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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
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks

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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
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

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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
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

1940 s Large French Oak Executive Desk with Bronze Sabots Pulls
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Deco style executive desk with two deep drawers in oak and bronze accents. Desk writing
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Naugahyde, Oak

Large Handmade French/Belgian Three Tier Dessert Stand, 1940 s
Located in Balen, BE
Handmade Farmhouse Metal Serving / Cake Stand – Possibly French or Belgian, Early 20th Century
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Folk Art Platters and Serveware

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Metal, Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Brass Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant Art Deco polished brass table lamp, France, 1930s. This two-light table lamp has a column
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20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Coffee Table with Travertine top, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco coffee table. Striking French design from the 1940s. Solid walnut
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Brass

Petite Art Deco "Tourné" Solid Bronze Table Lamp, France, 1940 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Petite solid bronze "tourné" art deco table lamp. In the style of Jacques Adnet. The shade is for
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Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

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Bronze

French 1940 s Charles Dudouyt Oak Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in North Miami, FL
work of art.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, France circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco flush mount ceiling light. Made in France in 1940s Textured glass, nickel plated frame
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Att. Dining Table, France 1940 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Oak and wrought iron extendable dining table by Jacques Adnet. Of note is the marquetry top with built-in leaves that simply slide out. It also features an Elegant double curved stre...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Wrought Iron

1940 s Modernist French Iron Verre Eglomise Mirror Cocktail Table, Regency
By Gio Ponti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Delightful and chic round coffee table with a scrolled wrought iron base with highly decorative detail and twisted gilt iron wood top surround. Gilding to base. Verre Eglomise´ mirro...
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Vintage 1940s French Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

French 1940s Ceramic and Copper Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French chandelier from the 1940s is a stunning amalgamation of green ceramic and copper. It
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Pair of Large Sunburst Wall or Ceiling Lamps from 1940 s, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of large Sunburst wall or ceiling lamps from 1940's, France. Hand hammered gilt forged iron
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Hermes Bronze Console or Coatrack, France 1940 s
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Rare bronze coatrack from a Hermès store display, Great for a chic coatroom or used with a glass atop the triangles it could make an elegant coatrack/Shelf or a striking console. Sig...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass, Bronze

Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, after Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Oak

Modernist Art Deco Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Art Deco cabinet is crafted from solid oak with a dark-stained finish that highlights the
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Wood

French Art Nouveau Frosted Glass Brass Pendant, circa 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French Art Nouveau ceiling light with bulging soft shaped white frosted glass, textured amber
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Chandelier with Glass Finial, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Four-light Art Deco chandelier in brass and off-white painted metal. The four "candles" are in red
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
“President” Oak Desk on drawer pedestals and brass plinth, copper handles with original British green leather top, details abound in this piece such as the guest facing end with its ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A striking French Art Deco Brutalist sideboard from the 1940s, crafted in solid oak and inspired by
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Marble

French Art Deco Thuya Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant Art Deco sideboard in thuya with precious brass inlays on the doors, the central door is
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Elm

Sculptural Art Deco Brutalist Credenza in Solid Oak, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of sculptural presence and quiet intricacy, this French credenza reveals a language
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

1940 s Art Nouveau Meets Art Deco Hall Tree, Mirror With Coat Hooks and Shelf
Located in Culver City, CA
itself), all of which are totally consistent with its age. All in all, this French Art Nouveau meets Art
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Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Brass

French Bleached Credenza, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Elegant credenza, Oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Walnut

French Bleached Credenza, Walnut, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Elegant credenza, walnut, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Display Case, Jules Leleu style, France, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Greding, DE
Single door glazed display case with brass star-shaped appliques and slightly trapezoidal body. The pilasters are fluted and slightly shouldered.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Glazed Cabinet in Oak, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco glazed cabinet in oak by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940 This stunning Art Deco cabinet is
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Oak

French 1940s Art Deco Iron and Granite Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very handsome large Art Deco table, with a wrought iron base of neoclassical inspiration. Tasteful
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Granite, Wrought Iron

Graphic Art Deco Coffee Table, France 1930s - 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco-period wrought iron coffee table with a marble top. Bold lines, with
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

French Art Deco Dining Table with Elegant Base in Wood 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, wood, France, 1940s This Art Deco dining table is a striking example of timeless
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Wenge

Baccarat, France, Eight Facet Cut Art Deco Glasses, Art Glass, 1930s-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Baccarat, France. Eight facet cut Art Deco glasses. Art glass, 1930s-1940s. Measures: 6.3 x 5.8 cm
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Cut Glass

Mirrored Art Deco Vanity Desk , France 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
glamour and refined elegance: This original French Art Deco mirrored vanity desk from the 1940s embodies
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities

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Mirror, Beech

French Art Deco 1940s Enamelled Boule Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
, enamelled design in white and gold. Sitting on a cubic plinth base in patinated bronze. French, c. 1940s
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20th Century French Table Lamps

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Terracotta

Art Deco Modernist Brass and Bakelite Picture Photo Frame, 1940s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France circa 1940, this stunning modernist Art Deco picture frame is built with brass and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Picture Frames

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Brass

Art Deco walnut sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
French Art Deco walnut sideboard dating from the 1940s. The sideboard consists of three
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Mid-20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Two Seater Sofa in Burlwood and Leather, France 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Art Deco 2 seater sofa in Burlwood & Leather, originating from France in
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

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Leather, Burl

French Art Deco Patinated Oak Sideboard with Relief Carved Doors, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
French Art Deco Patinated Oak Sideboard with Relief Carved Doors, 1940s Elegant French Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

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Oak

Art Deco Fabric Lined Wooden Stool, France ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco furniture is a great way to add drama and sophistication to any room. It’s a style often
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Footstools

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Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Fauteuil Chair, 1940s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A 1940s French fauteuil chair, defined by its Art Deco influenced
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of 1940 s Rene Gabriel Oak Armchairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in North Miami, FL
An Iconic pair of French Art Deco armchairs, club or lounge chairs in classic French oak by René
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

VIN EN GROS Advertising Sign from Bois France, 1940s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
WHOLESALE WINE Advertising Sign from Bois France, 1940s Vintage Design Discover the retro charm
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20th Century French Industrial Decorative Art

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Wood

Art Deco Upholstered Iron Armchair with Crown Detail, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Superb Art Deco iron armchair, newly re-upholstered in vintage, exotic chintz fabric. The structure
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s Echoing the Vernacular Modernism of French Provincial
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Brass

Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Rene Gabriel
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This is a typical
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Brutalist Oak Sideboard, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Brutalist Oak Sideboard, 1940s – A Monolithic Statement of Architectural Form Bold
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Maple Coffee Table, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Simple but really beautiful French Art Deco coffee table, 1940. It has a maple top and stylish legs
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

French 1940’s Polished Brass and Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a stunning French 1940's floor lamp, expertly fashioned from high-quality brass and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Travertin Marble Wrought Iron Coffee Table, France 1940 s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Substantial wrought iron and Travertine coffee table made of square bar with a double tapered stretcher.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s Echoing the Vernacular Modernism of French Provincial
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Art Déco Turquoise Faience Vase, France, 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Deco turquoise globular vase. Faience France 1940s Measures : 24 cm Height - diameter
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Chairs and Armchairs, circa 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very elegant set comprising two chairs and two armchairs, made of wrought iron, with scrolling and curlicue motifs, raised on cabriole legs. Seats in bright, yellow canvas (outdoors)...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Coffee Table, Sculpted Wood Base Travertine Top, France 1940s
By Jean-Charles Moreux, Serge Roche
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Art Deco claw foot coffee table. Solid sculpted wood base and travertine top. Made in France in
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
work of art. The detailed handcarved fruit motifs on the doors create a captivating focal point
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

Art Deco Glass Vase, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Art Deco pink glass vase. With moulded flowers decorations. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Déco Alabaster table lamp. France 1940s.
Located in Köln, NW
Art Déco Alabaster table lamp. France 1940s. Thick-walled, beautifully grained Alabaster. Newly
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Grand French Sunburst Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier, Art Deco 1940s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Emil Stejnar, Bakalowits Söhne
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
design. A real eye-catcher even unlit. Designed in France in the 1940s. Measures: diameter approx
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount

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Crystal, Nickel

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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

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, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    Claire 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    What 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, 2022
    After 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, 2022
    The 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.