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Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Maple Chest of Drawers, circa 1940s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, circa 1940s Sculpted maple, with walnut top and original brass hardware. Measures: 45.25"W
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Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Renzo Rutili, Chest of Drawers, Maple, Brass, USA, 1940s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and brass chest of drawers produced by Johnson Furniture Company, design attributed to
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Renzo Rutili, Nighstand, Maple, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and brass nightstand produced by Johnson Furniture Company, design attributed to Renzo
Category

Vintage 1940s American Night Stands

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Side Tables, Iron, Maple, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and maple side tables designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Elm & Maple Dining Table, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Elm & Maple dining table, 1940s Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm, Maple

Elm & Maple Dining Table, 1940s
Elm & Maple Dining Table, 1940s
H 32.29 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Jaques Adnet large French Sideboard 1940's Maple and Leather
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
, the middle section and cover plate are furnished with fine maple. Inside, the furniture is completely
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Maple

Pair of French Andre Arbus 1940s Maple Cabinets
By André Arbus
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s maple cabinets with a Pair of "X" inlaid design doors over 2 drawers with
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

1940s Danish Lounge Chairs with Maple Frame and Armrests
By Carl Malmsten, Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and Carl Malmsten with a wooden base and armrests made from Maple adding a lot of elegance and flair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Maple

Art Deco Maple & Elm Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco Maple And Elm sideboard, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Elm, Maple

Art Deco Maple & Elm Sideboard, 1940s
Art Deco Maple & Elm Sideboard, 1940s
H 35.83 in W 88.59 in D 22.05 in
1940's Danish Accent or Armchair in style of Fritz Hansen Natural Maple Legs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
backrest. Very charming, elegant and versatile with legs in natural maple. Overall very good condition. We
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Huntley Thomasville Maple Chippendale Carved Urn Mirror, Circa 1940s
By B. F. Huntley Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Huntley Thomasville maple Chippendale carved Urn mirror, Circa 1940s. Very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Italian Art Deco Maple, Brass and Black Lacquered Dresser, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco dresser was produced in Italy in the 1940s and it is attributable to the design of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

1940s Maple Conveyor Belt Room Screen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial 1940s conveyor belt room screen made up of wood slats with rounded ends. Entire screen
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Maple

1940s Maple Conveyor Belt Room Screen
1940s Maple Conveyor Belt Room Screen
H 63.25 in W 96 in D 1 in
French Art Deco Maple Coffee Table, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Simple but really beautiful French Art Deco coffee table, 1940. It has a maple top and stylish legs
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Maple, Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet, maple, bamboo and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Seat
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan, Maple

Paul Frankl Mahogany "Station Wagon" Dresser for Johnson Furniture, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Coronado, CA
in the 1940s. This example is executed in Philippine mahogany and maple with thick leather handles
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Paul Frankl Mahogany Coffee Table with Cork Tops Johnson Furniture c. 1940s/50s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Camden, ME
Classic Paul Frankl cork coffee table in original color with the rosewood stained maple frame and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple, Cork, Lacquer

Pair of Italian Artisan Made Maple Side Tables, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Italian artisan-made side tables, crafted in the 1940s. Constructed from warm-toned maple
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Cabinet in Parchment, Maple and Black Lacquer, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco small sideboard was produced in France in the 1940s. The structure, the base and the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Tiger Maple Dresser With Nickel Pulls, Attributed to Eliel Saarinen Circa 1940s
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Peabody, MA
A tiger maple chest with streamline nickel drawer pulls atributed to the Finnish architect and
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Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Dressers

Materials

Nickel

Italian Art Deco Dining Table in Maple with Decoration, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Rare Art Deco table in a rationalist style, maple top with a central decoration, black lacquered
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Tables

Materials

Maple

Mogens Lassen, Egypt Coffee Table 1940's
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
legs and brass capped floor stretchers. Crafted by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen in Denmark circa 1940's.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Italian Maple & Zebrawood Dining Chair, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Macassar ebony and maple chair. Available 5 chairs, the price is for one chair.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Zebra Wood

1940s Cantù Nightstand Table Gio Ponti attributable in Walnut, Maple Crystal Top
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
walnut, light maple, with ribalta, inlaid with maple. Crystal top Measures cm: H 56, W 57, D 35
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Crystal

Herman De Vries for Cushman Wide Paddle Lounge Chair, Solid Maple & Brown, 1940s
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Philadelphia, PA
maple throughout, from the frame to the arms. Not an inch of veneer in sight on this chair. The cushiosn
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Authentic Nautical Signal Flag from 1940's Framed Professionally
Located in North Miami, FL
. Professionally framed in natural maple low profile shadow box and sewn on to the matting, this vintage German
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Shadow Boxes

Materials

Cotton, Maple

Authentic Nautical Signal Flag from 1940's Framed Professionally
Located in North Miami, FL
. Professionally framed in natural maple low profile shadow box and sewn on to the matting, this vintage German
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Shadow Boxes

Materials

Cotton, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in Solid Bubinga and Carved Maple - France, 1940s
Located in Girona, Girona
Sideboard with three doors, solid bubinga with bubinga veneer. Doors decoration in carved maple
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Nickel, Bronze

Pinocchio Childrens Valet Made in Italy in the 1940's
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great 1940's Pinocchio children's valet. This was made in Italy. Would make a great piece of art.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Maple

Pair of Elegant Nightstands by Rway Art Deco 1940's
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Furniture/RWAY in mahogany/bird's-eye maple, ca' 1940's. Single drawer with open-cut-out space above and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Table in Art Deco style in rosewood and green maple, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
aniline-stained maple. The top is made of rosewood feather laid open. The piece showcases a pronounced
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Maple, Rosewood

Art Deco Elm, Maple & Leatherette Dining Chairs, 1940s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco Elm, Maple & Leatherette dining chairs, 1940s, Set of 6. Packaging with bubble wrap and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech, Elm, Maple

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Red Wool, 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
maple. Upscale very charming and even playful design. Sturdy and strong with coil springs in the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Maple

Nickle Silver Wear with Original Maple Chest, 1930s-1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serving for 12 nickle silver. 60 pcs set with original maple wood silver storage box. Lovely Aqua
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Nickel

Italian Art Deco Maple Briar, Gold Leaf and Black Lacquer Nightstands, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
This pair of Art Deco nightstands was produced in Italy in the 1940s. The structure is completely
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Gold Leaf

1940s Russel Wright Art Deco Hardrock Maple Spun Aluminum Torchiere Floor Lamps
By Russel Wright
Located in Monrovia, CA
Rare 1940s Russel wright hardrock maple and spun aluminum torchiere floor lamps Art Deco Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Maple and Wood Coffee by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hellouw, NL
Beautiful coffee table in maple and wood with a glass top. The glass top is very thick and heavy
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

PAIR! ART DECO Maple & Brass STACKED 1940s Table Lamps Russel Wright Skyscraper
By Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE PAIR! STACKED MAPLE & BRASS ART DECO LAMPS AFTER RUSSEL WRIGHT DISTINGUISHED DESIGN
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940s French Regency Style Faux Bamboo Inspired Tall Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is part of a larger set! It is a French Regency style faux bamboo inspired chest with wonderful brass details. It has quite a bit of storage. It is an American piece and in very...
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1940s Jens Risom For Knoll Associates 666 WSP Dining Chair with Webbing in Maple
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Jens Risom for Knoll Associates 666 WSP dining chair, circa 1940s
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Arm Lounge Chair ca. 1940-1950's att. to Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
By Paul Laszlo, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural arm chair having a solid wood ( maple ) frame with upholstered seat and back
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Large 1940s Italian Fine Timber Decorative Box
Located in London, GB
timbers, to include satinwood, burr maple and rosewood. Lined in a deep plum velvet. Italian, c. 1940s.
Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Maple, Satinwood, Burl

1940s Wooden Dining Set - Table, Chairs & Sideboards (Set of 9)
Located in Manzano, IT
1940s Wooden Dining Set – Table, Chairs & Sideboards (Set of 9) This exquisite 1940s dining set
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Valet Stands Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket, 1940s Italian Design
Located in Southampton, NJ
Scarcely seen handcrafted valet stands "Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket" made in Italy c. 1940's, after
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Maple

Swedish Modern Lounge Chair Clubbed Legs in Birchwood & "Tablu" Textile, 1940s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful lounge chair made in Sweden in the 1940s. The curves are similar to that of the
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Birdseye Maple

Pair of Danish 1940s Mid-size Low Back Swivel Base Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime mid-scale Danish club or lounge chair made in the 1940s. The chairs Bear
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Maple

Large 1940s Vintage Industrial Apothecary Laboratory Teaching Scale Balance
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare 1940's vintage large-scale teaching scale/balance. Scale stands a massive 50" tall and was
Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Iron

Carl-Johan Boman Rare Pair of Ivory Velvet Tufted Easy Chairs, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in New York, NY
elegantly curved tufted backs and tapering stained maple legs, Finland, 1940s. These exquisite chairs have a
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Velvet

Art Deco Sculpture of Nude Female in Hand-Carved Wood, 1940s Scandinavia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
birch or maple and from one piece. The alluring female posses naturally and is resting on a delicately
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Maple

1940s Italian Sorrento Étagère Side Table Walnut, Burl Walnut veneer with inlay
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Nice étagère Sorrento of the period Art Deco, 1940 years of the 20th century. Top floor in burl
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Maple, Burl

Paolo Buffa certified bar cabinet manufactured by Mosè Turri, Italy, early 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Turri
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Cherrywood, maple, and brass bar cabinet, designed by Paolo Buffa, manufactured by Mosè Turri
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Console Table by Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rosewood console table by Paolo Buffa, 40s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Maple, Rosewood

Paolo Buffa Rare Vanity Table or Console, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
upper classes pushed him to open his own studio where he could create unique furniture combining high
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Maple, Parchment Paper

Sample Stool by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C., United States 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Milan, IT
Sample stool manufactured by Thonet Brothers - Statesville N.C. Plywood frame with maple finish
Category

Vintage 1940s American Stools

Materials

Maple

1940s Blonde Wood with Glass Collectors Showcase
Located in Ferndale, MI
Blonde wood framed cabinet with mirror back interior thick lipped edge shelves. Sides and top are glass with two sliding glass doors . One door is original one door is eighth inch gl...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Maple

Italian Sideboard from La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1940s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Eclectic parchment sideboard, maple profiles, finely decorated opaline top, supports in carved and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Maple, Parchment Paper

Italian Sideboard from La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1940s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Display case designed with a shelf, missing closing glass, and La Permanente Cantù display case.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Maple, Lacquer

Pair of Midcentury Italian Walnut and Cream Valencia Marble Night Stands, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of 1940s bedside tables in walnut wood and maple inlays, shelves in cream Valencia marble and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Brass

Artdeco Small Checkered Inlay Cabinet by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
) Material: Checkered inlay of maple veneer combined with mahogany Maker: Jindrich Halabala (UP Zavody
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Maple

Italian Art Deco Sideboard with Bar Cabinet Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Osvaldo Borsani designed this beautiful Italian sideboard in the 1940s. With its unique design and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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1940s Maple Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 1940s maple furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, maple and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of 1940s maple furniture — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of 1940s maple furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of 1940s maple furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Herman Miller and Osvaldo Borsani are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940s Maple Furniture?

Prices for a piece of 1940s maple furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,919.
Questions About 1940s Maple Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, maple is good for furniture. Due to its natural beauty, the wood is one of the most popular materials for crafting desks, tables and case goods. Maple is also a dense, strong wood that allows furniture to hold up well to the effects of daily use. In addition, maple holds stain and paint well, freeing furniture makers to top it off with a seemingly endless array of finishes. Find a large selection of maple wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Yes, maple is a good wood for furniture. The hardness and density of the material make for sturdy furniture that can hold up to the effects of regular use. In addition, many people find the natural grain patterns of maple wood to be visually appealing. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of maple wood furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.