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Simon Gate for Orrefors – Art Deco Pressed Glass Bowl, Sweden, ca. 1930
By Simon Gate, Orrefors
Located in Knivsta, SE
Simon Gate for Orrefors – Art Deco Pressed Glass Bowl, Sweden, ca. 1930
An elegant Art Deco bowl
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
"Swans and Cygnets, " Important Art Deco Covered Jar by Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most ambitious Art Deco pieces in the "Flambe" style we have seen, this covered jar was
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Jars
Materials
Porcelain
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Beige Ceramic Art Deco Lidded Box by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
By Harald Östergren, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware lidded box with amazing glaze.
Made by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Off-white Ceramic Art Deco Bowl by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Ewald Dahlskog, Harald Östergren, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1930s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks Candelabras by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.
By Nils Fougstedt, Edvin Ollers, Svenskt Tenn, CG Hallberg, Schreuder
Olsson
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace pewter candlesticks with amazing patina.
Made by
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Vintage Art Deco Fasold
Stauch Iconic Swedish American Line Triangular Ashtray
By FASOLD
STAUCH
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Art Deco style Fasold & Stauch Iconic Swedish American Line Triangular Porcelain Ashtray
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Vase in Bronze and Brass by SVM Handarbete, Sweden 1940s
By SVM Handarbete 1
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Art Deco vase made in Sweden. Made by SVM. It’s in patinated bronze and brass.
It’s in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Andersson
Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Andersson
Johansson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Art Deco Cocktail Shaker with 6 Small Glasses by Folke Arström, Sweden
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful, silver-plated Art Deco cocktail shaker and 6 small glasses. Designed by Folke Arström in
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Swedish Art Deco Bookends in Bronze by Oscar Andersson for Ystad Metall
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Art Deco bookends in bronze by Oscar Andersson for Ystad Metall. Bookends cast in Bronze
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Greyhound Table Lamp by Stjärnmetall, Metal and Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and rare Art Deco table lamp from Swedish manufacturer Stjärnmetall, exemplifying the
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Swedish Art Deco Trumpet Kosta Boda Crystal Vase, Signed Kosta 54
By Kosta Boda
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Art Deco Kosta Boda crystal vase in the shaped of a trumpet, Swedish Signed Kosta 54, for Kosta
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Glass
Materials
Crystal
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp Designed by Edvard Trulsson, Sweden, 1930s
By Edvard Trulsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bronze Table Lamp Designed by Edvard Trulsson, Sweden, 1940s.
Also fitted with an inline on/off
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Elegant Large Luxury Swedish Modern Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Chandelier 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
elegant detailing.
This chandelier exemplifies Swedish Art Deco sophistication — combining natural
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Lars Kjellander Art Glass Fish Vase Sculpture Sweden Kosta Orrefors
By Kosta Boda, Orrefors
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful art deco Lard Kjellander art glass vase dating from the 1930's and was made in Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish modern Table lamp Markslöjd wood Art Deco Style
Located in Boden, SE
This is a wine red gooseneck Vintage Table lamp in brass and wood from the Swedish company
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Fabric
A pair of Pewter Candlestics by Edvin Ollers, Sweden 1930s Art deco
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Boden, SE
Swedish glass art. Ollers studied at the School of Industrial Design in Stockholm and at the Valand
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Large Pink
Gold Art Deco Lustre Dish. Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish art deco table lamp attributed to Sven-Erik Skawonius, Kosta, 1930s
By Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Forserum, SE
A graceful Swedish art deco table lamp, attributed to the artist Sven-Erik Skawonius, for the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Swedish Art Deco Green Glazed Ceramic Vase - By Erik Mornils for Nittsjö
By Nittsjo Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and important Swedish Art Deco ceramic vase by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö Keramik, exhibited
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Vases by Ystad Brons / Metall, Sweden, 1930s.
By Hans Bergström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Ystad-Metall, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful Art deco / Swedish Grace bronze vases with amazing patina.
Made by Ystad Brons
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Alabaster-Style Glass Pendant Lamp with Gilt Rope Detailing
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian craftsmanship blended with neoclassical and Art Deco influences. The bowl's soft diffusion of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Candelabra in Pewter by Lars Holmström in Arvika, Sweden, 1931
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art Deco candelabra designed by Lars Holmström. Produced by Lars Holmström in Arvika, Sweden 1931
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Art Deco Style Wooden Markslöjd Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Markslöjd, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural organically shaped art deco / art nouveau style Nordic Modern floor lamp designed and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,692 Sale Price
20% Off
"Leaping Gazelles, " Early, Richly Glazed Art Deco Urn in Black and Gold, Sweden
By Josef Ekberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This very early example of Art Deco artisanry, dating from around 1917 just before Josef Ekberg
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Art Deco Advent Candleholder by S:t Eriks, Copper Oxide Glaze, 1930s
Located in Göteborg, SE
1930s. A rare piece from the early Swedish Art Deco period, it features the company’s iconic copper
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Round Bronze Table Lamp, Äkta Brons Svensk Vara, Sweden 1930s.
By Akta Brons
Located in Bromma, SE
Elegant Swedish Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with distinctive feets in patinated bronze. The round
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pale Pink Frosted Glass
Chrome Globe Flush Mount, Sweden 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
typical of Swedish lighting from the 1940s. Its combination of gentle pastel color and subtle Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Large Art Deco Icon by Sylvia Stave, Swedish Modern CG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1931
By Sylvia Stave, CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant and highly collectible Swedish Art Deco pewter vase, designed by Sylvia Stave and
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Large Octagonal Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
Ciselörer Nyköping, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with an inscription (pictured) and some light scratches
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Grace Art Deco Marquetry Inlay End Table by Mjölby Intarsia c. 1930s
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Atlanta, GA
embodies the finest qualities of Swedish Grace, Art Deco and Moderne design. The piece showcases
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Elm
Small Vintage Posy Vase, Swedish, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Flower Jar, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage posy vase. A Swedish, Scandinavian art glass flower jar in Art Deco taste
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Rare Pewter
Brass Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB, Sweden, 1939.
By Svenskt Tenn, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Nils Fougstedt
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace pewter and brass candlesticks with amazing patina.
Made by
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Pewter
Art Deco Corinthian Column Candlesticks in Pewter, Sweden 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
design resembles the style of Sylvia Stage and Just Andersen. Made in Sweden during the 1920s. Unusual
Category
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Green Art Deco Lustre Lidded Urn by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1928.
By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1928.
Great condition. No chips
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Art Deco Coffee Table Attributed to David Blomberg Nordiska Kompaniet NK
By David Blomberg
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Art Deco coffee table attributed to David Blomberg, manager and designer at
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
Blue Art Deco
Sgrafitto
Table Lamp by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920
By Gustavsberg, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Josef Ekberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze.
Made by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Art Deco Dining Chairs Set of 6 Marquetry Dark Honey, Early 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Art Deco dining chairs with the distinctive inlaid seat
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
$4,730 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pink Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware art deco / Swedish grace vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Need storage? Then this stately, geometric cabinet might be just what you desire. Four solid, sturdy shelves, originally used to store heavy and valuable china and crystal, divide th...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birch
$4,250
Pair of Fine 1920´s Elegant Art Deco Unique Swedish Armchairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Swedish 1920s black leather Art Deco club chairs with bentwood frame, fine carving details
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
$10,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Carl Milles Art Deco Bronze Dish by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Carl Milles
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze dish with amazing patina.
'Vindarnas Lek' ('Play of
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Candlesticks in Brass by O.H. Lagersted Made in Sweden
By O.H. Lagerstedt
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Swedish Grace style which was the Swedish equivalent to Art Deco during the late 1920s-early 1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
"Golden Dolphin, " Art Deco Glass Vase with Enameled Decoration, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
riding on Art Deco waves, all executed in an old-gold enamel. The artist used glass with undulating
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Gustavsberg Sgraffito Art Deco Vase Josef Ekberg Sweden 1922
By Josef Ekberg
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg.
Sgraffito is a way of combinding two layers into a pattern, the second layer is scrapt of and left is a...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant Art Deco Pewter box with lid and mirror from GAB, Sweden in 1935
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Art Deco Pewter box with lid and mirror inside from GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden in
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
1930s Art Decò / Swedish Grace Table Lamp by Erik Tidstrand for NK
By Erik Tidstrand, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Brescia, Brescia
exquisite piece blends the sophisticated lines of Art Decò with the refined simplicity of Swedish Grace
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Swedish Art Deco C.G. Hallberg Two-light Pewter Candelabra 1930s
By C.G. Hallberg
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
An elegant and stylish pair Swedish Art Deco pewter candlesticks by C.G. Hallberg, Sweden, dating
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Pewter
$710 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Green Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s.
By Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco vase with amazing green glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Art Deco Bowl with Silver Inlay, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1935
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Art Deco ceramics and one of Wilhelm Kåge’s most celebrated series.
Measurements
Diameter: 21.5
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bronze Art Deco Candlestick by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1930s
By Einar Backstrom, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
An Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candelstick with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Twin Arm Art Deco Floor Lamp in the style of Bjerkås Armatur of Sweden
Located in London, GB
A sculptural twin arm art deco floor lamp with adjustable gooseneck sections, and leaping deer
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
"Bacchus Bowl, " Brilliant Swedish Art Deco Wine Punch
"Punsch"
Bowl Dated 1943
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, one of the wunderkinds of 1940s Swedish design. Created, astonishingly, when Stalhane was only 23
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Grace Hand-Carved Antique 1920s Art Deco Bar or Storage Cabinet
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Atlanta, GA
(often described as refined Swedish Art Deco) served as the elegant bridge between traditional classicism
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Hardwood, Birch, Elm, Mahogany
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful polished bronze vase with amazing patina.
Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Markslöjd Beech Wood Swedish Modern Art Deco Lamp, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural organically shaped art deco style table lamp designed and produced by Swedish Markslöjd
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,153 Sale Price
25% Off
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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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Poem Chair
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Dirilyte Dirigold
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