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.
Charles SOUDANT French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix 1920
By Ch. Soudant
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix by Charles Soudant, France, 1920s. A striking French Art Deco bronze crucifix by renowned sculptor Charles Soudant, created in the 1920s and cast by...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Nightstands, France circa 1920
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant pair of mirrored-design nightstands from the French Art Deco period, circa 1920. Each cabinet features a door with a nickel-plated ball handle and two internal shelves. The r...
Marble
French Art Deco Crucifix, Walnut and Silver-Plated Spelter, Circa 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Crucifix Walnut and Silver-Plated Spelter Circa 1920. This exquisite French Art Deco crucifix from circa 1920 showcases fine craftsmanship with walnut wood and s...
Spelter
Fine Art Deco Wall Crucifix Depicting Bronze Corpus Mounted on an Oak Cross 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and meaningful fine work of art. This Christian work of art dates from the 1920s. Over the centuries wall crucifixes have been made in all kinds of sizes and shapes, but the...
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Religious Art Wall Plaque in Relief Depicts Suffering of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive bronze plaque with a marvelous patina, by S. Norga. Most (young) people won't realize, but in order to spiritually and mentally grow in life, some hardship is actually...
Bronze
Large & Wonderful Antique Bronze Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Mint condition, Serene and meaningful work of religious art. This beautifully hand-crafted bronze Sacred Heart of Christ statuette is another one of our recent great finds. In our v...
Marble, Bronze
Large Art Deco crucifix, Belgium 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A striking and expressive Art Deco crucifix from Belgium, dating to the 1920s. This large wall‑mounted piece combines the clean geometry of early 20th‑century design with the emotion...
Metal
Antique 1920's solid Bronze Stylized Crucifix - Silver Plated Jesus Christ
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful Antique 1920's solid Bronze Stylized Crucifix with Silver Plated or silver leaf Jesus Christ, Excellent casting, wonderful patina , superior quality, Retains original chai...
Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Silver Leaf
FRAMED Art Deco Bronze Religious Plaque of Christ on CRUCIFIX by Sylvain NORGA
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfectly stylized work of religious art by S. Norga. This practical-size and very well-preserved bronze plaque, set in an elegant oakwood frame, depicts Christ on the cross with Ma...
Bronze
Stylish Art Deco Wall Crucifix Gilt Bronze Christ Corpus Mounted on a Oak Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful, fire gilt Art Deco era sculpture of Christ. Some crucifixes come with sculptures of Christ in terrible agony, but the face underneath the crown of thorns on this...
Bronze
Round Bronze Wall Plaque Depicting a Suffering Christ in Tears by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Small yet impressive, circular bronze sculpture of Jesus, in deep relief. Having sold many works of religious art we immediately noticed the tears that are on this Christ wall plaqu...
Bronze
Solid Bronze Art Deco Wall Sculpture of Christ on the Cross w. Halo by S. Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
A striking and highly stylized Art Deco wall sculpture of Christ on the Cross, signed by Sylvain Norga. This impressive bronze wall plaque depicts a powerful fragment of Christ on t...
Bronze
French Art Deco Crucifix, Bronze & Oak, Sainte-Claire Monastery, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze & Oak Crucifix from Sainte-Claire de Mur de Barrez Monastery, France, 1920s. This exquisite French Art Deco bronze and oak crucifix dates back to the 1920...
Bronze
Rene Mercier Unique Piece - Christmas Mother & Child Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This unique hand-carved French Art Deco mother and child statue by renowned sculptor René Mercier is a rare and highly collectible piece dating...
Wood
French Art Deco Bronze Virgin Holy Water Font by PONCET 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Virgin Mary Holy Water Font by Poncet, France, ca. 1920 — Bronze, Marble & Glass. This exquisite French Art Deco holy water font ...
Marble, Bronze
Escudero French Art Deco Holy Water Font, Metal and Wood, Circa 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Holy Water Font by Escudero, France, circa 1920. Elegant French Art Deco holy water font signed by Escudero, created in France around 1920. This devotional piece feat...
Metal
Distinct Hand Carved Art Deco Sculpture of a Religious Man
Located in Tilburg, NL
Distinct Hand Carved Art Deco Sculpture of a Religious Man with child. Early 20th century. Distinct and skillfully hand-carved art deco wood sculpture...
Wood
French Art Deco Enameled Bronze Crucifix on Gilt Wood Base, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze and Enamel Crucifix on Gilt Wood Base, France, circa 1920. An elegant example of French Art Deco craftsmanship, this enameled bronze crucifix from France, cir...
Bronze
Stylish Early 1900s Art Deco Bronze Wall Plaque of Jesus Christ by S. Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted and meaningful religious plaque. This heavy and high quality bronze wall plaque depicts Christ with a realistic crown of thorns and a stylized Art Deco halo ...
Bronze
Spanish Art Nouveau Richard Wagner Bas Relief Stucco Wall Decoration
By Esteva Figueras y Sesd Hoyos
Located in Barcelona, ES
Richard Wagner Bas Relief Wall Decoration, Stucco, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Art Nouveau bas relief depicting Richard Wagner - german composer and musician -. Sculpted portrait using molde...
Stucco, Gesso
$3,159Sale Price|20% Off
Madonna nello stile di Demetre Chiparus
By Kéramos, GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953), Demetre Chiparus
Located in Lugo, IT
Madonna in ceramica Acquistata in negozio di antichità a Chamonix. Provenienza convento di Parigi. Mancanza Grazie
Ceramic
Stunning Design Glass Art Madonna and Child Jesus Sculpture w. Stand and Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and inspiring Mother Mary statuette by Steph Uiterwaal. If you are a collector of stylish and meaningful religious art then this serene and divine sculpture of Mary holdin...
Brass
Large & Top Quality Bronze Art Deco Wall Plaque /Sculpture of Christ by S. Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Realistic and powerful Art Deco wall plaque of Jesus by Sylvain Norga. Because he has created some of the best, bronze wall plaques of Christ,...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Holy Water Font for Nightstands Bedside Table
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Decò age pair of Italian Holy Water font for nightstands in Bakelite, images in silver-plated brass and glass font.
Brass
Antique Rare Judaica Torah Pointer Art Deco Austria Ca 1900 with Gemstones
Located in Doha, QA
This exceptional early 20th-century Austrian Art Deco Torah pointer (Yad) is a rare and visually compelling example of European Judaica, distinguished by its highly unusual material ...
Rock Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Silver
French Sterling Silver-Gilt Ciborium and Paten by Demarquet Frères, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco ecclesiastical set comprising a solid first-standard silver (950/1000) and parcel-gilt ciborium with its matching paten, preserved in its original fitted case...
Vermeil, Silver Plate
Art Deco Plaster Sacred Heart Statue with Two Praying Figures, Belgium, 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An Art Deco plaster statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus from Belgium, made around 1920. Christ stands tall and slender in a long robe, one hand raised in blessing and the other point...
Plaster
Art Deco Hammered Iron Menorah in the Manner of Edgar Brandt, 1920s
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Secessionist period Menorah in hammered iron, with scrollwork and stylized spiral decoration, on a circular foot. In the manner of Edgar Brandt hammered candelabra.
Wrought Iron
Set of Six Large Brass Candleholders and a Crucifix, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six large brass and tôle peinte candlesticks from a church, plus a crucifix. Dimensions provided below are for the candlesticks.
Metal
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.25 in W 11.5 in D 0.75 in
"Twelfth Labor of Hercules, " Bronze Relief Panel Depicting Hercules & Cerberus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously detailed and beautifully cast and patinated, this oval panel depicts, in high relief, the victorious Hercules after his twelfth labor, having subdued the monstrous Cerberu...
Bronze
Chuck Dodson Wall-Mounted Bas-Relief Art Deco Plaque
By Chuck Dodson
Located in North Miami, FL
A wonderful depiction of a worker hanging from a crane at task. Art Deco buildings incorporated figural panels in their facades such as this exquisite bas reliefs sculpted by Chuck D...
Concrete, Iron
$7,000 / set
H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Wood Nightstands, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood nightstands. Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940.
Wood
Antique Harry Vardon Golf Plaque
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique bronze plaque of Harry Vardon. A rare, MARKES, cast bronze plaque of the Champion Golfer Harry Vardon. The impressive and well known figure of Va...
Bronze
$2,699Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 3.43 in
1860 Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon, Marble Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in so...
Bronze
Polo Match Scene Bronze Sculpture, France, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1920´s Art Deco polo match bronze sculpture. Scene of two polo players on their horses. Made of Silvered Bronze mounted of a Italian Portoro marble base...
Marble, Bronze
$356Sale Price|40% Off
H 3.625 in W 2.5 in D 0.2 in
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Cherry Amber Bakelite Bead Necklace, circa 1920
Located in Nottingham, GB
A rare and highly distinctive **Art Deco cherry amber Bakelite bead necklace**, dating to circa 1920s. The necklace features an unusual and sophisticated arrangement centred around ...
Bakelite
$1,240
H 14.63 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
Antique Large Sacred Heart Ex-Voto, Flaming Heart, PGR (Per Grazia Ricevuta)
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Handmade large Religious Ex-Voto A striking and delicately crafted religious Ex-Voto, sourced from an estate sale in Parma, Italy. The piece appears to be made from thin, ...
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
$6,310Sale Price|75% Off
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 7.88 in
Hispanic Filipino Crucified Christ Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind sculpture of Crucified Christ in carved wood and crystal eyes (one of them its loose), 18th century Hispano Filipino School. The crown, ...
Silver
$3,996 / set
H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair French Art Deco Circassian Walnut Cylindrical 1920s era Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures: Brass hardware. 32 1/2" h x 19 1/2" w x 17" d. There is something honest in walnut — something patient and enduring — and in these 1920s French Circassian walnut Art Deco ...
Walnut
$770
H 0.62 in Dm 2.25 in
German Art Deco .935 Silver and Guilloché Enamel Pillbox with Cupid, circa 1920
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An elegant German Art Deco .935 silver and guilloché enamel pillbox, dating to circa 1920–1930. Of circular hinged form, the box features a beautifully executed pale silvery-grey gui...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$2,092 / item
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Art Deco 'Folies Bergeres' Large Hanging Wall Plaque, French
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire one of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergeres cabaret by Maurice Picaud aka Pico (1900-1977). ...
Plaster
17th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome Bust of Christ on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain, circa 1680, this antique carved wooden bust depicts the head of Christ with a strikingly expressive, devotional presence typical of the Haute Époque period. The scu...
Gesso, Walnut
$1,160 / set
H 2.29 in W 1.38 in D 0.56 in
Gold Plated S.T. Dupont Ligne 1 Lighter, Art Deco, France, Circa 1970s
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ST Dupont Ligne 1 Gold Plated Cigarette Lighter With Dupont Box Engine Turned Lighter With DuPont Box. Dupont Box may differ from what is depicted Stamped S. T. DuPont Paris, Made ...
Gold Plate
Sold
H 12 in W 10.75 in D 7.5 in
Felix Pardo de Tavera Pâte de Verre Christ Plaque, Votive Shrine Lamp, c. 1920
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Pardo de Tavera Pâte de Verre Christ Relief Plaque, Votive Shrine, circa 1920, Attributed Amalric Walter. A rare 'pâte de verre' (glass paste) votive lamp or shrine, circa 1920, cen...
Glass, Wood
1920s Art Deco Cast Brass / bronze and Neon Crucifix.
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Art Deco Cast Brass / bronze and Neon Crucifix.,, Retains original neon, original finish and original wood case.
Brass, Bronze
Handcrafted wooden crucifix in Art Deco style, Belgium 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920 / Crucifix / wood, bronze / Art Deco Beautiful handcrafted Art Deco crucifix in wood and bronze featuring a cross with a hanging Christ. This crucifix is a timeless...
Copper
Sold
H 9.97 in W 7.29 in D 1.19 in
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix by Peter Hartmann, 1920s, Rare Design
By Peter Hartmann
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix by Peter Hartmann, Switzerland, 1920s. Elegant and rare French Art Deco bronze crucifix by Swiss sculptor Peter Ha...
Bronze
1925 German Art Deco Handmade Silver Menorah – Marked
Located in New York, NY
This striking 1925 German Art Deco menorah is a masterful blend of tradition and modernist design, embodying the geometric refinement and streamlined ...
Silver
Art Deco Madonna Holy Virgen Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Madonna Statue, 1920s Hand-Carved Oak Holy Virgin Sculpture. This exquisite French Art Deco Madonna statue dates back to the 1920s, expertly hand-carved from what ap...
Oak
1920s Art Deco Cast Aluminum and Neon Crucifix.
By Central Scientific Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Art Deco Cast Aluminum and Neon Crucifix.Beautiful original blue neon cross,, Christ figure retains its original patina,,Retains original adjustabl...
Aluminum
French Art Deco Cloisonne Bronze Stoup Crucifix, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Cloisonne bronze stoup crucifix on an onyx and bronze stand, France, ca.1920. Measures: Height: 10" (25.5cm), Width : 5.9"(15cm), Depth : 2"(5cm).
Onyx, Bronze
Sold
H 21.3 in W 18 in D 1.6 in
Large Art Deco Bronze Holy Heart Sculpture Wall Plaque by Sculptor Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful bronze Art Deco Christ wall sculpture. Some works of religious art depict Christ in terrible agony, but this symmetrical specimen from the European Art Deco era i...
Bronze
Sold
H 8.08 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Antique Rare Judaical Wooden and Rose Quartz Torah Pointer (Yad) 1900s
Located in Doha, QA
This unique Wooden Torah Pointer is decorated with stunning Rose Quartz pointer and round ball on top, held up by sterling silver strings, surrounded by multi-gemstones and sterling ...
Multi-gemstone, Silver
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H 19.1 in W 14.6 in D 1.5 in
Large Antique & Hand Carved Marble Plaque Sculpture of Jesus w. Crown of Thorns
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved, white marble work of religious art, marked A.W. This antique, early 20th century sculptural wall plaque of Christ may have been used as a decorative and meaningful piec...
Marble
Sold
H 13.3 in W 8 in D 1.4 in
Small & Rare Art Deco Crucifix w. Stylized Bronze Sculpture of Christ, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare crucifix and a wonderful Art Deco work of religious art. Made and marked by Brom, Utrecht. Brom of Utrecht was a family (or dynasty) of goldsmiths in the Dutch city of Utrecht and they were known for creating some of the best ecclesiastical art that was available in the second half of the 19th and in the first half of the 20th century (from 1856 to 1961 to be exact). They were both designers and manufacturers and, as it goes with truly good makers, they also attracted the interest of other top designers from that era. Those other top designers needed a company to handcraft their top quality designs and Brom of Utrecht was one of the 'go-to' companies for many decades. One of those designers was Steph Uiterwaal and we attribute this Brom-made crucifix to him. It will be very difficult to ever find a more beautifully designed and geometrically more pure and perfect, Art Deco Christ sculpture. Even though it is small, this truly is a stunning and impressive work of religious art that will never fail to impress you or anyone visiting. This Christian work of art dates from the 1920s. Although over the centuries wall crucifixes have been made in all kinds of shapes and sizes, the ones from the Art Deco era seem to be the most distinctive in style. And this small, pure Art Deco crucifix...
Brass, Bronze
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H 14.75 in W 19.3 in D 5.9 in
Gilt Bronze Art Deco Wall Sculpture of Christ with Crown of Thorns by S. Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and sizeable sculpture of Christ with a gruesome crown of thorns. This striking sculpture of Christ on a rounded triangle wall plaque dates from the 1920s. This bronze ...
Bronze
1920s Art Deco Cast Aluminum and Neon Crucifix.
By Central Scientific Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Art Deco Cast Aluminum and Neon Crucifix.Beautiful original blue neon cross,, Christ figure retains its original patina,,
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 11.8 in W 14.4 in D 11.4 in
Antique Art Deco Bronze & Brass Church Bible Stand with Stylized Grape Leafs
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and strong quality Art Deco bible stand with a hand-engraved and stylized cross. Over the years we have sold many ecclesiastical antiques, but you hardly ever find them as original and beautiful as this bronze and brass Art Deco specimen from the earliest years of the 20th century. The handcrafted and gilt bronze base with the stylized grape leaf patterns and grape bunches (symbolizing the blood of Christ...
Brass, Bronze