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.
Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in multicolored golden tin in classic brass. Almost new with all the original parts. Wonderful...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Very Attractive Single Walnut & Satinwood Bed, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these superbly styled Art Deco single bed, totally original to the 1930s and made in England by the Vono bed company. Beautifully f...
Iron
$1,475Sale Price|20% Off
ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PETER RABBIT CHiLDRENS CHEST OF DRAWERS FROM BEDROOM SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Circa 1920's English hand painted Peter Rabbit Chest of Drawers which is part of a bedro...
Wood
Edison Little Folks Child's Dresser/ Armoir
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely little child's armoire in maple by Edison Little Folks has handsome deco style detailing and is highly functional with a bank of four drawers ...
Metal
Art Deco Single Satinwood & Walnut Blonde Bed, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these superbly styled Art Deco single bed, totally original to the 1930s and made in England by the Vono bed company. Veneered in Satinwood with walnut fea...
Iron
Rare Art Deco Children’s Chair by Pander, Netherlands, 1930s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A rare Dutch Art Deco children’s chair by Pander, dating from the 1930s. The chair is marked “533,” identifying it as a Pander production. Constructed from solid oak and stained hard...
Hardwood, Oak
Art Deco Vintage Fabric Wood Glove Puppetry, circa 1920 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage glove puppetry with 10 character puppets, circa 1920 Austria. A fabulous and very rare glove puppetry including the characters: Mr. Pu...
Fabric, Wood
Mobile in Bronze-Patina Brass and Shell 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
Lloyd Loom Art Deco Six Piece Child's Suite of Furniture
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable child's six piece suite of furniture crafted in wicker in art deco high style including a settee, rocking chair, armchair, table, lamp and planter all in the orig...
Wicker
Art Deco Walnut Single Bed, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these superbly styled Art Deco single bed, totally original to the 1930s and made in England by the Vono bed company. Beautifully f...
Iron
Art Deco Matching Pair of Single Beds In Satinwood & Walnut. England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these superbly styled Art Deco matching pair of single beds, totally original to the 1930s and made in England by the Vono bed comp...
Iron
Vintage Fuchsia and Black Moroccan Round Upholstered Stools
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of modern fuchsia and black Moroccan Art Deco Style stools. The upholstery is a damask fabric in floral taffeta with a raised velvet printed texture. Pair of modern Contemporary round Moroccan style stool in pink fabric upholstery in 1970s style. Moroccan Art Deco Style little pouf...
Fabric, Damask, Satin, Velvet
French Art Deco Kid's Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique kids bed total refurbishing, new made mattress new upholstery. Bed can be easy reassemble for easy shipping and storing.
Wood
Early 20th Century French Bentwood Child Chair with Cane Seat, Thonet Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a nursery or children’s room with this charming antique bentwood chair crafted in France circa 1920 in the manner of Thonet. The petite chair features the iconic steam-bent ...
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood Child Rocking Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a child’s room or nursery with this charming antique bentwood rocking chair crafted in France circa 1920 in the manner of Michael Thonet. The petite rocker features the icon...
Cane, Bentwood
Mobile in Rose Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass 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
Antique Bentwood Children's High Chair with Folding Tray and Caned Seat
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
A delightful and exceptionally collectible early 20th-century bentwood convertible children's high chair (Kinderhochstuhl), crafted in the renowned Austro-Hungarian tradition of Gebr...
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
$2,693Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two Art Deco Modernist Children's Armchairs by Jan Wils for Eik en Linden, 1918
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare set of two Art Deco Modernist children's armchairs. Design by Jan Wils for Meubelfabriek Eik en Linden Alkmaar. Striking Dutch design from around 1918. ...
Oak
20th century French Pair of Decorative Art Deco Velvet Armchairs, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Pair of charming miniature club chairs in blue embossed velvet. Perfect for a child’s room or as decorative accent pieces. Overall in good condition. One of the chairs shows slightl...
Velvet, Wood
Rare RCA Victor Childs Folding Chair, Nipper Dog and Horn
By RCA Victor
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare RCA Victor Childs folding chair, nipper dog and horn. I’ve only seen one other in 40 years, Classic 1930s childs size folding chair with original RCA V...
Wood
Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child’s Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming example of early 20th-century bentwood furniture, this antique French child’s armchair combines graceful curves, traditional craftsmanship, and beautifully proportioned de...
Cane, Bentwood
Clothes valet by Suzanne Bonnichon for Jacques Adnet (H102cm) circa 1940/1950
By Bonnichon, Jacques Adnet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Clothes valet by Suzanne Bonnichon for Jacques Adnet (H102cm) circa 1940/1950
Beech
$1,095Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Period Handmade Childs Arm Chair set, 1920's Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Early 20th Century Art Deco Period Handmade hand crafted Childs Size Arm Chair set of 2. Made in Belgium, 1920's. Beech wood constructed chairs...
Beech
$20,000 / item
Pair of bigs Art Deco Horse, 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It was exhibited in the original Miami beach antique show and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Horse in wood and chrome. ...
Chrome
$996Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.75 in W 17.5 in D 8 in
Mid-19th Century Child’s Grain Painted Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-19th century Benchmade child’s grain painted Miniature chest of drawers. A country piece in the American Empire style, with a step-back drawer and backsplash, above the case with...
Wood
Satinbirch Child's Wellington Chest, Victorian Style, Circa 1870
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality mid 19th century Satinbirch wood, childs size wellington chest, having eight drawers with original turned wooden knobs, enclosed by Locking Pilaster. Childs si...
Birch
Art Deco Figured walnut double bed
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful highly figured walnut Art Deco Double Bed. The headboard and footboard boasting beautiful heavily figured matching book paged and quartered American walnut veneer with ba...
Walnut
Art Deco Figured walnut double bed
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Art Deco Figured Walnut double bed dating to Circa 1930. The headboard and footboard are a gorgeous conker colour with figured veneers. The headboard itself has foliate carving to th...
Walnut
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 77 in W 54 in D 10 in
Antique Neoclassical Satinwood Double Bed With Hand Painted Swags c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Satinwood Double Bed With Hand Painted Swags c1930 H board - 46 3/4" x 57" x 2 1/2" F board - 27 3/8" x 57" x 2 1/2" Interior - 77" x 54" x 10" An antique neoc...
Satinwood
Art Deco Burr Walnut and Satinwood Bed
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco King bed by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut and satin birch veneered on solid mahogany. Each bedside opens to reveal a satin birch lined interior with two shelves and a ...
Bakelite, Satinwood, Walnut
$5,136
H 30.71 in W 44.89 in D 24.02 in
Anthroposophical Children's Desk by Felix Kayser for Schiller Möbel, circa 1930
By Felix Kayser, Schiller Möbel
Located in Berlin, DE
Anthroposophical children's desk designed by Felix Kayser made of handcrafted ash wood. The desk was probably made by Schiller-Möbel, Stuttgart, Germany, c. 1930. Literature: Reinhol...
Ash, Wood
$575Sale Price|55% Off
H 34 in W 61.63 in D 28 in
Antique French Child's Bed in Original Paint from Toulouse, France
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Child’s Iron Bed in as found condition, with Original Old Paint and could be used to house a Doll or Stuffed Animal collection. Very decorat...
Metal
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 32 in D 22 in
Empire Style Mahogany Dog Bed with Green Upholstery, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The diminutive mahogany sleigh bed with green and white upholstery.
Mahogany
$200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.5 in W 14.5 in D 15.5 in
Casalino by Alexander Begge Stacking Children's Chair Yellow Color
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 modern Casalino by Alexander Begge stacking children's chair size "1" 1973 design Yellow color size "1" ABS one-piece molded plastic construction Organic, cantilevered appearance, much like Verner Panton's designs Functional, stackable, and easy to store design...
Plastic
$6,693
H 37.41 in W 40.16 in D 24.02 in
Late Victorian Satinwood Crib. After a Design by Thomas Sheraton
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A late Victorian polychrome-decorated satinwood crib. After a Design by Thomas Sheraton. Made from precious satinwood decorated with polychrome painted fl...
Satinwood
Set of Five IKEA Färgglad Children’s Chairs
By IKEA
Located in Dronten, NL
A charming and increasingly hard-to-find set of five IKEA FÄRGGLAD children’s chairs, celebrated for their playful design and practical durability. Designed with young users in mind,...
Steel
$95 / set
H 7 in W 1 in D 1 in
Carved and Painted Children's Toy Skittle Game Set from England, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four sets of skittle pins painted to look like toy soldiers from 1940s England. The bright, cheery colors and elegant carving make these an especially char...
Wood
Elegant 19th Century French Baby/Dog Crib/ Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A real cute baby crib or perfect for a dog.
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Cloud Shaped FiguredWalnut Single Beds
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful pair of Art Deco Single headboards of cloud shaped design. Highly figured veneers to the front of each bed. Great iconic shape and lovely honey colour. Presented in excel...
Walnut
Bentwood chair for children
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Elegant antique bentwood armchair, featuring a distinctive minimalist design inspired by the early 20th-century Vienna Secession era. With its clean lines and classic curved backrest...
Beech, Bentwood
Bentwood chair for children by Pancota Vienna
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood chair for children by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Sold
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 23 in
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair by M. Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Feed your child in style in the antique and sturdy Art Deco high chair. Crafted in France circa 1920 and attributed to Michael Thonet, the child chair stands on four curved legs embellished with a pierced footrest on the front; both seat and arched back features hand knotted caning, and the feeding tray table lifts up with lock mechanism to keep child safe in place. The bentwood high...
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair by M. Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Feed your child in style in the antique and sturdy Art Deco high chair; crafted in France of bentwood circa 1920 attributed to Michael Thonet, the child chair stands on four curved l...
Cane, Bentwood
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H 10.04 in W 19.69 in D 4.93 in
Lacquered Plywood Art Deco Modernist Children's Furniture Credenza, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist children's furniture credenza. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Original lacquered plywood base with hand-painted multi-colored handles. Thi...
Plywood
Art Deco French Mahogany Goatskin Nighstands, 1930s
Located in North Miami, FL
Behold a captivating duo of French Art Deco nightstands, crafted circa 1930, where the allure of mahogany meets the opulence of goatskin. These nightstands are distinguished by their...
Chrome
Art Deco Chest of Drawers Ttompe-L'œil French, Circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Chest of drawers of small proportions. Trompe-l'œil on solid pine with original bakelite handles. Trompe-l'œil macassar ebony and satin birch.
Pine
Antique Childrens School Desk, 1930s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Antique childrens school desk. Beautifully crafted cast iron legs with oak seat and desk. Even the original porcelain ink well isp r...
Iron
Art Deco Walnut Single Bed, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these superbly styled Art Deco single bed, totally original to the 1930s and made in England by the Vono bed company. Be...
Iron
Art Deco Walnut Night Stands Italian
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original art decò night stands, in walnut, Italian honeycomb panels, right and left. Comes from an old country house in the Pisa area of Tuscany. As shown in the photographs ...
Walnut
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H 37.5 in W 16 in D 25 in
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane High Baby Chair Thonet Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Feed your child in style in the antique and sturdy Art Deco high chair; crafted in France of bentwood circa 1920, and attributed to Michael Thonet ...
Cane, Bentwood
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H 31.5 in W 15.5 in D 23 in
Unusual Constructivist Childs High Chair, , Hand Crafted, , Bench Made,
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Constructivist Childs High Chair,, Great little item,, Recently purchased from prominent Buffalo Ny architect,, (noy sure if he designed )Very reminiscent of early designs by...
Wood
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H 15.95 in W 15.36 in D 30.12 in
Lovely Vintage Style Childrens French Push on Metal Racing Car Lovely Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage French style children’s push on racing car with weathered patina A very decorative and well made piece, all folded and welded steel, ...
Metal
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H 40 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-20th Century French Carved Folding Up and Down Child High Chair on Wheels
Located in Dallas, TX
Feed your child in style or let him/her play in the antique and ingenious Art Deco high chair. Crafted in France circa 1950, the baby chair has a d...
Oak
La Malinche, Children's Desk, 1940s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
We present you this children's desk of the extinct furniture factory "Cìa Manufacturera de Muebles la Malinche SA" founded in Monterrey, Mexico in 1909 and considered the largest fur...
Metal