Original Art Deco tables combine exceptional craftsmanship with the elegant design language of the 1920s and 1930s. Characteristic features include balanced proportions, geometric or softly curved lines, and high-quality materials such as Macassar ebony, rosewood, mahogany and fine lacquered surfaces.

At RSA Antiquitäten Wiesbaden, you will find carefully selected original Art Deco tables from France and Belgium – including dining tables, desks, coffee tables, salon tables and side tables. Each piece of furniture is selected with particular attention to provenance, age, quality and condition and is presented professionally.

Original Art Deco Tables from the 1920s and 1930s

The table played a particularly important role in French Art Deco. Whether as a prestigious dining table, elegant desk or small salon table, it was understood not merely as a functional piece of furniture, but as an essential element of a completely designed interior.

A decisive impulse for French decorative art came from the major Paris exhibition of 1925, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. Furniture designers and ébénistes such as Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Süe et Mare, Jules Leleu, André Groult and others combined traditional French cabinetmaking with a new, modern design language.

Unlike the floral lines of Art Nouveau, Art Deco increasingly focused on clear architecture, geometric structure, harmonious proportions and luxurious surfaces. This development is particularly evident in tables.

Fine Woods, Lacquer and Exceptional Surfaces

Among the characteristic materials of high-quality Art Deco furniture are exotic and particularly decorative woods. Macassar ebony, rosewood, mahogany, walnut and amboyna were frequently used as finely worked veneers.

The grain of the wood itself became an important design element. Veneers could be arranged in mirror-image patterns, creating striking symmetrical surfaces.

In addition to fine woods, highly polished lacquered surfaces were among the important design elements. Black lacquer gives geometrically or sculpturally designed tables in particular a strong architectural presence. Such surfaces were often complemented by details in brass, nickel, chrome or other metals.

The combination of different materials is characteristic of the refinement of Art Deco: wood and lacquer, dark and light surfaces, as well as polished metal accents create attractive contrasts.

From Strict Geometry to Sculptural Form

Art Deco tables can have very different forms. Some designs follow a strict architectural geometry, while others are distinguished by elegant curves or sculptural bases.

Particularly expressive are tables with column-like central supports, curved side panels or so-called gondola or tulip forms. In these constructions, the base is not merely functional, but becomes an important design element of the furniture.

The quality of a fine Art Deco table is therefore not determined solely by valuable materials. Equally important are the proportions, the quality of the veneer work, the construction and the relationship between tabletop and base.

Dining Tables, Desks, Coffee Tables and Side Tables

Our selection includes different types of Art Deco tables.

Art Deco dining tables often form the prestigious centrepiece of an interior. Many historic models feature sophisticated extension mechanisms and combine exceptional design with remarkable functionality.

Art Deco desks, on the other hand, often have a particularly architectural presence. Generous work surfaces, powerful bases and fine veneers give them a strong presence that is impressive both in classic interiors and in modern offices.

Art Deco coffee tables and salon tables are generally more compact in proportion and are particularly suitable as statement pieces. Round, oval and geometric forms allow them to be combined in many ways with both historic and contemporary interiors.

Small side tables demonstrate how strongly Art Deco designers could elevate even a simple functional piece of furniture through sophisticated design.

French Art Deco and the Tradition of the Ébénistes

The high quality of French Art Deco furniture is rooted in the tradition of famous French cabinetmaking. The leading designers of the 1920s combined this craftsmanship with the search for a contemporary aesthetic.

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann is regarded as one of the most important representatives of this luxurious direction. His furniture is distinguished by exceptional materials, precise proportions, masterful veneer work and remarkable elegance.

During the 1930s, a more restrained and partly more modernist design language also developed. Chrome-plated metals, lacquer and clearer geometric constructions became increasingly important.

It is precisely this diversity that makes original Art Deco tables so fascinating today: they document the transition from traditional French cabinetmaking to modern 20th-century design.

Art Deco Tables at RSA Antiquitäten Wiesbaden

RSA Antiquitäten Wiesbaden specialises in high-quality original French Art Deco furniture. Our focus is on selected individual pieces from the 1920s and 1930s as well as exceptional works from France and Belgium.

When selecting our Art Deco tables, we pay particular attention to quality, proportions, materials, authenticity and condition.

A high-quality original Art Deco table is far more than a historic piece of furniture. In a modern interior, it can be deliberately used as a statement piece and create an exciting contrast with contemporary architecture and art.

We advise private collectors as well as interior architects and interior designers in the selection of suitable furniture and, upon request, arrange insured delivery within Germany and internationally.

Frequently Asked Questions about Art Deco Tables

How can you recognise a high-quality Art Deco table?

In addition to age and provenance, construction, proportions, veneer pattern and craftsmanship are particularly important. High-quality pieces often feature carefully selected veneers as well as elaborately designed bases or table supports.

Which woods were used for Art Deco tables?

Typical woods include Macassar ebony, rosewood, mahogany and walnut. Lacquered surfaces and accents in brass, nickel or chrome are also characteristic.

Do Art Deco tables work in modern interiors?

The clear forms and high-quality surfaces of Art Deco furniture combine particularly well with contemporary interiors. A single historic table can act as a deliberately chosen statement piece and define a room.

Does RSA Antiquitäten also deliver Art Deco tables internationally?

Yes. Insured delivery can be arranged within Germany and internationally through experienced furniture and art transport companies.