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1931 Swedish Art Deco Pewter Vase by JL Hultman for Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Base footed with string of pearl ball detail, and decorative hanger arms. Engraved with a flower on front side with a brass sun formation. JL Hultman and Svenskt Tenn makers mark on ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
White Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s.
By Nittsjo Keramik, Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful earthenware vase with off-white glaze. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Designed by Jerk
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Carl Milles Art Deco Bronze Dish by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Milles, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
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
1940s Art Deco Cobalt Blue Shell Shaped Vase, Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden
By Vicke Lindstrand, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning Swedish Art Deco ceramic sea shell shaped vase by acclaimed Swedish designer Vicke
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair by Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
combination of Scandinavian craftsmanship and Art Deco-influenced detailing, this armchair is a striking
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair By Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
combination of Scandinavian craftsmanship and Art Deco-influenced detailing, this armchair is a striking
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
"Nude African Frieze, " Exceptional Art Deco Sculptural Vase by Ebeling, Sweden
By Allan Ebeling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exceptional, carved bas relief vase by Allan Ebeling for Steninge Keramik in Sweden, this piece
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Clay
Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Einar Backstrom, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
An Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
By Ewald Dahlskog, SVM Handarbete 1, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pewter Desk Set by Carl-Einar Borgström for Ystad Tenn, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl-Einar Borgstrom
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
. Executed in pewter with details in Bakelite, this Art Deco set includes:
– Inkwell stand with sculptural
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Pewter
Art deco floor vase by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s
By Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo, Nittsjo Keramik
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Floor vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö in the middle of the 20th century.
Werkmäster was the artistic director at Nittsjö Ceramics between 1933-1967.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Large Bronze Art Deco Candelabra for 7 candles by Ystad Brons, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Ystad-Metall, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning and large Art Deco / Swedish Grace candelabra with amazing patina. For seven candles
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pewter Bowl by CG Hallberg, Sweden, 1931
By Sylvia Stave
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Art Deco pewter bowl designed and crafted by the renowned Swedish firm CG Hallberg in 1931
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco era GEFLE of Sweden Demitasse Espresso Cup
Saucer set of 11
By Gefle
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous set of 11 demitasse cups with saucer from GEFLE of Sweden.
Circa 1930's. Gold interior
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold.
By ALP Lidköping 1, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
influenced by the Swedish Grace movement; the Swedish take on Art Deco. The era was characterized by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Brown Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund. ALP Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By ALP Lidköping 1, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A stoneware art deco vase with beautiful brown glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand ALP
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Centerpiece Bronze Bowl on Foot with Mermaid by Ystad Metall, Swedish Art Deco
By Just Andersen, Ystad-Metall, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Anna Petrus
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large Art Deco bowl on foot, crafted by the prominent Swedish firm Ystad Brons in the 1930s. Cast
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Nordiska Kompaniet Table Lamp made in Sweden, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Genuinely nice Art Deco Swedish table lamp made in the 1940s for NK Nordiska Kompaniet. This lamp
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Lustre Lidded Urn by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Grace / Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930.
Great condition.
Signed 'J
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Urns
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Art Deco Swedish Polished Pewter Handled Vase/Jug by JL Hultman
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Makers mark engraved on underside. With an ornate leaf-shaped mouth and a geometric brass meander decoration. Dent on backside.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Green Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Erik Mornils for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s.
By Upsala Ekeby, Nittsjo Keramik, Ewald Dahlskog, Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo, Bo Fajans
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco vase made by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Einar Backstrom, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Modern Art Deco Pewter Vase, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), 1933
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter vase made by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), Sweden, in 1933. Well-proportioned drop
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Glass Vase with Couple by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, 1930s.
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Asaa, DK
Swedish Art Deco Glass Vase with Couple by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, 1930s.
Large and
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Swedish art Deco Chandelier in Glass and Patinated Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish Art Deco chandelier, crafted in the 1940s, featuring a striking combination of green
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Secrétaire
Located in New York, NY
and ebonized pulls providing an understated clean look iconic of the Art Deco period. Beneath the desk
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
$4,750
Green Ceramic Art Deco Ashtray by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round & symmetrical green glazed ceramic ashtray, designed by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, fabricated in 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
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. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Einar Luterkort for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
By Upsala Ekeby, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Harald Östergren, Einar Luterkort
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Einar Luterkort for Upsala Ekeby
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Swedish Grace Art Deco Wool Short Pile Carpet by Martha Gahn
By Märtha Gahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
exemplary Swedish Grace, as art deco was called there, pile carpet.
Incredibly supple and soft. In
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Green
Argenta
Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing green glaze and hand-painted
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green
Argenta
Art Deco Stoneware Box by Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware lidded box with amazing green glaze and
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green
Argenta
Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Sweden 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware bowl with amazing green glaze and hand
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
By SVM Handarbete 1
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Headboard
Located in New York, NY
This lovely queen size headboard’s simple, clean lines showcases the intricate burling of the wood.
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch
$1,000 Sale Price
75% Off
Blue Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware art deco / Swedish grace vase with amazing blue hare's fur glaze.
Designed by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Art Deco Swedish Grace Brass Sconce with Glass Flames
Located in New York, NY
A large dramatic Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Art Deco sconce with a tiered brass body which holds
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Small Art Deco Lustre Lidded Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Rörstrand, Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
/ Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition. Some slight wear to
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Green
Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped with makers mark
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Green
Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Green
Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Good condition. Some wear to the gold, but
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Gorgeous Art Deco Pendant in Brass and Blue Frosted Glass, Swedish Grace 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
of the Art Deco era. Its striking blue glass shade, almost 60cm wide, with a shallow profile, is
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Lustre Bowl, Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
/ Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition. The gold is a bit
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Brown
Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, ALP Lidköping 1, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase of the highest quality. Amazing glaze with hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown
Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase of the highest quality. Amazing glaze with hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
/ Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, only some light wear
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Crackle Glazed Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s
By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware art deco bowl with crackle glaze. Foot and mouth detailed in hand painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown
Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, ALP Lidköping 1, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase of the highest quality. Amazing glaze with hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sophisticated Swedish Bowl in Flame Birch, with Black Details. Art Deco 1920-30s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Art Deco from the 1920s or 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, St Eriks, Sweden, 1930s.
By Upsala Ekeby, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for S:t Eriks
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Set of 4 Art Deco Lustre Candlesticks by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930s
By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
candles. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s.
Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Art Deco Candlesticks by Anna-Lisa Thomson, St Eriks, Sweden 1930s
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful Art Deco candlesticks with amazing glaze.
Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for S:t
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
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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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This Onyx, Diamond and Sapphire Ring Is an Art Deco Stunner
The exquisite French jewel feels as modern today as when it was created, nearly a century ago.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
A 1920s Art Deco Necklace with a Stunning Drop Emerald
The cabochon gem centerpiece and diamond-set elliptical rings makes it a marvel of Gatsby-era glamour.
Cartier: The Jeweler Who Helped Define Art Deco
Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.
Our Guide to Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco Engagement Rings
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Why Vintage Watches Are Making a Comeback
Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.
The Process: 5 Creators of Chic Customizable Lighting
Bespoke lighting is a hallmark of upscale interiors, and contemporary makers are increasingly ambitious in their materials and forms.
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