Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
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.
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Burl
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple
2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple
2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Mother-of-Pearl, Cherry
1990s North American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
2010s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Bakelite, Maple
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Nutwood
Late 19th Century European Antique Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Macassar, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Glass, Mirror, Beech
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Bakelite, Maple
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Metal, Brass
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome, Iron
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Ultrasuede, Beech, Ash, Oak, Walnut
1930s Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Walnut
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Steel, Nickel
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fruitwood, Walnut
20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Wood
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
2010s South African Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Mother-of-Pearl, Cherry
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
1940s Vintage Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery
20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
2010s Indian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Resin, Wood