This elegant French Art Deco nightstand from circa 1920 combines warm materials, refined craftsmanship, and the un...
Marble
Pair of Donald Deskey Art Deco Bedroom Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Donald Deskey Art Deco Night Stands. Good original condition. Show normal use and wear. Fully functional and great Art Deco design. Located In ...
Steel
Pair of Three-Tiered Night Stands by Hickory White
Located in North Miami, FL
Satin finish lacquered espresso toned wood a single drawer and pull in bronzed nickel. Three-tiers and a perfect size for bedside tables. Very clean and ready to use.
Wood