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
- 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
Carmen Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Carmen bench is a stunning seating piece. The cream shagreen inlaid top sits on a pair of sculptural bronze-patina brass legs that frame the piece. Cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Comfortable Art Deco Style Shell Chair with Fabric Upholstery and Lacquered Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Invite your visitors to take a seat in this comfortable armchair.
This chair lends a special touch to your dining room:
Even a fast food dinner will feel like a feast.
High q...
Category
2010s German Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Red Armchair, Made in Czechia, 1930s, Original Condition, Art Deco Style
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Red armchair
Sold Individually
Source: Czechia (Czech republic)
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech
Original well preserved condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Walnut Art Deco Armchair, Made in 1920s Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
Completely restored, surface made by shellac polish. New upholstery and fabric.
Material: Walnut.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
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 Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Two Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armchairs by Jacques Grubben, 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and very rare pair Art Deco Haagse School armchairs.
Design by Jacques Grubben.
Striking Dutch design from the 1930s.
Solid oak with original black lacquered details.
...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Nobile Italian Dormeuse in Velvet with Button Tufted Backrest by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The elegant Nobile dormeuse was designed for the most exclusive interiors: it will perfectly fit Classic rooms, as well as contemporary and modern as a gorgeous accent piece. Standar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Art Deco Inspired Club Chair in Mahogany & Cut Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired chair is made from African mahogany wood and upholstered in a soft cut velvet. Tight back barrel shape makes for a cozy chair...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
Carmen Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Carmen Bench is a stunning seating piece. The cream shagreen inlaid top sits on a pair of sculptural bronze-patina brass legs that frame the piece. Cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Post-Modern Italian Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A stylized chic Italian lounge chair. Sturdy solid fruitwood frame with steel stanchions that support arms and seat. All professionally padded and upholstered in a low pile white vel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Steel
Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool, Fully Restored, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small round Art Deco piano chair.
Material: Lacquered Wood and chrome plated steel
Source: Czechia
Period: 1930-1939.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Positioning Art Deco Armchair, 1930's, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Positioning chair from the 1930s. Made in the Czech Republic. It´s made of oak and walnut.
After extending it is possible to assemble a sleeping bed.
Prese...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Machine Age Bent Aluminum and Platinum Velvet Occasional Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age occasional/ side chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935. It features a subtly cantilevered tubular bent aluminum frame with a flo...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Large Art Deco Leather Walnut Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco, round leather ottoman with a walnut base.
Category
1940s Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Mahogany Stool circa 1930 in the Style of DIM
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco mahogany stool circa 1930 in the style of DIM.
patina and coating to be redone.
very beautiful mahogany.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Tallback Cubist Sidechairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tallback cubist sidechairs.
Walnut with upholstered seat.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut
Oak Fireside Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos, 1930s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Uppsala, SE
Fireside chair with a dark oak frame and red Naugahyde fabric from the 1930s, attributed to Austrian designer Adolf Loos. Adolf Loos used variants of this model in different interior...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Red Leather Armchair, Art Deco, Made in 1920s France, Designed by Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
French Art Deco armchair.
Designed: Jules Leleu
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery in red leather.
Material: Macassar ebony ven...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Macassar, Lacquer, Leather, Fabric, Wood
Shagreen Bar Stool 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 Bar Stool is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Handsome Set of Four English Library Style Club Chairs with Lovely Worn Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four English library style club chairs with lovely worn patina and nailhead trim. Great scale for comfort. Priced per chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
1940s French Art Deco bergere Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco bergere armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut
1970s Armchair Made in Europe, Made Out of Lacquered Wood and Leather, Original
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Period: 1970-1979.
Material: Lacquered wood and Leather
Source: Europe
Original perfect condition.
Category
20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Grey Art Deco Armchairs Made in the 1930s, Fully Refurbished Beech
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs made out of beech, fully restored by our team.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Art Deco Austrian Chair with Painted Panel
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Unique and very particular Austrian chair...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Oak
Restored Pair of Midcentury Chairs, Made in 1950s Czechia, Fully Restored
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of chairs, Midcentury Czechoslovakia
Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery. Period 1950-1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Restored Beige French Art Deco Chair, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
French Art Deco chairs, designed by Jules Leleu.
Material: Mahogany
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New fabric and upholstery reminiscences g...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery
Set of Six Art Deco Chairs Made in 1930s Czechia, Fully Refurbished
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Functionalism dining set - 6 pieces of chairs in black polish,newly upholstered to the fabric Backhausen according to the original designs.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Cream Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The limited edition Victoria bench by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Pianist Stool in Cream Shagreen, Palm Wood & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The pianist stool has subtle and elegant details on it's legs, with palm wood and cream shagreen inlay. The bronze-patina brass overlap on both sides add...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 Art Deco high back dining chairs with 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs. These chairs are ready for you to add your own fabric an...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
Pianist Bench in Coal Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The pianist bench has subtle and elegant details on its legs, with a mixture of bronze and coal black shagreen inlay. The bronze-patina brass overlap on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Style Side Chair, 1920´s, Central Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Side chairs in the style of Josef Hoffmann.
It was made in the period between 1920-1930, probably in Bohemia or Austria.
Made of beech wood and the seat with backrest is upholstered in fabric.
The chair is relatively in good condition, showing standard signs...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
Jean-Charles Moreux Pair of Gilt Forged Iron Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of gilt hand forged iron armchairs by Jean-Charles Moreux, circa 1936. inspired by Louis XV, part of Moreux’s antidote to functionlism.
Pictured with matching...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Iron
1940s Set of Six Art Deco Dining Chairs by De Coene, Beech, Fabric - Belgium
Located in Girona, ES
Set of 6 Art Deco dining chairs, French polished beechwood, heathered white fabric upholstery.
Design: De Coene,
Belgium, circa 1940.
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Eclipse Stool in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eclipse stool in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is geometric and sculptural. A jewel-like amorphous shape, this piece is completely inlaid in shagree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Paul Fallot
By Paul Follot
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco beech and rosewood carved chairs with a deco floral pattern along the top and arms attribute to Paul Follot
Made in France
Circa: 1922.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Shagreen Bar Stool 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 Bar Stool is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in coal black shagr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
White Art Deco Armchair from Czechia, 1920s, Walnut, Restored Upholstery
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery and fabric.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Dandy Day Bench in Celadon Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy day bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in celadon Shagreen and the frame and sides of the bench are completely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Oval Upholstered Back Mahogany Frame Blue Dining Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco oval upholstered back mahogany wood frame dining chairs - a pair. Item features oval upholstered backs, solid wood frames, tape...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
French Art Deco Armchair Made in the 1920s, Restored Makasar Ebony
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs. Material macassar, silver and satinwood.
Completely restored, surface is polished by lacquers to the high gloss.
Source: France
Period: 1920-1929.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Silver
Large French Art Deco Bench or Ottoman, Jules Leleu Inspired
By Dominique, Jules Leleu, André Arbus, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Art Deco bench or ottoman, Jules Leleu inspired.
Stunning French Art Deco upholstered square ottoman, stool or bench, circa 1930.
...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Macassar
Dandy Day Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy day bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in cream shagreen and the frame and sides of the bench are completely in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Club Chair with Loose Cushions
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired Club style chair features loose feather/down back and seat in feather/down wrapped foam. Shown in a Zinc jacquard velvet fabric with a unique burnt-out appearance a...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet
Unusual Pair of French Art Deco Ebonised Armchairs in a Crushed Velvet
Located in Benington, Herts
A very comfortable pair of Art Deco 20th century ebonised armchairs upholstered in an off white crushed velvet.
French Circa 1930-40.
The ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Tomboy Bench in Mink Shagreen and Fur Cover by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Tomboy Bench has subtle and elegant geometric ribbing details on its frame, completely inlaid in mink Shagreen. The removable seat cushion is done in a fur cover...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fur, Shagreen Stingray
Pair of French 1950s Brass and Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1950s brass and velvet lounge chairs. The chairs have blue velvet upholstery, arched backs, sloping arms, loose cushioned seats with brass feet.
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Chinese Chair of Carved Hardwood
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame with wood seat and backrest made in China about 1920-1930.
Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Original French 1940s Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
Set of six fine original French Modernist beech wood dining chairs in the style of Jules Leleu.
Tall elegant backs with sculptural detailing on top crest and lower backrest, featuring elegant cabriole front legs and tapered splay back legs.
All six wood chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Style Dining Chair with Round Legs and Vinyl Upholstery 'Customizable'
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired dining chair with round turned legs upholstered in a performance vinyl that comes in many colors. Features top-stitchi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood
Limited Edition Victoria Stool in Green Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The limited edition Victoria stool by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic. The the seat is upholstered i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Chair with Velvet Upholstery and Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Limited Edition Victoria chair by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Adjustable Lounge Chairs by Thonet, 1930's
By Thonet
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and very rare pair of Thonet lounge chairs, fabricated in the 30's.
Both chairs of this magnificent set are marked in the wood u...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage 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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