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Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s An oak and brown leather armchair from the Art Deco
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Early 20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s
H 43.12 in W 22.05 in D 24.81 in
Restored 1920s Wrought Iron & Oak Slat Park Bench Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored Arts & Crafts 1920s wrought iron & oak slat park bench mint!
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Painted Iron Armchairs, France, circa 1910s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual almost-pair of Industrial armchairs, entirely made from assembled parts that have been
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco armchairs in Leather and iron attributed to Jean Michel Frank Year 1935 Elegant and
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Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935
Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935
H 45.67 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Vintage Industrial 1920s School Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s American pair of industrial cast solid wood school desks with iron base.
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Armchair Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Leather and Golden Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchairs Art Deco Year 1920 Materials :Leather and golden iron Country: French Elegant and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

‘Biltmore’ Wrought Iron Chair's Marina McDonald Jazz Furniture Art Deco
By Marina McDonald
Located in Buffalo, NY
, reflecting on the Frank Lloyd Wright influenced Arizona hotel of the late 1920s. Extremely rare. Original
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Unusual Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, Country, France, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible Art Nouveau Game. 1 Sofa 2 Armchairs 4 chairs Material: Wood, reupholstered with
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A chic, exceedingly unusual pair of hand-painted, hollow, cast iron armchairs with hand-punched
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs
Rare, 1920's Italian Chairs
H 42.75 in W 27.25 in D 20 in
French 1920s Iron Fragment Depicting a Hunter Made into a Table with Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
veined marble. Placed anywhere in a home, next to an armchair or sofa, this 1920s iron fragment with
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Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Unique French 1920s Patio Set, Comprising a Table & Four Lounge Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Absolutely gorgeous and one-of-a-kind outdoor iron set comprised of a round coffee table and four
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Armchair 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair They are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Armchair 1930, France
Armchair 1930, France
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
France Armchair, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair They are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

France Armchair, 1930
France Armchair, 1930
H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
American Armchair, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Armchair, 1960
American Armchair, 1960
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Armchair 1960, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair It is repainted before delivery We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Armchair 1960, American
Armchair 1960, American
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
2 Armchairs 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 armchairs It is repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

2 Armchairs 1950, Italian
2 Armchairs 1950, Italian
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 26.38 in
2 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

2 Armchairs 1940, France
2 Armchairs 1940, France
H 36.23 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
3 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 armchairs The chairs are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

3 Armchairs 1940, France
3 Armchairs 1940, France
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 30.32 in
8 Armchairs 1950, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
8 armchairs We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

8 Armchairs 1950, France
8 Armchairs 1950, France
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 in
4 Armchairs 1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 Armchairs We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

4 Armchairs 1960, Italian
4 Armchairs 1960, Italian
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 35.44 in
4 Armchairs 1950, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 armchairs They are repainted before delivery We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

4 Armchairs 1950, France
4 Armchairs 1950, France
H 36.23 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
2 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs Iron on Gold leaf We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

2 Armchairs 1940, France
2 Armchairs 1940, France
H 36.23 in W 20.08 in D 22.84 in
Dentist Armchair with Lamp, USA, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
adjustable headrest. Produced from A.S. Aloe Company, St. Louis, MO USA, circa 1920.
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Vintage 1920s American Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Armchairs 1960, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Armchairs 1960, American
Pair of Armchairs 1960, American
H 33.08 in W 30.71 in D 19.69 in
4 Armchairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 Armchairs The chairs are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

4 Armchairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
4 Armchairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
4 Armchairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 armchairs The chairs are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

4 Armchairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
4 Armchairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
H 38.19 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
France Table '6 Persons', 4 Chair and 2 Armchairs Year: 1900, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Dining table (2 Armchairs and 6 chairs) Year: 1900 Country: French Material: golden iron It is an
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced by the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Model B3 Wassily Armchair for Gavina, 1969, Set of 6
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six model B3 “Wassily” armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced by the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Swedish Grace Cabinet, Anonymous, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
most remarkable eras of 20th-century design would have to be Sweden’s 1920’s romantic national style
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Swedish Grace Cabinet, Anonymous, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Grace Cabinet, Anonymous, Sweden, 1930s
H 30.32 in W 38.98 in D 18.12 in
10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
one to ten… these Thonet armchairs are DEFINITELY a 10!!!!!!! Talk about the ability to withstand the
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
!! We have a set of 6 of these stunning Prague 811 armchairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman for
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
have a set of 8 of these stunning Prague 811 armchairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
time!! We have a set of 4 of these stunning Prague 811 armchairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
stunning Prague 811 armchairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet. They were originally
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Prague 811 armchairs originally designed by Josef Hoffman for Thonet, which we are selling separately
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

1920s, French, Wrought Iron Pair of Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original pair of wrought iron armchairs with a lion pattern foot. Provincial work from the south
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Vintage 1920s French Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1920s, French, Wrought Iron Pair of Armchairs
1920s, French, Wrought Iron Pair of Armchairs
H 38.98 in W 21.46 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Iron 1920s Armchairs with Solid Oak Seat
Located in Roubaix, FR
Great quality Polished iron armchairs circa 1920 with seat and arms redone in solid oak.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron 1920s Armchairs with Solid Oak Seat
Pair of Iron 1920s Armchairs with Solid Oak Seat
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in
Thonet Chair, ZPM Radomsko, Bentwood Model 5501, 1920s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
Thonet chair, ZPM Radomsko, Bentwood model 5501. Design from 1900-1920. Armchair completely
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Vintage 1920s Polish Vienna Secession Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Raffia

1920's English Iron Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare one of a kind all over iron chair originally used in a dental office. The chair reclines to
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Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Iron

1920's English Iron Arm Chair
1920's English Iron Arm Chair
H 37 in W 23 in D 25 in
Outstanding Oversized Iron Armchair and Ottoman
Located in East Hampton, NY
This wonderful ample armchair in scrolled flat iron work with animal feet on chair and ottoman, is
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Vintage 1920s American Armchairs

Materials

Iron

1920's African Arm Chair With Stud Accents
Located in New York, NY
This decorative arm chair has great architectural lines. The back of the chair has two iron spokes
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Early 20th Century African Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Industrial Reclining & Swiveling Iron & Leather Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
An industrial reclining and swiveling iron and leather armchair. The back reclines easily with the
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of 20's French Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 20's French wrought iron armchairs upholstered with green ultra suede. These chairs form a
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 20's French Armchairs
Pair of 20's French Armchairs
H 37 in W 16 in D 16 in
Vintage 1920s School Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earn an easy "A" with these beauties....
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Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage 1920s School Chairs
Vintage 1920s School Chairs
H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
PAIR OF FRENCH WROUGHT IRON GARDEN CHAIRS
Located in Houston, TX
CHARMING PAIR OF PAINTED FRENCH WROUGHT IRON GARDEN CHAIRS
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Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 20's French Beige Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 20's French wrought iron armchairs upholstered with beige ultra suede. These chairs form a
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair French Empire Style Iron and Velvet Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of circa 1920 French black finish iron frame armchairs have brass accents, black velvet
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Bronze and Iron Chair Attributed to Oscar Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Water Mill, NY
Bronze and iron chair attributed to Oscar Bach.
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Wrought Iron and Brass Italian Throne Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very interesting and unique Italian chair done in wrought iron and brass. Teh wrought
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Vintage 1920s Italian Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron and Brass Italian Throne Chair
Wrought Iron and Brass Italian Throne Chair
H 51.5 in W 21.75 in D 18.5 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Barrel Armchairs, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
This pair barrel armchairs attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth are made of stained pine bound by
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Heavy Iron Cantilever Garden Chairs from the 1930s
Located in Redding, CT
produced cast iron door stops and stove heated irons. In the 1920s they changed their product line to
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Reclining Plantation Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning cut velvet coverings on large scale frames. The chairs can recline in 6 different stages. The chairs are dramatic in scale and style with walnut trim, accents (hand pegge...
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Early 20th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Reclining Plantation Chairs
Pair of Reclining Plantation Chairs
H 48.5 in W 28 in D 35 in
Pair of French Tolix Industrial Chairs with Distressed Orange Paint Finish
By Tolix
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional pair of French 1920s industrial metal Tolix armchairs with worn and distressed
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Scale French Reclining Wing Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An unusual pair of French winged, reclining armchairs, one being 18th Century walnut and the other
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Large Scale French Reclining Wing Chairs
Pair of Large Scale French Reclining Wing Chairs
H 48.82 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
Armchairs Garden Swedish Green Wood and Iron, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs garden Swedish green wood and iron, Sweden. A pair of garden armchairs made during the
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

French 1920s Garden Dining Table and Armchairs
Located in Sidmouth, GB
condition. The table has a curved wrought iron frame on which sits a new marble top. The table is decorated
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Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

French 1920s Garden Dining Table and Armchairs
French 1920s Garden Dining Table and Armchairs
H 28.75 in W 32.68 in D 76.38 in
French 1920s Carved Oak Low Side Table with Iron Stretcher and Lyre-Shaped Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the 1920s a perfect choice for any living room, perhaps used as a drinks table next to an armchair
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Swedish Painted Cast Iron & Wood Garden Set
Located in Austin, TX
Swedish Gustavian garden set of settee, two armchairs, and bistro table in painted cast iron and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Early 20th C French White Iron Five Piece Garden Set
Located in Troy, MI
Five-piece garden set includes a settee, two armchairs and two side chairs, Circa 1920s. Forged
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Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

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1920s Iron Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1920s iron armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1920s iron armchairs — often made from iron, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. 1920s iron armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 1920s iron armchairs made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1920s iron armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Oscar Bruno Bach and Tolix produced popular 1920s iron armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1920s Iron Armchairs?

Prices for 1920s iron armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1920s iron armchairs begin at $650 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,380.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 1920s Iron Armchairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.