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Original Art Deco Poster-Charles Kiffer-Maurice Chevalier-My Apple, 1937
By Charles Kiffer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
/Licensed Reprint: Original Style: Art Deco Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work Type: Poster Size: Large (up
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20th Century French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Art Deco Poster-Andre Galland-Artistic Gymnastics-Athlete, 1928
By Andre Galland 1
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Subject: Gymnastics Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Style: Art Deco Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
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20th Century Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Art Deco Poster-Burnoud-Agricole International Fair of Lyon, 1927
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Style: Art Deco Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work Size: Wide (up to 60in.) Size (w x h): 30.3 x 46.5 in
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20th Century Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Poster-De La Nezière-Le Puy en Velay-Compostelle-Auvergne, 1925
By Joseph de La Nézière
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
-Color Features: Signed Style: Art Deco Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work Subject: Tourism Original
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20th Century Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster-Toussaint-7th Commercial Fair-Brussels-Belgium, 1926
By Ferdinand Toussaint
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
, Yellow, Green Features: Signed Style: Art Deco Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work Subject: Tourism
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Shelf Unit
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Art Deco shelf unit that was used in a shop for exposed stuff.  
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Shelf Unit
Art Deco Shelf Unit
H 123 in W 120 in D 60 in
Marton, Original Vintage Wine Poster, Geisweiler Burgundy Nuits St Georges, 1925
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
, Black, Red , Green Features: Signed Subject: Wine Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Style: Art Deco
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20th Century Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Art Deco vanity unit – Italy 1934
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco vanity unit, solid walnut (legs and mouldings) and maple veneer. The lower unit opens onto
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

Art Deco vanity unit – Italy 1934
Art Deco vanity unit – Italy 1934
H 28.35 in W 31.89 in D 15.95 in
Art Deco round bar unit - Italy 1930
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco round bar unit resting on a cross-shaped base with 4 large black lacquered wood and brass
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Donald Deskey Attributed Art Deco Streamlined Moderne Console Entry Shelf Unit
By Donald Deskey, Valentine Seaver
Located in Ferndale, MI
If not Donald Deskey certainly in his style . Well made Classic streamlined moderne shelves . Three walnut shelves accented and separated by cream lacquered quarter round fillers ....
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity Unit with Drawers Marble & Mirror, c. 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
drawers, made in the Art Déco period French Poplar wood tinted, marble and mirror. Good antique
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Center Shelving Unit, Wrought Iron, Metal, Brass and Glass - France
Located in Girona, ES
Center shelving unit, wrought iron and three metal plates with drypoint engraving in three levels
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

White Oak Media Unit with Oak Trim "Temple Media Unit"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
This media unit/credenza is made of solid oak using traditional woodworking joinery. The added trim
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Maurice Dufrene Art Déco cabinet
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
façade. This wonderful Art Deco furniture designed by Maurice Dufrene was made by the workshop of La
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Maurice Dufrene Art Déco cabinet
Maurice Dufrene Art Déco cabinet
H 60.63 in W 43.31 in D 18.5 in
Art Deco Nightstands or Bedsidetables
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands with a and a spacious storage unit. Beautiful patinated
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Nightstands or Bedsidetables
Art Deco Nightstands or Bedsidetables
H 21.26 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Oyster Walnut Veneer Art Deco Wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
lounge unit. Height 64”/162 cm Width 36”/91 cms Depth 20.5”/51.5 cms Internal Height 44”/112 cms
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Italian Art Deco Daybed in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
artistic Art Deco movement of the 1940s. The whole unit feels unified and simplistic by means of the curved
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Daybeds

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Sheepskin, Walnut

Italian Art Deco Daybed in Walnut
Italian Art Deco Daybed in Walnut
H 31.5 in W 79.53 in D 33.47 in
Oyster Wall Unit
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
This Art Deco-inspired wall unit is finished entirely with natural parchment (col. 002) and
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2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Oyster Wall Unit
H 94.49 in W 122.05 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco oak desk, France, Circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Business or administration desk from the 1940s. France, Art Deco. 4 Drawers with common locking
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco oak desk, France, Circa 1940
Art Deco oak desk, France, Circa 1940
H 27.96 in W 53.15 in D 30.32 in
Pair Of Art Deco Style Sideboard Cabinets
Located in Dorchester, GB
pair of matched sideboards in the Art Deco style with birds eye maple veneer top. We believe
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Art Deco Style Sideboard Cabinets
Pair Of Art Deco Style Sideboard Cabinets
H 33.86 in W 52.37 in D 19.69 in
Italian Art Deco Commode in Walnut and Macassar
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ITALIAN ART DECO COMMODE This exceptional Art Deco Commode from 1930s Italy, boasting a very
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Macassar, Walnut

Italian Art Deco Commode in Walnut and Macassar
Italian Art Deco Commode in Walnut and Macassar
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco De Coene Voltaire Bibliothèque, France, 1920s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite 1920s Art Deco De Coene Voltaire bibliothèque or cabinet, a rare gem straight from the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Sideboard by Giuseppe Anzani
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
, three central compartments, base and top. Excellent quality carpentry. The base unit opens to
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Cherry

Art Deco Style Sideboard by Giuseppe Anzani
Art Deco Style Sideboard by Giuseppe Anzani
H 38.59 in W 118.12 in D 22.84 in
Two French Burnished Brass Art Deco Vitrines
Located in London, GB
period French Art Deco design. The vitrines sit on dark wooden bases. Wood is found again, though of a
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20th Century French Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Two French Burnished Brass Art Deco Vitrines
Two French Burnished Brass Art Deco Vitrines
H 70.87 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Art Deco Console Table from France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco console table from France, 1930s. This unit is made out of black lacquered wood and is
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pedestals

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Wood

Art Deco Console Table from France, 1930s
Art Deco Console Table from France, 1930s
H 42.52 in W 26.78 in D 11.03 in
Art Deco auxiliary or entrance cabinet - Italy 1925
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco auxiliary or entrance unit with walnut and burr walnut veneers, consisting in a cabinet
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Roland Paris Bronze Art Deco The Clown
By Roland Paris
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco bronze with green and brown patina around 1930. Bronze clown on Portor marble base
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Roland Paris Bronze Art Deco The Clown
Roland Paris Bronze Art Deco The Clown
H 20.87 in W 18.31 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco style mirror
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Art Deco style mirror Art Deco style mirror 2005 2 available for each size, possibility to buy
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Early 2000s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Art Deco style mirror
Art Deco style mirror
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 2.37 in
Jean Canneel, Belgian Sculptor Cubist Bronze Art Deco
By Jean Canneel
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan Cannel, Belgian Sculptor Cubist Bronze Art Deco. This bronze version is extremely rare, this
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Book Case with a Drawer at the Bottom This charming little shelf unit has a gallery to
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Sycamore and Mahogany Armoire by Dominique
By Dominique, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco armoire with sycamore veneer and mahogany interior with brass medallion/locking mechanism
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

An Art Deco circular room divider. Not a vintage item.
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Deco circular room divider. Not a vintage item. I sincerely hope the photos do this piece
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Burl

Art Deco / Swedish Grace Sideboard Carl Malmsten "Haga”, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Swedish Grace Art Deco / sideboard, buffet, storage unit named 'Haga' by Carl Malmsten
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Antique Art Deco Satinwood Cocktail Cabinet by Hille & Glassware 1920s
By Hille
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique Art Deco satinwood demi lune cocktail cabinet by Hille and suit of Cut
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Crystal

Monkey Pod Grover Media Unit by Lee Weitzman
By Lee Weitzman
Located in Chicago, IL
The Grover Media Unit has 8 drawers on either side of the central cabinet. The wood facade is made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Burgundy Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
lounge chairs of Italian origin undoubtedly breathes the late Art Deco Period of the 1940s. The design
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Art Deco Figured Walnut Serving Trolley c.1920 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a striking antique Art Deco three-tier figured walnut hostess trolley dating from the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Serving Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wall Unit Model H by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Wall unit model H by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody in original condition. Bookcase 120 x 124 x
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Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco French Modular Airborne Sofa & Armchair Orange Velvet Mid Century
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Art Deco French Modular Airborne Sofa And Armchair Orange Velvet Mid Century Retro
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Exquisite Antelope Sculpture, Animal Terracotta, Sampiero, Art Deco, 1925, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
in a wonderful 1920s form - pure art deco. On the right end of the terracotta sculpture the name of
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Terracotta

French Art Deco Buffet: Restored Mahogany Masterpiece with Marquetry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegance of the Art Deco era. This piece is not merely a storage unit but a work of art, promising to
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Nouveau & Art Deco Bronze Lantern in Pink Purple Glass Fringe
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful antique French Art Nouveau and Art Deco bronze lantern with garlands, and purple and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Art Deco Philippine Mahogany Dry Bar or Liquor Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Art Deco dry bar or liquor cabinet comprised of Philippine mahogany. Beautiful
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Mahogany

Art Deco Style Elie Saab Maison Nabuk Marble Essence Nightstand, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab maison nabuk marble essence nightstand, Italy A design element
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2010s Italian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of André Groult Art Deco Four-Tier Étagères, 1930
By Andre Groult
Located in San Francisco, CA
figures of the Art Deco style. Striking asymmetrical shelving unit, bookcase, or plant stand comprised of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

21st Century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Nabuk Marble Essence Dresser, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Nabuk marble Essence dresser, Italy A design element that
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Nickel

Art Deco Ford Trimotor Desk Airplane Wooden Model, ca. 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Ford Tri-motor desk airplane wooden model - ca. 1925. Fantastic desk / counter airplane
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

1937 Telechron “Casino” Art Deco Electric Clock with Cobalt Blue Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, encompassing all available colors, are relatively modest, with just 18,255 units sold. This figure contrasts
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass

Fine Art Deco Amboyna Cabinet By Georges De Bardyère Circa 1925
By Georges de Bardyere
Located in Norwich, GB
A fine French Art Deco amboyna burl wood cabinet designed by Georges De Bardyère. Signed - Circa
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Amboyna, Burl

Pink Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique pink alabaster hanging chandelier in Art Deco style, circa 1940s. A unique piece in pink
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Elegant Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique orange alabaster hanging chandelier in Art Deco style, circa 1950s. A unique piece in
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Vintage 1950s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
piece, from France of the late 1970s. Strong references to the Art Deco movement. Can also be a
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Chrome

King Size His Bed Made with Leather and Textile, Art Deco Style
Located in Seroa, PT
plurality that spread throughout Europe of Art Nouveau, and later in Art Deco, as well as in international
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Textile

Orange Art Deco Alabaster Pendant, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Antique orange alabaster hanging chandelier in Art Deco style, circa 1950s. A unique piece in
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Vintage 1950s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster

Double Art Deco Style Sublime Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Sublime collection is influenced by Art Deco, born under the burst of bright colors and shades
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile

King Art Deco Style Sublime Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Sublime collection is influenced by Art Deco, born under the burst of bright colors and shades
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile

VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY CHELSEA SATINWOOD MACASSAR EBONY SIDEBOARD TV MEDiA UNIT
By David Linley
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Viscount David Linley Satinwood & Macassar Ebony sideboard designed to seat a tele...
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20th Century English Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood

Queen Art Deco Style Sublime Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Sublime collection is influenced by Art Deco, born under the burst of bright colors and shades
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Double Size His Bed Made with Leather and Textile, Art Deco Style
Located in Seroa, PT
plurality that spread throughout Europe of Art Nouveau, and later in Art Deco, as well as in international
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Leather, Textile

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Art Deco Unit For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco unit for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every art deco unit was constructed with great care. Find 34 options for an antique or vintage art deco unit now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the art deco unit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco unit, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one art deco unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but R & Y Augousti, André Sornay and Anton Maka produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Art Deco Unit?

An art deco unit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,534, while the lowest priced sells for $725 and the highest can go for as much as $15,515.
Questions About Art Deco Unit
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The work of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec falls into the Art Nouveau style, which was prevalent approximately during the period of 1890-1910. Following the Art Nouveau period was the Art Deco era, which is usually defined as the era between 1920 and 1930. Toulouse-Lautrec died in 1901 putting his art in the era of Art Nouveau, but certain aspects of it definitely hint at the coming Art Deco style considering the definite overlap of the two movements. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art 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

    The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.