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Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

ART DECO STYLE

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

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.

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Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Virgin, 1930, Sign : T. Fosca , Foundry: Gottuzzo Y Piana
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Virgin Sign : T. Fosca Foundry: Gottuzzo y Piana Material: silver plated bronze The foundry was founded in 1884, during the presidency of Julio Roca in Buenos Aires, Argentina b...
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1830s Argentine Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of Massive Modernist Andirons Attributed to Donald Deskey, U.S A 1930.
Located in Brussels, BE
Massive pair of stainless steel modernist andirons. Skyscrapers style- Art Deco period. Attributed to Donald Deskey, U.S.A. 1930.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stainless Steel, Iron

Functionalist Plant Stand by Emile Guyot
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Functionalist plant stand by Emile Guyot for Thonet with black glass. Original very good condition with small signs of usage on glass parts.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Art Deco Style Mahogany Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive original Art Deco style mahogany fireplace, perfectly suited to a property inspired by the iconic styles of the early 20th century. This beautiful fire surround has an ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Pair Monumental Figural Supports Columns Sculptures Representing Atlas Hercules
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two carved of oak columns or pedestals, each of a muscular male figure, representing Atlas or Hercules, the head inclined forward and supporting as well with the shoulders a square p...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Restored Artdeco Étagère, Oak, Glass, Chromed Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The Art Deco étagère from the 1930s was made in Czechoslovakia. Its construction consists of solid wood with oak veneer, and after complete restoration, it exhibits top-notch stabili...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 French Art Deco Iron Folding Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 6 French Art Deco outdoor white painted iron folding round back arm chairs with slat wood seat and back. (PRICE AS Set) Vintage condition"
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Art Deco Stained Glass Door 27" x 86"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall door is over 7 feet in height and features a long glass window made of stained glass. A simple Art Deco style design with textured glass for privacy.
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20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stained Glass

Stylish Art Deco Beaten Brass Fire Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Stylish Art Deco beaten brass fire screen This is a charming and stylish screen, the screen it has diagonal design to the front with an off set brass handle The screen is good qu...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

1930 s Art Deco Split Reed / Stick Wicker Chair and End Table. Ypslianti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1930's Art Stick Wicker /Split Reed Lounge Chair and End Table. attrib to Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Co... Superior quality and construction,, Amazing design,Nice original co...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wicker, Reed

French 1950s Iron and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant rectangular coffee table with a wrought iron base, with original red paint, and a Carrara marble top. Raised on cabriole legs, and elaborate curlicued base.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron

Elegant Art Deco Chrome Andirons 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Art Deco Neoclassical Style Chrome or Nickel Andirons, American, circa 1930s.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Chrome, Iron

Unusual 3 Fold French Brass and Glass Fire Guard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual 3 Fold French Brass and Glass Fire Guard This is a folding Fireguard, the guard is made in Glass, the hinges and feet are made in brass, it has the added advantage that it ...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Glass

1920s Glazed Stoneware Pelican Bird Bath
By Lefco
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking 1920s glazed stoneware pelican bird bath attributed to Leeds Fireclay Co. (LEFCO). Though unstamped, the stoneware is finished with a mottled grey-brown glaze typical of L...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Stoneware

Pair of Art Deco Swan planters in concrete, France.
Located in Valladolid, ES
A pair of Gorgeous planters in the shape of beautiful swans, made of concrete, from the first quarter of the 20th century. The pieces exhibit a beautiful patina typical of the perio...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

Flower Stands by Thonet No.908
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Flower stands by Thonet no.908 professionally stained and repolished.
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bentwood

Style of Raymond Subes Gilt Iron Console
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco gilt forged iron wall mount console in the style of Raymond Subes. Measures: 48" wide x 19" deep (21" deep overall) x 28" high. This console has no top.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pedestal Art deco, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

20th century French Pair of Art deco Bronze Furniture Ornaments, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
A stunning pair of solid bronze ornaments dating from the Art Deco period, featuring a delicate floral motif in relief, finely carved. These exceptional decorative elements can be us...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Pedestal Porcelain Sinks by Crane "Peg Leg" Idalia C1919
By Crane Plumbing
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of simple but elegant matched pair of Art Deco Pedestal Sinks by the Crane Plumbing co C 1919. Style is called the peg leg aptly named as the tapered rounded leg is s...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome, Nickel

Architectural Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
An English bolection fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The jambs and frieze with moulding throughout, surmounted by moulded shelf. Unusually deep design for the style adding th...
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Late 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

1930´S Pair of Art Deco Deck Chairs in Aluminum and Leather - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Art Deco deck chairs, aluminum and new cow leather upholstery, Italy, c. 1930.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Narrow Antique Art Deco Glass Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A narrow antique Art Deco glass door. This 1920s door was reclaimed from an Art Deco ensuite of a large country house in Sonning, Berkshire. A place where ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Chrome

Late 19th C Pair of Carved Marble Architectural Corbels Elements
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Late 19th century pair of hand carved marble corbels with organic following decoration previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The sections are extreme...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Art Deco Polished Nickel Spire Topped Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco polished nickel andirons with curvilinear base and stylized steeple spire finial. On display at 200 Lexington Ave...
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Nickel

Big Cup Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: reconstituted stone Country: France Cup: 157 cm ( 61.81 inch) high x 59.5 cm (23.42 inch) long x 59.5 long (23.42 inch) Base: 90 cm (35.43 inch) high x 61.5 cm (24.21 inch)...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Art Deco
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rattan Art Deco living room circa 1925 including 1 table, dim: 73x105x75 cm 2 armchairs, dim: Hauteur : 70 cm (27,56 po)Largeur : 68 cm (26,78 po)Profondeur : 50 cm (19,69 po)Hauteur de l'assise : 43 cm (16,93 po) 2 planters with their zinc tray...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Zinc

Art Deco
Art Deco
$15,467 / set
Pair of Andirons With Gold Leaf Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat, France 1940.
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of 40's blackened wrought iron andirons attributed to Gilbert Poillert. Gold leaf accents, volutes ,leaves and gadrooned shells. French 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Monumental Bronze and Mahogany Entranceway Doors
Located in Ware, GB
An exceptional and rare set of entranceway doors in bronze and mahogany. These original doors were reclaimed from an early twentieth century building at 120 Fenchurch Street, in the...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Antique Art Deco Period Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique French Art Deco period marble fire surround. Constructed in Campan green and white statuary marble, this unusual fireplace showcases a carved centre tablet and fluted jamb...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Phila Civic Center Carved Limestone Asia Frieze Eagle Imperial
Located in New York, NY
This unique frieze was formerly hung at the Philadelphia Civic Center in Pennsylvania. The building was erected in 1929 and was used for political conventions, sporting events, and o...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Circa 1920s-30s English Knight Companion Fire Tool Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s-30s Knight Companion Fire Tool Set, English. Iridescent finish on cast iron. Polished steel Art Deco motif tools - poker, tongs, shovel ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Art Deco Inspired Polished Cast Iron Firebasket
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco inspired polished cast iron firegrate. The obilisk columns surmounted by square finials. Plain front bars to front and shaped cast iron back behind. English, 20th century...
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20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Art Deco Square Terracotta Garden Plaques
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Square terracotta garden plaques, with decorative Art Deco style patterning. These plaques have weathered and aged beautifully and they are perfect for adding texture and interest ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Wylie R. Dallas Texas Roped Iron Furniture Chaise 1940s San Antonio Texas
By W.R. Dallas
Located in Camden, ME
A keyhole backed outdoor lounge from W. R. Dallas's line of Texas Roped Iron Furniture. Founded and patented in 1929 in San Antonio Texas this is a very popular Texan furniture. Thi...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Special Three-Color Marble Art Deco Fireplace
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Special three-color marble Art Deco fireplace. From the transistion period, in the early 20th century, with influence of both Art Nouveau and Art Deco, with A-symmetrical floral deco...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Brass and Red Rope Barrier a Useful Piece from an Old Theatre
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass and Red Rope Barrier A useful piece from an Old Theatre, the barrier is 2 brass columns with a red rope to joining them The posts are 42” high and 11” in diameter at the...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

ORIGINAL RESTORED ART DECO ZOORAY HiGHLAND TERRIER SCOTTIE DOG ELECTRIC HEATER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this exquisite totally original fully restored Art Deco Zooray Highland Terrier electric heater...
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20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Striking Example Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Light with a Lot of Black Veins 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Great shape, wonderful color and mint condition alabaster pendant. If you are looking for a good quality and great condition pendant then this striking example could be the one or...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Aluminum And Pyrex Glass Subway Light Covers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Architectual, art deco, subway light covers feature tubular aluminum frames with ribbed diffused, Pyrex glass shades segmented into 4 one foot sections by...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Reclaimed Art Deco Bronze Lantern Pier Caps
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual set of reclaimed pier caps in the form of bronze Art Deco lanterns dating from the early 20th century. You can just imagine these pier caps as an ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Bronze

Reclaimed English Oak Bolection Style Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed oak bolection style fire surround, reclaimed from a house in Yorkshire. This fireplace has a simple yet elegant design suitable for period and contemporary properties al...
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20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Bamboo Flower Stand
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bamboo flower stand.
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1940s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bamboo

Art Deco Walnut Veneer Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking 1920s Art Deco style fire mantel made with handsome walnut veneers. It is a striking surround for a 1920s townhouse, the curved jambs and raised mantel bringing the drama ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Walnut

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Grilles
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very heavy and well-made pair of hinged wrought iron grilles or gates, painted red, with orange colored primer paint visible beneath in small areas...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Column, French, in wood, 1930 Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Column Art Deco Year: 1930 Country: French We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your dispos...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

1920 Heavy Large Art Deco Bronze Chandelier Etched Glass from Port Arthur Texas
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco bronze chandelier with etched glass from a 1929 school auditorium in Port Arthur, Texas. Cleaned and rewired. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please inqui...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Reclaimed Art Deco Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed original Art Deco walnut fire surround salvaged from a house in Birmingham. Made in walnut, this fireplace has a rich colour that’s perfect for a period property in a chi...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Walnut

Green Handcrafted Cast Iron Art Deco Stand for Christmas Tree, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This early 20th century, cast iron Christmas tree stand is especially crafted for small Christmas trees. It is perfectly Art Deco in sha...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of French 20th Century Metal Ballustrades
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of French 20th Century, curved metal balustrades with arrow detail. The arrow heads and feathered ends are gilded. Very chic and stately. Please note the measurements are per se...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Art Deco Lyon by R. Pauschinger, German, Material: Bronze
By Rudolf Pauschinger
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art deco sculpture in Bronze Rudolf Pauschinger Rudolf Pauschinger was born in 1882 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany. He was a sculptor, etc...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

1920s 1 Ft Vintage Art Deco Nouveau Arts Crafts Deco Brass Door Knocker
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1920s 1 Ft Long Vintage Art Deco Nouveau Arts Crafts Mission Deco English Brass Door Knocker Extremely rare, British made, 1920s Elegant, 1 Foot Long, Brass Door Knocker. The brass plate is framed in an an ornate yet minimalist scroll design. Minimalist detailing is a hallmark of the Arts and Crafts Movement. The knocker, has a long, elegant notched modernist bar with detailing at the bottom This extraordinary, English designed front door hardware...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Large Art Deco Push Pull Door Handles in Brass
Located in London, GB
A set of two large lateral push-pull door handles of tubular brass. English, art deco style, 20th century. A striking set - each piece made to span the full width of a door - the h...
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20th Century British Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Art Deco Retriever Head Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of Art Deco polished nickel fire tools with stylized dog head finials, most likely retriever or labrador breed. Set includes stand, shovel, poker, tongs, and broom.
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20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Nickel

Set of 3 Mid-Century Era, Art Deco Style, Great Condition Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Set of three Mid-Century large alabaster wall lamps, 1970s. An ideal collection of three alabaster wall lamps. perfect for an interior design project seeking timeless elegance and ...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster, Metal

Elegant French Art Deco Period Burled Wood Pedestal
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant French Art Deco period burled wood pedestal.   
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Burl

Beautiful Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Pedestals with Green/Black Marble Top
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful and rare pair of Art Deco three-legged pedestals in wrought iron with dark green "Tikal" marble hexagonal tops (marble found in Guatemala). They portray a distinguished yet...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass, Iron

Rare Set of 12 Hand Painted French Art Deco Dining/ Cafe/ Garden Chairs, C. 1920
Located in New York, NY
A rare, original ensemble of 12 early 20th century or French Art Deco / Early Mid-Century Modern hand painted wood dining, cafe or garden chairs. The pieces have a stunning appearanc...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Beech

1 of the 22 Unique Antique Relief Tiles, Le Claive, circa 1920
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 22 pcs. exceptional antique wall tiles, Le Claive, manufactured around 1920. The dimensions per tile are 4,7 inch (12 cm) × 4,7 inch (12 cm) . Please note that the piece i...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Decorative Fireplace in Ebony Wood White Carved Elements and Peacock Design
By Alexander s Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Decorative Fireplace in Ebony Wood White Carved Elements and Peacock Design Alexander's Collection Peacock decorative fireplace (limited edition, only 10 pieces) was used as an exhi...
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include OTHR, Gilliot, Francois Carre, and Patrick Coard. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.