Art Deco Sofas
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass and Fur Upholstery by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy bench by KIFU PARIS (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Sofa in Walnut, with Original Green Fabric and finish by Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Greven, DE
Stunning sofa by Georg Kofoed from Denmark. This sofa is in very good original condition - the fabric and finish are original and in fantastic condition given its age. A piece of des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Spruce
Art Deco Living Room Set with Tea Corner, Set of 11
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Prestigious and unique tea corner set, lacquered cardinal red with finely carved knobs, gold leaf appliqués. Covering in Jacquard fabric of generous thickne...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Gold
Giorgio Italian Art Deco 3 Seat Suede Sofa Curly Sycamore High Gloss Finish
Located in New York, NY
[ Floor Sample ] Sofa 3 seats in curly sycamore veneer in high gloss polyester, finish in dark moka tone with
polished chrome base, available with seats and backs covered in
a soft...
Category
2010s European Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Suede, Polyester, Sycamore
Oscar Contemporary Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Oscar sofa
Inspired by the curved lines poetry of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar sofa allures for its sensual and free-flowing curves. Like Niemeyer ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Art Deco Sofa with Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco sofa, wood, fabric, France, 1940s
This charming two-seat sofa comes with a delicate upholstery featuring a cream overtone decorated with an illustrative pattern of fauna an...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Circa 1920 Art Deco Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Part Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this exquisite original circa 1920’s Art Deco fully restored Chesterfield club sofa which is part of a suite
This sofa is very stylish, it has those Metr...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
Shagreen Bench with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in cream shagreen the f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Split Reed Wicker Rattan Bamboo 3 Seater Sofa Blue & White Cushions
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light profile wicker frame 3 seater sofa. Nice vintage blue and white cushions.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare George Smith Signature full scroll arm corner sofa that seats up to seven people
Well.. where to begin, what a sofa! This piece is sim...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Art Deco Design 3-Seater Sofa, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of chrome, fabric
- good, original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Chrome
French Design, Art Deco, Sofa, Lacquered Rosewood, Beige Velour, France, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
French Art Deco style rosewood sofa/couch having a fine velour upholstery with lacquered rosewood arms. This magnificent sofa or large loveseat is cert...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Upholstery
Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy Bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Entrance Bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Art Deco Leather Banana Sofa in Lassen/Boesen Style
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish Art Deco banana sofa in the manner of Viggo Boesen and Flemming Lassen's iconic designs. Featuring warm orange-toned leat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
Shagreen Bench with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy Bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Entrance Bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in coal black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Yellow Velvet Contemporary Art Deco Sofa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Sound Sofa gets its name and inspiration from the shape and movement of sound waves. Very plush and comfortable with plenty of room for 3 people. Or just you to take an afternoon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Art Deco Style Elie Saab Maison Bordeaux Velvet Monolith Sofa, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab maison bordeaux velvet monolith sofa, Italy
With the impressive beauty of its refined manufacturing, the Monolith sof...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
1940s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sturdy and stable
- Upholstery in good original condition with minor signs of use
- Measures: High of seat 43cm.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
The 'Verneuil' Mohair Sofa by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Verneuil' sofa is the latest addition to our exclusive Design Frères line. inspired by Jean-Michel Frank's timeless Art Deco aesthetic, it is built to the highest standards of c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Steel
Breathtaking Art Deco Revival Sofa in Rattan Parquetry, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An absolutely jaw-dropping Art Deco Revival sofa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
American Art Deco Gray Sofa
By Kem Weber
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco three-seat sofa with gray/blue upholstery and chrome accents (att; KEM WEBER).
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kem Weber Chrome Tubular Sofa by Lloyd Manufacturing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A Kem Weber designed chrome flat iron sofa, featuring a bent spring-like base with the iconic rolled Weber arms. The arms are topped with red padded vinyl armrests that follow the cu...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large French Art Deco Rosewood Sofa in Gold Upholstery Scalloped Edge
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large French Art Deco gold velvet upholstery grand sofa.
Rare find excellent original condition.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian Art Deco sofa and two armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
The armchairs measure: cm W 110 x D 87 x H 82 x S 42.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Art Deco Pair of Leather Tub Chairs and Sofa, circa 1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Art Deco suite, consisting of a pair of matching tub chairs and a sofa. Showing superb patina and color, this wonderful pair ...
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
Shagreen Bench with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy Bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Entrance Bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in cream shagr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Lifetime Italian Leather Sectional Chaise Tufting Tone on Tone Stitching
Located in New York, NY
Italian made Lifetime leather sectional, Light soft color
with soft tufting on the seating and tone on tone stitching.
Smoke metal legs.
Measures: Width 132"
Depth 103"
Height 32.5...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Steel
Handmade Black and Silver Upholstered Sofa Light Hardwood Frame Part of a Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Art Deco style two-seat sofa which is part of a suite
This is a very good looking well made and comfortable piec...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Art Deco Cambridge Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut, Velvet
Pair of Wood and Fabric Armchairs, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and fabric armchairs. Art Deco Period. France, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Black Leather and Wood Art Deco Armchairs, Italy, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of black leather and wood Art Deco armchairs. Italy, circa 1930.
Attributed to Renzo Frau.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1930s Made in England Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown 3 Seat Chesterfield Club
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled cushions
...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Armonia/2 Italian Three-Seat Sofa with Button Tufted Back & Fringe by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Armonia/2 is a chic Classic sofa (3-seater) with button tufted backrest and handmade fringe at the base. Standard components of absolute quality are the solid wood frame and the trad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Smeraldo Italian Three-Seat Sofa with Carved Feet in Velvet & Satin by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Smeraldo sofa is a seat of modern classicism, designed to
live comfortly and elegantly the living room space. Stately model
characterized by the harmonious design of the back, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Fabulous Andre Sornay Art Deco Canape, circa 1930
By Andre Sornay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Sornay - Sofa
André Sornay (1902-2000) Lyonnais creator, who owes his celebrity to his modernist vision of furniture, including the use of nails on his achievements.
Asymmet...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1930s Extraordinary Art Deco Ottoman in Sheepskin Upholstery, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in exclusive fine sheepskin from Island sheep’s
- The springs and padding were repaired in old technique.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Restored Streamline Art Deco Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Streamline Art Deco rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair and a matching three-seat sofa.
Each seat features rounded three strand rattan arms with three decorativ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Chinese Art Deco White Sofa, circa 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920s-30s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeat...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hide, Hardwood
Chinese Art Deco Sofa, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeating ...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Art Deco 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of chrome, wood
- Sale without mattresses
- Good, original condition.
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Metal
U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Couch with Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Beige leather on black lacquered wood.
Typical French Art Deco shape.
Elegant and timeless design.
High quality!
Handmade in Germany.
Different upholstery, leather colors, w...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Borromeo Three-Seat Tufted Sofa with Carved Antique Gold Feet by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Borromeo three-seat sofa, which has become one of the iconic models distinguishing the Zanaboni brand, is presented here in the grey version, fully upholstered in velvet with han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Arredo Classic Design Sofa in Art Deco Style Black Leather Made in Italy
Located in Berlin, DE
Arredo Classic made in Italy unique designer sofa in Art Deco style with the finest Italian leather. Unique design the sides are rounded and rippled.
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa Grace 3-Seat in Beige Marka 10 Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Walnut Wood Light Green Velvet Sofa
Located in IT
Art Deco sofa in light green velvet. A sofa From 1930s period from France. The walnut wood structure can be appreciated for the rectangular back rest, which allows the sofa to be pla...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mediterraneo Three-Seat Sofa in Leather with Embroidered Cushions by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Mediterraneo is a sleek and exclusive three-seater sofa in leather, with finely embroidered seat cushions, backrest cushions and details. Lacq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Arredo Classic Designer Sofa in Art Deco Style Black Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Arredo Classic made in Italy
Unique designer sofa in Art Deco style with the finest Italian leather.
Unique design the sides are rounded and rippled.
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Oakwood and Fabric Armchairs, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of oakwood and fabric armchairs. Art Deco period, France, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
French Art Deco Tapestry Loveseat
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco loveseat with tapestry upholstery (seat cushion AS IS) having a round back & scroll design arm (by JULES LELEU) (c.1940) Ref: Decorateurs Ensemble, Francoise Siriex) ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Carved Art Deco Sofa in Gold Leaf, France, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco sofa with relief carving along the frame and ball feet in gold leaf. A stylized flower motif along the back with antiqued paint and gold leaf. Textured grey linen/silk uphol...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Decor Inspired Cupid Sofa in Black American Walnut and Luxe Bronze Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Fusing together the strength and dynamism of Cupid, the god of desire, with a sleek, glamorous style, the Cupid Sofa is an immaculate combination of elegant American walnut, luxuriou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Outstanding Art Deco Sofa Original Sculpted Brocade Fabric
By Beachley Furniture Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco sofa, looks like it came off the set of a Fred Astaire, Ginger Roger's Hollywood set, manufactured by Beachley Furniture Co, Inc., still in business today making qu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Wood
Art Deco Living Room Set from 1920
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco living room set from 1920
We present living room set made in the Vienna, Austria.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our works...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Synthetic
Bacco Sofa in Walnut, Luxe Velvet and Brass Studs
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Utterly lounge worthy, the Bacco sofa design is a contemporary remodel of the iconic boxy chair.
Pushing the boundaries in design and playing around with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Midcentury Maple Brass and Fabric Austrian Canape Sofa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Characteristic and precious Austrian sofas in bleached maple with rich brass inserts, all married with a beautiful black and silver fabric.
The sofa ha...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Vintage Brown-Cognac Leather Club Stool
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This club stool, is covered with hand-patinated sheep leather. The stool have a very nice easy shape. The leather is very sturdy and it is very comfortable.
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom Made Art Deco Style Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
A recently designed sofa based on a classic French Art Deco 1920’s style design. This stunning piece is crafted in the traditional way, featuring hand tied springs and horsehair cons...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Glamorous Art Deco Chairs Suite in Cotton Velvet, Italy, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AVAILABLE ONLY TWO CHAIRS NO SOFA
Glamorous Art Deco sofa and two chairs suite in cotton velvet, Italy 1920s
Original, unique , rare fabric in astonishing very...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Art Deco sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Greenapple, Jindrich Halabala, Mambo Unlimited Ideas, and GF Modern. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $854 and tops out at $72,000 while the average work can sell for $7,168.
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