Art Deco Decorative Boxes
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.
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bakelite, Walnut
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood, Macassar
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Art Glass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Walnut, Cedar
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood, Walnut
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Paper
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal, Silver Plate
1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Blown Glass
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Gold, Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
1920s Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Straw, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Birch, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Stainless Steel
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bone, Shagreen, Amboyna
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s German Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Glass
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Shagreen
20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Wood
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silk
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Bronze
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Jade, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Cherry, Spruce
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Copper
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Silver
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass, Pewter
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Ebony
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Chrome