What is 1920s furniture called?

What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.

What is French furniture called?

French furniture is usually just called French furniture in English. In French, someone might say "les meubles français," which translates directly to "French furniture." However, there are names for furniture styles inspired by the furniture produced in France. French Provincial is the name for pieces made in or inspired by craftsmen from the Loire Valley or in Lyon. Furniture produced in this style often shows off scalloped carvings and curving cabriole legs. French royal furniture is the general term for furnishings made for the monarchs of France or inspired by these pieces. An example is Louis XVI furniture, which often includes clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. Find a wide variety of French furniture on 1stDibs.

What are some French furniture styles?

Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.

How do I know if my French furniture is provincial?

To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.

What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?

In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

1920 French Furniture

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

Art Nouveau wardrobe from the early 20th century, France.

H 98.43 in W 46.46 in D 25.99 in

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want to live in the golden

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French

H 56.3 in W 55.12 in D 18.51 in

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want to live in the golden

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Wood

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Country: French Wood We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood, Paper

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French

H 63 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in

Kaza France, Modernist Ceramic Vase, 1920

By Kaza

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Modernist Art Deco ceramic vase by Kaza (Paris), France, ca.1920. Ceramic vase with ovoid

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Kaza France, Modernist Ceramic Vase, 1920

H 12.41 in Dm 10.24 in

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture

By Rockford National Furniture Company 1

Located in Long Branch, NJ

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture Dimensions : 84

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Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Sideboards

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Walnut

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture

H 39 in W 84 in D 24 in

Furniture in Wood, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1920

H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Commodes Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1920, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Material: wood Style: Art Deco French If you want to live in the golden years, this is the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Leaf

Commodes Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1920, France

H 38.59 in W 42.13 in D 20.87 in

Commodes Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1920, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Material: wood Style: Art Deco French If you want to live in the golden years, this is the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Leaf

Commodes Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1920, France

H 39.38 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and mirror We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood, Glass

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass

H 59.45 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in

Furniture Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Furniture Art Deco Material: wood and glass Style: Art Deco Country: France We have

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood, Glass

Furniture Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920

H 45.28 in W 85.83 in D 17.72 in

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French , Materials: Wood and glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and glass You want to live in the golden years, this is the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Mirror

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French , Materials: Wood and glass

H 81.89 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in

Big Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and glass You want to live in the golden years, this is the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Big Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass

H 99.61 in W 77.96 in D 14.97 in

Art Deco Furniture in Wood and parchment leather, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and parchment leather We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Art Deco Furniture in Wood and parchment leather, 1920, French

H 57.09 in W 55.12 in D 18.12 in

Furniture Style, Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Furniture Art Deco Material: wood, mirror and glass Style: Art Deco Country: France We have

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Mirror

Furniture Style, Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920

H 59.06 in W 46.86 in D 14.57 in

Antique French Tapestry 1920 Handmade 6x8 Wool foundation 1920

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Tapestry 1920 Handmade Fountain 6x8 Wool Foundation 1920 6'2" x 7'5" 188cm x 226cm

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Vintage 1920s French Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique French Tapestry 1920 Handmade 6x8 Wool foundation 1920

H 88.98 in W 74.02 in D 0.3 in

French rustic cabinet 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This cabinet made in the 1920s is painted in a beautiful green with ee, which creates a rustic and cosy atmosphere. The doors are painted blue and red with a weathered finish, which...

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cabinets

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Wood

French rustic cabinet 1920

H 39.38 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in

France, Table in Wood, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: wood France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

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Wood

France, Table in Wood, 1920

H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

France, Table in Wood, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofa Tables

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Wood

France, Table in Wood, 1920

H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Dining Set, France, Around 1920

Located in Chorzów, PL

Dining set, France, around 1920. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions table height

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Vintage 1920s French Louis Philippe Dining Room Sets

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Oak

Dining Set, France, Around 1920

H 39.38 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in

French Savonnerie Carpet, 1920

Located in New York, NY

French Savonnerie carpet, 1920 France, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

French Savonnerie Carpet, 1920

W 138 in L 182 in

Vase Sign: Schneider, 1920, France

By Charles Schneider

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the elite Ecole des

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

Vase Sign: Schneider, 1920, France

H 5.12 in Dm 7.88 in

French, Art Deco Bronze Candelabra, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco candelabra, 1920s. Silverplate bronze. Measures: height without bulbs : 24.5cm

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Lighting

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Bronze

French, Art Deco Bronze Candelabra, 1920

H 9.65 in Dm 8.67 in

French Faience Oyster Plate circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

French rustic faience oyster plate with flowers and bretonne circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Rustic Decorative Art

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Faience

French Faience Oyster Plate circa 1920

H 1 in Dm 9.3 in

French Aubusson Carpet, 1920

Located in New York, NY

Aubusson carpet, France, circa 1920. Handwoven 100% wool.

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Vintage 1920s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

French Aubusson Carpet, 1920

W 78 in L 119 in

Articulated Artist Dummy, France, 1920

Located in Milan, IT

. France, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Articulated Artist Dummy, France, 1920

H 18 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

French Faience Plate Quimper, circa 1920

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

French faience plate Quimper, circa 1920 Border with flowers, representing a woman with the

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Vintage 1920s French Rustic Decorative Art

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Faience

French Faience Plate Quimper, circa 1920

H 1 in Dm 7 in

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Armchairs Art Deco Year 1920 Materials : Wood Country: French Elegant and sophisticated

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in

Column, Art Deco, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Column Year: 1920 Country: French Jugendstil, Art Deco We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pedestals and Columns

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Wood

Column, Art Deco, 1920, French

H 51.19 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Armchairs Art Deco Year 1920 Materials : Wood and leather Country: French Elegant and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Leather

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

H 15.36 in W 31.89 in D 33.86 in

Pair of Candelabras, French, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Centerpieces

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Glass

Pair of Candelabras, French, 1920

H 8.67 in Dm 3.15 in

French Chopping Block Table, circa 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Unique antique chopping block that can serve as a side table having a fantastic rustic top. An unsual but wonderfully decorative piece having a very desirable color and patina. (...

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Vintage 1920s French Rustic Side Tables

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Metal

French Chopping Block Table, circa 1920

H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 25.99 in

Small French Rustic Faience Plate Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Small French Rustic Faience Plate signed Port Blanc Circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Decorative Art

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Faience

Small French Rustic Faience Plate Circa 1920

H 1 in Dm 6.3 in

Brass Chandelier, France, circa 1920

Located in Chorzów, PL

A chandelier made of brass. Made in France in the begining of 20th century circa 1920s. Very good

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Chandelier, France, circa 1920

H 35.04 in Dm 19.69 in

French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix, 1920

By Peter Hartmann

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco bronze crucifix by Peter HARTMANN, Switzerland, 1920s. Height: 10" (25.3cm), Width

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Vintage 1920s French Religious Items

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Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix, 1920

H 9.97 in W 7.29 in D 1.19 in

Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bookcase Year: 1920 Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood

Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French

H 73.23 in W 82.68 in D 15.75 in

1920's Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920’s Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table. This is a very unusual and well

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Vintage 1920s French Tables

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Pine

1920's Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table

H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 78.75 in

1920's Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920’s Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table. This is a very unusual and well

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Vintage 1920s French Tables

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Pine

1920's Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table

H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 78.75 in

1920's Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920’s Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table. This is a very unusual and well

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Vintage 1920s French Tables

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Pine

1920's Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table

H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 78.75 in

1920's Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920’s Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table. This is a very unusual and well

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Vintage 1920s French Tables

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Pine

1920's Faux Wood Rectangular Angular French Dining Table

H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 78.75 in

Unique bedside tables, France, circa 1920.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Bedside tables, France, ca. 1920. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 74 cm

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Vintage 1920s French Louis Philippe Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Unique bedside tables, France, circa 1920.

H 29.14 in W 12.6 in D 13 in

Articulated Female Artist Model, France, 1920

Located in Milan, IT

base is made out of fruitwood with a brass support. France, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Articulated Female Artist Model, France, 1920

H 17.75 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

Table with Drawer in Wood, 1920, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofa Tables

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Wood

Table with Drawer in Wood, 1920, France

H 27.37 in W 27.96 in D 13.78 in

French Art Deco Ceramic Tiger, 1920

By Saint-Clément

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco ceramic tiger sculpture, France, 1920s. Width : 18.3"(46.4cm), Height : 7.1"(18cm)

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Ceramic Tiger, 1920

H 7.09 in W 18.27 in D 4.34 in

French Faience Rustic Pitcher Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Rustic French Faience Pitcher with floral paintings and man sitting on a fence circa 1920

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Vintage 1920s French Country Pitchers

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Faience

French Faience Rustic Pitcher Circa 1920

H 4.7 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

French Faience Rustic Pitcher, Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Rustic French Faience pitcher with floral paintings and man sitting on a fence circa 1920

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Vintage 1920s French Country Pitchers

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Faience

French Faience Rustic Pitcher, Circa 1920

H 4.7 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

French bedside tables from around 1920.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Pair of bedside tables from the early 20th century, France. Dimensions: H 76 cm / W 44 cm / D 33

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Vintage 1920s French Louis Philippe Night Stands

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Marble

French bedside tables from around 1920.

H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 13 in

Table, France, 1920, in Wood and Marquetry

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood and marquetry Style: Art Deco France We have specialized in the sale of Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofa Tables

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Wood

Table, France, 1920, in Wood and Marquetry

H 21.66 in Dm 23.63 in

France Table in Mirror and Chrome 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: chrome and mirror France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

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Chrome

France Table in Mirror and Chrome 1920

H 27.17 in Dm 20.87 in

Table in Wood and Glass, 1920, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofa Tables

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Wood, Glass

Table in Wood and Glass, 1920, France

H 30.32 in Dm 29.53 in

French Art Deco Ceramic Tigers, 1920

By ODYV

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco ceramic sculpture by Odette Berlot & Yvonne Mussier, France, 1920s. Three tigers

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Ceramic Tigers, 1920

H 8.27 in W 20.48 in D 3.94 in

French Sunburst mirror eye porthole glass , carved and gilded wood

By FRENCH CLICHE

Located in Valladolid, ES

condition. It dates from around 1920-1930, presumably made in France. Dimensions: Diameter 58 cm Height 10

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Sunburst Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

French Sunburst mirror eye porthole glass , carved and gilded wood

H 22.84 in Dm 3.94 in

French Art Deco Bulldog Corkscrew, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco furniture and accessories, this rare corkscrew is a standout piece that reflects the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Barware

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Wood

French Art Deco Bulldog Corkscrew, 1920

H 2.96 in W 4.1 in D 3.15 in

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood Style: Art Deco France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Serving Tables

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Wood

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, in Wood

H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

France Table in Bronze and Glass, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table. Material: bronze, glass and mirror. France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

France Table in Bronze and Glass, 1920

H 18.51 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in

French, Art Deco Bears Bookends, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920's. Two bears. Noble woods and bakelite. Brass eyes. Measures

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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Brass

French, Art Deco Bears Bookends, 1920

H 4.73 in W 5.52 in D 3.43 in

Small French Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper, circa 1920

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

Small French Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper, circa 1920. 6.5 inches by 5 inches.

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Decorative Art

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Faience

Small French Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper, circa 1920

H 0.8 in W 6.5 in D 5 in

1920 French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s French gilt bronze double lights sconces wit ribbon and twisted arms

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1920 French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Sconces

H 17 in W 9 in D 5 in

1920's French Small Opaline Glass Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Opaline glass lanterns with interior light and nickel-plated hardware.

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Lanterns

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Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

1920's French Small Opaline Glass Light Fixtures

H 12 in Dm 8 in

Table Art Deco, France, 1920 in Marquetry

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood Style: Art Deco France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Serving Tables

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Wood

Table Art Deco, France, 1920 in Marquetry

H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 19.69 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1920 French furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of 1920 French furniture, we have 9209 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of 1920 French furniture, designed in the Art Deco, Louis XVI or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. René Lalique, Charles Schneider and Muller Frères each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of 1920 French furniture that is worth considering.

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A piece of 1920 French furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,895, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.

Questions About 1920 French Furniture

What is 1920s furniture called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
What is French furniture called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
French furniture is usually just called French furniture in English. In French, someone might say "les meubles français," which translates directly to "French furniture." However, there are names for furniture styles inspired by the furniture produced in France. French Provincial is the name for pieces made in or inspired by craftsmen from the Loire Valley or in Lyon. Furniture produced in this style often shows off scalloped carvings and curving cabriole legs. French royal furniture is the general term for furnishings made for the monarchs of France or inspired by these pieces. An example is Louis XVI furniture, which often includes clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. Find a wide variety of French furniture on 1stDibs.
What are some French furniture styles?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
How do I know if my French furniture is provincial?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.