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.
Jacob E. Bang Uranium Green Art Glass Bowl w. Arrows, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exceptionally rare green uranium semi-conical glass bowl by Jacob E. Bang in his 'no name' art glass series for Holmegaard/Kastrup in Denmark circa 1935. It decorated with cut styliz...
Uranium Glass
Art Deco Pewter Globe Vase by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930.
By Josef Frank, Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn, Just Andersen, Nils Fougstedt
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning pewter bowl with brass details and wood handles. Designed by Nils Fougstedt in 1929 and made from 1930 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden. This vase is made in 2017....
Pewter, Brass
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Ystad-Metall
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition. Some scratches and scuffs to the ...
Bronze
Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare pewter bowl or ashtray with architecturally styled ribbings. Designed and manufactured by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s. Imprinted to its base: Just, Danmark, 2350...
Pewter
Large 1970s Hand-Turned Alabaster Planter or Decorative Cachepot
Located in Lisse, NL
Some objects owe their presence not to elaborate decoration, but simply to beautiful material and perfectly judged proportions. This large alabaster planter from circa 1970 is a fine...
Alabaster
Allan Ebeling for Bo-Fajans Art Deco Low Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nice well sized low bowl designed by Allan Ebeling for Bo-Fajans. Features a really interesting color which presents somewhere around teal with blue and greens in it.
Ceramic
Vintage Art Deco Glass Bowl, White Glass, 1970s Design, 12.6" Diameter
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Art Deco Glass Bowl, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 Additional information: Materials: Glass Color: White Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions...
Glass
Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Oakland, CA
Venini & C., Murano glass Sommero a Bollicine bowl c.1930s designed by architect Carlo Scarpa (1902-1978). Bubbly overlaid glass colorless and red with bursts of gold foil. A rou...
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century Vide Poche in Patinated Brass
Located in Meer, VAN
Vide Poche in Patinated Brass, Europe, Early to Mid 20th Century. This is a beautiful mid century vide poche in patinated brass with a layered or stepped design. The design is unde...
Brass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl Producer: WMF, Germany Designer: Karl Wiedmann Age: 1930s Description: Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
Art Glass
Art Deco Globe Tray in Pewter Made in Sweden 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Art Deco tray made in Sweden. The shape of this tray with bakelite handles is typical for the art deco period. The polished pewter is shaped in a wonderful way to give it a...
Pewter
Seashell Diskometal Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Lovely Seashell-Shaped Diskometal Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Small sculptural Diskometal bowl shaped as a seashell * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 2051 * Year...
Metal
Muller Frères Art Deco Elephant Bowl, Molded Glass, France, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Exceptional French Art Deco center bowl by Muller Frères (Lunéville), crafted in France during the 1920s. This rare decorative piece features a striking molded scene depicting two Af...
Glass
Daum Art Deco Crystal Bowl, France, Mid-20th Century
By Daum
Located in London, England
The Daum Sculptural Cup, emblematic of French crystal art, embodies both the elegance and know-how of the prestigious Daum house, founded in Nancy. This unique piece, designed in the...
Crystal
Swedish Grace, 1930s Art deco Argenta trinket plate from Gustavsberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An Art deco deorative plate known as "Argenta" designed by Wilhelm Kåge and handmade for Gustavsberg in the 1930s. Green ceramic with silver decoration. The Argenta series is very ty...
Ceramic
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget, 1937
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish Art Deco pewter bowl produced by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget (NJ) in 1937. This sculptural piece features an elegant bas-relief of a kneeling female figure holding a co...
Pewter
Monumental Bronze Bowls by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Matched pair of impressive bronze bowls designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Set of (2) round bowls in solid bronze with circular grooves and golden border bands * Designer: Ju...
Bronze
J.E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Art Deco Serving Bowl w/ Mythical Portrait Motif
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and highly sophisticated Art Deco Sterling Silver Serving Bowl was made by J.E. Caldwell and originates from the United States, Circa 1930. A truly special piece rend...
Sterling Silver
Small Art Deco Bronze Bowl by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A small and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition, some light scratches an...
Bronze
Art Deco Vase and bowl in Pewter Made in Sweden 1950s Edvin Ollers
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Art Deco tray/ bowl and vase made in Sweden. The shape of the tray and vase with its organic shape gives these pieces a typical art deco look. The vase with small, rounded ...
Pewter
Hammered Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Bowl on Legs designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine little piece for an exquisite place. * Hammered Pewter bowl on four legs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 431 * ...
Pewter
Wedgwood Queensware Polychrome Painted Bowl from the Art Deco Period
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wedgwood Queensware footed bowl from the Art Deco Period. Painted in greens and blues with a stylized foliate pattern, the base impressed Wedgwood, with painted pattern numbers, and ...
Ceramic
Lalique French Art Glass Virginia Pattern Compote or Tazza with Frosted Peacocks
By Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French art glass compote. By Lalique. With frosted peacocks to the pedestal that terminate in a frosted flower to the underside of the bowl. Simply a wonderful piece from the world's premier art glass house...
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl Producer: WMF, Germany Designer: Karl Wiedmann Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wiedmann and produced WMF, Ger...
Art Glass
Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Bowl made by Just Andersen in 1930. An exquisite piece for a beautiful table. * A round pewter bowl on feet with flora ornaments * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 8 * Manufa...
Pewter
Art Deco Crackle Glazed Lidded Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s
By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware art deco bowl with crackle glaze. Foot and mouth detailed in hand painted gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. G...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco French Flapper Powder Puff Stand, Circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco 1930's ceramic powder bowl, signed underneath 'France'. Features a flapper girl vibrantly coloured with her black bob haircut. Made in France. A rare design and very high qu...
Ceramic
Rare Art Deco Bronze Dish / Ashtray by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Ystad-Metall, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and small Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze dish with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition, some scratches and wear to t...
Bronze
Jean Mayodon Round Ceramic Dish with Four Gazelles Glazed in Rose and Black
Located in Chicago, IL
A Jean Mayodon French Art Deco round bowl on a small foot, crafted from glazed earthenware. The interior is adorned with a group of four pink and black gazelles standing out against...
Ceramic
Barovier Toso Murano Copper Aventurine Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown copper aventurine flecks with thin purple swirl Italian art glass footed centerpiece bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e T...
Gold Leaf
Pedestal Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pedestal Pewter Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pedestal pewter bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1101 * Year: 1918-1929 * Condition: Fair vintage cond...
Pewter
Art Deco Opalescent Glass Center Bowl with Repeating Fish Motif by Lalique
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco center bowl was realized by the legendary maker Lalique in France circa 1925. Created in a beautiful opalescent glass, the piece offers a repeating concentric ...
Glass
Art Deco Footed Pewter Bowl by Edvin Ollers, Sweden, 1950s. Svenskt Tenn.
By Schreuder & Olsson, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Nils Fougstedt, Edvin Ollers, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Malmö, SE
A footed Art Deco / Swedish Grace pewter bowl, with amazing patina. Designed by Edvin Ollers in the 1930s and made by Schreuder & Olsson in Stockholm, Sweden, 1954. Great origi...
Metal, Pewter
Applied Silver On Stoneware, Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg Footed Dish
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Stoneware Argenta dish by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Decorated with applied silver scalloped rim and trefoil flower sprigs on green mottled stoneware Circa 1960's Stampe...
Silver
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pedestal Pewter Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful table. * Pedestal bowl in hammered pewter * Designer: Just Andersen * Year: 1918-1929 * Con...
Pewter
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Squirrel Vide Poche #8291
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco pewter stylised squirrel vide poche Circa 1930's Stamped and numbered 8291 on base Diameter 7 inch, Height 2.5 inch Remarkably good conditio...
Pewter
Venini Scarpa Murano Bollicine White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Mini Vase
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Sommerso clear white bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass mini vase / vide poche. The piece is documented to the Venini company, and created ...
Gold Leaf
Beautiful Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Argentor, Denmark, 1930s
By Evan Jensen, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Tinos
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze bowl / dish with amazing patina. Made by Argentor in Denmark, 1930s. Fair condition, scuffs and scratches. Wear consistent with age and use.
Bronze
Art Deco Crow Ashtray or Catchall with Match Holder, Painted Wood, France 1940s
By Henry Howell Co. Ltd
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Crow Ashtray or Catchall with Match Holder, Painted Wood, France 1940s Art Deco Catchall or Vide-Poche, Zoomorphic style. This very rare object was initially an ashtray w...
Wood, Paint
Jean Luce Cast Glass Mirrored Tray with Geometric relief Design, France, 1930's
By Jean Luce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Luce (1895-1945) Cast Glass Mirrored Tray with Geometric relief Design, France, c 1930’s, signed: ‘JL' W: 15 D: 10.5 in.
Glass
French Art Deco Orange Pâte de Verre Glass Decorative Bowl, 1930s
By Schneider
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco Orange Pâte de Verre Glass Decorative Bowl, 1930s A beautiful French Art Deco decorative bowl dating from the 1930s, crafted in richly colored orange pâte de verre g...
Glass
Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Silverplate Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period silverplate bowl By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 6.38"W x 6.38"D x 2.5"H. Good original vintag...
Silver Plate
Hammershøi for Kähler HAK Art Deco Bowl Ash Grey Glaze Danmark 1930s
By Svend Hammershøi, Saxbo, Axel Salto, Herman A. Kähler 1, Arne Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco small decorative three-winged bowl by artist Svend Hammershøi (1873-1948) for the ceramic workshop Herman August Kähler (HAK), Denmark. Hand made in the Kähler works...
Ceramic
Dutch Art Deco Gouda Bowl, Matte Glaze, Rialto Pattern by Zuid-Holland, 1922
By PZH - Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, Gouda Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Dutch Art Deco Gouda bowl by Zuid-Holland, made in the Netherlands in 1922, is decorated in the Rialto pattern and finished in a distinctive matte glaze. Its shallow circular fo...
Ceramic
Art Deco French Molded Glass Bowl Attributed To Pierre D'Avesn
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant and iconic molded yellow glass bowl, distinguished by its clean, well-balanced form, the result of the refined aesthetic principles that define the Art Deco movement. Its ric...
Glass
German Glass Vase by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass vase Producer: WMF, Germany Designer: Karl Wiedmann Age: 1930s Description: Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
Art Glass
René Lalique, "Primevères" Bowl, France Art Deco 1920s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Primeveres René Lalique bowl, France 1920/1930s. Decorations of flowers all around the bowl. Signed R. Lalique. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 6.5 x 16 In fair condition. O...
Glass
Pewter Bowl designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Bowl designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. Exquisite and elegant. * Curvy pewter bowl with vertical lines * Designer: Arne Erkers * Style: 2603 * Manufactur...
Pewter
Josef Frank Brass and Mirror Tray/Plateau for Svenskt Tenn Swedish modern, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Refined mirrored plateau designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, in the 1940s. This circular tray features a beveled mirror surface set within a gilded brass frame, accente...
Brass
WMF Ikora Art Deco Footed Bowl in Patinated Metal, Germany, 1930s
By WMF Ikora
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Art Deco footed bowl produced by WMF as part of the celebrated Ikora line in Germany during the 1930s. The shallow, wide form is raised on three rounded feet and finished wit...
Metal
Octagonal Art Deco Bowl in Hand Hammered and Silver Plated Brass 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Octagonal Bowl in Hand Hammered and Silver Plated Brass, Europe, Early 20th Century. Beautiful art deco style decorative bowl in silver plated and hand hammered brass. Great shape a...
Silver Plate
Vintage Carnival Bowl, English Lustre Glass, Decorative Confectionery Dish, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carnival bowl. An English, lustre glass decorative confectionery dish, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Lustre and warm amber hues adorn this charmin...
Glass
Green & Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Josef Ekberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bowl with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Good condition. Some we...
Ceramic
Carl Erickson Art Deco Bowl Ashtray American Art Studio Glass 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural, heavy clear glass decorative bowl or ashtray was created by Carl Erickson for Erickson Glass Works. The bowl is decorated with controlled bubbles that are radiating from ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: silver plated shell element Producer: WMF, Germany (marked with the wmf ikora signature) AGE: 1930s Description: Wonderful art deco element designed and produced ...
Metal
Anna-Lisa Thomson Upsala Ekeby Lidded Bowl, Sweden 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exceptional Swedish Art Deco lidded ceramic bowl designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, dating to the 1930s. This sculptural piece features a softly rounded form finished i...
Ceramic
Antique Danish Art Deco Bronze Vide-Poche Dish, Lizard Design, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall, Just Andersen, GAB
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Danish Art Deco bronze vide-poche dish manufactured in the 1930s. Beautifully patinated with a lizard in the centre. Stamped under base. Great vintage condition. Denmark, 19...
Metal, Bronze
Pedestal Swedish Grace Pewter Bowl by Svenkst Tenn, 1930s, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Værløse, DK
Pedestal Pewter Bowl made by Svenskt Tenn in the early 1930s. A beautiful piece for an exquisite table. * A large pewter bowl on foot * Manufacturer...
Pewter
Danish Art Deco Bronze Dish by Tumulus Dania, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A solid bronze charger, dish or flat bowl with a reddish patina. Designed and manufactured by Tumulus Dania in Denmark during the 1920s or 30s in a style reminiscent of Just Andersen...
Bronze
Art Deco Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Exquisite Discometal Bowl made Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Curvy diskometal bowl with woman figure in the center * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D1830 * Year: 1935 * Condition:...
Metal