How do you identify 1930s furniture?

To 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.

What did brides wear in the 1930s?

What 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.

Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, 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.

What did phones look like in the 1930s?

In 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.

How do you identify 1800s furniture?

To 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.

What do you call furniture from the 1960s?

Furniture 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.

What is 1950s furniture called?

1950s 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 1970s furniture called?

What 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.

What is ’70s furniture called?

What ’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 1920s furniture called?

What 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 the 1950s furniture style called?

The 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.

What is 1960s-style furniture called?

Generally, 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.

1930s Chrome Furniture

Glass Pendant Light Scandinavian

Antique French Coat Rack

Chrome Art Deco Machine Age

Bauhaus Chrome And Glass

Art Deco Chrome Coat Rack

Art Deco Hall Stand

Scandinavian Chrome Lamp

1930s Art Deco Lamp

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Italian Chrome and "Incamiciato" Glass Chandelier, 1930s

$4,509

Restored Bauhaus Stool, M. Breuer, Mücke Melder, Chrome, Leather, Czechia, 1930s

By Mücke Melder, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

influential modernist furniture manufacturer specializing in tubular steel designs. The chrome parts have

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Stool, M. Breuer, Mücke Melder, Chrome, Leather, Czechia, 1930s

$1,243

Art Deco, 1930s French Mirror and Chrome Drinks Tray

Located in Devon, England

Original, 1930s Art Deco French mirror drinks tray, lovely design, made from mirror and chromed

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco, 1930s French Mirror and Chrome Drinks Tray

$581

Minimalist Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendants, Chrome Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

from the 1930s. This pair, along other lamps on our listings, came from the Ilveslinna building in

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendants, Chrome Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s

$7,390 / set

Czech Chrome Bauhus Green Trolley by Vichr, Original Condition, 1930s

By Vichr Spol

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Small green Bauhaus trolley. Period 1930-1939. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

Czech Chrome Bauhus Green Trolley by Vichr, Original Condition, 1930s

$830

Art Deco Lacquered Calendar Desk Set, Two Inkwells With Retractable Lids 1930 s

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Art Deco 1930's Monochrome Desk Set. Befit With Two Engine Turned Inkwells with one Glass

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Lacquered Calendar Desk Set, Two Inkwells With Retractable Lids 1930 s

$2,389

Chromed metal and oak modernist end table, 1930s

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This modernist table dates from the 1930s. It is in oak and chromed metal. The solid wood top has

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Vintage 1930s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Chromed metal and oak modernist end table, 1930s

$829

Restored Bauhaus Stool, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

By Mücke Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This Bauhaus-style stool dates back to the 1930s and was produced in Czechoslovakia by the renowned

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Stool, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

$1,065

Bauhaus Chrome Flower Side Table / Stand/ Étagère by J.Halabala, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Published in books and catalogues - Catalogue number H- 54 - Metal parts renovated - Chrome

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Bauhaus Chrome Flower Side Table / Stand/ Étagère by J.Halabala, 1930s

$1,302

Original Bauhaus Clothes Valet, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Bauhaus style valet stand comes from Czechoslovakia from the 1930s. It is made of

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Original Bauhaus Clothes Valet, by Robert Slezák, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$474

Restored Artdeco Étagère, Oak, Glass, Chromed Steel, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

The Art Deco étagère from the 1930s was made in Czechoslovakia. Its construction consists of solid

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Artdeco Étagère, Oak, Glass, Chromed Steel, Czech, 1930s

$1,835

Pair of Bauhaus Tubular Steel Chrome Armchairs, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s - very good original condition with patina - bakelite armrests - chrome perfectly

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Bauhaus Tubular Steel Chrome Armchairs, 1930s

$2,130

Pair of Ivory Tubular Steel Cantilever Chrome Armchairs, Quality Leather, 1930s

By Mücke Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular

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20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Ivory Tubular Steel Cantilever Chrome Armchairs, Quality Leather, 1930s

$4,441 / set

Big Original Art Deco, Bauhaus Chrome Pendant, 1930s / Functionalism

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - Good original condition with patina - Original glasses - New

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Big Original Art Deco, Bauhaus Chrome Pendant, 1930s / Functionalism

$2,830

Big Original Art Deco, Bauhaus Chrome Pendant, 1930s / Functionalism

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia, 1930s - Good original condition with patina - Original glasses - New

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Big Original Art Deco, Bauhaus Chrome Pendant, 1930s / Functionalism

$3,433

Restored Bauhaus Side Table, Walnut, Chrome-Plated Steel, Polish, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

made of tubular chromed steel and blockboard veneered with walnut. The table has undergone careful

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Side Table, Walnut, Chrome-Plated Steel, Polish, Czech, 1930s

$1,539

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Vichr a Spol., Chrome, Steel, Germany, 1930s

By Vichr Spol

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

crafted from tubular chrome steel, which has been thoroughly cleaned. The new professional upholstery was

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Vichr a Spol., Chrome, Steel, Germany, 1930s

$2,842

Modernist Tubular Stool, Orange Leather, Chrome-Plated Steel, Slezák, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Modernist Bauhaus - Art Deco chrome tabouret. Completely restored, new upholstery and leather.

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Tubular Stool, Orange Leather, Chrome-Plated Steel, Slezák, 1930s

$900

Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Quality Fabric, Czech, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal furniture. According to the original process, our

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Robert Slezak, Chrome, Quality Fabric, Czech, 1930s

$4,500

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by H. Gottwald, Beech, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Bauhaus armchair originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1930s and was manufactured by

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by H. Gottwald, Beech, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$3,020

Modernist Tubular Stool, Ivory Leather, Chrome-Plated Steel, Slezák, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Modernist Bauhaus - Art Deco chrome tabouret. Completely restored, new upholstery and leather

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Tubular Stool, Ivory Leather, Chrome-Plated Steel, Slezák, 1930s

$900

1930s Streamline International Style ceiling light in chrome - plated brass

Located in Berlin, DE

This original 1930s ceiling light exemplifies the clarity, lightness, and visual transparency

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Vintage 1930s French International Style Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1930s Streamline International Style ceiling light in chrome - plated brass

$4,026

1930s Original chrome Bauhaus Tubular steel Table by Robert Slezak

By Robert Slezák

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930 - original condition - original hospital colour!! - wooden part suitable for renovation

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Chrome

1930s Original chrome Bauhaus Tubular steel Table by Robert Slezak

$1,185

Pair of 1930s Chrome and Glass Art Deco Chandeliers

Located in Antwerp, BE

Two Art Deco chandeliers in glass, brass and chrome. Please note that price is per item not for

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of 1930s Chrome and Glass Art Deco Chandeliers

$1,483 / item

Restored Bauhaus Serving Trolley, by R.Slezák, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

crafted from tubular chrome-plated steel, which has been professionally cleaned to restore its original

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Serving Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Serving Trolley, by R.Slezák, Oak, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$2,131

1930s English Art Deco Chromed Brass Torsade Twist Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco table lamp in chrome plated brass with torsade stem and stepped octagonal base. English

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1930s English Art Deco Chromed Brass Torsade Twist Table Lamp

$1,297

Restored Bauhaus Ottoman Table, Chrome, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

. The frame is made of tubular chromed steel, which has been professionally cleaned, giving it a sleek

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Ottoman Table, Chrome, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s

$1,835

Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Chairs, Beech, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This set of four chairs is an iconic example of the Bauhaus style, originating from 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Restored Bauhaus Chairs, Beech, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s

$3,026 / set

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Zavody Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Opal Glass, Lacquered Wood Source: Czechia Period: 1930-1939 The

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s

$2,131

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by W. Gispen, Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Willem H. Gispen, Mücke Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

features a tubular chrome steel frame and is upholstered in very high-quality fabric. This is a

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by W. Gispen, Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$2,250

Bauhaus Style Small Table, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Bauhaus style small table. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Chrome-Plated steel

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Shelves

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Bauhaus Style Small Table, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

$947

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by W. Gispen, Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Mücke Melder, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

chrome steel frame and is upholstered in high-quality upholstery fabric. This is a professionally

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by W. Gispen, Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$2,250

Chrome Oak Bauhaus Trolley, Completely Restored, Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Early 20th century unique Czech Bauhaus trolley. Period: 1920-1929. Material: Oak and chrome

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Serving Tables

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Oak Bauhaus Trolley, Completely Restored, Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s

$1,835

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Vichr a Spol., Chrome, Leather, Germany, 1930s

By Vichr Spol

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

crafted from tubular chrome steel, which has been thoroughly cleaned. New professional upholstery in

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Vichr a Spol., Chrome, Leather, Germany, 1930s

$3,144

Restored ArtDeco Walnut Trolley by Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

: 1930-1939 Material: Walnut, Chrome-Plated Steel Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Mirrors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored ArtDeco Walnut Trolley by Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1930s

$2,842

Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by Thonet, Chrome, Steel, Germany, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

. Manufactured by Thonet, it impresses with its combination of tubular chromed steel and a blockboard top with

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Art Deco Dining Table, by Thonet, Chrome, Steel, Germany, 1930s

$2,670

Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s

By Mücke Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer specializing in tubular steel

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Restored Bauhaus Sofa, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s

$4,381

1930s Restored Bauhaus Chrome Plated Chandelier by Zukov , Czechoslovakia

By Zukov

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Rewired - 3 x E26 or E27 bulbs

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1930s Restored Bauhaus Chrome Plated Chandelier by Zukov , Czechoslovakia

$1,634

Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn

By Marcel Breuer, Mücke Melder

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - completely original condition ( two screws under armrests replaced

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn

$2,367

Adjustable Table/Bedside Lamp, by Napako, 1930 s.

By Napako

Located in Praha, CZ

Functional/Bauhaus table or bedside lamp, made in Napako in Czechoslovakia in 1930. Adjustable

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Adjustable Table/Bedside Lamp, by Napako, 1930 s.

$426

Bauhaus Side Table, John Hagemann, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s

By Thonet, Hermann John Hagemann

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

. Professionally cleaned chrome. Made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. In pristine

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Side Table, John Hagemann, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s

$2,427

Three arm Art-deco chandelier made out of glass wood and chrome. Germany 1930s

Located in Hannover, DE

chrome-plated brass, the candlestick rod has been artfully wrapped with a cord that ends in a tassel at

Category

Vintage 1930s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Three arm Art-deco chandelier made out of glass wood and chrome. Germany 1930s

$949 Sale Price

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Art Deco Bauhaus Standing Coat Rack, 1930 s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome - Chrome parts has some signs use - Swivel top - Good

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bauhaus Standing Coat Rack, 1930 s

$664

Pair of Bauhaus Chrome Bedside Table Lamps from Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

By Napako

Located in Żory, PL

Pair of adjustable chrome bedside/table lamps, model type 3530 by Napako. Functionalist Bauhaus

Category

Early 20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Bauhaus Chrome Bedside Table Lamps from Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

$688 / set

Majestic Art Deco Dining Table in Black High Gloss and Chrome, Extendable, 1930s

Located in Ulm, DE

lines characteristic of the 1930s French design movement. The solid rectangular top rests on two

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Majestic Art Deco Dining Table in Black High Gloss and Chrome, Extendable, 1930s

$14,804

Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp, Walnut, Chrome-plated Steel, Glass, Czechia, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Glass Source: Czechia Period: 1930-1939 Revived polish. The diameter of the ball is 25cm. The chrome

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Mirrors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored ArtDeco Floor Lamp, Walnut, Chrome-plated Steel, Glass, Czechia, 1930s

$1,894

Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Robert Slezak, Chrome, Steel, Czechia, 1930s

By Robert Slezák, André Lurcat

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Lacquered, black-stained oak wood. The chrome parts

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Robert Slezak, Chrome, Steel, Czechia, 1930s

$5,625

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, Mücke-Melder, Leather, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Mücke Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer specializing in tubular steel

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, Mücke-Melder, Leather, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$4,500 / set

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Beech, Plywood, Germany, 1930s

By Mart Stam

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Germany

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Beech, Plywood, Germany, 1930s

$947

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Beech, Plywood, Germany, 1930s

By Mart Stam

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Germany

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Beech, Plywood, Germany, 1930s

$949

Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Vichr a Spol., Chrome, Steel, Czech, 1930s

By Vichr Spol

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Made by Vichr & Co., a renowned Czech furniture manufacturer. In pristine original condition, the

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Vichr a Spol., Chrome, Steel, Czech, 1930s

$2,427

Art Deco Streamline Walnut And Solid Glass Table Lamp American Circa 1930’s

Located in Bernville, PA

Elegant Art Deco solid walnut and glass table lamp. Unique style from the period with a half glass and walnut wood element which forms a geometrical circle. A simple and elegant desi...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Streamline Walnut And Solid Glass Table Lamp American Circa 1930’s

$950

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Chairs, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Germany, 1930s

By Mart Stam

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

was a Dutch architect, urban planner, and furniture designer. Stam was extraordinarily well-connected

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Chairs, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Germany, 1930s

$1,839 / set

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Chrome, Steel, Opaline Milk Glass, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Bauhaus floor lamp originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1930s. Its minimalist and

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Chrome, Steel, Opaline Milk Glass, Czech, 1930s

$1,539

Art Deco Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - New cabling - 1x E26 or E27 socket - Good, original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s

$296

Restored Bauhaus Sofa by Robert Slezak, High-Quality Leather, Chrome, 1930s

By Robert Slezák

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Fully Restored Bauhaus Sofa with Chrome Tubular Steel Frame by Robert Slezak. Maker: Robert

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Sofa by Robert Slezak, High-Quality Leather, Chrome, 1930s

$4,500

Red Bauhaus Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Mücke, Melder, Beech, Chrome, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Mücke Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Red Bauhaus armchair designed by Marcel Breuer. Style: Bauhaus Period: 1930-1939 Source

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Red Bauhaus Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Mücke, Melder, Beech, Chrome, 1930s

$2,487

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1930s chrome furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of 1930s chrome furniture — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An item from our selection of 1930s chrome furniture made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of 1930s chrome furniture over the years, but those crafted by Mücke Melder, Robert Slezák and Gilbert Rohde are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Questions About 1930s Chrome Furniture

How do you identify 1930s furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To 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.
What did brides wear in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
What 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.
Did they have record players in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, 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.
What did phones look like in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
In 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.
How do you identify 1800s furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To 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.
What do you call furniture from the 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Furniture 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.
What is 1950s furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
1950s 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 1970s furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
What 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.
What is ’70s furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What ’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 1920s furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
What 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 the 1950s furniture style called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
The 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.
What is 1960s-style furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Generally, 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.