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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
Art Deco Period French Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs made with walnut structures and original upholstery. They have been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. The upholstery is adorned with ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Upholstery, 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

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Fabric, Bentwood

French Art Deco Leather Club Chairs France c. 1930's
Located in London, GB
The quintessential of French Art Deco style - the Tan Leather Club Armchairs from the 1930's. This pair of exquisite armchairs exudes luxury and sophistication, showcasing the elegan...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Oak

Set of 2 Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France. The chairs are made with 3 types of laquered tropical hardwood veneer and upholstered in a cream white leather. Minimalistic and typical french art deco design...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands. Bart is know for his unique designs. The chairs are professionally reupholstered with the finest scheep leather from New Z...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with figured walnut show wood banding. Re-upholstered in olive green leather. Designer: Harry & Lou Ep...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Vintage Beech Blue Velvet Pouf Stool Pair Duo circa 1930 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of poufs or stools circular shaped with stained beech feet 1930s Austria. An amazing pair of poufs or stools newly upholstered and covered with wonderful deep ...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Beech

ViNTAGE HERITAGE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL DIRECTORS CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable Heritage green leather wingback swivel office armchair Please note the delivery fee ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

Black Lacquer Klismos Style Dining Armchairs by Pietro Costantini, a Set of 8
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Stunning and rare set of eight sculptural Pietro Costantini Klismos style dining chairs, made in Italy. Inspired by one of the oldest and most iconic chair designs, this set has gorg...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Wolfgang Hoffmann Art Deco Dining Chairs for Howell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Streamlined Art Deco dining chairs, designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell, American, circa 1930s. Chrome plated metal frames with black leather upholstery. Please see our other 1s...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

Restored Art Deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base. Included is the matching stacked rattan Ottoman. Custom cushions C.O.M. (Costumers Own Material) are included in the price. Simply supply the fabric and we have the cushions made for you. If you need help sourcing fabric we can help! Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards with the best materials. All refinishing is done by rattan workers with over 20 years of experience in rattan refinishing. Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by “The Rattan Man” Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available for years to come for your home or office. We get our handed-down knowledge from Tropical Sun Rattan ( TSR ) which was started in 1934 in California. Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the House." Signed copies are available on request for USD 39.99. The hard bounded 160-page full-color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful vintage and modern-day photos of Tropical decors...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Wicker, Rattan

Eileen Gray 'Lota' Sofa in Black Lacquer and Orange Fabric 1980s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Eileen Gray 'Lota' sofa in black lacquer and red fabric for Classicon Munich, 1980s. This famous and important sofa was designed in 1924, by Eileen Gray. It was custom designed and ...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Sofa Set, French, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Art Deco sofa set French, 20th century in mahogany wood, fabric upholstered back and seats. Dim.: (larger) 89 x 139 x 81 cm. Very good co...
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Wood

MCM Lounge Chair Enrique Garcel Jaime Perszek
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Lounge Chair in the sty...
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1980s Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Cotton, Wood

Rene Prou Art Deco Golden Wrought Iron Dining Room Chairs Black Vinyl Seats, 6
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of six Art Deco wrought iron dining chairs golden powder coated finish by rene prou in the 1940s style. The set contains 4 highbacked chairs...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Oak Art Deco Modernist Easy Chairs by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Modernist easy chairs. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from 1924. Solid oak frames with origina...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Oak

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of vintage oversized George Hepplewhite wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings These are a showstoppi...
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20th Century English Art Deco Seating

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Velvet, Beech

1930's Art Deco Two Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
A superb original Art Deco period two seat sofa with round details. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. The quality is amazing, this is extremely comfortable and has...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Wood, Fabric

Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by TON - 1940s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Very well preserved condition.
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Green Velvet Dining Room Chairs by H. Pander & Zonen Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco green velvet dining room chairs by H. Pander & Zonen Netherlands, 1930s.
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Hand Dyed Brown Leather Fully Buttoned Chesterfield Club Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely Art Deco hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned club armchair A good looking and iconic piece of English furniture. Known ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Seating

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Leather

Four Art Deco Dining Chairs French to Recover / Restore, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of four French Art Deco dining chairs, circa 1930 Recover or restore Original vintage condition Frames are sound and solid.   
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wolfgang Hoffmann Custom Green and Black Springer Chair for Howell
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom Green and black Wolfgang Hoffmann Art Deco springer lounge chair for Howell furniture, these chairs consist of a flat iron chrome frame that seamlessly forms to shape the legs...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

Radiant Pair of Art Deco Revival Club Chairs in Magnificent French Cane
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored pair of rattan Art Deco Revival club chairs, circa 1980. Fabulous rattan frame construction completely veneered in heavy French Cane. Design, quality and crafts...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Cane, Rattan

Art Deco Bergere, Armchair Att. Maurice Jallot, c1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Beautiful Bergere, armchairs by Jallot, circa 1930. Upholstery a little tired, fabrics in good condition. We can reupholster this armchair on request.    
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Mahogany

A Set of Six French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs by Gaston Poisson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Art Deco dining chairs in solid mahogany by Gaston Poisson.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of Zebrano Wood Crocodile Alligator Patina Brown Leather Swivel Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of exquisite, fully restored, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, whisky brown leather armchairs with rare Zebrano wood frames. Th...
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20th Century European Art Deco Seating

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Zebra Wood, Alligator

Rare Restored Promemoria Gioconda Italian Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Promemoria Gioconda hand made in Italy chaise lounge daybed This is a nice sized des...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Mahogany, Faux Leather

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features steam bent rattan frame with Art Moderne styled pink flamingo covered cushions, circa ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Set of Six Art Deco Chairs in Walnut, Macassar Veneer and Velvet - France, 1930s
Located in Girona, ES
Set of six Art Deco chairs, solid walnut and Macassar ebony veneer, French polish. New seats with a celadon green velvet upholstery. France, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Velvet, Walnut, Macassar

George Smith Buttoned Side Occasional Office Desk Chair Brown Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning RRP £4,170 George Smith buttoned Gainsborough side chair in brown leather with mahogany frame This is a very well made...
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20th Century English Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

French Chinoiserie Art Deco Carved Giltwood Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Long Bench / Long Ottoman / Stool in Carved Giltwood, France, 1930s Chinoiserie style upholstered bench in giltwood with carving details. This bench or stool is raised on six ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

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Gold Leaf

Six Dining Room Chairs Dark Red Leather Cerused Oak
Located in Weiningen, CH
Six dining room chairs dark red leather cerused oak. The leather is from the period very robust and thick, shows only minor wear. The frame is chalked oar that has been restored.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Oak

Art Deco Lounge Chair, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco lounge chair, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Velvet, Beech

French Art Deco Office Chair / Armchair Black - White Raydesign Colored Leather
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant shaped French Art Deco office chair (armchair) restored. Re-lacquerd with black shiny gloss finish, re-upholsterd with black and white colored leather in raydesign. With a s...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Beech

1950's Pair of Cream & Oak Veneer Leather Art Deco Style Club Chairs
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A pair of handsome Art Deco style club chairs in cream leather and oak veneer. They are in fabulous vintage condition and have been professionally cleaned and are ready to use. Made ...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Oak

Art Deco Vintage Beech Pouf or Stool Josef Frank Fabric 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool or ottoman with three beech wood feet designed and manufactured 1930s Austria. An amazing stool covered with fresh and colorful textile fabric designed...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Beech

Desk Chair in Leather and Wood, Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Armchair Wood and leather Year: 1930 Country: France If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need. We have specialized in the sale of Art ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Wood, Leather

Set of 6 French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Petite but comfortable.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Cherry

Italian 1928 Train Bench 3rd Class
Located in Weesp, NL
1928 Italian train bench in fantastic condition. This rare piece was made in 1928 for 3rd class travelers in the so-called Centoporte, 100 doors, train set...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

Italian Art Deco Grey Velvet and Macassar Sofa, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This sofa was produced in Italy in the 1950s. The feet are covered in Macassar. The sofa is newly upholstered with a gray fine velvet.
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Velvet, Macassar

Drum End Table/Stool with Bone Marquetry- in stock
Located in New York City, NY
This handcrafted end table/stool offers tranquility to any space. Hundreds of hexagonal bone chips are individually hand shaped and mounted on a wooden drum form to create this harmonious tone-on-tone patterned stool...
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2010s Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bone

Fast Track, Vintage Style Dining Chairs in Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This armchair embodies ease, plushness, and coziness. Crafted from linen and solid wood structure with swivel base. The secret lies in the intricate particulars, which is why the sta...
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2010s Spanish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

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

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 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

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

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

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

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Bronze

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

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

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

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

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Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood

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

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Bouclé, 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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