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1940
s French Art-Deco Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Art-Deco iron andirons, newly painted with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Iron
$2,500 / set
Pair 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco lounge or club chairs. The chairs have an Amboyna wood frame and are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Amboyna, Upholstery
$23,000 / set
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Brass and Red Wood Candleholders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco candleholders in brass and red painted wood.
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
1940s French Art Deco Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
1940s French Art Deco bergere Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco bergere armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Astoria, NY
A substantial late 1940s French Art Deco sideboard, sourced in Provence, France. This credenza
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Brass
2 1940s French Art Deco Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 1940s French Art Deco armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Rather in good condition
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
1940s French Art Deco Oval Maple Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant 1940s French Art Deco dining table, sourced from Provence, France. Handcrafted from
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
1940s French Art Deco Style Upholstered Lounge Chair With Curved Arms
Located in High Point, NC
This 1940s French Art Deco-style lounge chair features a refined silhouette characterized by its
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Green Ceramic Ashtray with Gilded Details, Four Cigarette
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1940s French Art Deco Green Ceramic Ashtray with Gilded Details, Four Cigarette Rests
Description
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
1940s French Art Deco Plaster Sculpture – Seated Woman on Plinth
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1940s French Art Deco Plaster Sculpture – Seated Woman on Plinth
Description:
This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Plaster
1940s French Art Deco Ceramic Trivet, Geometric Interlocking Circle Motifs
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
elegant Art Deco ceramic trivet, crafted in France in the 1940s, is a timeless and stylish addition to any
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Dudouyt - Inspired - Credenza - 1940s - France - Art Deco
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an exquisite patinated Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s, showcasing the timeless
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Sycamore Maple Sideboard
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco sideboard dating to the 1940s, sourced in Provence. The piece is veneered in blond
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Brass
1940
s French Art-Deco 6 Arm Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1940's Art-Deco 6 arm French brass chandelier, in vintage condition with minor wear and patina to
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Foot Stool, Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This is a French 1940s oak frame footstool featuring a design that combines elegance and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1940
s French Art Deco Exotic Rosewood Secretary Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Art Deco Exotic Rosewood Secretary Cabinet. Top glass enclosed display area
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Wood
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off
1940
s French Art And Crafts Brass Decorative Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 2 1940's arts and crafts brass French hammered candle holders, in vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s French Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Dainty Table Lamps Painted Mahogany
By Maison Charles
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lamps
French Style Art Deco table lamps painted sculptural mahogany circa 1940s.
Painted Mahogany
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
Dudouyt - Inspired - Raw Solid Oak Buffet - 1940s - France - Art Deco
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a remarkable 1940s French oak credenza, exuding the captivating allure of Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Oak
Pair 1940
s French Art Deco Exotic Macassar Ebony Bar Stools
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Spectacular French Art Deco Exotic Macassar Ebony Barstools. Black leather seat. This is a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Sycamore, Black Lacquer
Giltwood Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco cocktail table was realized in France, circa 1940. It features a rectangular
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Sycamore, Giltwood
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Grey Velour
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, velvet, beech, France, 1940s
Comfortable and luxurious pair of Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mint Green Velour
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, velvet, beech, France, 1940s
Comfortable and luxurious pair of Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Four Arm Silverplate
Crystal Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of 1940s Art Deco candleholders were realized in France circa 1945. They feature
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Candelabras
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
1940s French Art Deco Sideboard in Black Piano Lacquer with Drawers and Doors
Located in Ulm, DE
, France 1940s
Dimensions:
Width: 174 cm
Height: 83 cm
Depth: 49 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Wood
1940
s Large French Art Deco Carved Center Table with Glass Insert
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's French Art Deco Carved and Curved Wood Center Table. Glass top insert. French estate.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Wood
1940
s French Cane Chairs
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of 1940's French Art Deco style chairs with curved oak frames and cane seat and backs.
Great
Category
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
$14,500
French Art Deco Eglomise and Painted Metal Low Table circa 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s French Art Deco Eglomise and Painted Metal Low Table with a gorgeously detailed top. The base
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French art deco nickel plated sconces with glass bobeches.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1940s two French Art Deco Armchairs in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two 1940s French Art Deco armchairs in the style of André Arbus
Painted wood,
Upholstery redone
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of French Art Deco Gilt Metal Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Set of three 1940s French Art Deco gilt metal nesting tables with curved faux bamboo metal legs and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,650 / set
1940s Hammered Aluminum Vase by Rene Delevan
By Rene Delavan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, France. Art Deco vase by renowned designer Rene Delavan. Upper martele body separated from
Category
Vintage 1940s French Vases
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Chair in the Style of Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco chair in the style of Jean Michel Frank.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screens attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1940s French Art Deco style wrought iron fire screens, attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1 Art Deco Chair in the Style of Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
one 1940s French Art Deco chairsin the style of André Arbus.
one is available
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Pair of Nickel Plated Art Deco Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940’s French art deco molded glass sconces with nickel-plated frame.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Verdigris Wrought Iron Screens or Room Dividers, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1940s French Art Deco wrought iron screens, featuring scrolling motifs in an original
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron
Six-Armed French Art Deco Chandelier 1940
s
Located in Long Island City, NY
A gorgeous elegant 1940's French Art Deco polished bronze Six Arm Chandelier with black-brown
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Cognac Calf Leather Picture Frame, France 1940s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 1940s French Art Deco modernist leather picture frame features fine-grain calf
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Leather
Dudouyt - Inspired - Buffet - Raw Oak - Graphic Details - 1940s - France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an extraordinary Art Deco Brutalist credenza from France, crafted in the 1940s. This
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Oak
French René Gabriel Style Wrought Iron Accent Chair in Rust Velvet, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually.
A 1940s French Art Deco accent chair, reflecting the honest designs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
1940s French Art Deco Rug with Stylized Butterflies and Geometric Motifs
Size: 4'3" × 7'3" (129
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s French Parisian Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs in Blush Velvet - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Paris, this exceptional set of six 1940s French Art Deco dining chairs embodies the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard With Bar, 1940
s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into an era of timeless elegance and sophistication with this stunning 1940s French Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Antiqued Octagon Paneled Motif Smoked Mirror Screen with Silvered Back
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco antiqued smoked mirror screen is a remarkable testament to French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mirror
French Mid-Century Blonde Sycamore Credenza in the Style of André Arbus, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Blonde Sycamore Credenza in the Style of André Arbus, 1940s,
Parisian Mid
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Coffee Table, France 1940
s
By Andre Domin
Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in New York, NY
Long coffee table in the Manner of Dominique with an offset beige marble top.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Cubist Armchairs, France 1940
s
By Georges Djo-Bourgeois
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Walnut cubist armchairs in the manner of Djo Bourgeois, classic art deco lines, also
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$14,500 / set
Pair of Sabino Bronze
Glass Sconces, France 1940
s
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze sconces with Saint Gobain glass details. Signed. Two pairs available.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, Circa 1940
s France
Located in North York, ON
This stunning Art Deco wardrobe armoire, made in France circa 1940s, is crafted from rich Macassar
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Jansen Art Deco Oak Chest, France 1940
s
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chest. The doors have a diamond pattern with flattened ends adorned with ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Ebonized Oak Game Table from 1940
s
Located in North Miami, FL
In the style of Jean Pascaud, this 1940's Art Deco period game table features tapering legs, nickel
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1940
s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sophisticated pair of French Art Deco club armchairs from the 1940s. These armchairs embody the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
$10,600 / set
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1940s French Art For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1940s French art you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of 1940s French art, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of 1940s French art over the years, but those crafted by Jules Leleu, Charles Dudouyt and Atelier Jean Perzel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1940s French Art?
A piece of 1940s French art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,930, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $195,000.
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.
Questions About 1940s French Art
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
- What is 1800s art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024What 1800s art is called depends on its age and style, as the century saw multiple movements. Most art historians refer to art that broke from traditional norms, produced in the 1860s and later, as modern art, and everything that preceded it as pre-modern art. Some of the art styles that were popular during the 19th century include Impressionism, Realism, Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Expressionism and Fauvism. Shop a wide range of 19th-century art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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