Very unusual petite French 1930's desk vanity writing table

Item #1767 - Added April 11, 2013

If you were every looking for a highly stylized French Art Deco writing table, I think this may be one of the nicest original pieces I've seen in a long time. The size is wonderful and very useful as a desk, writing table, reception table or small vanity. I love the alternating checkerboard wood edging with these wonderful classic French faceted spindle legs. Some nice features with center drawer and round bakelite knobs as handles. Also, on the each side (left and right), there is a small cut out for storage, books or your favorite bounty.

Spectacular Ivoroid Inlaid Original Art Deco Secretary desk 1930's

Item #1754

This is an outstanding piece of furniture which we've been after for many years. Probably French in origin, and a stunning example of Art Deco marquetry using ivory and or ivoroid edging accentuated with a pull down bubble motif on the front. 3 keys supplied with ivory buttons. This piece has all of the quality, consistency and integrity of a very useful Secretary desk desgin. The inside is very stable with double metal hinges and wood supports that also come out when the desk top is lowered (this is a great feature). A nice inlaid leather writings surface and the inside has nice compartments, drawers and cozy cubby holes for storage. Additionally, there are 4 drawers logically placed below the drop down lid (all with locks that work). The base or lower part of the desk is also beautifully executed with a half round almost U shape structure which has inlay on the bottom, complimenting the total design.

Unique Art Deco Display Cabinet Vitrine with lights

Item #1743

A wonderful piece of furniture. The size is quite nice and could work for so many applications in your home. Beautiful dark rich Macassar ebony wood front panel face with nice contrasting medium brown Mahogany wood. Pedestal style base that gives it that great French Art Deco Style. The interior is all mirrored with one shelve and the door has a beautiful beveled edge window, outlined in the rich Mahogany. Nice practical and functional door with brass knobs.
Mahogany Sizes like this are rare and a vitrine like this would make a great display for some of your most special collectibles.

Unusual Art Deco Console or Petite Table

Item #1739

Here is something very nice. A perfect size for that rather limited space where you want to put a piece of furniture with lots of personality. Very multi-functional, useful and high style art deco. This piece has many nice details and storage drawers to boot. What else could you need?

French Amboyna Art deco vanity spectacular

Item #1738

Although meant for the bedroom this beautiful vanity would be functional in both a living room, entry way or any wall looking to support a really really beautiful piece of original furniture. Made in France during the 1930's and crafted in the most spectacular tight grained amboyna honey aged burl wood. Has a wonderful mirror that fits right into the top of the vanity and is supported through the lower part of the design. Additionally a wonderful elegant asymmetrical shape give so much dimensions to this special piece. I could see it with a nice footstool or highly stylized art deco "Puff" chair. May I draw your attention to the delicate ivory handles with multiple front drawers. A winner!

Petite Art Deco Macassar writing or vanity desk

Item #1731

This lovely desk has many of the essential French elements you would expect from that empowered period of 1925. Nice parchment top with drawers and beautiful petite legs. A strong design look with a minimal footprint. The wood is all nicely polished Macassar. Custom made for us, very much in the tradition of Ruhlmann.

Macassar Art Deco Game Table

Item #1694

Here is a wonderful Art Deco Collection original. We recently had this nice custom game table made. Never seem to be able find many cool ones out there to buy. This one is spectacular. Intense Macassar wood and very well organized. Chess for the top, take off the top for an afternoon of fun Backgammon, if that is not enough, reverse the top and you've got a great green felt card table. Of just a great modernist table! So whatever games you like to play, this is the table that will do it all.

Measurements:
27.75 X x 27.75"D x 31" T

Classic Modernism Art Deco Desk

Item #1693

A wonderful and very spectacular Art Deco desk, a classic modernist piece. Very nice flamed mahogany wood with black lacquer trim detail. Each bank supports the desk which has 3 drawers, quite practical for organizing all your stuff. Locks for each side. Nice faceted skirt surrounds the top with ribbon flame wood throughout. Matches up nicely with the edging around the base and drawer handles. Some very serious business could be done with this well designed piece, not too round not too square, just about enough of everything!

Fabulous Executive Art Deco Desk

Item #1684

We've been waiting for this special Executive Art Deco desk for quite some time. This is a recent restoration, all completed emphasizing the original tradition in which we found it. A wonderful 1/2 round shaped top with strong dark desk skirt to outline this unusual shape and yet there is an inlaid dark writing area. From the front, it appears to be sitting on two elongated round front columns again with nice framed dark wood edging all along the bottom and up to the banks of drawers. Some very nicely designed drawers I might add. The right bank, once opened has 3 sliding drawers, plus a fitted lower drawer as well. The left bank (gosh I feel like I might be in France), also nicely designed swivel drawer (great for a couple of bottles to finalize the perfect days deal)! In any event a great desk, great design and its going to make someone (a lot of money ) very happy!

Art Deco Desk/Vanity Custom Design

Item #1683

Well we've now taken it to the next level of precise design. This wonderful small but very efficient and awfully stylish desk would make a great companion to your window seat. Very useful and well made. Two tone wood with honey walnut finish plus a tiger mahogany contrast. The knobs all have little ivory tips for solid drawer openings. This is one of our custom designs and would make a great reception desk, lap top etc. Designed with plenty of front leg room also.

Fabulous Original Art Deco Buffet spectacular!

Item #1658

Fabulous Art Deco Game and Card Table

Item #1648

Great looking game/card table. The top is all inlaid with contrasting woods and there are little cubby holes (4 of them) under each side. The table swivels and becomes a very useful green felt card table (maybe that's what the cubby holes are for). Nice thing about this table, is a very small footprint for such a useful addition to your home. Very stable and all 4 legs have brass tips. Anyone ready to play some games (non computer)?

Original Art Deco geometric tile table!

Item #1638

I just love this piece. The color and quality of the tile is from that great period of Art Deco (daze gone by). Look at all the colors and and the intricate tile pattern. WOW you don't see these table very often. Sure, lots of mission style tables, by modernist art deco style like this!!!!!!! The top has a great repeat of blues, burgundy, black and a very cool checkerboard treatment on the edge. If that weren't enough there is a 2nd lower table that echoes much of what you see on the top. Spectacular! Wish I had a place for it.

Spectacular Art Deco Desk, Chair and Matching Cabinet in Ruhlmann style!

Item #1620

You've probably only ever seen a piece like this in books on Art Deco. This custom suite was made for our shop, the goal was to re-create this famous Ruhlmann desk using the finest Abedul grained Birch wood (like the French amboyna wood) was chosen and the "ivorite" details were shaped and inlayed by master craftsmen working to create this timeless classic. Additionally, for the first time we created a companion piece that would allow storage, printers or whatever to help design and create a timeless room, uncluttered with all of the office elements typical of most enviornments. A real signature of the Grand Art Deco period. The finish is pure "French" polish with parchment leather inlay as part of the writing surface of the desk. The drawers are all joined in the class French tradition, heavy and meaningful. Even the chair is completed to emulate this design and of course needs to accompany the desk. The chair is upholstered in fine cream leather to match all of the inlays in the desk. It has taken almost one year to complete this and get it ready for the shop, so if this one is for you, it may be the only one for quite some time.

This one will certainly take your breath away!

Ruhlmann's legacy as a designer was the subject of a major retrospective exhibition at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2004. In 2009, he was called the "Art Deco's greatest artist" by the New York Times.

Emile - Jacques Ruhlmann (read all about him) http://www.ruhlmann.info/ruhlmann.php/t,E.J.Ruhlmann  

Large Art Deco Cabinet, display storage with hand carved front

Item #1618

A beautiful European style Art Deco Cabinet with very nice detailing. The main wood treatment is a spectacular grained sycamore, found in a lot of European art deco furniture. What I love about this piece, first of all is the wonderful carving that runs down the front. The restoration really enhances the look with a rather contrasting point of view circa 1930's. Dark mahogany wood details the top, bottom and carved front. A perfect bookcase and/or display case for decorative objects, yet equally as functional in a bedroom for the storage of sweaters and clothing. Adjustable shelves in all areas and nice size too.

Early French Art Deco 20's exquisite demi-lune shaped cabinet marquetry

Item #1587

Unique Custom Original Hollywood Art Deco inspired Desk

Item #1533

The history of this piece comes from an original smaller styled vanity we bought years ago. Originally found in Argentina, but I think the design is French. In any event, we decided to take some liberties and turn this design into a great looking desk. We increased the over-all size slightly and added a couple of banks of drawers. This is a great looking piece of furniture and quite a serviceable desk or reception piece for the right room.

Amazing quality Art Deco Walnut curved buffet or storage unit

Item #1532

Art Deco display - curio - bar cabinet in Ruhlmann style

Item #1510

Hollywood Glamour Vanity or Console

Item #1440

I call this a 1930's inspired Art Deco Hollywood Vanity because to me it's just that glamorous. However, it was originally a European designer piece we recreated. It's been constructed of warm Mahogany with an oval raised center platform of flamed Maple and it possesses an overall very unique and curvilinear outline. This is just a magnificent piece of very usable furniture-art that would enhance the beauty of any boudoir. Additionally, this piece could be fairly easily converted to a desk or console. The stool is not included, but available under item #1408 in our inventory.

Two-tone Art Deco reception and working desk with ivory accents

Item #1432

Beautiful two tone wood desk, utilizing both Macassar and amboyna style wood. Very nice design, not too large, but has wonderful storage and drawers all accented with ivory key holes. This desk was made for our shop and is a one off design. Great style faceted 20"s style French legs, would be nice as a reception and working desk. Chair shown not included.  

Awesome Art Deco Desk and Chair In Style of Ruhlmann, spectacular!

Item #1368

You've probably only ever seen a piece like this in books on Art Deco. This custom piece was made for our shop, the goal was to re-create this famous Ruhlmann desk. The finest macassar wood was chosen and the "ivorite" details were shaped and inlayed by master craftsmen working to create this timeless classic. A real signature of the Grand Art Deco period. The finish is pure "French" polish with parchment leather inlay as part of the writing surface of the desk. The drawers are all joined in the class French tradition, heavy and meaningful. Even the chair is completed to emulate this design and of course needs to accompany the desk. The chair is upholstered in fine white leather to match all of the inlays in the desk.

This one will certainly take your breath away!

Ruhlmann's legacy as a designer was the subject of a major retrospective exhibition at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2004. In 2009, he was called the "Art Deco's greatest artist" by the New York Times.

Emile - Jacques Ruhlmann (read all about him) http://www.ruhlmann.info/ruhlmann.php/t,E.J.Ruhlmann  

Unique Art Deco Coat Hat Stand

Item #1275

1930s Art Deco Side Table / Cabinet • Diana The Huntress

Item #1221

This 1930s Art Deco Side Table is quite the multi-functional work of art. The protective glass-covered table top features an beautiful intricate wood-inlay depiction of the mythical Diana The Huntress. Her blond hair blows in the wind while she charges forth on her horse with a long spear in her right hand. This table features dual side leaves that easily and conveniently fold up or down, a shelf beneath the table top and a roomy cabinet below with yet another shelf. This table/cabinet has been constructed with several different types of unusual woods - some burled and some with rich graining that work together to create a very unique piece of furniture. Due to its adaptability and multi-functionality this cabinet could be utilized in any number of rooms in your home. It could be used in the bedroom as a nightstand or perhaps in the living room as a side table that magically opens up to coffee table width while entertaining or for that impromptu TV dinner.

1930s French Art Deco Chest Of Drawers

Item #1217

Art Deco Entertainment Media Cabinet / TV Stand • Exotic Birdseye Maple

Item #1188

We had to make this. You see, we noticed that there's a serious problem out there. Yes, there are TV stands and entertainment cabinets out there. But I've certainly not seen anything that looks like this. Our gorgeous Art Deco Entertainment Media Cabinet is the perfect stand for your flat screen TV and audio/video components. The exotic Birdseye Maple cabinetry boasts strong Deco design with four adjustable shelves for components and accessories. There's a convenient hole in the rear of the cabinet and the shelves are notched for your power cable(s). It's perfectly suited for the living room or bedroom or could simply be used as a stylish Art Deco locking cabinet or nightstand.  

1930s European Bar Cart

Item #1074

The possibilities are endless. The simple design of this beautifully made bar cart is at odds with the complexity of options it offers. It has been constructed of beautifully contrasting light and dark maple and fitted with glorious gleaming chrome hardware. There's plenty of sophisticated storage offered by way of shelving and two practical storage compartments. An elegance, functionality and sophistication of design and manufacture that is rare to say the least and oh, yes - it's on wheels!

Art Deco Rosewood Secretary

Item #1066

Art Deco Mahogany China Cabinet AND Buffet

Item #1018

Here we have two very beautiful and impressive pieces of furniture. The workmanship, materials, design, function and flexibility all come together to produce two magnificent pieces of dining room furniture that are as lovely to behold as they are practical to use. Both cabinets are constructed of beautiful mahogany with parchment and marble details. The taller cabinet has a built-in light that illuminates automatically upon the opening of the center doors. It features four doors and lots of shelving to store china, table linens or ??? The two outer doors are constructed of a fluted mahogany while the two center doors are covered with a beautiful and tactile leather parchment. The entire cabinet sits on a glorious marble base.

The longer cabinet (or buffet/sideboard) features a total of six drawers with brass pulls and plenty of shelving for storage. Again, the outer doors are made of a fluted mahogany and the inner are covered with the same leather parchment. This cabinet also sits on a hefty marble base. Pictures and text can describe the details and the essence but the sheer beauty and impressiveness of these two pieces of furniture is simply beyond words.  

Italian Rosewood Armoire

Item #935

Now this is something I bet you haven't seen before. Very beautiful and very artistic. Of course, Italian Art Deco circa 1930's beautiful materials, completely restored inside and out. This was originally a closet or armoire of sorts. It can be adapted for many uses, either in an entry way, bedroom or office area. The wood as that rich fabulous rosewood (probably Indian) with beautifully etched or sandblasted art deco figures on the doors, complimented with natural wood tambour style doors and black lacquer handles.. The doors roll back to display a beautiful interior designed with period hooks to hold clothing and  umbrellas etc. Also it lights up when the doors open. The size is 63" W X 69" T X 19" D at the deepest point.

French Oak Architect's Cabinet

Item #933

Very unusual and beautiful French architects cabinet in Oak with gold leaf treatments on the handles. This would also make a great wine storage cabinet in a dining room. Or at least, someone could remove cubby hole storage and make it into a nice stereo storage viewing room cabinet. Very unusual design, the outside doors pull out to allow for storage inside the cabinet of things such as drawings, posters or anything that has a long vertical shape. The overall size is 81" wide (which includes the 4" handles on each side so 73" for the major part of the piece), 50" T X 16" D. The outside storage compartments open up another 20" on each side when full open. The front interior storage is approx. 38" X 38". Quite a handsome piece. The round gold leaf pole style handles are decorative as you access that area from the side.

French Cabinet

Item #884

This 1930's French cabinet is crafted in amboyna and rosewood, and features frosted glass doors in a gold. The interior cabinet has glass shelves.

French Cabinet/Display Case

Item #749

This beautiful cabinet/display case would look terrific in a dining or living room. Although sold separately this cabinet happens to be a perfect match to item #747 (sideboard). Made in France during the 1930's.

1930s French Art Deco Macassar Desk

Item #687

Here's a gorgeous 1930s French Art Deco Macassar desk. It has been constructed of gorgeous Macassar ebony with intricate inlaid details which compliment the simplicity of design. The base design creates an airy-ness and an open feel giving this desk a modern elegance.

Austrian Desk

Item #402

Austrian Desk features interesting mixed use of the original woods, both walnut and oak, lovingly restored. The drawer pulls are Bakelite. The oak was filled to blend its grain with the walnut and the combination completes a perfect restoration. The desk has two doors with storage shelves on one side and pull out drawers on the other.