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French Art Deco Extendable Wood + Black Marble Dining Table or Desk, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental French Art Deco dining table or desk from the 1940s, sourced in the South of France
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Marble

Vintage 1940s Wooden Magazine Rack – Classic Storage for Newspapers - 2Y196
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage wooden magazine rack from the 1940s is a stylish and functional addition to your home
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Vintage 1940s French Empire Antiquities

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Wood

Bleached French Large Art Deco Sideboard Oak, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco Bleached Oak Sideboard After Charles Dudouyt, 1940s A composition of quiet
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Signed Mid-Century Still Life Etching by Mr. Langer, 1940s - 2Y577
Located in Bordeaux, FR
engraving or print by the artist Mr. Langer from the mid-20th century, specifically dating to the 1940s to
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Vintage 1940s French Antiquities

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Paper

Set of Five Wrought Iron Art Deco Torchères, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant set of five French Art Deco neoclassical wrought iron torchères or candleholders. The
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Candle Holders

French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Marble

Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Exquisite French Oak Credenza The credenza features three storage compartments, each concealed
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Art deco silverplated brass Seal sculpture, France 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Art deco silverplated brass Seal sculpture, France 1940s H 34 cm x 26 × 22 cm Conditions
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Silver Plate

LOVELY FRENCH ViNTAGE PAINTED CIRCA 1940 S BURR WALNUT BRASS DEMI LUNE DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite French
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass

Art Deco French Chiseled Mantel Mirror, 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from the Art Deco period in France. This piece is circa 1940. It has a rectangular central
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting an expansive Dudouyt-inspired French Oak Large Buffet Unit, this remarkable piece
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Pair of Wooden Frame Art Deco Armchairs, France ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco (or streamline moderne, as it’s often referred to), was also known as Art Décoratifs. The
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Majorelle Art Deco Cerused Oak Game Table Mid-Century France, 1940s
By Atelier Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Majorelle deco cerused oak game dining table Mid-Century, France, 1930s-1940s Beautiful game
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Louis Prodhon Carved Rosewood Table Lamp, France 1940 s
By Louis Prodhon
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco table lamp, delicately carved with many flourishes out of a solid piece of rosewood. Base
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Rosewood

1940s Pair of French Style Art Deco Crystal Glass Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
Beautiful art deco touches to faceted, polished crystal glass pair of table lamps makes for
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Crystal

Art Deco Coffee Table attributed to René Drouet, 1940s, France
By René Drouet
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Deco Coffee Table attributed to René Drouet, 1940s, France
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Vintage 1940s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

French Art Deco Carved Ash Wood Nightstand, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This really nice French Art deco nightstand is made from ash wood in the late 1940s. Vintage and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Night Stands

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Brass

A Large Fine French 1940 s "Stirrup" Table Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine and unusual French Art Deco leather and bronze stirrups table lamp with its original fabric
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Bronze

Bleached French Large Art Deco Sideboard Oak, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco bleached sideboard, credenza in oak. The sideboard features stunning Oak sanded
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

French Art Deco 1940s Armchair in Solid Oak with Woven Canvas Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, canvas, France, 1940s This lounge chair reminds of the style of Charles Dudouyt
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Oak

French Art Deco Frosted Glass Brass Six-Light Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
by five curved lamp arms with frosted high relief glass globes, France, 1940-1949. Number of lights
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a magnificent French oak sideboard, inspired by the bold and distinctive style of
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Trio of Art Deco Wrought Iron Coffee Tables, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic trio of heavy, wrought iron coffee and side tables: two small round ones and one rectangular, painted dark green with gilt details. The two round tables have glass tops with mir...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Tall French Sculptural Iron Abstract Art Piece, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French sculptural iron art piece in a motif of rings from the 1930s-1940s. This unique
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Garden Ornaments

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Metal, Iron

French 1940s Art Deco Brutalist Credenza with Hand-Carved Foliage
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of stoic grandeur, this French credenza from the 1940s articulates a language of
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Oak

French Art Deco Iron Brass Plated Chandelier, C. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco iron brass plated chandelier. Made in France, c. 1940's. Dimensions: 20.5"H x 43"W x 10
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Vintage 20th Century Metal Lampshade Base with Functional Pulley - 1940s - 2Y130
Located in Bordeaux, FR
a unique functional pulley system. This sturdy metal base, designed between the 1940s and 1960s
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Vintage 1940s French Empire Antiquities

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Metal

Lovely Nest of Three Brass Onyx Vintage circa 1940 s French Lamp Wine Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage French circa 1940’s Brass and Onyx nest of
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Brass

Table Lamp in Aluminum and Clear Art Glass, French Design, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Table lamp in aluminum and clear art glass. French design, 1940s. Measures: 29 x 20 cm. In
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair French Regency 1940 s Signed Lalique Art Glass Table Lamps w/ Lion Masks
By Lalique
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's French Hollywood Regency Signed Lalique Art Glass Lions Masks Table Lamps. Petite in
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Crystal

Art Deco Wooden Wall Mirror, France 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Wooden Wall Mirror, France 1940s. This Art Deco hexagonal mirror from the 1940s is an
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Fruitwood, Nutwood

Oak Art Deco French Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, London
This sideboard is a stunning blend of Art Deco and Brutalist design elements from the 1930s to
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Joie French Art Deco Discus Dancer by Garcia for Max Le Verrier, France, 1940s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Verrier, Paris • Era: Original Art Deco, circa 1940s • Material: Spelter (French: Régule) with original
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter, Metal

French Large Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Robust Art Deco nightstand in pine wood, France 1940s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / Nightstand / pine wood, metal / Art Deco A sturdy, robust bedside table made of
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Night Stands

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Metal

Art Deco Kangaroo ceramic vide poche, Aladin France 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Deco Kangaroo ceramic vide poche Aladin France 1940s Marked Aladin France on the base. H
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

French Large Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Oak

French Art Deco / Moderne Vitrine, Bar, Cabinet Attrib. to Jules Leleu 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning French Art Deco / Moderne' vitrine, bar, cabinet attrib. to Jules Leleu 1940s. Classic
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass

French Art Deco Modernist Mahogany Side Table, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This side table or end table is crafted entirely from warm mahogany. Pure French Art Deco creation
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

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Mahogany

Jaques Adnet large French Sideboard 1940 s Maple and Leather
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This exceptionally large and excellently crafted sideboard from France dates from around 1940 and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Leather, Mahogany, Maple

Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This Lever Modern Toys car is an original vintage toy. Made in Japan by Modern Toys in 1940s
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Mid-20th Century French Toys

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Metal

French Art Deco Dresser in Black Lacquer with Polished Nickel Hardware, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
This elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, created in the 1940s, is a striking example of
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Raw Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of two
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

3 Art Deco Brass Sconces Signed by Ezan, France circa 1940s
By Ezan Petitot
Located in Merida, Yucatan
3 Art Deco sconces in the shape of birds holding an opalescent moulded glass shade signed by Ezan
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Art Deco Wooden Tray with Geometric Marquetry – France, 1940s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco Wooden Tray with Geometric Marquetry – France, 1940s Description: This is an elegant Art
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

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Wood

Art Deco Sailor Patinated Bronze Sculpture Signed "MEURICE", Circa 1940 s
By Meurice
Located in Beirut, LB
French Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture from circa 1930, celebrating the heroic figure of a
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Credenza, Off-White Lacquer Copper, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Impressive French Art Deco credenza dating from the 1940s, featuring a refined off-white lacquer
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20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass

Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s In the sculptural tradition of Basque vernacular modernism A
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

A Composition of Stoic Geometry: French Art Deco Brutalist Sideboard, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of stoic geometry, this French sideboard reveals a language of sculptural restraint
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Marble Coffee Table, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant hammered and wrought iron coffee table raised on cabriole legs, with a curlicue apron. Dark green marble-top veined with black and white.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Baccarat, France, Five Art Deco Knife Rests in Crystal Glass, 1930s-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Baccarat, France, a set of five Art Deco knife rests in crystal glass. 1930s-1940s. In perfect
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

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Crystal

Moura Chabor Folk Art Paintings circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gouache on paper folk art paintings by Moura Chabor (French, 1905 - 1995). The larger painting
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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Solid Natural Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: This stunning bleached French buffet, carefully selected by our curator, is a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Step into the timeless elegance of 1930s France with this exquisite oak cabinet. Crafted with care
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

French 1940s Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French floor lamp dates back to the 1940s, built from brass and bronze in a classic
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Bronze

1940 s French Light Green Glass Table Lamps with Hand Painting
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's French light green glass table lamps with hand painted flowers design
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Large Art Deco Reverse Painted Glass Wall Panel, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very lovely and decorative large glass reverse-painted panel ("fixé sous verre"), representing a pair of deer in a peaceful, tropical setting, on a black background. The technique o...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paintings

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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 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 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 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.