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Off-white Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Christer Heijl for Töreboda, Sweden, 1940s.
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Christer Heijl for Töreboda
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Art Deco Pewter Pair of Candle Holders by JL Hultman, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1933
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Bochum, NRW
leaping deer or antelope—evoke both Art Deco geometry and Nordic naturalism. The pewter surface retains a
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Brown Gold.
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, ALP Lidköping 1
Located in Malmö, SE
influenced by the Swedish Grace movement; the Swedish take on Art Deco. The era was characterized by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s
By Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo, Ewald Dahlskog, Nittsjo Keramik
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful earthenware vase with amazing glaze.
Art Deco / Swedish Grace / Scandinavian Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Art Deco Mocca Cups Set
Royal Lyx
, Yellow
Gold 1930s by GEFLE, Sweden
By Gefle
Located in Andernach, DE
''royal luxury''.
Made around 1930 or shortly thereafter.
Late Art Deco until the middle of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Small Art Deco Lustre Lidded Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930.
By Rörstrand, Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
/ Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930.
Great condition.
Signed 'JE', '1930
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Sune Bäckström, Gunnar Nylund, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Akta Brons, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
influenced by the Swedish Grace movement; the Swedish take on Art Deco. The era was characterized by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco silver-plated mantel clock on a rectangular base. Sweden, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Deco silver-plated mantel clock.
Elegant square-shaped manuel clock on a rectangular base with
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Green Art Deco Globe Vase by Erik Mornils for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s.
By Nittsjo Keramik, Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and large Art Deco globe vase made by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Svenskt Tenn Glass Table Light by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Art Deco table light with a new beige round shade, made of hand blown
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Art Deco floor lamp designed by Einar Bäckström, Sweden 1930s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Art Deco floor lamp designed by Einar Bäckström in the 1930s. Crafted in brass with a
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Art Deco Swedish Silver 3 Branch Candelabras Candlesticks C.G.Hallberg 1927
By CG Hallberg
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant pair of antique Art Deco silver three branch candelabrum/candlesticks, C G Hallberg
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Silver
Swedish Art Deco Lidded Pale Yellow Vase Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco, hand decorated ceramic vase with lid from Gustavsberg. Designed and signed by
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fluted Art Deco Bronze Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s.
By Just Andersen, SVM Handarbete 1, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, fluted Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. In the form of a
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Fluted Art Deco Bronze Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s.
By SVM Handarbete 1, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, fluted Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. In the form of a
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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 Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco 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
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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 Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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 Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Giltwood Art Deco Mirror by W. Lundell
By W. Lundell
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco mirror with gilt carved details which include a seated putto holding a bow, arrow
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Green
Gold Art Deco Lustre Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
/ Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition. No chips, cracks or
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Pewter Bowl - Nude Relief by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget, Sweden 1937
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
An evocative Swedish Art Deco pewter bowl produced by Nordiska Juvelaktiebolaget (NJ) during the
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Green
Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
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
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
By Sune Bäckström, Gunnar Nylund, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Akta Brons, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
influenced by the Swedish Grace movement; the Swedish take on Art Deco. The era was characterized by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Lidded Bronze Art Deco Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Art Deco Bronze Vases. Sweden, 1940s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of rare and beautiful Swedish Grace bronze vases with amazing patina.
Made by an unknown
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
$2,834 / set
Brown
Gold Art Deco Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for ALP, Sweden, 1930s.
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund, ALP Lidköping 1
Located in Malmö, SE
, SWEDEN' and impressed with three stars.
The vases are an excellent example of the Art Deco porcelains
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Style Triangle Glass Brass Two Wall Lights Sconces 1990s Sweden
By Degué
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco style pair of wall lights or sconces in triangle shape from frosted glass, brass, metal
Category
1990s Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Antique Swedish Grace Art Deco Flame Birch and Elm End or Side Table c. 1925
Located in Atlanta, GA
more opulent French Art Deco, Swedish Grace is characterized by a sophisticated marriage of restrained
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Elm, Birch, Hardwood
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Einar Backstrom
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Einar Backstrom
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1930s Swedish Art Deco Patinated Bronze Statuesque Candleholders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s, Sweden. Patinated Bronze with octagonal bases, curved frames and Statuesque figures with
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Small Green
Gold Art Deco Lustre Bowl by Josef Ekberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1929
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
/ Art Deco.
Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1929.
Great condition. Some discoloration
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
By Just Andersen, Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Rare Green Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930.
By Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Gefle, Bo Fajans
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful Art Deco vase with amazing green glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Art-Deco Swedish Hammered Silver Ink Well with Silver Pen
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco Swedish hammered silver ink well with silver pen.
It is a complete set made and
Category
20th Century Swedish Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Gunnar Nylund, Swedish Art Deco, "Flambe" vase with two mermaids, for ALP.
By ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
stunning effect. Made for ALP, 1930's, Sweden.
Height: 7.75“ Diameter: 7.75“
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Gold
Bronze Art Deco 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
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Large Unglazed Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
By Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk, Gefle
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful unglazed terracotta Art Deco vase.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Art Deco Large Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
, Sweden.
Its sculptural features and forms are right up to date with any modern look with that vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large Art deco vase known as "Argenta" designed by Wilhelm Kåge and handmade for
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$542 Sale Price
30% Off
Beige Ceramic Art Deco Globe Vase, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1930s
By Harald Östergren, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Off-white Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1930s
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware globe vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Harald Östergren for Upsala
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Swedish Grace Art Deco Intarsia Bar Cabinet End Table by Mjölby Intarsia c. 1930
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Multi-functional rolling cabinet that is an outstanding example of the Swedish Grace (Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Birch, Elm, Zebra Wood
White Art Deco Stoneware Globe Vase by Gunnar Nylund. ALP Rörstrand Sweden 1930s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, ALP Lidköping 1
Located in Malmö, SE
A stoneware art deco vase with off-white glaze and hand-painted gold details.
Designed by Gunnar
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Modern Art Deco Brass Table Lamp with Figural Base and Silk Shades 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
A charming and sculptural brass table lamp by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, dating to the 1930s. This
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Akta Brons, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Balen, BE
Large Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Äkta Brons – Sweden, 1940s
This exceptional large
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Markslöjd Art Deco Style Tiered Wood Table Lamp, 1960s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, 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
Glass, Wood, Beech
$1,609 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
By Einar Backstrom, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
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
- 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 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.)
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