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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

Materials

Bronze

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

Stunning Art Deco Console Table, Lacquered Panel w/ Doves, France, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, late Art Deco details suggest that it was made in the 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Longwy, France, Art Deco Bowl in Glazed Stoneware on a Tripod, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Longwy, France. Art Deco bowl in glazed stoneware on a tripod. Crackle design. 1940s. Measures: 31
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Rene Drouet, French Art Deco, Sideboard, Brown Lacquer, Gilt, France, 1940s
By René Drouet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rene Drouet, French Art Deco, Sideboard, Brown Lacquer, Gilt Wood, France, 1940s Important mid
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of French 1940s Consoles
By Travail Francais
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of 1940s wall consoles in cast iron and Sienna marble top. Measures: Height 32.3", width 30.1".
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Iron

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lovely French Art Deco Wooden Working Stool, 1940s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely French Art Deco Wooden Working Stool, 1940s Beautiful patina.
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools

Materials

Wood

French 1940s Cream Lacquered Side Table
Located in CA, CA
A French 1940s cream lacquered side table of elegant form with three tapering curved legs.  
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Bookends, Brass Shells Design Sculptures, 1940s France
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Bookends, Brass Shells Design Sculptures, 1940s France Elegant pair of French Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Metal, Brass

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Mirror, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale vintage French wall mirror featuring a rectangular hammered iron frame with notched
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20th Century French Industrial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

French René Prou Style Gilt Iron Coffee Table or French 1940 s Cocktail Table
By René Prou
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine quality Large René Prou Style Coffee Table or French 1940's Cocktail Table with whimsical
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco rosewood and brass sewing cabinet 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Art Deco sewing cabinet fully covered with rosewood veneer dates from the early 1940, and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Daum Nancy, France, Colossal Art Deco Vase in Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1930s-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Daum Nancy, France. Colossal Art Deco vase in mouth-blown art glass in green and brown shades
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

French 1940s Nickel-Plated Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French 1940s nickel plated bronze six armed chandelier emanates an aura of
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

1940s French Tufted Back Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite 1940s French tufted slipper chair. This tufted high back slipper chair is a beautiful
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

French 1940s Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-forged gilt iron, French, circa 1945.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Iron

Art Deco tray, 1940s, France, made of wood and glass
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A French Art Deco tray from the 1940s, crafted from wood and glass marquetry. Rectangular in shape
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Art Deco Etched Crystal Vase, Grape Motif, Circa 1940s
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage French crystal vase adorned with delicate acid etching, elegantly featuring a motif of
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

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Crystal

French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Tripod Stool in Chestnut, Attributed to Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt, Pierre Chapo
Located in Valencia, VC
French Wooden Art Deco Tripod Stool, Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, Mid-20th Century A finely
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools

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Wood, Chestnut

1940s French Solid Iron Magazine Holder
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large 1940s French solid iron with arrow motif magazine/log holder. In vintage original
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Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Brass and Aluminium Art Deco Sconces, France, 1940s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful pair of Art Deco wall lamps crafted in France in the 1940s. These lamps feature an
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Fauteuil Bridge par Jean Pascaud 1940 s
By Jean Pascaud
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Fauteuil Bridge par Jean Pascaud 1940's Jean Pascaud — l'élégance française des années 1930–1950
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Art Deco Glass, wood and Metal Fruit Bowl, France, 1940s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / Fruit bowl / glass, metal, wood / Art Deco A beautiful French Art Deco fruit bowl
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Art Deco side chair in beech wood, France 1940s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / side chair / beech wood, fabric / Art Deco / Mid-century French Mid-century side
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Midcentury Art Deco Rosewood Coffee Table, France, 1940s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Art Deco rosewood coffee table, France, 1940s. With sycamore inlays. Full restored with
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Palisander

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard with Geometric Details, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of resolute presence, this monumental French credenza articulates a language of
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Dudouyt - Inspired - Bleached Oak Credenza - 1940s - France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Step back in time to the enchanting world of 1940s France with this exquisite French Provincial oak
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Mahogany Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Maxime Old, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a mahogany sideboard inspired by the style of Maxime Old, featuring exquisite brass details. This sideboard embodies a timeless design crafted to enhance any living or di...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

1 of 4 Art Deco Wall Lamps Holophane France, Glass, 1940s
By Holophane
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco Wall Lamp by Holophane - 1940s This rare, original wall light impresses with its simple
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20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum

French 1940 s Silvered Floor Lamp on a Scrolled Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a sophisticated French 1940s floor lamp with a hand-polished patina that accentuates
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Silver

French Art Deco cabinet with graphic patterned doors 1940s, brutalist
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This handcrafted French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s features elegant brass details and a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Extendable Cerused 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

Oak Sideboard by Gaston Poisson, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
composition in light and shadow. A key figure in mid-century French design, Gaston Poisson imbued his
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Unique French Art Deco Glass Brass Pair of Sconces, 1940s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique French Art Deco Glass & Brass Pair of Sconces, 1940s, France Very elegant wall lamps Lamps
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Art Deco Eagle Glass Sconces Signed by Maynadier, France, circa 1940s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco sconces in pressed glass, manufactured by Maynadier in France circa 1940s depicting an
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Crystal Table Lamp - Hollywood Regency - France 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Crystal Table Lamp - Hollywood Regency - France 1940s Elegant Art Deco lamp made of
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces by Ezan, France, circa 1940s
By Ezan
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco sconces in pressed glass and bronze manufactured by Ezan in France circa 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French 1940 s Brass Bronze Floor Lamp with Hand Finished Patina
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s floor lamp features a cast hexagonal base resting on ball feet, providing
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Five Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces Signed by Ezan, France, circa 1940s
By Ezan
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Five Art Deco sconces in pressed glass and brass manufactured by Ezan in France circa 1940s Priced
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Brutalist French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A study in architectural restraint, this French credenza distills the clarity of 1940s design into
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Wall-Mounted Console with Black Marble Top, 1940s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
the elegance and modernity of the mid 1940s, when Art Deco flourished, particularly celebrated for its
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

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Marble, Chrome

French Art Nouveau Wall Console Attributed to Jean Charles Moreaux, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Purchased from a private residence near Avignon, France; this gorgeous hand carved wall console is
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Console Tables

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Marble

Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France Lampshade is in very good vintage
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Boat Candle Sconces, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Pair of Boat Candle Sconces, Bronze, France, 1940s. Elegant pair of French Art
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Iron Stools, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Pair of round iron stools in the style of René Drouet and René Prou. The iron base features cabriole legs. The seats have been reupholstered in a delicate striped burgundy and green ...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Brass and Aluminium Art Deco Sconces, France, 1940s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful pair of Art Deco wall lamps made in France in the 1940s. They have a beautiful
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Large Oak Art Deco Armchairs in Alpaca and Mohair Blend, France 1940s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A pair of French sculptural mid century lounge chairs combining Art Deco elegance with a rustic
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Oak, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair

Rare Table Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare side table, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s. Nice tone and patina. Fast
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Wingback Club Chairs, France, circa 1940s
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Stunning and rare pair of wingback armchairs featuring bold lines. Upholstered in beige leather with an unusual, intrecciato design. The chairs have bulky, rounded armrests, and high...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Down

French 1940 s Cabinet Mahogany and Leather attributed to Rousseau et Lardin
By Rousseau et Lardin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Perfectly proportioned small French Art Deco living room cabinet/ bar cabinet made of mahogany and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass

French Art Deco Wicker Armchair in the Style of Francis Jourdain 1940s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of French Art Deco Wicker Armchairs in the Style of Francis Jourdain 1940s An exemplary
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wicker, Beech

3 Wrought Iron, Art Deco Wall Sconces, French, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 wrought iron. Art Deco wall sconces, French, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

"Four Seasons" Art Deco Sideboard/Buffet with Gilded Bronze Mounts, 1940s France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cleanly designed and beautifully crafted, this 1940s Art Deco sideboard or buffet is finished with
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Ebony, Sycamore

Pair of French Fluted Plaster Sconces, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of French plaster sconces, dating to the 1940s. Fluted like an unfurling fan, each shade
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco silver-plated coup / vide poche, Ercuis France 1940s
By Maison Ercuis
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Deco centerpiece / coup / vide poche Maison Ercuis, France 1940 silver-plated metal 12 cm H
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

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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.