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Art Deco Music Stands

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
Antique Cast Metal Figural Lyre Shaped Sheet Music or Book Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique book stand is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period s...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Music Stands

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Vienna Secession Sheet Music or Magazine Rack, Koloman Moser Style, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Secessionist magazine, shoe or sheet music rack or shelf was made in Vienna, Austria during the early 1900s by an anonymous craftsman in the styl...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Deco Music Stands

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Brass

Art Deco Brass Sheet Music Stand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sheet music stand. Ebonized oak frame with a brass tube finish. On wheels. Very good condition. Also can be used for your magazines or wine bottles.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Music Stands

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Dutch 'Amsterdam School' sheet music stand from Amsterdam Conservatoire, 1930s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A very rare original 1930s sheet music stand from the Amsterdam Academy of Music/Conservatoire. Style is Amsterdam School (of the period). The stand is adjustable in height and has a special asymmetrical design in the base. Base and lectern made from beech (ply)wood veneer. The shaft of the lectern is in solid beech wood with numerous holes to adjust the height to any desired size. Background information is available; on request we can send a link to pictures of the conservatory in the 1930s where these music stands are being used in the concert room of the school, the ''Bachzaal'' The stand is in very good condition, with only small signs of wear and patina. It is perfect to use for its original purpose, but also as a cookbook stand...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Music Stands

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Beech

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Umbrella stand or umbrella stand - ART DECO - 1930S
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Equestrian Horseshoe Umbrella Stand with Brass Accents, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
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Art Deco music stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco music stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage music stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco music stands made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 music stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $643 and tops out at $1,837 while the average work can sell for $963.

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