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Art Deco Shelves

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 Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Metal Glass Shelves Flower Stand 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage flower stand or book stand or room divider or shelves from chromed metal and clear glas plates, which was designed 1930s,...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Metal

Italian Art Deco Maple And Ivory Lacquer Bookcase , 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
This bookcase or cabinet for sculptures was produced in the 1940s in Italy and is entirely covered in fine maple wood. The internal part is in ivory lacquer with three glass shelve...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Glass, Maple

Chrome and Black Glass Art Deco Inspired Shelving / Room Divider-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Super cool and stylish steel unit, with black elongated glass shelves. A sophisticated and elegant piece, from France of the late 1970s. Strong references t...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Chrome

French 1940s Black lacquered Metal Circular decorative Display Staircase
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1940's black lacquered wrought iron decorative display staircase / plant stand.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Metal

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. One drawer and three sandblast glasses, solid brass handle...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Display Cabinet, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rare design Art Deco display cabinet from the early 20th century in Austria. This architectural cabinet was built circa 1920 and shows the transition from Art Nouveau to the early Ar...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Shelves

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Fruitwood

20th Century Art Deco Glass Storage Chromium Rack in the style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
20th Century Art Deco Glass Storage Chromium Rack in the style of Jacques Adnet. An elegant glass storage rack carried by a chromium metal frame. The central compartments and sidepan...
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1970s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Metal

Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bookcase, Red and Black
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paul Frankl skyscraper Art Deco bookcase, original red and black lacquer finish, amazing patina, hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Wood

Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Bookcase Walnut Turned Restored Shellac
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern bookshelf bookcase in walnut turned and restored and shellac polished Measures console cm: H 95, W 80, D 32.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Shelves

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Walnut

Swedish Modern Display Shelf or Étagère in Golden Birch, 1920s-1930s
Located in Skanninge, SE
Fantastic shelf made by Nordiska Kompaniet to be used in their own store (NK) in Stockholm. It was used in the 1930s to display different objects that were up for sale. Very rare! ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Steel

Old Store Shelf, Art Deco Period, Steel and Safety Glass, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old store shelf, Art Deco period, steel and safety glass, circa 1930 these shelves were often used in bakeries or other stores. Often used on a counter, ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Stainless Steel

Old Store Shelf, Art Deco Period, Steel and Safety Glass, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old store shelf, art deco period, steel and safety glass, circa 1930 these shelves were often used in bakeries or other stores. often used on a counter, ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Stainless Steel

Art Deco Vintage Pair of Nickel-Plated Shelves or Flower Stand, 1930s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
This outstanding pair of vintage Art Deco / Bauhaus era flower stands or shelves were made of curved nickel-plated brass tubes. Furthermore each flower stand shows six adjustable mou...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Stone, Nickel, Brass

1930s Art Deco Two Tops Table in Burl Walnut, Pointed Legs Mahogany Tinted
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Refined and vary useful 1930s Art Deco table with two shelves in burl walnut with pointed legs mahogany tinted. Restored and wax finished Measures cm: D 41 W 62 H 68.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Walnut, Burl

French Art Deco Walnut and Ebony Abstract Tier Table
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco walnut small étagère (tier table) with ebonized edge and asymmetrical shelves.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Walnut

"Art Moderne" Chrome and Glass Bar Cart
Located in New Orleans, LA
This bar cart has clean modern lines and is easy to clean up after a fancy party. You could feature some vintage cocktail shakers on the upper or lower levels when it is not in use.
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Chrome

1940s Italian Plate Rack, Kitchen Shelf, Dresser with Drawers Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1940s Art Deco period , plate rack or kitchen shelf , dresser with 5 drawers, all solid pine polished with wax. Excellent patina Measures cm: H 50, W 1...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Pine

French Chrome and Glass Bakers Rack
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French display rack used in Paris to display the bakers' daily selection of breads.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Shelves

French Art Deco Wood Ebonized Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black ebonized bookshelf, circa 1930s. Continental US In-Home Delivery - 3 Weeks $ 400
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Walnut

Stunning Metal and Wood Console by Edgar Brandt, Art Deco, France, 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
Console with three shelves/trays by Edgar Brandt (1880-1960). The shelves are made of black relacquered wood. The four squared legs are made of hammered metal in a palm shape. Stamp...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Metal

Modernist Bookcase/Bar
Located in Porto, PT
Large modernist Macassar ebony bookcase with book display, bar, storage drawers and shelves, brass hardware.
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Brass

American 1940s Three-Tiered Mahogany Etagere
Located in Buchanan, NY
This American 1940s mahogany etagere features three tiers with drawers on two of the tiers. The brass pulls and sabot draw attention to the detailed carvings on the drawers and legs, adding a touch of elegance to its overall appearance. Equipped with casters, this etagere can be easily moved around to suit your needs. The piece is in very good condition, demonstrating the durability and timeless appeal of vintage furniture. Its versatile design makes it an ideal addition to various spaces, be it a bathroom for storing toiletries and towels, or a home office for organizing documents and stationery. With dimensions of 48 inches high, 20 inches wide and 15 inches deep, this etagere offers ample storage without taking up too much space, making it a practical and stylish choice for any home. This beautiful etagere is part of 145 Antiques' extensive collection of unique and vintage furniture...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Brass

Art Deco Mahogany Shelf or Bookcase by Eugène Printz, 1932
Located in Paris, FR
Light wood bookcase with four shelves. One side of each shelf has an arc of a circle shape. 1932 iconic model from Euge`ne Printz. Provenance: Mai...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Wood

French Art Deco etagere ( shelf ) with rose wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French Art Deco etagere, the rose wood is beautiful
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Rosewood

Beautiful Art Deco Shelf by André Groult, France, circa 1925
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant modernist style Art Deco shelves by André Groult (1884-1966). Wooden structure topped with four shelves assembled by large visible wood screws (see photo). Black lacque...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Wood

Art Deco Etagere by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco etagere by Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Glass, Wood

Functionalist Wall Shelf or Bookcase in Walnut, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Wall shelf or bookcase was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s, It´s made of walnut, you hang it on the wall using two screws. dimensions of shelves is 70x23x3cm, ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Scalloped Mirrored Corner Shelf
Located in Riverdale, NY
Cool Art Deco scalloped mirrored Corner shelf with silvered wood back. Tapers from base to top. 1930's USA. Measures: 32.5" high, Base 12" x...
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1940s North American Vintage Art Deco Shelves

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

Art Deco shelves for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco shelves 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 shelves created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco shelves 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 shelves, popular names associated with this style include André Groult, Paul Frankl, Singchan Design, and Jacques Adnet. 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 shelves differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $362 and tops out at $32,517 while the average work can sell for $3,162.

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