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French 1940s Iron and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
An interesting French 1940s iron coffee table with a decorative reverse painted mirror top. The
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Elegant Pair of French 1940s Stools
By René Drouet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful pair of petite wrought iron stools in the style of René Drouet and René Prou. The iron bases feature exaggerated cabriole legs ending in scrolled feet and are painted in...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools

Art Deco Frameless Mirror with Sculpted Edges — France, 1940s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco Frameless Mirror with Sculpted Edges — France, 1940s Description: This is a refined Art
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Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Abstract Art Deco Wooden Sculpture - Paperweight Puzzle Game - France 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Abstract Art Deco Wooden Sculpture - Paperweight Puzzle Game - France 1940s Originally a
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Nutwood

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair
By André Arbus
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic Art Deco 1940s desk chair in blond walnut with original dark green upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Pair of Floral Art Deco Nickeled Brass and Glass Sconces France, circa 1940s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco floral sconces, manufactured in France circa 1920. The body depicts flowers and is
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair Set, France, 1940s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair set of 6. Made in France, 1940s period
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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Wine Cooler in Black Pressed Glass France 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Wine Cooler in Black Pressed Glass France 1940s. Wonderful and very stylish wine cooler
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard or Buffet 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, London
This stunning sideboard is a remarkable example of 1930s French oak craftsmanship, reflecting both
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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Child Chair - Folk Art Kids Wooden Chair - France 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Brutalist Oak Child Chair - Folk Art Wooden Chair - France 1940s Great design for this charming
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

1940’s Reverse Japandi Chinoiserie Style Painted Mirrored Panels Screen Divider
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, mirrored paintings you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint

French Art Deco Wrought Steel Black Oak Gueridon, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
Hand produced in France in the early 1940s, this tripode gueridon features silky wrought steel legs
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Gueridon

Materials

Steel

Jean Michel Frank Style Mirror Wrought Iron Gueridon, France 1940 s
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Large Elegant Gueridon or Bistrot table in enameled wrought iron with its original sealed mirror top.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gueridon

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 1940s Bronze Six-Armed Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
A small scale French neoclassical style brass and bronze chandelier from the 1940s with six arms
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Small Art Deco Footstool with Original Upholstery, France, 1940s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / Art Deco / Mid-century / footstool / original red-brown upholstery A very
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Scalloped Blue Floral Glass Vases, circa 1940s
By Émile Gallé
Located in Copenhagen, DK
pair. France, circa 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Antique French Deco Star Nautical Pendant(2available) Circa 1940 s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-3058ab Frosted glass star pendant Takes one 100 watt Edison based bulb 2 available priced individually Supplied with 30" chain and canopy.
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of French, Mesh Iron Lounge Chaises, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French iron lounge chaises from the 1930’s/1940’s. The playful juxtaposition between the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces Signed by Ezan, France, circa 1940s
By Ezan
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco sconces in pressed glass and brass 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 Fluted Cerused Oak Entryway or Display Table with Marble Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1930’s entryway or occasional table in style of French Interior Decorator Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann
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Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Marble

French Black Wood and Brass Art Deco Coffee Table 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
Painted black oak and bright brass accents epitomize the classical French Art Deco palette of the
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Coat Rack Chrome Bauhaus Modernist, 1940s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco wardrobe chrome - 1940s This beautiful French wall coat rack from the 1940s is in the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1940s Art Deco French Bronze Wall Sconce with Four Arms
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional French wall sconce in solid bronze, crafted in the 1940s with a refined and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Limed Oak Occasional Chairs 1940s Cerused
Located in London, GB
textured white linen. French, circa 1940. Measures: W57.5 x D56 x H81.5 cm Seat height 48cm Arm
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Gilt Brass + Glass Top Coffee Table, France 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant 1940s coffee table sourced in the South of France. This artfully designed piece features
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Silver Plated Vessel in the Manner of Puiforcat, France 1940 s
By Puiforcat
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vessel that can be used as an object of a vase / plant stand, made of silver plated brass in the style of Puiforcat with a gorgeous patina.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Pair of Art Deco Brass and Glass Sconces Signed 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

Solid Oak Credenza with Graphic Details, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
historical styles with contemporary appeal. Conclusion: This Art Deco Brutalist credenza from 1940s France
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Eastern Rosewood Side Table with Fluted Legs, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French side table in richly grained Eastern Rosewood, sourced in the South of France. Dating to
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco oak desk by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
This oak Art Deco desk, designed by French designer Charles Dudouyt, embodies the elegance of the
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Wrought Iron Provincial Green Patina Floorlamp with Silk Shade, France, 1940 s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Den Haag, NL
French provincial wrought iron green Patina floorlamp with silk shade. Original green paint gilded
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Elegant Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Chairs, 1940s, Bouclé
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a captivating set of six French Art Deco dining chairs from the 1940s, expertly crafted
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Exceptional Art Deco Zodiac Desk Light or Table Lamp by Jean Perzel France 1940s
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Munich, DE
& manufactured by Atelier Jean Perzel, Paris, France, 1940s. Signed on the base beside the switch 'J Perzel
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Solid Oak Credenza with Graphic Details, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a captivating and refined 1940s Art Deco sideboard, exquisitely crafted in France from
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Handcarved Solid Oak Buffet, Marble Top, France, 1940s
By Andre Domin Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, Maison Dominique
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza in Carved Oak with Marble Top, France, 1940s A sculptural monolith in sun-bleached oak
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble

Pair of French Plaster Scallop Shell Sconces, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of French sconces from the 1940s, each shaped in the form of a stylized scallop shell. Cast
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Large 1940s French Solid Oak Library Table
Located in New York, NY
This monumental piece is broad and muscular. Defined by simple stately geometry. It will serve well as a large console, entry table, library table or shallow dining table. It is po...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Laminate, Oak

Saint Medard, Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker, France 1940s
By Saint Médard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paris circa 1940. The beautiful Art Deco design features a geometric pattern and is adorned with a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

French 1940s Wrought-Iron and Marble-Top Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French 1940s dining or center table. The wrought-iron base has a dark green finish. Original marble
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Unusual 3-D Gilded Armoire - France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun 1940s almost square armoire with "beveled" frame-like doors. Craquelé gold paint effect.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Six-Panel Tapestry Upholstered Screen, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Colorful six-panel folding screen or room divider. Each wood panel is clad in a vivid wool tapestry and framed with blue velvet. Decorative brass nailhead trim. The other side is pla...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wool

Rare Side 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. The top
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Wrought-Iron Floor Lamp - France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wrought-iron floor lamp with a rope-like stem and stylized tassels at the top and bottom. Dimensions provided do not include the shade, which is not the lamp's original shade, but...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

1940s French Oak Desk attribute to Rene Drouet
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful French 1940s desk in oak with pull out extendable side leaves and double sided lockable
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Carved Wooden Mirror — France, 1940s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Carved Wooden Mirror — France, 1940s Description: This elegant carved wooden mirror was made in
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Vintage Two-Arm Brass Wall Sconce – 1940s Decorative Design - 2Y62
Located in Bordeaux, FR
. Dating from the 1940s, this beautifully crafted piece features ornate detailing and timeless style. Its
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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Brass

French Wrought Iron + Textured Glass Lantern Sconce, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French sconce from the 1940s, forged in wrought iron with a diamond-latticed cage surrounding
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Cylindrical Bar Stool in Reel Wood Veneer and Leather, France, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
Immerse yourself in the charm and sophistication of authentic French Art Deco design with this
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Stools

Materials

Metal

Large Perzel French Art Deco 1940s Flush Ceiling Lamp Two
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in New York, NY
A modern French Art Deco polished brass and frosted glass large flush ceiling lamps by famed
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Sideboard / Cabinet Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb, rare sideboard / cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s. Structurally sound
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

1940s French Dresser Attributed to Maurice Rinck
By Rinck
Located in New York, NY
1940s French sycamore dresser attributed to Maurice Rinck. In good original condition. Maurice
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Sycamore

Small Carved Earthenware Vase with Floral Motif, circa 1940 s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Compact wheel-thrown earthenware vase, mid-20th century, circa 1940–1960. The form has a rounded
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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of French 1940s Mahogany and Leather Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning pair of French 1940s armchairs in blue leather. Experience classic French luxury with
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Large Pair of Theatre Backdrops - France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Impressive pair of oil on canvas theatre decors/murals depicting a bourgeois interior at two different periods. The grisaille represents the interior in the 19th century, whereas...
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20th Century French Art Deco Paintings

Gueridon with Red Marble Top - France 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant pair of round side tables. Late Art Deco period. The tops are of red marble with white
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20th Century French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Wood

French 1940s Whimsical Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A polished chrome handcrafted French 1940s four-light flush or pendant chandelier. It can be used
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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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 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 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 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.