Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
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.
20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Chrome
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wool
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Bronze
1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Travertine
20th Century Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1990s North American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
Early 2000s French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Rosewood
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bronze
20th Century English Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut, Burl
1990s North American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Mirror, Wood
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1980s American Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1940s American Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wool, Faux Leather
1940s American Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Chrome, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble
1930s Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s Antique Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal, Chrome, Iron
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Beech
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Metal
1940s American Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Bronze
1930s American Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Chrome
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Onyx, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1930s European Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver, Enamel
1920s German Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver Plate, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Walnut
1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Spelter
1930s American Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Bakelite
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Bronze
1930s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Brass
1930s American Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Berlin Iron
1920s French Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Marble, Spelter
1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Fabric, Wood
1940s Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Metal
1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver Plate