Wood has been used for thousands of years for fuel, as a construction material, for making tools and weapons, furniture and paper. Reference: Wikipedia
During the Art Deco era, it lent itself well to furniture, clocks and other items. Wooden furniture and items often displayed the geometrical shapes which were fashionable for it’s time and has remained popular ever since.
Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco wood items including a pair of novelty stands in the form of figures and a wooden bust.
Wooden-Cased, Quarter-Chiming Mantel clock. Stained beech veneered ply-wood case in Art-Deco style with an extended moulding around the base. Hinged, chrome-plated bezel on the front and a hinged wooden door at the back for accesss to the movement.
Reference: The British Museum
A PAIR OF ART-DECO WOOD NOVELTY STANDS CIRCA 1930 In the form of figures holding card trays on elm bases 35½ in. (90 cm.) high
Sold for GBP 1,000 at Christie’s in 2012
Art Deco Eggshell and Black Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers 1940s
Sold for $625 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2020
Art Deco French Waterfall Burled Wood Breakfront Curio Display Cabinet Circa 1920
Sold for $1,700 at Bidhaus in 2020
An Art Deco carved and painted wood female bust height with base 11 1/4 in. 28.5 cm
Sold for 750 USD at Sotheby’s in 2018
This desk was exhibited at the Paris Art Deco exhibition of 1925. Although its shimmering silver surfaces are typically Art Deco in style, its simplified kneehole desk form and its bun feet are features of traditional British furniture.
Mahogany carcase, with ebony writing and top surfaces, gessoed and gilded with white gold, with haldu wood footrest and feet, and ivory, rock crystal and silk handles
Reference: © Victoria and Albert Museum
