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Art Deco Coat Rack Chrome Bauhaus Modernist, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s
This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Coat Rack Chrome Bauhaus Modernist, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s
This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$615 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Coat Rack Chrome Bauhaus Modernist, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s
This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$615 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Refinished and Hand-Painted Dropleaf Pembroke Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An incredibly Refinished 1930s Dropleaf Pembroke Table with a very skillfully gorgeius hand
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
1930s Mahogany Pedestal Felt Lined Lift Top Vitrine Showcase Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1930s mahogany pedestal lift top vitrine showcase table with felt line display interior. Measures
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Felt, Glass, Mahogany
Art Deco Coat Rack Chrome Bauhaus Modernist, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s
This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$615 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Harald Östergren Mint Green Ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Harald Östergren, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. Large amphora shaped shiny glazed ceramic vase with two handles and wide
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Earthenware
$833 Sale Price
20% Off
Chrome and Fabric Bauhaus Stool, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Compact but heavy Bauhaus stool raised on four chromed metal legs. The legs are octagonal and joined by an X-shape stretcher. Round seat upholstered in vibrant Art Deco fabric.
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Shanghai Art Deco Side Table with Marble Top, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Deco side table is a product of the era, crafted in 1930s Shanghai with fine materials and supple
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
small Art Deco Bauhaus Coat Rack Chrome, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s
This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$473 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Art Deco Ceramic Serving Set, Upsala Ekeby, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gustavsberg, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
black glaze. Produced at the Upsala Ekeby studio attributed to Harald Östergren, 1930s. This elegant set
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Earthenware
$2,745 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1930s French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Circular Centre Table
Located in London, GB
Macassar ebony top and lower tier. French, c. 1930s.
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Early 20th Century French 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
big Art Deco Bauhaus Coat Rack Chrome, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
big Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1930s
This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$927 Sale Price
20% Off
Ewald Dahlskog, Art Deco Globose Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
A globose vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. This vases was first
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Overall Embroidered Suzani from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 1930s
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is an early 20th C over all densely embroidered Suzani from Tashkent , Uzbekistan. It has been fused and lined with plain cotton fabric.
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Silk
Overall Embroidered Suzani from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 1930s
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is an early 20th C over all densely embroidered Suzani from Tashkent , Uzbekistan. It has been fused and lined with plain cotton fabric.
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Silk
Set of Four Art Deco Stools with Original Fabric, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Four Art Deco Stools with Original Fabric, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
This elegant set of four
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Early 20th Century Slovak Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Black Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, 1930s
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Kojetice, CZ
in Germany during the 1930s. It features a metal shade,an iron arm with two adjustable joints and
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Chandelier Hanging Lamp nickel-plated 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Chandelier
The ART DECO ceiling light is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century.
This ceiling light cleverly combines metal and gla...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$1,278 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Unique lantern Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
dishes. 1930s excellent condition. Attributed to Pietro Chiesa.
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Industrial Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1930s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Idell in Germany during the 1930s. It is made of black -painted metal. The iron scissor arm is
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Early 20th Century German Industrial 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco, 1930s Cherrywood Square End Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco, 1930s cherrywood square end table with an inset beige and light green shagreen top
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Art Deco Candlesticks in Patinated Bronze, Denmark 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate pair of low bronze candlesticks for church or block candles. Intricate floral details and a vibrant green patina. Made in Denmark during the 1920s or 30s in a style reminiscen...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Opener in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aviation inspired paper knife in solid brass. Distinct art deco styling. It was made in Scandinavia during the 1920s or 30s. It has previous owners initials to one side of the blade....
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Circa 1930s English Tray Top Table with Faux Bamboo Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1930s tray top table has a black and gilded faux bamboo base with an X
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Early 20th Century English 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
1930s Arts and Craft Oak Folding Etagere / Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Arts and Craft Oak Folding Etagere or Bookcase measuring 25.5" in width, 9" in depth and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Faries Guardsman Table Lamp by Bert Dickerson, 1930s
By Bert Dickerson, Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Original Art Deco Faries "Guardsman" Table Lamp in "Normandy Bronze" Finish
Very rare adjustable desk lamp with original shade and finial by the Faries Lamp Company. The desk lamp f...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bohemian Textured Art Glass Gilt Metal Globe Pendant, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
recommended.
Czech Republic, circa 1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,514 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Chinese Cigarette Advertisement Poster, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This poster from the 1930s draws from a well known Chinese opera scene. It melds the meticulous
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Amsterdam school painted glass chandelier, The Netherlands, 1930s
By De Nieuwe Honsel
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Amsterdam School hanging lamp, The Netherlands, 1930s
Hexagonal pendant lamp with glass.
The
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1920s Dutch Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Copper
$2,319 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier by Hettier
Vincent wrought iron, 1930s
By Hettier
Vincent
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO lamp Hettier & Vincent wrought iron chandelier 1930s
The Hettier & Vincent ART DECO
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,130 Sale Price
20% Off
Stieff Sterling Silver Liquor Collar Tag, Rye – 1930s
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1930s.
The rectangular and curved tag is engraved, Rye, in a block type with a deeply engraved border
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Early 20th Century American International Style 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Green Ceramic Table Lamp, Michael Andersen, Denmark
By Michael Andersen
Son
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bornholm in Denmark in the early 1930s. Different shades of green, brown, eggplant, blue and white in a
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$869 Sale Price
38% Off
Italian 1930s "Rationalism School" Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Rationalist School (1930s) rectangular walnut coffee table with tapered and
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Early 20th Century Italian 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco
Dress
Table Lamp in Pewter, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Leonardine comes this stylized table lamp in patinated pewter. It depicts a woman whos dress floats down and creates the base. It was made in France circa 1920-40. It...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Pewter
$479 Sale Price
41% Off
Art Deco Cabinet with Marble Top, France, 1930s
Located in London, London
Art Deco Cabinet with Marble Top, France, 1930s
A fine French Art Deco cabinet, dating to the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Purple Silver Overlay Venetian Vase, Italy 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite purple colored Venetian art deco glass vase, with silver overlay, Italy 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Glass
Round 1930s Swedish Modern Stained Birch Table by Otto Schulz for Boet
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Örebro, SE
Confectionery, and in 1920, together with Adolf Nordenberg, he founded the furniture and interior design company
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Birch
Vintage Black Enamel Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial pendant light from former Czechoslovakia, previously used in a factories. Made from enamelled metal. Black outside, white interior. Interesting cast iron top. New porcelai...
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
A vintage statue of a Swabian hallic country
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Early 20th Century German Victorian 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
A vintage statue of a Swabian hallic country
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Early 20th Century German Victorian 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Casa e Giardino, Greenapple, Gio Ponti
Located in Lisboa, PT
company in the late 1930s.
This iconic design piece has been completely restored from the frame and
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
$13,615 Sale Price / set
35% Off
1930s Bauhaus Era Solid Brass Garden Water Tap
s - Faucet ´s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
original hose connectors. Made in Europe, probably Scandinavian/Sweden during the 1930s. Your 1930s Bauhaus
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
1930s French Oak Sideboard By Gaston Poisson
By Gaston Poisson
Located in London, London
France 1930s/1940s
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
1930s Wilhelm Kåge Silver Decor Argenta Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Josef Ekberg, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gustavsberg, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
attention to every small detail.
The “Argenta” line was introduced at the Stockholm exhibition in 1930 and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver, Silver Leaf
$1,514 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Vase by Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand, Green and Black, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Ilse Claussen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Ilse Claesson in the 1930s at Rörstrand, Sweden. It is 22 cm high and in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$639 Sale Price
20% Off
Nickeled Art Deco Desk Lamp, France, 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely quality desk lamp of pleasant, Minimalist design, with a domed shade which can be oriented to direct the light. Very agreable nickeled finish -- softer, warmer looking than ch...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage set of water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy 1930s
By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage set for water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy in the 1930s. The work was made in
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Queen Anne Style Low Walnut Upholstered Lounge Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Queen Anne Style Low height Walnut Upholstered Lounge chair in great vintage condition. Very
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Early 20th Century American Queen Anne 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Black Leather Medicine Ball by Gala, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
handstitched genuine leather in former Czechoslovakia by Gala company in the 1930s. It can be used as an
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Early 20th Century Czech 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pitcher designed by Ewald Dahlskog in the 1930s at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden. It is 26.5
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball by Gala, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
handstitched genuine leather in former Czechoslovakia by Gala coompany in the 1930s. It can be used as an
Category
Early 20th Century Czech 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Leather
Bauhaus Era Desk Cigar Cutter in Brass, English 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-used yet highly decorative and useable desk cigarcutter in patinated brass. It screws apart at the middle allowing you to empty its content when you want to. It was made in En...
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Early 20th Century English Bauhaus 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Foot Stool, Circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Chippendale Style carved mahogany foot stool, circa 1930s.
Measures 15.5 inches wide
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Large Wingback Chair in Walnut and New Bouclé Fabric, France, 1930s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
Large size wingback chair manufactured and designed in France 1930s. Made of Walnut and the
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Lovely Art Deco Bowl, Black
Green by Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand 1930s
By Ilse Claussen, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl designed by Ilse Claesson in the 1930s at Rörstrand, Sweden. It is 23,5 cm in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Victorian Style Baluster Brass Candlesticks, England 1930s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
several English manufacturers, such as Peerage, Coseley, and Nestor of Birmingham, in 1930s.
The minimal
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Early 20th Century English Victorian 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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1930S Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 1930s antique furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, every item from our selection of 1930s antique furniture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of 1930s antique furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1930s antique furniture, those designed in Art Deco, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Jindrich Halabala, UP Závody and Robert Slezák each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of 1930s antique furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1930S Antique Furniture?
Prices for a piece of 1930s antique furniture start at $28 and top out at $425,000 with the average selling for $1,710.
Questions About 1930S Antique Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
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