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Birger Ekman Mjolby Swedish 1920s Art Deco Flush Ceiling Light
By Mjölby Intarsia, Birger Ekman
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful large 1920 Swedish Grace marquetry wood designed flush ceiling lamp with light fisted
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
$4,900 Sale Price
50% Off
Blue Art Deco Table Lamp by Tyra Lundgren for ALP, Sweden, 1920s. Swedish Grace.
By Arabia of Finland, ALP Lidköping 1, Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Arabia
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning stoneware Swedish Grace / Art Deco table lamp. Amazing relief decor with hand-painted
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Art Deco Moderne Round Pedestal End or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
used in Sweden as a "sofa table" or coffee table, this makes a wonderful present-day end table or night
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Birch, Elm
Elegant Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Dancing Woman, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Milles
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Elegant Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Dancing Woman, Sweden, 1930s
Elegant handcrafted bronze
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Grace Axel Einar Hjorth table with tiles, 1931
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Åkerlund.
Axel Einar Hjorth was a Swedish architect and designer whose application of Art Deco and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Beech
Pair of Carl Malmsten Art Deco Swedish Inlaid High Back Upholstered Armchairs
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Swedish Art Deco (1930s) high back armchairs with burl wood veneer frames featuring an
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1930s Swedish Art Deco Nickel Silver Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With small scalloped decorative hanger details on both sides, a spherical body and flaring rim.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Vases
Materials
Silver, Nickel
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
Early 20th century Classic Art Deco Biedermeier style flame golden birch veneer chest of drawers
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,234 Sale Price
40% Off
Art Deco Floor Lamp in Brass with Blackened Wood Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art deco floor lamp made in a base of blackened wood and brass details with silver metal rod. The
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Letter Rack by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze letter rack with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Swedish designer art déco bronze vase, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful patinated bronze vase by Swedish designer during the fist half of the 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Art Deco Dish by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s.
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, 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 Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pewter Terrine with Lid by GAB Sweden
By GAB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
20th Century, Sweden. This Art Deco pewter terrine with lid by GAB features arms decorated with
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20th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Ceramic Organic Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful ceramic Art Deco table lamp was made by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1930s-1940s.
It has
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Ice Bucket in Frosted Glass by Pukeberg, Sweden
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Sweden with the original etiquette intact. In the etiquette it also is a B=Bo¨hlmarks which was a lamp
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Vintage Swedish Art Deco Arm Chairs c. 1930s - Fully Restored
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Art Deco arm chairs with steam bent birch arms. As Scandinavian interiors often have very
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Birch
Stunning Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
important influence on the Swedish art and crafts and industrial design scenes for more than a century
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Sune Bäckström, Vase in Solid Bronze, Swedish Grace / Art Deco
By Sune Bäckström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Grace / Art Deco vase in solid bronze by and markers marked Sune Bäckström.
In good
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
White Art Deco Vase by Tyra Lundgren for ALP, Sweden, 1929. Swedish Grace.
By Arabia of Finland, ALP Lidköping 1, Arabia, Tyra Lundgren Carolina
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase. Amazing relief decor with hand-painted details
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Carpet
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish Art Deco carpet. Initialed: MMF (Märta Måås-Fjetterström).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Art Deco Bronze Letter Rack by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze letter rack with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influence on the Swedish art and crafts and
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Swedish Glazed Art Deco Sideboard in Oak 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Cabinet in Oak, Sweden, 1940s.
Very distinct Art Deco cabinet with glass sliding doors
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
mark.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influence on the Swedish art and
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Erik Fleming, Art Deco / Swedish Grace Pewter Table Lamp, Sweden, 1932.
By Norrahammars Tenn, Just Andersen, Erik Fleming, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Swedish Grace pewter table lamp.
Designed by renowned silversmith Erik Fleming
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Rare Art Deco Marbled Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier, Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exceptional Swedish Art Deco alabaster pendant light dating from the 1930s. This striking piece
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
$5,769 Sale Price
25% Off
Small Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
and durable feel in the hand.
It's a striking example of early modernist and Art Deco design. Each of
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
$629 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Large Scandinavian Art Deco table lamp, brass and steel, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive Art Deco table lamp, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish 1930s Art Deco Floor Lamp in Patinated Elm
William Morris Shade
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful 1940s Swedish Art Deco floor lamp in solid patinated elm tree mounted with a pleated
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Elm
Art Deco Chest of Drawers Attributed to Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1920s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nice Art Deco drawer made in Sweden in the late 1920s. It’s attributed to famous designer and
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
"Sea Dragon Candle Stand", Large Art Deco Masterpiece, Wrought Iron, Sweden
By Carl-Einar Borgstrom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique and striking, this Art Deco-Modernist candle stand by Karl Einar Borgström depicts a highly
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Burnished Brass
Cream Opaline Glass Flush Mount, Sweden 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Art Deco flush mount was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s.
The light features
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Beige Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1930s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candlesticks with amazing patina.
Made by GAB
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
A pair art deco style candelabras candlesticks, chrome
marble, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful pair of Swedish Art Deco–style candlesticks, produced by an unidentified manufacturer
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Table Lamp made in Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Genuinely nice Art Deco Swedish table lamp made in the 1940s . With a brass chrome base and a
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candlesticks with amazing patina.
Made by GAB
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
20th Century, Swedish Art Deco Pewter Vase by Tyringe Konsthanverk
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Madrid, ES
Swedish Art Deco pewtwr vase or urn, it is a special piece with a base from which the vase starts
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Swedish 1930s Art Deco Glass Flush Ceiling Pendant by Glossner
By Glossner AB
Located in Bochum, NRW
An original Swedish 1930s handmade cut green crystal flush ceiling lighting or hanging pendant by
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s.
By Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candelsticks with amazing patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Grace / Art Deco candle holders in pewter by Sylvia Stave, 1933.
By CG Hallberg, Sylvia Stave
Located in Stockholm, SE
Candle holders in pewter by Sylvia Stave for CG Hallberg, Swedish Grace / Art Deco. With swedish
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Art Deco Cabinet from Reiners Möbelfabrik Manufactured 14th October 1938
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1930s cabinet from Reiners Möbelfabrik in Mjölby.
It comes in nearly
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Iconic Art Deco Folke Arstrom Swedish Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
By Folke Arstrom
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver plated cocktail shaker with Bakelite lid by Folke Arström for GAB. Designed in 1935, it has perfect functionalist lines and proportions and makes a striking decorative piece.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
An Art Deco chest of drawers in birch wood, marquetry, with three drawers and handles in copper and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
$1,846 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Swedish Grace Crystal Vase w. Silver Grapes Dragsted
Strombergshyttan
By Einar Dragsted
Located in Esbjerg, DK
elegant Swedish grace - Art Deco Glamour piece suitable for olive stones, toothpicks, cigarettes or as a
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Sculptural Sofa in Nutwood
Burl, Art Deco, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful cubist Art Deco sofa made in fantastic burl wood veneer, reupholstered in a luxurious
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by Ystad Brons, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Ystad-Metall, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Carl-Einar Borgstrom
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of bronze Art Deco / Swedish Grace candlesticks with amazing patina.
Designed by Carl-Einar
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
A Swedish Marquetry Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish three-drawer circa 1950. The warm mahogany veneer is beautifully accented with intricate
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Birch
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
Swedish Art Deco Armchairs Open Arm Pair Early Mid-20th Century Honey Color Red
Located in Lewes, England
This is an unusual pair of original Swedish Art Deco armchairs with golden birch bentwood open arms
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Art Deco Nesting Tables Mahogany and Stained Birch, NK Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These nesting tables was produced in Sweden during the 1940s. They where produced at Nordiska
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamp in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Lovely art deco floor lamp, manufactured in Sweden, 1920s.
The lamp consists of a base and rod in
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candlesticks with amazing patina.
Made by GAB
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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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
- 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 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
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