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.
Fine French Large Art Deco Mahogany Guéridon with Marble Top
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s mahogany Guéridon with a dark grey marble (with small fossils) top and bronze details.
Marble, Bronze
Fine Bespoke Dining Room Table, Veneer Wood Top and Base with Chrome Inserts
Located in Rome, IT
Designed by Monica Ballesio. The top and base are in polished veneer wood with chromed inserts. The table, deco style, is part of a limited edition designed and made exclusively for ...
Wood
Classic Warren McArthur "J" Leg Art Deco Center Table
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of the rarer forms,,Stunning Art Deco,Machine Age Center table,designed by Warren McArthur.Aluminum in Beautiful original condition, free of dents,,scratches etc. Original vitrol...
Aluminum
Center Table, Style: Art Deco , Materials: Solid Bronze and Glass, French, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Bronze
Brass and Printed Glass Stone design handmade in Portugal Centre Table York
Located in Lisbon, PT
York brings a modern twist to traditional marble. A round top with bold, geometric pattern sits on a polished brass structure, making York a truly unique piece. Made to Order.
Brass
Large Art DecoCenter Table, Macassar Ebony, Chromed Plated Tubes, Glasses- Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Large center table with a central stand in solid wood with French polished Macassar ebony veneer, and six screwed chrome-plated tubes holding up the...
Metal, Chrome
Coffee Table with Handmade Ceramic Tiles Maze Black, in Stock
Located in Lisbon, PT
Round coffee table with structure made of lacquered metal in black color and top made of handmade ceramic tiles in color black lustrine, transpa...
Metal
1970s beech and oak rectangular coffee table for living room
Located in Premariacco, IT
1970s beech and oak rectangular coffee table for living room Vintage 70s coffee table with beech and oak frame, very fine and can be placed in any room thanks to the soft and light ...
Beech, Oak
Art Deco Pedestal Table in Sycamore and Blond Mahogany, France, circa 1950
By Leleu Decorateurs
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco tripod pedestal table, base in blond mahogany, tray in sycamore marquetry arranged in sun. France, circa 1950. In the taste of Leleu.
Wood
Art Deco Centre Table in Burr Yew
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco centre table A French Art Deco centre table having solid mahogany construction and stunning burr yew veneers. Produced in France in the 1920’s this ...
Mahogany, Yew
Art Deco Tubular Chrome Desk/Library Black Top Table Attrib to Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stylish Art Deco tubular chrome desk or library table with black wooden top, attributed to Wolfgang Hoffmann. Chrome base with round corners, blac...
Chrome
Vintage Deco Zebrawood Center Hall Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage Deco zebrawood center hall table is a masterpiece of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a rich, high-gloss zebrawood veneer, this table showcases a ...
Zebra Wood
T78 Dining Table with Nickel Finish and Calacatta Oro Marble Top by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Contemporary table with round Calacatta Oro (MR06) marble top and nickel finish metal base, the T78 is intended for classy and sophisticated interiors, m...
Metal
Console in Art Deco Style, Entirely Covered with Mirrors
Located in Paris, FR
Console in Art Deco style, entirely covered with mirrors. The top has an églomisé decor. A pair is available.
Mirror, Wood
Table Centre Ocassional Sofa Bedside Square Mahogany Cabriole Art Deco Pad
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual Art Deco period mahogany, square-shaped, centre table - Classic, elegant form with sweeping cabriole legs and angular pad feet - Pared down detailing to enhance the form - ...
Mahogany
Art Deco Faux Malachite and Aluminum Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faux malachite and aluminum entry table.
Aluminum