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Art Deco Seating

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

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
Pierre Chareau '1883-1950', Two Armchairs, Early 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely rare and beautiful paire de fauteuils, modèle 'MF 208/217' by Pierre Chareau. He is often cited as one of France’s first truly modern architects. Featuring minimalist conto...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Stool in walnut, 1930s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A very decorative original 1930s Amsterdam School stool in walnut with a vintage velvet like upholstery in a dark brown almost black colour. The piece has an unusual design because ...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Living Room Set Cube Minimalist Sofa and Chairs
Located in Buxton, GB
This vintage Art Deco living room set from the 1930s features a beautiful cube style design with a cream colour finish and Rosewood veneer. This set includes three chairs made of Ros...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Six Original Art Deco Chairs, Solid Walnut, France, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Six Art Deco chairs Origin: France Period: 1920-1929 Material: Walnut, upholstery In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish re...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Antique Art Deco Navy Blue Velvet Sofa Couch 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible and rare antique velvet Art Deco sofa is circa 1940. The sofa has a classic Art Deco profile with clean, elegant lines and gentle, streamlined curves. It is incredibl...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Maple

Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Settee & Lounge Chair Set in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Settee and Club Chair Set in Black Lacquer W/Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Lacquer

Art Deco Cubist Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Club Chairs in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Pair of Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Side Chairs in Black Lacquer W/ Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from Fran...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Walnut

Art Deco Cubist Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Club Chair in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Side Chair in Black Lacquer W/ Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from France, Circa...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Walnut

Art Deco Cubist Black Lacquer Skyscraper Lounge Chairs in Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Pair of Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Club Chairs in Black Lacquer W/ Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from Fran...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Black Lacquer Settee in the Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Settee in Black Lacquer W/Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from France, Circa 1930...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Rare French Set of Four Dining Chairs in Pine with Metal Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, pine, metal, France, 1940s This set of French dining chairs features a rather stunning design. Very strong and clean lines structure the chair in an admir...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Metal

Art Deco Cantilever Marcel Breuer B35 Brown Leather Lounge Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Original 1960s cantilever Marcel Breuer B35 brown leather lounge chair with oak wood arm rests. Leather and chrome completly redone . The comfiest and most stylish chair you will eve...
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20th Century American Art Deco Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Upholstered Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of upholsered art deco chairs, featuring sloped arms and columned straight wood legs. Black and white patterened upholstery. Previously reupholstered and refinished; Bo...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Large cherry wood bench with beautiful chain decoration
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2576 Large cherry wood bench with curved uprights and beautiful chain decoration on the sides, woven straw seat with padded fabric cushion. Tuscan manufacture first half of the ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

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Cherry

Art Deco Period Macassar Dining Chairs in the style of Jules Leleu
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs from the Art Deco period in France In the manner of Jules Leleu. The chairs are made with striking Macassar of ebony backs and white leather seats. The chair...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Macassar

A pair of Art Deco parlor armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Art Deco parlor armchairs reupholstered in mohair with a teak wood frame.
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mohair, Cotton, Teak

1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair finished in Floral Chenille
Located in Tarleton, GB
Art Deco Library Reading Chair Introducing the 1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair, supplied by The Rare Chair Company, an artisan family business based in Lancashire, UK. This s...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chenille, Foam, Beech, Oak

Large Retro Hotel Lounge Distressed Leather Sofa
Located in Tarleton, GB
Retro Hotel Lounge Brown Distressed Leather Sofa  Infuse your living space with the timeless elegance of the Retro Hotel Lounge Distressed Aniline Leather Sofa sourced by The Rare C...
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1980s British Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
J. Robert Scott Art Deco Style Dining Chairs By Sally Sirkin Lewis.
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1990s American Art Deco Seating

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Mahogany

Set of Two Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Beech, Original Upholstery, Czech, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Period: 1920 - 1929 Source: Czechia Material: Solid Beech It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the o...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Pair of De Coene Frères Art Deco Ebonized Armchairs , Belgium 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of De Coene Frères Art Deco ebonized armchairs. Black lacquer frames with bronze sabots and upholstered seat cushions.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Art Deco Parchment, Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Meda, MB
This stunning pair of Art Deco style armchairs was produced in Italy in the 1980s. The back is in parchment (goat skin), the frontal frame and the legs are black lacquered, while th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Large Leather French Club Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A sumptuous cognac leather club chair with rolled arms and a wide and deep seat. The high deep back is unusual with its symmetrical angular back. The supple leather with brass studs...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Oak

Jean De Merry Lora Chair in Grey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean De Merry Lora Chair in Grey Description Wood Frame and Walnut Legs Hand-Tied Coil Spring Seat Self-welt Dimensions W30″ x D31″ x H34.5″ Seat D20.5″ / Seat H18″ Check our stor...
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2010s French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of French Art Deco Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
In the early 1900s, a group of French artists established a design collective called the Societé des artistes décorateurs, a group which pioneered the Art Deco design movement. Archi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Jean De Merry Lora Chair in Beige
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean De Merry Lora Chair in Beige Description Wood Frame and Walnut Legs Hand-Tied Coil Spring Seat Self-welt Dimensions W30″ x D31″ x H34.5″ Seat D20.5″ / Seat H18″ Check our sto...
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2010s French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Easy Chairs, Set of 2, Amsterdamse school, 1930s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 2 easy chairs from de Amsterdamse school, designed and produced in Holland during the 1930’s. Made of stained bentwood combined with original art deco pattern upholstery. Exqu...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1930's French Deco Carved Wood Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a wonderful Art Deco period stool/ bench with original cheetah print fabric and carved ebony wood legs, marquetry inlay trim throughout. It is sturdy, perfect height and fea...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Wood, Fabric

1930s Restored Pair of Art Deco Armchairs , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in floral pattern fabric - refinished oak wooden parts
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century Swedish Vintage Svenskt Tenn Pair of Beech Armchairs by Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Swedish Art Deco pair of armchairs made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in good condition. The set of two Scandinavian dining r...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

Club Chair Inspired by Jean-Michel Frank & Jacques Adnet Alligator by Old Plank
Located in Chicago, IL
French Art Deco inspired Club Chair, one of a pair in stock upholstered in genuine Alligator hides. Many years ago, a great designer once told me that if you are going to copy someon...
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2010s American Art Deco Seating

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Upholstery, Alligator

Jean De Merry Sāo Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean De Merry Sāo Leather Sofa Jean de Merry is a luxury furniture line of timeless, poetic and French deco-inspired pieces, thoughtfully designed and expertly handcrafted. Jean d...
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2010s French Art Deco Seating

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Wood, Walnut, Leather

1930s Restored Art Deco 2-Seater Sofa , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in floral pattern fabric - refinished oak wooden parts
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar bouclé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood

Jean De Merry Leith Wool Boucle Sofa with Brass Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean De Merry Leith Wool Boucle Sofa with Brass Base Description Wood Frame Brass Base 100% wool boucle Dimensions W92.5″ x D42.5″ x H29″ Seat Depth 27.5″ Seat Height 18″ Jean de ...
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2010s French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

1930s Restored Living Room Art Deco Set , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in floral pattern fabric - refinished oak wooden parts - The armchair dimensions : Height : 78cm , Seat height : 46cm ,Width: 80cm ,Depth 75cm
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric

Midcentury / Art Deco Tabouret or Footstool, Jindřich Halabala, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model / type
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jean De Merry Curvao Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean De Merry Curvao Sofa Description Wood Frame High- Density Foam Wood Legs Dimensions W92″ x D44.5″ x H30.25″ Seat Depth 26.5″ Seat Height 16.75″ Jean de Merry was establi...
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2010s French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Satin Birch
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made pair of Art Deco armchairs in satin birch. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1930’s. The quality is excellent, they are well s...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Birch

1930's Set of 6 French Art Deco Medium Toned Dining Chairs style Jules Leleu
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 French Art Deco High Quality Dining Chairs in the style of Jules Leleu. Medium toned wood with beautiful flare leg. Estate. Sturdy frames and as with all of our Vintage/ Ant...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Wood

Italian Art Deco Armchairs with Ottomans in the manner of Gaetano Borsani
Located in Southampton, NJ
Italian Art Deco Armchairs and Ottomans in the manner of Gaetano Borsani. Ottomans measure 16" wide, 16” deep, 13” tall.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood, Burl

Rare Set of Six Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs, Italy 1940s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A rare Italian design by Paolo Buffa, made in the early 1940's referred as a modern design work. The piece evokes in significant ways the iconic style of Buffa with its scallop carve...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1930s Pair of Jindrich Halabala Art Deco H-237 Armchairs in Bouclé, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in boucle fabric - Wooden parts have been carefuly refurbished - Made in Czechoslovakia - Sturdy and stable - high of seat 42 cm
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

1930s Pair of Jindrich Halabala Art Deco H-237 Armchairs in Bouclé, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in boucle fabric - Wooden parts have been carefuly refurbished - Made in Czechoslovakia - Sturdy and stable - high of seat 42 cm
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Bouclé, Wood

1930's Rare French Art Deco Carved Canape/ Sofa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1930's French Art Deco Canape/ Sofa. Rare piece! Wood frame beautifully carved. Hard to find these period pieces. Reupholstery recommended.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Wood

French Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in the style of Dominique, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This original armchair and footstool in the style of distinguished French interior design firm Dominique, dating back to the 1930s Art Deco era, upholds the essential characteristics...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Burl

Pair 1930's French Art Deco Classic "Speed" Club Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair French Art Deco 1930's Classic "Speed" Club Chairs. Fantastic pair, original condition. Wood is sturdy and as always with our vintage/ antique seating we recommend reupholstery.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Wood

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Yellow Mohair, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique pair of Art Deco lounge chairs made in the 1930s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. These lovely chairs retain the original warm yellow mohair upholstery and are very comfortable to si...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Mohair, Beech

Elegant art deco stool /pouf with green upholstery (3 pieces), France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / 3 stools / wood and green velvet / Art Deco A rare find, these 3 similar art deco pieces with luxurious green velvet upholstery and geometric legs with black lacque...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Vintage Scroll Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W55 D21 H21 SW47 SD20 SH22 Scroll bench newly upholstered in a sand color with rust orange chenille piping. Item has fresh foam and fabric and shows in excellent condition with no ...
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1980s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School rationalist desk chair, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A 1920s Dutch Haagse School desk chair in solid oak and with the original seat (springs inside), upholstered in leatherette. The chair has a low backrest which gives it a cubist and ...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Oak

A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipp...
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2010s British Art Deco Seating

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Oak, Beech, Alpaca

Swedish Grace Velvet Mohair Art Deco Poufs by Oskar Bernströms, 1930s
By O. Bernström Möbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and rare set of 1930s Art Deco poufs designed by Oskar Bernström and made at his own workshop at "O. Bernströms Möbelfabrik" in Sweden in the 1930s. It has been reupholster...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Mohair, Beech

Pair 1940's French Art Deco Exotic Macassar Ebony Bar Stools
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Spectacular French Art Deco Exotic Macassar Ebony Barstools. Black leather seat. This is a very rare pair of Macassar Ebony Bar Stools. French Estate.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wrought Iron Seating Antique Teal Shell Arm Chair
By Leinfelder
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now and ready to ship is a vintage wrought iron seating antique teal shell arm chair. Beautiful in tact and flaw free wicker with wrough...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

1930's Set of 6 French Art Deco Medium Wood Tone Dining Chairs style Jules Leleu
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 French Art Deco Medium Wood Tone Classic Dining Chairs style Jules Leleu. Reupholstery recommended on all of our vintage/ Antique furniture. Sturdy frames.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Classic Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of classic dining chairs / desk chairs, attributed to Kaj Gottlob for Fritz Hansen. Made in the 1940 - 1950s. Newly reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool, ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating

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Oak, Lambskin

Pair of modernist armchairs by Francis Jourdain circa 1923
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
Very rare pair of modernist armchairs in ash and walnut by Francis Jourdain circa 1923. Bibliography: - Art & Décoration – N°8 d’Août 1928. Same model p. 37. - U.A.M. Union des Ar...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Jindrich Halabala, R & Y Augousti, Casa Botelho, and UP Závody. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $129 and tops out at $165,000 while the average work can sell for $4,595.

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