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1940s French Regency Rare Crystal/ Art Glass Star/ Foliate Wall Sconce Lighting
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Unusual French Regency Crystal/ Art Glass Wall Sconce. Star and floral detail. Back plates
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Vintage 1940s French Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

French 1940s Turquoise Ceramic Lamp with Asian Motif
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French 1940s turquoise ceramic lamp features an Asian-inspired motif, adding a touch of
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique French Art Deco Wine Bottle Holder by Jacque Adnet, 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Detroit, MI
This rare antique French Art Deco chrome wine bottle holder or pourer was designed by French
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Painted Tole Flower Chandelier, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming 1940s painted iron chandelier with six lights. Decorated with climbing, vine-like foliage
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet, Brass Glass, France, 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco swiveling table or desk lamp by Jacques Adnet, France, circa 1940. Brass and glass
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of oak armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940 s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of carved oak armchairs with low rushed seats by French designer Charles Dudouyt, 1940's. He
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Unusual Wrought Iron Marble Coffee Table - France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic late Art Deco period rectangular coffee table with a wrought iron base painted dark green
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20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Charles Dudouyt Attr. Patinated Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Charles Dudouyt Attr. Patinated Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s These exceptional armchairs
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Black Wardrobe-Style Art Deco Hall Stand in Iron, France 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Bring the sophistication of a 1940s Paris apartment into your home with this authentic Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Early, Original Tripod / Ball Side Table by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original, early Charles Dudouyt ball / tripod table, France, 1940s. Nice tone and patina. A
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Art Deco Sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s Vintage Design High quality
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20th Century French Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

French Bronze and Crystal Eight -Light Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An Art Deco bronze and crystal chandelier, France, circa 1940s. A wonderful hand-crafted eight
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Déco table lamp. France 1940s. Jacques Adnet. Stiched Leather , Brass.
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Köln, NW
Extremely rare French Art Déco table lamp from the thirties/ forties by Jacques Adnet. Beautiful
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940s French Wall Mirror with Eglomisé Gold Leaf Design
Located in London, GB
Elegant 1940s French mirror encased in a wood gold frame. The mirror is made of nine individual
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Gilt Wrought-Iron Travertine Coffee Table, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Low rectangular table with elegantly stylized cabriole legs and apron, and a curving X-shape stretcher. The travertine top is raised.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Sornay Attr. Art Deco Rosewood Lounge Chairs, France 1930s-1940s, Mid-Century
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
Sornay attributed deco Animal print rosewood lounge chairs, France, 1930s-1940s Mid-Century
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Rosewood

Vintage Oak Sideboard, Wine Press Legs, Geometric Carvings, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a Dudouyt-inspired French Oak Sideboard, a timeless piece exuding vintage charm. This
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Francois Levallois, Reclining Dog in Ceramics, Art Deco Style, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Francois Levallois (1882-1965). Reclining dog in ceramics. Art Deco style, 1940s. Marked In
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker and Eight Barware Glasses, France 1940s
By Silversmith Gouaille Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silversmith Maison Montagnon from Lyon designed this elegant French Art Deco silver plate barware
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

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Metal, Silver Plate

French Art Deco, Sculptural Stool with Storage, Reupholstered, Made in the 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
reupholstered a glamorous vintage fabric from the 1990s. Made by a French cabinetmaker in the 1940s. This
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Birch

French Moderne 1940s Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1940s French handcrafted six-arm iron chandelier. The chandelier was hand tooled and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

French Moderne 1940s Iron Chandelier
French Moderne 1940s Iron Chandelier
$2,997 Sale Price
65% Off
Art Deco Pendant lights in a Brown cream opaline, original 1940s
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Elegant French Art Deco pendant light dating from the early 20th century, circa 1930. The fixture
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass

Art Deco Knife Rest, Set of 8 Animal Figure Ducks, France 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Knife Rest, Set of 8 Animal Figure Ducks, France 1940s Set of 8 duck-shaped knife rests
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

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Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

French 1940s Wrought Iron and Mirror Side Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco drink’s table from the 1940s, with twisted wrought-iron detail. Solid and heavy
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serving Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Club Chairs from Château de Sancerre, France, 1940s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, René Drouet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of 1940s club chairs. Provenance: from Château de Sancerre, Sancerre, France
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Alpaca, Wood

1940s lacquered wood writing desk attributed to René Drouet French art deco
By René Drouet
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare '40s secrétaire attributed to French designer René Drouet. Structure in lacquered solid wood
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French Art Déco Bar in Macassar, Parchment, Brass Hardware, Signed Paris 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
French art deco bar in macassar, parchment, brass hardware, signed Paris 1940s Elegant and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Arm Chair attributed to Francis Jourdain 1940s brown leather
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Armchair attributed to Francis Jourdain, France - 1940s in original fair condition. With
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

French 1940s Wrought Iron and Slate Extending Dining Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
on either end to accommodate two more diners each. Slate top. A very nice example of French, 1940s
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Rosewood Dining Table, circa 1940s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE ART DECO MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND SATINWOOD INLAID ROSEWOOD DINING TABLE French, circa 1940s
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20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood, Satinwood

Vintage Oak Sideboard, Wine Press Legs, Geometric Carvings, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Immerse yourself in the essence of mid-century French design with this striking vintage oak
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

1940s Art Déco Silver-Plated Metal Cylindrical Container by Jean Després, France
By Jean Despres
Located in North Miami, FL
1940s Art Déco silver-plated metal cylindrical container with twisted rope ornamentation by Jean
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and unusual set of six hand-wrought iron chairs attributed to René Prou. The iron has a lovely, heavy feel and is painted glossy black. Traces of earlier greeny blue paint ar...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Art Deco French Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp with Silk Lampshade, France, 1940s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco French ceramic and wood table lamp with silk lampshade, France, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Silk, Wood

French Art Deco Low Foot Stool with Vintage Upholstery Made in the 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming low Art Deco stool with a rectangle form. Crafted in the 1940s by a French cabinetmaker
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Elm

Hand Forged Oval Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron, France 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Neoclassical Wall Mirror, Gilt Iron France, 1940s Stunning gilt wrought iron oval mirror
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20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Art Deco Spruce Wood Cabinet Showcase, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
one were created for refurbishing the new Art Deco apartments of the 1940s. ”G Armazens Nascimentos
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20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Art Deco wall Mirror in the manner of Edgar Brandt, France 1940s
By Edgar Brandt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing an Art Deco wall mirror in the manner of Edgar Brandt from the 1940s is a brilliant
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

1940s Art Deco Oak Wood and Copper French Wine Cooler by Geraud Lafitte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
" Meilleur ouvrier de france 1933 ". It exhibits characteristics of the Art Deco style popular during that
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Copper

8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A stylish Art Deco set comprised of four chairs and four armchairs, made of wrought iron, painted
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist French low rush oak side armchair by Charles Dudouyt ca 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Iconic low chair rush chair by Charles Dudouyt ca 1940s. These original chairs are often used as
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

French Art Déco Rectangular Galuchat Leather Box for Cigars etc. from the 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
French Art Déco Rectangular Shagreen Leather Box for Cigars etc. from the 1930s. The interior is
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

CIRCA 1940 s MAISON JANSEN DUCK / SWAN HEAD SIDE TABLE POLISHED CHROME BRASS
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1940's polished chrome and brass Maison Jansen France side table or stool with Duck's heads
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco End Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Art Deco bench with a painted wrought iron base and surround, with original white and gilt paint
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Baguès Crystal and Brass Ceiling Fixture, circa 1940s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1609 Brass open mesh band with incised crystal bands on top and bottom. Two internal bulbs 40 watt max candelabra based each. Wheel cut frosted glass lense. Rewired  
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Vintage 1940s French Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Conic Design Pair of Table Lamps by Mazda, 1940s, France
By Mazda
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco conic design pair of table lamps by Mazda, 1940s, France. Lampshade is in very good
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

1 pair Art Deco double arm lamps by Degué, 1940s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
2 Art Deco table lamps with Degué glasses - 1940s These two signed lamps are a design classic from
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Theatrical "Egyptian" Living-Room Set, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and extravagant living-room set comprised of a settee, two armchairs and a table, of Egyptian inspiration. Polychrome decor. The seating pieces are raised on paw feet (front)...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets

Unique French Copper Architectural Body Chandelier, 1940s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unique French copper Architectural body chandelier, 1940s, France Elegant design hanging lamp
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Pair of 1940s Consoles
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Deco pair of 1940s consoles on 3 legs with brass.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

1940s Art Deco Oak Wood and Brass French Wine Cooler by G. Lafitte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Lafitte " Meilleur ouvrier de france 1933 ". It exhibits characteristics of the Art Deco style popular
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Brass, Copper

1940s Gilt Metal French Coffee Table with Thick Transparent Bevelled Glass Top
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A unique 1940's gilt metal French coffee table with a thick and heavy transparent bevelled glass
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Ceramic Vase by Denbac, Dark Glaze, Art Nouveau, 1940s
Located in Beirut, LB
renowned French pottery company Denert et Balichon, which operated in Bourges, France, during the early
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chic French 1940s Iron and Marble Side Table (2 Available)
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very lovely, almost-pair of side or coffee tables. The wrought iron bases have elaborate curlicue motifs, and are painted dark green, with details picked out in gold. The design of t...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

French Oak Spiral Pedestal in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1940s French wooden pedestal, reminiscent of designs by Charles Dudouyt. This sculptural piece
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Heidsieck Co Art Deco Champagne Ice Bucket Bottle Cooler, 1940s, Paris
By Argit.
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco Champagne bucket from the 1930s / 1940s by Champagne Monopole Heidsieck & Co
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wine Coolers

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Aluminum, Pewter

Sculptural French Modern Gilded Wrought Iron Three-Legged Floor Lamp, 1940s
By René Prou, Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare three-legged floor lamp was manufactured in France in the 1940s. The striking base
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

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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.