Discover our carefully selected collection of original Art Deco chests of drawers from the 1920s, 1930s and early 1940s. Distinguished by elegant proportions, refined craftsmanship and sophisticated materials, these exceptional pieces combine practical storage with the unmistakable glamour of the Art Deco period.

Our collection includes French and Belgian Art Deco chests of drawers, ranging from restrained geometric designs to luxurious pieces in fine veneers, high-gloss lacquer and polished metal details. Each piece is individually selected for its design, quality, authenticity and decorative presence.

Art Deco Chests of Drawers – Elegance and Exceptional Craftsmanship

The Art Deco chest of drawers occupies a special place within European furniture design of the interwar period. During the 1920s and 1930s, furniture designers moved increasingly towards clear architectural forms, balanced proportions and luxurious surfaces.

France, and Paris in particular, became one of the most important centres of this new aesthetic. The International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris in 1925 represented a defining moment for what would later become known as Art Deco.

Cabinetmakers and designers combined traditional craftsmanship with a distinctly modern visual language. The result was furniture that could appear restrained and geometrical while remaining exceptionally sophisticated.

French Art Deco Chests of Drawers

Original French Art Deco chests of drawers are particularly admired for the quality of their proportions and materials.

Rather than relying on elaborate historical ornament, designers often achieved their effect through beautifully figured veneers, symmetrical compositions, polished surfaces and carefully designed handles and fittings.

Some pieces display strong architectural lines, while others feature gently curved fronts, rounded corners or subtly projecting bodies.

This combination of precision and elegance is one of the characteristics that makes French Art Deco furniture so distinctive.

Macassar Ebony, Rosewood and Fine Veneers

The choice and treatment of materials was of fundamental importance to Art Deco furniture.

Fine woods and veneers such as Macassar ebony, rosewood, mahogany and walnut were chosen for their rich colouring and distinctive grain. Their decorative qualities could be enhanced through highly polished finishes or combined with black lacquered elements.

Macassar ebony in particular became closely associated with some of the most sophisticated French furniture of the period. Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann used the material for important furniture designs during the 1920s.

Metal fittings in nickel, chrome or other polished finishes could provide an elegant contrast to the warmth of the wood and emphasise the architectural character of a piece.

From Geometric Simplicity to Luxurious Art Deco Design

The Art Deco period embraced a remarkable variety of forms.

Some Art Deco commodes and chests of drawers are characterised by strict symmetry, rectilinear bodies and an almost architectural simplicity. Others feature rounded corners, curved façades, sculptural bases or contrasting materials.

The finest examples demonstrate how effectively the designers of the period could combine functionality with visual sophistication.

A chest of drawers was no longer merely a practical storage piece. Its proportions, surface, handles and base were conceived as part of a complete composition.

Art Deco Chests of Drawers in Contemporary Interiors

One of the particular strengths of original Art Deco furniture is its ability to work within both classical and contemporary interiors.

An elegant Art Deco chest of drawers can serve as a statement piece in a bedroom, entrance hall, living room or dressing room.

Against a restrained contemporary background, the beauty of a richly figured veneer or a black lacquered surface becomes particularly striking.

Art Deco furniture can also create an exciting dialogue with modern art, contemporary lighting and twentieth-century design.

For this reason, original Art Deco pieces remain highly relevant to sophisticated interiors today.

French and Belgian Art Deco Furniture

Alongside France, Belgium developed a significant tradition of high-quality furniture design during the Art Deco period.

Belgian furniture of the 1930s and around 1940 can combine architectural clarity with luxurious surfaces and highly refined craftsmanship.

Our collection therefore includes both French and Belgian Art Deco chests of drawers, selected according to the quality and character of each individual piece rather than solely according to attribution.

Professionally Restored Art Deco Chests of Drawers

The quality of an antique chest of drawers depends not only on its design but also on its construction, original substance and state of preservation.

Our original Art Deco furniture is carefully examined and, where necessary, professionally restored.

Particular attention is paid to the construction, drawers, veneers, surfaces and fittings. Restoration is carried out with the aim of preserving the character of the historical piece while ensuring that it can once again be used and enjoyed.

A professionally restored Art Deco chest of drawers therefore combines the beauty of an original twentieth-century design with functionality suitable for a contemporary interior.

Buy Original Art Deco Chests of Drawers at RSA Antiquitäten Wiesbaden

RSA Antiquitäten Wiesbaden presents a carefully curated selection of original Art Deco furniture, with a particular focus on European furniture of the 1920s and 1930s.

In addition to Art Deco chests of drawers and commodes, our collection includes dining tables, desks, chairs, armchairs, cabinets, bar cabinets, mirrors, lamps, bronzes and sculptures.

Discover our currently available Art Deco chests of drawers online or visit our gallery in Wiesbaden.

We are pleased to advise private collectors, interior designers and clients looking for an exceptional original Art Deco piece for a sophisticated interior.