Epstein Brothers Art Deco
Art Deco Beautiful Maple Odeon Double Bed By H.L. Epstein Brothers, 1930s
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Devon, England
Incredibly stylish and so indicative of this bygone era is this Art Deco 1930s double bed with
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bakelite, Maple
H 41.34 in W 86.62 in D 74.02 in
Art Deco Blonde Maple Odeon Double Bed By H.L. Epstein Brothers, 1930s
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Devon, England
Incredibly stylish and so indicative of this bygone era is this Art Deco 1930s double bed with
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bakelite, Maple
H 46.07 in W 96.26 in D 17.33 in
A Superb Burr Walnut Art Deco Sideboard/Console Table
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to last
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs With Burr Walnut and Cream Leather Re-upholstery
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to last
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 33.47 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
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English 1930s Art Deco Sideboard by Harry & Lou Epstein Brothers
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Devon, England
Lou Epstein started the production of Art Deco forms from the 1930s. The craftsmanship was to
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards
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Chrome
Art Deco Sideboard by Harry & Lou Epstein Brothers, English, c1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Devon, England
Lou Epstein started the production of Art Deco forms from the 1930s. The craftsmanship was to
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards
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Chrome
Art Deco Satinwood High End Cocktail Cabinet By Epstein Brothers, c1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this high end modernist Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet by Harry and Lou
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 61.23 in W 30.12 in D 16.93 in
Art Deco Three Seater Cloud Sofa by the Epstein Brothers Circa 1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
creatively rich metropolis of early 20th century London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Walnut
An Art Deco Coffee Table by Harry & Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
early 20th century London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Six Seater Dining Suite by Harry & Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco 6 Seater Dining Suite by Harry & Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco six seater dining suite by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut veneered table top set over
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
Original Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco Tank Chairs Circa 1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Pair of Art Deco Tank Chairs by Harry & Lou Epstein. Figured walnut veneered banding. Re
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein, Brown Leather Upholstery
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to last
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 64.97 in D 27.56 in
English Art Deco Cloud Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein Upholstered in Green Leather
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas
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Leather, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 64.18 in D 31.5 in
A Pair of Harry & Lou Epstein Brown Leather and Walnut Art Deco Cloud Armchairs
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to last
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
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Leather, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Epstein Brothers Mapa Burl and Walnut Bar
Located in North York, ON
This Art Deco style bar is retro and unique. The U-shaped, floating cabinet is composed of blonde
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
An Art Deco Console Table by Harry & Lou Epstein
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
rich metropolis of early 20th century London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Burr Walnut 1930's Sideboard by Harry & Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Sideboard by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three central drawers fronted by curved burr walnut
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco sideboard by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut veneer with figured walnut banding To
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Burr Walnut Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
creatively rich metropolis of early 20th century London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Satinwood Six - Eight Seater Dining Suite
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to last
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Satinwood
A Pair of Burr Walnut Art Deco Bedside Cabinets
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut veneered with mahogany
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Original Burr Walnut Veneered Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
century London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
Original Art Deco Chestnut Leather and Walnut Bankers Armchairs
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
the creatively rich metropolis of early 20th century London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut and Satinbirch Console Table
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
early 20th century London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Original English Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet in Burr Walnut
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco fluted cocktail cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein set over a U-shaped base. Bleached burr
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
1930's English Art Deco Sideboard in Burr Walnut
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco fluted sideboard by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut veneered on solid mahogany
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Original Art Deco Burr Walnut and Satin Birch Sideboard
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Sideboard by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut and satin birch veneered on solid
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Original Art Deco Nest of Burr Walnut Tables circa 1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco nest of three hanging side tables by Harry & Lou Epstein. Set over legs with scrolled
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Walnut
Original 1930's English Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Sideboard
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
century London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage Birdseye Maple Veneered Art Deco Six Seater Dining Suite
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to last
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Original English 1930's Art Deco Burr Walnut Nest of Tables
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco nest of four tables by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut veneered with figured walnut
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Walnut
A Pair of Walnut and Green Leather Art Deco Lounge Chairs
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco Early Cloud design lounge chairs by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr Walnut wraparound
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Original English Art Deco Burr Walnut Six Seater Dining Table and Chairs
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
metropolis of early 20th century London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31.3 in W 72.05 in D 35.04 in
Original 1930's English Art Deco Burr Walnut Six Seater Dining Suite
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
century London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 71.86 in D 36.03 in
Original Art Deco Six Seater Dining Suite Burr Walnut with Faux Suede Upholstery
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
metropolis of early 20th century London, the Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 71.86 in D 36.03 in
1930's Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet in Burr and Figured Walnut
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco cocktail cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr and figured walnut veneered with ebonised
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Vintage 1930s Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Art Deco Centre Table by Epstein Brothers
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Art Deco centre table by Harry & Lou Epstein. Veneered walnut oval tables with fluted central
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
English 1930s Art Deco Sideboard by Harry & Lou Epstein Brothers
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Devon, England
Lou Epstein started the production of Art Deco forms from the 1930's. The craftsmanship was to
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Epstein Brothers iconised Art Deco furniture. Creating high quality, luxurious items designed to last
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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Epstein Brothers Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the epstein brothers art deco you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each epstein brothers art deco for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer epstein brothers art deco, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right epstein brothers art deco, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co each produced at least one beautiful epstein brothers art deco that is worth considering.
How Much is a Epstein Brothers Art Deco?
Prices for a epstein brothers art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,202 and can go as high as $18,200, while the average can fetch as much as $4,931.
A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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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