Art Deco Speed Chair
Art Deco Pearl White Mohair Jazz Club Chair with Speed Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This fabulous Art Deco style jazz club chair in the style of Paul Frankl speed chair is upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Art Deco Speed Club Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
High style Art Moderne club, lounge chair in the style of the iconic Speed chair designed by Paul
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Art Deco Jazz Club Lounge Chair with Streamline Speed Arms, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Art Deco jazz club lounge chairs finished in red vinyl covers w/ streamline speed arms. The
Category
Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pr. Art Deco Secessionist Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of cafe, bistro style dining chairs, having repeating circular speed band stretchers, a
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair
By Donald Deskey, Paul Frankl
Located in Garnerville, NY
Beautifully re-upholstered in Design Tex Glacier fabric. The chair features a very deep seat
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
By Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
(French 1879-1965), Circa 1934. This Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholstered in dark brown Silk
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 34.75 in W 32 in D 21 in
Midcentury Rattan Chair and Ottoman W/ Josef Frank Style Fabric
By Paul Frankl, Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
Deco and Mid-Century Modern and remind us of speed lounge chairs and designs by Franco Albini and Paul
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Fabric
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Settee & Lounge Chair Slider Rocking Patio Set with Speed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco patio lounge chair pair and Loveseat set consisting of an aluminum frame with decorative
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 46 in D 32 in
Rorimer Brooks Art Deco Moderne lacquered bookcase Writing desk with chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Manufactured by obscure Rorimer Brooks co. of Cleveland Ohio . Art Deco or Moderne Writing desk in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Wood
H 29.25 in W 38 in D 20 in
Machine Age Art Deco Arm Chair in the Style of Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Classic Machine Age period arm chair, having speed band wrap around arms, upholstered back, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gilbert Rohde Streamline Art Deco Settee and Lounge Chair Set
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Van Nuys, CA
floating set and shaped Art Deco speed arms.
Measurements
Settee: 45" wide x 30" deep x 32" tall with SH
Category
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Streamline Art Deco Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Settee Slider/Rocking
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco patio lounge settee consisting of an aluminum tubular frame with decorative streamlined
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Streamline Art Deco Pencil Reed Rattan Waterfall Highboy Dresser, Pair
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco pencil reed chest of drawers/highboy dresser combines rounded speed lines and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Rattan
Restored Two-Strand "Circles and Speed" Three Seat Rattan Sofa
By Axo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rattan sofa has what we at the shop call, the "Circles and Speed" two-strand chair arm with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Jay Spectre for Century 1980s Steamer Chaise Lounge in the Art Deco Style
By Jay Spectre
Located in St. Louis, MO
silver tone upholstery. Spectre's work was very influenced by Art Deco designs of the 1920s and 1930s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery
Restored Art Deco Carved Koa Wood and Rattan Smoke Ashtray Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Art Deco bespoke carved Koa wood and rattan smoke stand featuring a hand-carved sculpted
Category
Vintage 1930s American Ashtrays
Materials
Rattan
Streamline Design Aluminum Patio Poolside Lounge Chair Richard Neutra 1930/40s
By Richard Neutra
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the Streamline, Machine Age, Art Deco style, popular in the 1930's, this
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 29 in W 21.75 in D 36 in
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Double Tear Drop Arm, two-seat sectional loveseat sofa with six-strand round speed "Double
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Giorgetti "Gallery 1975" Armchairs in Bouclé Upholstery Italy
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Almelo, NL
1975" armchairs are a perfect blend of classical and Art Deco styles. Made in Italy during the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Space Age White Italy Dresser Vanity Table Lacquer Wood Fibreglass
By MB Italy
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind dressing table, space age style, 70s, with great influence of Art Deco aesthetics
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer
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Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s.
The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Art Deco Machine Age Lounge Chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age lounge chair designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company circa 1930's. The chair features a sexy tubular chrome frame with large upholstered ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 24.75 in D 32 in
Pair of Low Slung French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of low slung Art Deco lounge chairs, French, 1930s. They have a chic low slung form. They are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. The price noted ...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Jacques Adnet, Mahogany Semicircular Desk, France, circa 1936
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A grand mid-1930s desk as marvelous for its utility as its striking beauty. Not only do the elegant U-shape and large, receding supports complement the desk's rich mahogany finish, t...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Oversized Milo Baughman Circular Swivel Lounge Chair Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Oversized Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circular swivel lounge chair. This wonderful chair measures 27.5"t x 40" in diameter with a seat height of 17"t. The upholstery shows some w...
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery.
2 Ottomans: 36 squared x 16H
3 Corners: 34H ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This recently upholstered cubo (Cube) sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s.
The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Teal Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Swivel, Square
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Teal Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, swivel, square
Sky or Celeste Blu in color this sleek pair have a rare hard to find square form supported by sturdy...
Category
Late 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile
H 22.5 in W 30.75 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Armchairs from the 1930s in the Style of Michel Dufet French Art Deco
By Michel Dufet
Located in Grenoble, FR
Very nice pair of Art Deco armchairs attributed to Michel Dufet. Rio veneer, seat in period silk brocade. Very good state of conservation.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Salvadore Large Sofa Pierre Frey Fabric Designed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa designed by Laura Gonzalez with a triple armrest, completely upholstered with fabric by french Maison Pierre Frey. Featuring incredibly comfortable upholstery and soft structure...
Category
2010s French Other Canapes
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vintage Modern His and Her Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury club chairs offer comfortable seating proportions with classic vintage look. Perfect pair for home or office seating arrangement, feature spacious seats and tapere...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Cantilever Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navrátil in Cowhide, 1950s
By Up Závody, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Prague, New Town
Cantilever lounge chair designed by Miroslav Navrátil for Spojené UP závody in Czechoslovakia, 1950s.
This lounge chair was designed by Miroslav Navratil and is reupholstered in t...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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Art Deco Machine Age Speed Chair by Paul Frankl, circa 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Denver, CO
chair is referred to as the speed chair and epitomizes the Art Deco/machine age movement. This chair is
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Amboina burl wood 'Maison Franck' wardrobes with gilt bronze ornaments
By Maison Franck
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
demand for lacquered panels increased, new ones were made locally. The Franck tortoiseshell Art Deco
Category
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ormolu
H 85.83 in W 56.3 in D 25.59 in
Pair of Paul Frankl Cork Top Side Tables with Mahogany Legs with Brass Feet
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
emblematic of nearly every key stylistic chord in American modernism, from the streamlined Art Deco to free
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 17.75 in D 17 in
Art Deco Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl's Speed Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl's Speed Chair.
Dimensions: 30" H x 25.25" W x 34
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Speed Chair with Ottoman in the Manner of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, CA
Frankl speed chair.
Newly recovered in a complementary fabric, the chair is grey with dark grey piping
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Donald Desky Style French Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Donald Deskey
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Art Deco French Lounge Chairs 1940s
In the manner of Donald Desky
Elegantly restored in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Art Deco Open Form Streamlined "Halabala" Arm Chairs in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and iconic pair of "Halabala" chairs were realized in the United States, circa 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 31.25 in
Restored Six Strand Circles and Speed Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rattan lounge chair has what we at the shop call, the "Circles and Speed" six strand side arms
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Art Deco Style Jazz Club Lounge Speed Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This fabulous Art Deco style jazz club chair in the style of Paul Frankl speed chair is upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Restored Three-Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman, Chaise
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rattan "Circles and Speed" three-strand lounge chair with matching rattan ottoman. Inspired by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 29 in W 31 in D 32 in
Restored Three Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
one of the most unique with its Art Deco inspired International style. Measures: Chair 32" tall x 31
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 17 in W 18 in D 28 in
Art Deco "Speed" Lounge Chair attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco "Speed" Lounge Chair, attributed to Paul Frankl, circa 1930's. This chair retains it's
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Gilbert Rohde Streamline Art Deco Settee and Lounge Chair Set
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Van Nuys, CA
floating set and shaped Art Deco speed arms.
Measurements
Settee: 45" wide x 30" deep x 32" tall with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Double Tear Drop Arm, two-seat sectional loveseat sofa with six-strand round speed "Double
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored Mid-Century Three Strand Rattan Scrolling Pretzel Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
one of the most unique with its Art Deco inspired International style. Measures: Chair 32" tall x 31
Category
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
A "Speed Chair" Attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. See image #7 for close up. This chair is an excellent representation of Art Deco style. Updated with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Circular Chairs in the Style of Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Bernville, PA
Pair of Art Deco circular chairs in the style of Gilbert Rohde. Unique design with the three speed
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Maple
Restored Three Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
the most unique with its Art Deco-inspired International style.Measures: Chair: 29" tall x 31" wide x
Category
Vintage 1950s Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Three-Strand "Grasshopper" Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rattan "Circles and Speed" three-strand lounge chair with a matching rattan ottoman. Inspired
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Art Deco Streamline Mohair Sofa and Club Chairs Suite
Located in Hanover, MA
Authentic Art Deco seating suite including a 3-seat sofa and pair of club chairs upholstered in two
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Lounge Chair Slider Rocking Patio Set of 2
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco patio lounge chair pairs consisting of an aluminum frame with decorative Streamline speed
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Paul Frankl American Art Deco SPEED Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Paul Frankl (1886 -1958) produced this extraordinary pair of American art deco “Speed” chairs in
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20th Century American Club Chairs
Paul Frankl American Art Deco Speed Chair
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Paul Frankl (1886-1958) created this American art deco icon. The chair was designated in a 1932
Category
20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
PAUL FRANKL AMERICAN ART DECO "SPEED" CHAIR
By Paul Frankl
Located in Coral Gables, FL
vertical. With this iconic “Speed” chair he now captured the horizontal. The chair is finished in black
Category
20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair French Art Deco Sycamore Club Chairs, Speed Style
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Pair of French Art Deco Sycamore Club Chairs, Speed style.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair French Art Deco "Speed" Club Chairs
Located in Hialeah, FL
Pair French Art Deco Club Chairs, Shown Unrefinished, Will Be Refinished For Buyer.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Curved Arm Speed-Style Reclining Club Chairs
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of fantastic ebony gloss speed style club chairs that recline. Newly upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, PVC
Fine Pair of French Art Deco Speed Armchairs or Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
This exceptional pair French art deco speed armchairs feature in solid mahogany, chair frames are
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Art Deco Club Chairs Channel Back Design
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Jazz club chairs in the style of Paul T.Frankl speed chairs. Great size and comfortable
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair French Art Deco Black Lacquered Walnut Club Chairs
Located in Hialeah, FL
Pair French Art Deco period Black Lacquered Walnut Club Chairs. "Speed" style arms, ridged in the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Streamliner Club Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
From Stephanie Lloyd, a stupendous Art Deco-style club chair with chic, sleek speed arms
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
Fantastic Rare Art Deco French 3 piece Streamline Sofa Suite
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Oakland, CA
again, at least on this web site. Please notice the shape, in the direction of the Frankll "Speed
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Foam
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
By Kem Weber
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Kem Weber three-seat chrome settee Art Deco design, USA, 1930s
Magnificent Kem Weber three-seat
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
By Kem Weber
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Kem Weber three-seat chrome settee Art Deco design USA 1930s
Magnificent Kem Weber three-seat
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Tapered Single Donghia Art Deco Inspired Lounge Chair
Located in Bronx, NY
Speed chair forward tapered lounge chair designed by Angelo Donghia for Donghia, for rentals and to
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20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Art Deco Armchair Newly Upholstered
Located in Kent, GB
An original Art Deco armchair in a style that reflects the 1930s fascination with cars and speed
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Speed Armchairs or Club Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Hialeah, FL
This exceptional pair French Art Deco speed armchairs feature in solid mahogany frame, circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Single Art Deco Sofa after Paul Frankl
Located in Bronx, NY
Art Deco / Modern Sofa after Paul Frankl, Jacques Adnet, this four seat couch is in the twin
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
By Kem Weber
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Kem Weber three-seat chrome settee Art Deco design, USA, 1930s
Magnificent Kem Weber three-seat
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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Art Deco Speed Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco speed chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every art deco speed chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the art deco speed chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An art deco speed chair, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco speed chair over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Deco Speed Chair?
Prices for an art deco speed chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,700 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,550.
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.
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