Art Deco furniture is the epitome of sexy! Glamorous mirrors, shiny woods, polished metal finishes, lush leathers, jewel tones, and exotic trim are all hallmarks of Art Deco-style furniture.
Vintage furniture is making a big comeback and Art Deco sofas, tables, cabinets, and chairs are in high demand today. These are the most common characteristics.
Characteristics of Art Deco furniture
Metallic finishes
The 1920s is commonly known as the age of machines. That’s when industry and manufacturing boomed. Factories began pumping products at lightning speed. The rise of sophisticated machinery allowed for the mass manufacture of all kinds of goods … planes, trains, automobiles, and a multitude of other common everyday products such as radios, refrigerators, lamps, etc. Therefore, it is natural that the furniture also has a “futuristic machine” aesthetic. This was most easily accomplished through the use of metallic details and finishes.
Luxury ornaments
Another furniture trend that emerged during the Art Deco era was luxury trim. The furnishings would have added accents of luxurious stone, quartz, and jewelry. Some of the most popular accents were onyx, jade, ivory, and murano glass. Interior accent pieces like lamps, chandeliers, clocks, and radios also contain items like this. All the pieces together would create a very rich, modern and luxurious overall look.
Mirrored Furniture
The Deco style was at its peak during the roaring twenties. The economy was flourishing and society began to take an interest in luxury goods. One of the most luxurious and glamorous investments would be mirrored furniture. Coffee tables, dressers, sideboards, and all kinds of other furniture were made from mirrors. If that’s not glamorous, I don’t know what is!
Tips for finding and buying furniture
Online auctions
The quickest and easiest way to find authentic antique furniture from the 1920s is to do a search on luxury online auction sites like 1stdibs, Sothebys, and Christies. However, be prepared to pay a penny. Genuine antique furniture can be quite expensive. An Eileen Gray “Dragons” chair sold for $ 28 million at auction in 2009!
Antique blinds
Once you’ve exhausted your search online, you can browse the antique and antique stores in your area. Look up furniture dealers in your local directory and give them a call to see who might specialize in vintage-style furniture. These people are usually a wealth of information. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they can at least point you in the right direction.
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