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Swedish Art Deco Stools in Lacquered Birch and Sheepskin/Shearling Seat 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These rare Art Deco stools was made in Sweden during the 1930-40s.
Wonderfully crafted legs with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Jewelry Box by GAB with Velvet Interior, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Deco curves reflect the refined craftsmanship typical of GAB, one of Sweden's most prominent metalwork
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Upsala Ekeby Swedish Art Pottery Vase Vintage Art Deco Scandinavian Design
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Wilton, CT
Hand turned Upsala Ekeby Art Deco vase in metallic black glaze with green strap handles, circa
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
Scandinavian art deco globe table lamp, Stjärnmetall, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Art Deco table lamp, crafted from metal with a globe-shaped base, a porcelain lamp
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Globe Tray in Pewter Made in Sweden 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Art Deco tray made in Sweden. The shape of this tray with bakelite handles is typical for
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
CeBe floor lamp in solid bronze, Swedish Grace / Art Deco 1930s
By CeBe
Located in Stockholm, SE
A solid bronze floor lamp with adjustable height, manufactured by CeBe, Swedish Grace 1930s. The
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
1920s Antique Swedish Art Deco Table Lamp, Brass
Bakelite
Located in Søborg, DK
An antique Swedish art deco table lamp of a diminutive size standing 40cm tall and with an
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$237 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
. Dating from the 1930s, these sculptural pieces embody the elegance of the Art Deco era with their
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Art Deco Hammered Pewter Double Inkwell by CG Hallberg, 1931
By CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Art Deco influences characteristic of Scandinavian design in the period.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Early 1900 Swedish Antique Marquetry Inlays Art Deco A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Art Deco/ late Biedermeier Empire pair of carver chairs in highly quilted golden birch
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Birch
$3,223 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco gilded plaster sculpture "Orpheus" by John Lundqvist, Sweden 1928
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large sculpture titled "Orpheus" by Swedish artist John Lundqvist. Made in Sweden in 1928. Executed
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Swedish Art Deco Mirror by Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia, 1930s
By Mjölby Intarsia, Birger Ekman
Located in Göteborg, SE
A stunning Swedish Art Deco wall mirror designed by Birger Ekman for the renowned Mjölby Intarsia
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Set of 3 Crystal Pieces Art Deco Orrefors Simon Gate Sweden
By Simon Gate, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These three pieces from Orrefors Sweden where designed by Simon Gate in the 1930s. The name of them
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Glass
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Wall Lamp, Sconce in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
, in a style reminiscent of Vilhelm Lauritzen and Louis Poulsen. Art Deco - Functionalist. It is
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
"Dancing Figure", Art Deco Swedish Candelabra with Female Nude Dancer
By David Wretling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sophistication of the Art Deco style at its height. The sculpture, in low relief, is pierced and backed by wood
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Art Deco Table Lamp by Corona
Located in Karlstad, SE
Charming art deco table lamp manufactured by Corona, Sweden, 1930s.
The lamp consists of a large
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Rustic Beech Freestanding Vintage Armchair or Side Chair Sweden 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage rustic armchair from beech 1920s Sweden.
A beautiful freestanding armchair with
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Art Deco Table Lamp with Wool String Shade, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
piece. The base was made in Sweden during the 1930s or 1940s. The string shade a bit later - probably
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Period Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish Art Deco or Art Moderne club chairs. The petite frame and tub style would fit well
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Muslin, Birch
Pair of Art Deco Floor Vases by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of floor vases were made in Sweden in the 1940s at Ekeby and designed by famous Greta
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art Deco Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg.
Sgraffito
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,077 Sale Price
30% Off
Fine pair of Swedish Art Deco elm and birch armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of Swedish elm and birch armchairs circa 1930.
Elegant pair of art deco chairs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Elm
Art Deco Frosted Glass
Burnished Brass Flush Mounts, Sweden 1920s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
light beautifully. Each shade forms a tapered polygonal silhouette, giving the pair a strong Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
"Promise of Hope", Art Deco Painting with Male Nude and Dove, Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the the Moderna Museet (modern art museum) in Stockholm. The painting is on prepared wood panel. It
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Sune Bäckström, Candlesticks Bronze, Solid Bronze, Swedish Grace / Art Deco
By Sune Bäckström
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of solid bronze candlesticks, by Sune Backström, Sweden. Swedish Modern / Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Two-Armed Art Deco Hanging Lamp by ASEA, Sweden 1930s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
elegance in everyday lighting.
As a work of Swedish Art Deco, this ceiling lamp bridges sculptural
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Modern Art Deco Crystal Vases Parrot Bird Design
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
bird design on front, Art Deco design, by Kosta Boda, circa early to mid-20th century, Sweden. Signed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal
Art deco ball shaped table lamp, turned birchwood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish manufacturer in the 1930s, this piece showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of the Art Deco era.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Round Golden Elm End or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco round golden elm end or side table. Beautifully detailed pedestal base made of
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Gueridon
Materials
Birch, Elm
Art Deco Sculptural Set of Candelabras in Pewter, Sweden, 1940s
By Nils Fougstedt
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful, sculptured Art Deco candelabras made in pewter. Made in Sweden, 1940s-1950s
The Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Grace Art Deco Seating Suite in Velvet, 2 chairs and Sofa
By OPE Möbler
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of furniture containing 2 chairs and one sofa are gifted with wonderful curved lines and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Large Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s.
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Einar Backstrom
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful Art deco / Swedish Grace bronze dish with amazing patina. Decor of goddess
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pewter Jar Sylvia Stave for C-G Hallberg 1929 Sweden
By CG Hallberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pewter jar in all its simplicity is a typical piece for the late 1920s early 1930s Swedish
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Art Déco Centerpiece / Bowl 925 Sterling Silver, Gothenburg 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Swedish Art Déco centerpiece / bowl 925 Sterling Silver, Gothenburg 1920s
The puristic and light
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swedish Art Deco Table Lamp in Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
This Swedish table lamp from around 1940 features a sculptural brass figure set within a crescent
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Organic Swirl Floor Lamp in Stained Birch Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nice looking organic floor lamp with a base and the rod in stained birch. The lamp can be adjustable in length and are easy to handle with the rounded metal that is placed on top of ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Birch
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces in Pewter – Sweden, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces in Pewter – Sweden, 1930s
A sleek and rare pair of wall sconces in
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pewter
Modernist Art Deco Pewter Vase by GAB Swedish Modern 1935
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter vase crafted by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in Sweden, dated 1935. This beautifully
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
GAB Sweden, a writing set in bronze. Art Deco, approx. 1930
Located in København, Copenhagen
inkwell.
Art Deco approx. 1930.
In excellent condition with good patina.
Seal with monogram.
Marked
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sculptural Vase / Decanter in Pewter Sweden GAB 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Sculptural Art Deco pewter vase / decanter made in Sweden.
Wonderful sculptural is this Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter, Brass
Swedish Art Deco Pewter, Bakelite, and Brass Lidded Box by GAB, 1935
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Art Deco Pewter, Bakelite, and Brass Lidded Box by GAB, 1935
A refined and elegant lidded
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Art Deco Pewter Metal Hand Mirror with Koi Fish, 1920s, Swedish Grace
By Svenskt Tenn, Sylvia Stave, Estrid Ericson, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
of Art Deco that flourished during the 1920s. Known for combining classical restraint with modern
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Pewter
$666 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Art Deco Upasla Ekeby Art Pottery Mermaid Flower Frog by Einar Luterkort
By Einar Luterkort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Swedish Art Deco art pottery flower frog.
Designed by Einar Luterkort (1905-1981) for the
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
GAB Swedish Art Deco Pewter Vase with Scroll Handles, 1930
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Art Deco pewter vase by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), Sweden, dated 1939. This sculptural
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco - Daybed
Located in Hasselt, VLI
birch frame and accents. Northern European Art Deco.
Provenance: Stockholm, Sweden.
Shows light wear
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Daybeds
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Birch
$18,949
Swedish Art Deco Wilhelm Kage Argenta Turquoise and Silver Vase, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
Argenta Vase with nude woman
Algot Wilhelm Kåge (6 March 1889 – 25 November 1960) was a Swedish
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Silver
"Garden and Spindle, " Pair of Art Deco Paintings Celebrating the Swedish Home
By Simon Gate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by one of the greatest artists of the Swedish Grace movement -- Simon Gate, best known for
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$2,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco 4-Arm Chandelier in Glass
Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Odense, DK
This exquisite 4-arm chandelier embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of 1940s Swedish Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ystad Metall, art deco table top cigarette box, pewter
wood, Sweden, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Forserum, SE
A strict, geometric, cube-shaped Art Deco cigarette box produced by the Swedish manufacturer Ystad
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Art Deco Glass Front Cabinet Marquetry Early 20th Century Vitrine A
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful Swedish antique Art Deco cabinet in quilted gold birch veneers with carved detailed on
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birch
$4,315 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Swedish Dining Chairs Set of 4 1930s Biedermeier Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Very unusual original Swedish Art Deco set of 4 dining chairs in a highly French polished finish
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine
$3,506 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Swedish Brass Pendant Light with Leaf Decoration, Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
half twentieth century, in art deco style, Sweden.
The item is in fair vintage condition with lots of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Swedish Art Deco Arm Chairs c. 1930s - Fully Restored
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Art Deco era arm chairs with steam bent birch arms. Sometimes also referred to as “Funkis
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Birch
Swedish grace/Art Deco desk in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish grace/Art Deco desk in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth. Neoclassical arched column shaped
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Elm
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Swedish Art Deco Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Swedish art deco furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Swedish art deco furniture — often made from wood, metal and birch — can elevate any home. There are 2458 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of Swedish art deco furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of Swedish art deco furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of Swedish art deco furniture, those designed in Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of Swedish art deco furniture over the years, but those crafted by Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kåge and Josef Ekberg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Swedish Art Deco Furniture?
Prices for a piece of Swedish art deco furniture start at $1 and top out at $143,750 with the average selling for $2,620.
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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 Swedish Art Deco Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The main features of Art Deco furniture are bold geometric lines and forms, and an integration of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood.
The Art Deco era made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, and while the period yielded a range of stylistically diverse furnishings, interiors and objects, collectors will typically find the period’s desks, tables and chairs embellished with metal accents, animal hides, ivory or mother-of-pearl inlays and shimmering mirrored finishes.
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.)
Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024What Art Deco furniture looks like can vary from piece to piece, but there are some characteristics that help define the style. During the 1920s and ’30s, manufacturers often created furniture with bold geometric lines and forms as well as intricate floral motifs. Materials tended to be luxurious and included shagreen and marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Many pieces feature luxe details like gleaming metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hide and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
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