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.
Bar in wood and glass, Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
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...
Wood, Glass
Elegant Art Deco Wood and Iron Table, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Iron
Elegant French Zebrawood Table a Dessert, Maurice Dufrène
Located in New York City, NY
A graceful French Art Deco centre table with exquisite parquetry zebrawood detail attributed to Maurice Dufrène. The top square shelf floats above a clover shaped lower shelf, both r...
Zebra Wood
Art Deco Tilt-Top Table, Solid Walnut & Burl, Swedish Design, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco tilt-top table. Striking Swedish design from the 1930s. Solid walnut base with original burl veneered top. Measurements with table top on one side side:...
Walnut, Burl
Fine French 1950s Two-Tiered Walnut Console
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century two-tiered walnut console with a marble top and brass details. Given the wood underneath the marble is finished and shows some visible cut dowels suggests t...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Side Round Table in Walnut Restored Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century 1940s Art Deco side round table or service table in walnut polished to wax. Very useful three-level table Measure cm: Height 85, diameter 88.
Walnut
Art Deco Wood Table with Saint George, French Design, 90cm Diameter
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table Material: Wood France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the...
Wood
Table with Drawer in Wood and Silver Plated Bronze, 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Wood
Table in wood and chrome, 1920, France
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...
Chrome
$20,000 / set
Elegant Art Deco Wood and Iron Tables, France, 1930
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...
Iron
$2,888Sale Price|33% Off
H 34.5 in W 30.5 in D 19.5 in
French Marquetry Inlaid Kingwood Louis XV Style Two-Tier Dessert or Tea Table
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine and rare old French marquetry inlaid kingwood Louis XV style two-tier dessert or tea table with handsome ormolu mounts and exceptional floral motif marquetry inlays throughout. ...
Ormolu
Art Deco Italian Round Side Table in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side table, walnut veneer, Italy, 1930s This round side table is a great example of Italian Art Deco design from the 1930s. It’s made with a warm walnut veneer that gives it a opule...
Walnut
$5,177
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 20.08 in
Antique Rare Italian Tilt-Top Table Dessert Table Carved and Turned Solid Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This is an antique Italian rare and elegant tilt-top table, side table, coffee table in carved and turned solid walnut find in Asolo -Treviso, restored and wax polished. This tabl...
Walnut
$3,750
H 26 in W 29.5 in D 20.25 in
Art Deco Bar Cart, Brass and Glass, French Design, 1930, Vintage Style
Located in Austin, TX
Bar cart from the Art Deco period in France. This piece is made with a solid brass structure featuring a silver plated finish. There are two glass shelves and four original casters. ...
Brass
$6,707
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Bar Cart, Black Lacquer, Mahogany, Mirrors, Chrome, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Mobile, restored original Art Deco Bar Cart / Bar Trolley in black piano lacquer, mahogany, chrome and with several mirrors, from France, circa 1930. Exterior lacquered inn black and...
Chrome
$2,294
H 25.6 in W 28.75 in D 17.72 in
1930's Modernist Chromed Art Deco Bar Cart with Mirrors and Cylindrical Handles
Located in Ulm, DE
Strict, simple bar cart Original chrome plating With intermediate shelf, both levels mirrored Original Art Deco, France 1930s Also available as a pair Dimensions: Width: ...
Metal, Chrome
Elegant French Art Deco Table, Macassar, 1940s
By Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Dining table, Macassar, France, 1940s. Majestic centre table in Macassar. This Art Deco table shows great craftsmanship. The base and legs are beautifully detailed. This table has...
Brass
$2,417
H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 18.51 in
French Art Deco Folding Bar Cart with Drop-Leaf Shelves, Walnut Veneer, c. 1930
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant French Art Deco bar cart or occasional table dating from the 1930s, crafted with beautifully figured walnut veneer arranged in refined geometric marquetry patterns. The piece...
Hardwood
$10,002
H 29.14 in W 76.38 in D 58.67 in
Spectacular Oval Wrought Iron Art Deco Dining Table, France, 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Stunning oval wrought iron dining table with an elaborately scrolled base, adorned with flower rosettes. Beautiful craftsmanship and design. Fitted with an oval glass top.
Wood and Marquetry Side Table, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood and marquetry side table. Art Deco period, France, circa 1930.
Wood
19th Century French Belle Epoch Tiered Dessert Table
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely and important French Belle Epoch period two-tier dessert table from legendary American businessman, T. Boone Pickens Preston Hollow, North Dallas home. Hand-crafted from ric...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$3,300Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in Dm 19.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Circular Wine Table, Tilt-Top, England, Circa 1780
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Wine Table, Having Well Figured Circular Tilting Top Retaining Untouched Colour And Patina With Strung Decoration, Over Elegant Baluster Turned Column With Umbrella Tripod Legs. A simple, elegant and beautiful little table, which is also incredibly functional, this is of relatively typical design for the late 18th century georgian period. Boasting rich, dense, mahogany timbers, alongside a good untouched colour and patina, in combination with the subtle strung inlaid decoration to the edge of the top it has a real touch of class and exudes elegance. The perfect size for an absolute host of spaces around the home, it is both beautiful and practical. It would work just as well alongside a sofa or library chair in the living room to place a drinks glass on top of, as it would in the drawing room with a lamp perched atop, or even in the bedroom as a bedside table. As with all our items this table has been attended to in our worksops by our highly trained, skilled, traditional antique furniture...
American Mahogany
Art Deco bar cart from the 1930s-40s
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this Art Deco bar cart from the 1930s-40s, with a clear Bauhaus influence. This refined piece combines two oval wooden trays with a tubular chromed metal frame,...
Wood
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H 30.71 in W 77.56 in D 19.69 in
Italian Art Deco Console Tables Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and rare Italian designed console tables handcrafted finely carved in exotic woods and black glass top. Beautifully executed by the artisan creating an understated piece at...
Wood
Mid Century French Silvered Metal and Glass Two-Tier Dessert Server
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1930, the art deco serving table stands on straight legs ending with toupie feet; ithe table features a large handle over two arched supports across the top. ...
Metal
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H 30.71 in W 77.56 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Italian Art Deco Console Tables Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and rare Italian designed pair of console tables handcrafted in exotic woods and black glass top. Centre support with geometric marquetry. Beautifully executed by the artisa...
Wood
1940 Round Macassar Ebony Italian Art Deco Side Table
Located in Roma, Lazio
Art Deco italian side table from 1940. All veneered in ebony macassar wood. Round top with a high edge that runs all the way around. Under the top there is a central leg formed by a ...
Macassar
French Art Deco Flip-Top Console Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
French Art Deco flip-top console table in walnut. Rectangular top sits above "U" shaped base. Extends on each end to function as small dining table. Paris region. Dimensions: H 2...
Walnut
Italian Art Deco Style Brass and Chrome Bar Cart
Located in Dallas, TX
An Italian Art Deco style brass and chrome bar cart - dessert trolly
Brass, Chrome
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H 29.25 in W 39 in D 18.25 in
French Art Deco mirrored bar cart on wheels stamped Bar Tugas (modele depose)
Located in New York City, NY
A French Modern bar with original geometric, etched mirror panel front (not shown in first photos). The swivel front door reveals interior shelving and a storage compartment. The sides hold mirrored demi lune shelves with metal gallery supports. Accenting and framing the brown walnut stained wood is a polished nickeled bronze trim. Interior metal plaque signed: Bar Tugas (modele depose) The interior compartment and the wheels ( which actually work well ) are original and therefore in vintage condition with some wear. There is also very slight pitting on the chrome of the metal gallery surrounds and some spots on the front mirrored panel but barely noticeable. Italian design, Mid century American, tea table, mirrored furniture, dry bar, tea table, butler cart...
Jules Leleu, Rare Coffee Table, France 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in Encino, CA
Jules LELEU (1883-1961) Very rare and fine Art Deco two-tiered rectangular burled amboyna veneer side table by Jules Leleu, France, circa 1930. The table is stamped. H.22"x W.37...
Amboyna
Pair Of Tour Eiffel period Wrought Iron Consols
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Wrought iron . Circa 1900