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.
Walnut Lane Altavista Waterfall Front Art Deco Blanket Chest
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Lane blanket chest features various wood types and inlays. The predominate wood is walnut. The inside has a tray for storing small items and is made of cedar wood. The chest loc...
Walnut
Vintage Large Royal Robe Art Deco Standing Wardrobe Steamer Travel Trunk
By Royal Robe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage large Royal Robe Art Deco standing wardrobe steamer travel trunk. Listing includes interior drawers, heavy quality construction, rolling casters, or...
Metal, Brass
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Bench / Storage Chest, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare Jacques Adnet storage bench in green leather and solid oak. Heavy and well built, strong enough to hold multiple people sitting on it and very roomy inside to place...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Trunk Chest with Mirror, Entry Furniture in Mahogany Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s Art Deco trunk chest with bevelled mirror, entrance furniture in mahogany polished to wax Measures cm: H 38/204, W 92, D 56.
Mirror, Mahogany
$7,457Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Hall Chest Bench by Clement Goyeneche in Mahogany, France, 1930s
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare mahogany bench-chest by Clément Goyeneche, known for his work as a french architect, painter, designer and decorator. His production of furnitu...
Wood
Italian Art Deco Hall Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Cassapanca hall bench from the 1930 s. Walnut base and veneer . The bottom of the bench is a Inlay wood painting.
Walnut
Pair Large Midcentury French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Large Mid-Century French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s A large and impressive pair of commodes or cabinets dating from the 1950s. The swirl and curved gilt me...
Metal
Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Apprentice Piece This is a strong good quality box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Apprentice Piece This is a strong good quality pine box it stands on a small plinth inside there are full length drawers, This is a sturdy well made box i...
Pine
1930s Shell Pink Pressed Loom Art Deco Ottoman Window Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1930s shell pink pressed loom Art Deco ottoman window seat A useful and stylish piece in original Shell Pink with patterned sculptured velvet upholster...
Velvet
Extra Large Burr Walnut Solid Chest Trunk with Hidden Bottom Storage Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely massive, Burr Walnut, trunk or chest with a false bottom for hidden storage Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
Walnut
Antique Japanned Oriental Side Table Chest on Stand Hand Painted and Lacquered
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1920's hand painted and lacquered Jappaned chest on stand. A very good looking and well made piece, I have another of ...
Wood
ORIGINAL PAiNT SINGLE DRAWER STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST IDEAL AS TOYS OR TV STAND
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1930's hand painted storage trunk or chest with full sized single drawer Please ...
Pine
$2,713Sale Price|20% Off
Large Vintage Chinese Carved Chest, Camphorwood Linen Trunk, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a distinguished Chinese camphorwood linen trunk, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Beautifully adorned with leaf and foliate carvings, this generously sized blanket chest offers both practical storage and exquisite craftsmanship. Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good, clean order throughout. Classic Art Deco period Chinese craftsmanship – A superb fusion of form and function Quality camphorwood stocks – Rich honeyed tones with a naturally fragrant interior Exquisite hand-carved fascia – Detailed with leaf and foliate motifs, enhancing its decorative appeal Spacious and clean interior – Ideal for storing blankets, linens, or cushions Supportive, flat top – Suitable for use as a window bench seat of comfortable height Original Chinese sliding pin lock – Complete with key, a rare and desirable feature The lock further enhanced with fascinating engraved dragon detail Sturdy bracket feet – Elevating the chest while ensuring stability and durability This is a handsome vintage camphorwood chest...
Hardwood
Suitcase Leather Gifted 1920 Ehofmann Dr John Vance Fitted Interior
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine, high quality leather suitcase, the top leather embossed 'JGV', with reinforced corners, leather handle and brass hardware, the lock stamped 'EHOFMANN 11457' No key. The inside with brass label 'To Dr John...
Nickel
$399Sale Price|73% Off
Antique 1930's Exterior Car Trunk
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique 1930's exterior auto trunk made of leather with chrome fittings. Trunk is in good clean condition with flat top and curved front.
Chrome
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest on Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is a hard wood which lends itself...
Fruitwood
Antique Japanned Yellow Oriental Side Chest on Stand Hand Painted & Lacquered
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1920's hand painted yellow and lacquered Jappaned chest on stand A very good looking and well made piece, I have anot...
Wood
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathie
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of Fleur de Lis motif carved all over the piece just like the other two designs namel...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage-Style Pearl Leather Trunk Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style pearl leather trunk bench. A fully functional trunk that hinges open to reveal storage. The padded leather exterior makes it a great bench ...
Leather, Wood
$1,029
H 13.78 in W 28.75 in D 13.59 in
1900 Little Rustic Chest or Coffer Gothic Carved Oak & Wrought Iron, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French coffer or chest made circa 1900. Decorated with carved flowers style. The design of this chest is deliberately rustic. The interior is lined with fabric. Very decorative and ...
Wrought Iron
Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: This exquisite bleached oak chest blanket, crafted in France during the 1940s, is a stunning example of Gothic-inspired design. The chest combines the timeless elegance...
Oak
$2,947
H 21.66 in W 55.52 in D 20.08 in
Spanish Chest or Coffer Carved Walnut, End of Bed 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This antique Spanish walnut chest showcases remarkable carved workmanship typical of traditional Iberian craftsmanship. Main characteristics: The facade is divided into three ornate ...
Wrought Iron
Fantastic Art Deco Bench in Highly Original Condition 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Fantastic Art Deco Bench in Highly Original Condition 1930s A truly fantastic art deco bench in a highly original condition. Europe, 1930s. Sometimes a piece just has it all, even in totally original condition with a lot of patina and wear. This art deco bench is one of the best pieces of furniture we’ve encountered and shows wonderful proportions, a bridge like design of architectural essence. The four solid round legs give it a very sturdy stance and the veneered panels at both ends show a great pattern. The curved supports add a lot of character and even give this bench a mild Moorish appearance. Features the original 1930s fabric...
Fabric, Wood
Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an outstanding Box Bench! The oak and the pine contrast beautifully to create a deep rich warmth perfect for this piece. For most of its length the top rail is flat, only follo...
Oak, Pine
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an interesting and unusual trunk. The construction is typically German. The bold moldings pegged into the lid edges and the heavy trim to the base, the spring-loaded lock a...
Pine
$2,068Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.41 in W 54.73 in D 21.66 in
18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak French Provincial country house Very decorative and full of character Decorated with geometrical and vegetal motifs This chest has the ...
Oak
Storage Bench Decorated with Elephants
Located in Kastrup, DK
Artistic storage bench, naïve and charming in its design. Shape of elephants in amber lacquer between elephants, at the end decorated with vases and flow...
Wood
$465Sale Price|30% Off
H 21 in W 30 in D 16 in
Antique American Victorian Floral Embossed Oak & Metal Dome Top Steamer Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming antique 19th century steamer trunk. Made from oak with metal paneling and banding. The center of the trunk has a floral embossed fabric. Interior is lined with pine. D...
Metal
$2,200
H 27.25 in W 38.25 in D 25.25 in
Antique Scandinavian Pine Baroque Folk Art Carved Dowry Chest Trunk Coffer 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique Scandinavian carved Baroque Folk Art dowry chest, Circa 1780. The chest having a gently domed top with a hinged lid having the original 'snipe' hinges, the edge ...
Pine
$1,850
H 19.75 in W 42.5 in D 17.5 in
1930s Art Deco Bench or Coffee Table Attributed to Donald Deskey
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco bench or coffee table, attributed to Donald Deskey, American, circa 1930s.
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Blanket Chest by Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco blanket, or cedar, chest made by the Lane Furniture Company, circa 1930's. The chest features a waterfall style top, cedar interior, and mechanical felt lined tray. ...
Wood
Tuscan Art Deco chest at " Wave "
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Spectacular Tuscan Art Deco chest ( Viareggio ) made entirely of Walnut Briar and Feather and Rosewood feet. It is also called the " Wave Chest " because of its special shape. View...
Walnut
1930s Under Bed Wooden Trundle, Storage A brilliant design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1930s Under Bed Wooden Trundle, Storage A brilliant design, a long slim lidded box on hand made wooden wheels, it just rolls under the bed out of the way Hand made in sound if used c...
Oak
Art Deco Blanket Chest by Betty Joel Signed and Dated
By Betty Joel
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco blanket chest by Betty Joel. Australian walnut veneered with american cedar lined interior. Original makers label signed and dated. At the end of the First World War, t...
Walnut
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H 18.5 in W 36 in D 20 in
19th Century French Poplar, Leather and Metal Travel Trunk by J. Penet, Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional 19th-century French travel trunk was crafted in Paris circa 1895 by J. Penet, a respected maker of fine articles de voyage located at 52 Rue Lafayette. Known for pro...
Brass, Iron
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H 24.02 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
Chest 1930 Asian Wooden Carved Entirely Hand Maple Birds Lotus Flower Art Deco
Located in Palermo, Sicily
created by Hand by skilled Japanese master sculptors
Maple
An art deco cedar waterfall chest by Lane, circa 1950
Located in View Park, CA
A gorgeous Art Deco waterfall chest by Lane Furniture, circa 1950. Sumptuous shades of wheat and honey interlock in the wood grain to create an almost ...
Paldao, Walnut, Cedar
Amalfitan Art Deco Trunk 1935
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Elegant and refined Art Dèco Amalfitan travel trunk from the height of the Art Dèco era. Entirely made of Walnut Burl with original period handles. Beautiful key with original lock (...
Brass
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H 19 in W 47 in D 22 in
Magnificent! Art Deco 1950 Lane Cedar Hope Waterfall Chest Walnut Paldao Wood
Located in Peoria, AZ
Lane Cedar Hope Chest! Magnificent! Polished Walnut & Paldao Veneers 1950 "The Gift That Starts a Home!" This is one of the most marvelous L...
Paldao, Walnut
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H 18.5 in W 32 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Poplar Brass & Leather Trunk Luggage by Maison Moynat, Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Rectangular in shape and finished on all four sides, this beautiful travel trunk would make an elegant coffee table. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1895 by Maison Moynat in the style...
Brass, Iron
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H 16.15 in W 16.93 in D 11.62 in
Art Deco, Curvy Stool in Beech Wood, Italian Cabinetmaker, Made in the 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming curved Art Deco stool, beech wood veenered. Made by a Italian cabinetmaker in the 1940s. This beautiful vintage stool will fit in many interior styles. A modern, Scandivi...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Amalfitan Art Deco Trunk 1935
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Elegant and refined Art Dèco Amalfitan bridal trunk from the height of the Art Dèco era. Entirely made of Blonde Walnut Burl. Original period key and lock. Used as a bookcase previou...
Brass