American Machine Age Art Deco
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Side Tables
Glass, Ebony, Maple
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Chrome, Enamel, Steel
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Side Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Steel, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps
Chrome
1990s North American Machine Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Tables
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Glass, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases
Chrome
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Copper, Enamel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Night Stands
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware
Chrome
20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Barware
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Milk Glass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Iron, Steel
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Enamel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Enamel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets
Chrome
20th Century American Modern Barware
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Bakelite
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Desk Sets
Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Soup Tureens
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Maple
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Burl
Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Mantel Clocks
Glass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Metal, Copper, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Tables
Maple
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco End Tables
Maple
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Steel
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A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture
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.
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