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1940’s Silver Leaves French Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 1940’s silver leaf sconces with crystal body , original finish.
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
Art Deco Round Pedestal Cocktail Table, France 1940
s
By Georges Djo-Bourgeois
Located in New York, NY
A pedestal oak table in the manner of Djo Bourgeois with a recessed detail to base, original finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Deco wooden letter holder, 1940
s, France
Located in BELFORT, FR
French Art Deco wooden letter holder.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
1940
s French Signed Bronze Planters
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1940's French bronze and wood with copper insert planters, in vintage original
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Bronze, Copper
$3,400 / set
Art Deco Lounge Chair in Burlwood
Leather, France 1940
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Art Deco Lounge Chair in Burlwood & Leather, originating from France in
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Burl
French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu 1940
s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Superb pair of French Art Deco double arms brass wall sconces by Jules Leleu 1940's. Each sconce
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Sideboard in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940
s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Art Deco sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940's. Solid cerused oak wood and brass
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Brass
French Festival Wheel, 1940s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
French Festival Wheel, 1940s
Vintage Design
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, Wood
Color
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...
Materials
Metal
Two Tiered Oak Art Deco Coffee Table, France 1940
s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
Large two tiered coffee table in oak in the manner of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
SCARFACE 1940
s French Grande Film Movie Poster, BORIS GRINSSON
By Boris Grinsson
Located in Bath, Somerset
: 1961
Poster Type: French Grande
Style: -
Art By: Roger Soubie
Rolled/Folded/Other: Rolled - Linen
Category
20th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Linen, Paper
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal
Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal and Silvered Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco wooden bookends, 1940
s, France
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of French Art Deco wooden bookends. Perfect condition. Height : 17,5 cm and 18 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Accolay, France, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1940
s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Accolay, France. Large Art Deco vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in red and blue shades
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Buffet, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a captivating Art Deco buffet from 1950s France, carefully crafted to embody both
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Oak
Round Oak Modernized Art Deco Gueridon Side Table, France 1940
s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant gueridon with a tri-lobe base raised on thick round feet. Original patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Gueridon
Materials
Oak
1940
s French Sculptural Frame Cherry-wood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1940's sculptural frame French cherry-wood settee with Italian velvet upholstery, fully
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Oak Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940
s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Austin, TX
display space at top. France, 1940's
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1940
s French Copper Flower Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1940's solid copper French flower table lamp, in vintage original condition with minor
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Vintage French Adjustable Tripod Stool, c. 1940s - 2Y586
Located in Bordeaux, FR
France, dating to the mid-20th century, specifically the 1940s. The stool is an original, brandless piece
Category
Vintage 1940s French Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French Art Deco Style Crystal and Gold Bronze Chandelier, Circa 1940's.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1940´s Art Deco Style Armchair With High Back, Leather, Wood - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Elegant Art Deco style armchair with high back, French polished wood and beige-grey leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage French Spiral Fluted Glass Decanter, 1940s - 2Y578
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Charming Vintage French Glass Decanter or Bottle, circa 1940-1960
Discover the timeless elegance of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Antiquities
Materials
Glass
French 1940s Art Deco Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French Art Deco table of chunky proportions with a thick top, raised on a curule base, joined by a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Beech
Rustic Wabi Sabi Console, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Console, planter, Sculpture, wabi-sabi, Decorative item, Rustic, Artwork, 1940's, France;
What
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,574 Sale Price
20% Off
Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940
s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six unusual and lovely dining chairs with rectangular backs, each adorned with a carved central medallion featuring the portrait of a Chinese figure, (2 of each).
Wonderful ...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
$5,718 / set
Curule Stool in Leather
Oak, France 1940
s
By Pierre Chareau
Located in New York, NY
An asymmetrical stool in oak and leather reminiscent of the work of Pierre Chareau.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Art Deco Chairs, Cherry, France, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Art Deco chairs in cherry, with trapezoidal openwork backrests and upholstered seats
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Cherry
$3,812 / set
French 1940s Pastel Drawing of a Woman, Original French Framing
Located in Stamford, CT
French 1940s signed and numbered lithograph of a pastel drawing of a woman Original French framing.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
French Bronze Art Deco Ballerina Sculpture by Marcel Guillemard, c. 1940
s
By Marcel Guillemard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bronze Art Deco ballerina sculpture by Marcel Guillemard that is posing gracefully on a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Vintage Art Deco sconces, realized in 1940s.
Clear frosted glass lampshade.
Each sconce
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s.
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard.
The
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Oak
Stunning French Art Nouveau Brass Candelabra, 1940s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Stunning French Art Nouveau Brass Candelabra, 1940s
Elegant and sculptural French brass
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Candelabras
Materials
Brass
French 1940s Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic brass and red-painted tole chandelier, with six lights.
Height indicated below is without the chain. With the chain, the total height is 120cm (47.24 inches).
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
A Fine French 1940
s Beech Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco beech-wood arm chair and ottoman / stool.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$1,800 / set
Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Andre Domin
Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a captivating Art Deco credenza crafted in France during the 1940s. This impressive
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Oak
Felix Freres Art Deco Fish Serving Set, c. 1940
s
Located in Ross, CA
Three piece fish serving set made by Félix Frères in Toulouse France in the 1940's.
Félix Frères
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Jules Leleu French Rosewood Diamond Marquetry Art Deco Sideboard, 1940
s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Sofia, BG
Jules Leleu French rosewood diamond Marquetry Art Deco sideboard, 1940's
This French Art Deco
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Jacques Adnet Style Mirrored Cocktail Table, France 1940
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Jacques Adnet mirrored table in the artist's classic vernacular, a simple yet strong shape clad in mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco ceramic Squirrels bookends, 1940
s, France, animals
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of French Art Deco bookends, black ceramic Squirells on wood base. Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Art Deco Wood and Lucite Box, 1940s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning hand-carved modernist Art Deco decorative lidded box was crafted in France circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lucite, Wood
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s is a striking example of sculptural woodworking and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Elegant French Art Deco Table, Macassar, 1940s
By Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Dining table, Macassar, France, 1940s.
Majestic centre table in Macassar. This Art Deco table
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description:
This exquisite bleached French buffet was personally handpicked by our founder
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Marble
French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A masterclass in geometric abstraction and artisanal ingenuity, this French Art Deco sideboard from
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
French 1940
s large gilt iron five arm candelabra
Located in New York City, NY
Large French hammered iron gold leafed candle holder. Five arms or candle branches with four arched
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Candle Holders
Large Sunburst Wall or Ceiling Lamp from 1940
s, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Sunburst wall or ceiling lamp from 1940's, France. Hand hammered gilt forged iron with two
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s Copper Bed Warmer by Villedieu, France - 2Y542
Located in Bordeaux, FR
grams
Age: 1940s
Origin: Villedieu, France
Condition: Very good (slightly tarnished copper, minor
Category
Vintage 1940s Antiquities
Materials
Copper
Roger MEQUINION Large French Art Deco Ceramic Plate, France, 1940s
By Roger Mequinion
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco ceramic plate designed by Roger Méquinion in France during the 1940s. This
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
1940s French Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Oak Guerdidon
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Aspen, CO
1940s French Charles Dudouyt.
Art Deco oak guerdidon (pedestal table).
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Art Deco Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A study in sculptural restraint, this French buffet reveals a language of measured proportion and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Marble
French 1940s Art Deco Iron Sconces
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French 1940s Art Deco wrought iron wall lights, with a curlicued motif, each sconce holding two
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
$953 / item
Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940
s - New Upholstery
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Elegant Art Deco metal table lamp, France, 1940s
Located in Argelato, BO
exotic. France, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
sculpted brass details. Originating from the distinguished craftsmanship of 1940's France, this remarkable
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Oak
1940s Petite French Art Deco Oak Office Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Petite French oak office desk, circa 1930s–40s. Carefully restored for structural integrity while
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Oak
1940
s French Crystal Glass Ball
Pierced Brass Lamps
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
edge of shade*.
Nice quality lamps, circa 1940's. Recently rewired with period cord and plug.
Perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 1940
s Metal and Brass Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco black metal rectangular frame with geometric brass overlay motif and canted
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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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