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c.1920's carved frame open arm desk chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a lovely quality English country house open armed desk chair. The carved legs and shaped
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Vintage 1920s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

c.1920's carved frame open arm desk chair
c.1920's carved frame open arm desk chair
H 39.38 in W 25.2 in D 24.41 in
C. 1920's Antique Wagon Wheel Back, Oak, Arm and Side Chairs, Set of Twelve!!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Circa 1920's-30's Antique Wagon Wheel Back, Oak, Arm and Side Chairs, Set of Twelve
Category

20th Century Unknown Other Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Child Size French Made 1920s era Hand Woven Louis XV Style Cane Arm Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style cane arm chair, pettie, childs size. Solid wood frame and arms. Cane back and seat
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

1920's Boudoir Velvet Side Arm Chair
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century Boudoir Velvet covered Side Arm Chair. Made in Scandinavia, Sweden, 1920's - 30
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

1920's Boudoir Velvet Side Arm Chair
1920's Boudoir Velvet Side Arm Chair
H 29.73 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Architect Oskar Strnad 1879-1935 Pine & Cane Arm Chair 1920's Art Deco
By Oskar Strnad
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Oskar Strnad (1879-1935) Vienna, Austria architect, designed yellow Pine & cane arm chair. Circa
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Pine

Dutch Modernism Design Carved Oak Arm Side Chair, Netherlands 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century original Dutch Modernism Design Oak Arm Side Chair. Made in the Netherlands
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Period Handmade Childs Arm Chair set, 1920's Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Made in Belgium, 1920's. Beech wood constructed chairs with a modernist / modernism style design
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Beech

1920s Estey Manufacturing Magogany Upholstered Arm Chairs
By Estey Organ Corp.
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this beautiful, refinished pair of early 20th century regency style solid mahogany armchairs by Estay Manufacturing Co. Estay was founded in 1879 and specia...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pr. Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Height Arm Chairs c. 1920/60's
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of vintage wrought iron garden, patio, or poolside, dining height arm chairs, possibly
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Exceptional Art Deco Arm Chair in Blue Velvet and Maple, Northern France, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
1920s. The chair was designed for a private residence in the Roubaix region. The different angles and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple

Vintage Bent Wood & Wicker Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Detroit, MI
Frank for Thonet from the 1920s. These iconic arm chairs have a classic design profile and sculptural
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Bent Wood & Wicker Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Ligna
By Josef Hoffmann, Ligna
Located in Detroit, MI
Frank for Thonet from the 1920s. These iconic arm chairs have a classic design profile and sculptural
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Dutch Modernism Reclining Grand Armchair, Netherlands 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Art Deco Dutch Modernism Design Reclining "Grand" Armchair. Made in the Netherlands, late 1920's
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Spanish 1920's Pebbled Leather and Chrome Safari Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
An early and unique pair of Spanish 1920's safari arm chairs in a wonderful patinated pebbled
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Louis XV 1920's Arm Chairs or Fauteuils
Located in Hamburg, PA
A great pair of gray painted and gold leaf finished arm chairs or fauteuils.
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair, Louis XV1 Style French Arm Chairs, (Georgia Gibbs Estate)
Located in Bellport, NY
Chic & Stylish French 1920s arm chairs from the Georgia Gibbs Estate N.Y. With buck skin arm rests
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Swedish Empire Revival Arm Chairs c. 1920's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Extraordinary pair of restored vintage Empire Revival arm chairs. Crafted in dark flame birch and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Chairs

1920’s Antique Italian Set of 4 Arm Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1920s Italian antique chairs. These chairs are in original condition and are very sturdy. They have
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Vintage 1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

1920S LODGE/CAMP ARM CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SET OF FOUR ARM CHAIRS WITH OLD ORIGINAL SURFACE AND ORIGINAL RATAN SEATS GREAT COMFORT AND SIMPLE
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Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1920S LODGE/CAMP ARM CHAIRS
1920S LODGE/CAMP ARM CHAIRS
H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in
1920's English Iron Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare one of a kind all over iron chair originally used in a dental office. The chair reclines to
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Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Iron

1920's English Iron Arm Chair
1920's English Iron Arm Chair
H 37 in W 23 in D 25 in
Pair of Decorative Chippendale Arm Chairs Upholstered in 19th c French Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of two 1900-1920s Chippendale arm chairs with leg rest are from a private collection
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Antique Early 1900s American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

1920's African Arm Chair With Stud Accents
Located in New York, NY
This decorative arm chair has great architectural lines. The back of the chair has two iron spokes
Category

Early 20th Century African Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1920's Amsterdam School Teak Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Pair of Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' arm chairs with purple upholstery. Beautiful Deco
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

1920s UPHOLSTERED ARM CHAIR
Located in Essex, MA
A well proportioned club chair with rectangular canted back, scrolled arms and inverted tapering
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery

1920s UPHOLSTERED ARM CHAIR
1920s UPHOLSTERED ARM CHAIR
H 34.75 in W 32 in D 29 in
Sculptural Arts and Crafts Oak Arm Chair, Denmark 1920’s
Located in Valby, 84
1920’s. The chair is the perfect decorative piece in any interior from a traditional arts and crafts
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Vintage 1920s Danish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

*SALE* Pair of 1920's German Lodge Leather Arm Chairs with Original Saddle Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
1920's German Lodge Leather Chairs with Original Saddle Leather. Original oak finish and nail head
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Armchairs

1920's Open Arm Chair, Mahogany Frame, Upholstered in Schumacher Tumble Weed
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a glamorous 1920's Open Arm Chair, Mahogany Frame, Upholstered in Schumacher Tumble
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Vintage 1920s European Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Japanese Antique Arm Chair 1920s-1940s / Seating Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
, powerful, and unique carefully selected antiquities from Japan. This is an old armchair. This chair is
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Armchairs

Materials

Cedar

Rams Head French Arm Bergere Chair, Cameo Tufted Back, circa 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ram’s head French armchair, cameo tufted back in a green velvet upholstery, circa 1920s. Strong and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Gondola Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Troy, MI
Wood frame circa 1920s French arm chairs with high rounded backs, cream painted frames, lovely
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Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Art Deco Sheep Leather Arm Chairs, Set of 2, the Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing set of newly upholstered Art Deco sheep leather armchairs. These beautiful armchairs are in top (new) condition and upholstered with the best quality sheep leather. Equipped ...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Oak

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine pair of 1920s French arm chairs in the neoclassical style. The chairs feature beautifully
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French Side Armchair with Distressed Light Rust Paint
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s French arm chair has rounded back rest with flared, urn shaped splat and curved arms
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Early Hendrik Wouda Arm Chair The Hague School, The Netherlands 1920s
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Hellouw, NL
Early Hendrik Wouda arm chair The Hague school, The Netherlands 1910-1920. An important historical
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Period 1920s Era Bentwood Arm French Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of French Art deco club chairs from France made during the 1920s era. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six French 1920s Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of six French 1920s dining chairs (one arm, five side). Fully reconditioned and reupholstered
Category

Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

French Oak Carved Curule Chair Arm Throne Neo Renaissance Dagobert, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Neo Renaissance hand carved curule chair arm throne Dagobert. Striking French design from
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Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Elegant 1920's Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair distinctive chairs with delicate lines c. 1920's, newly reupholstered in plush mohair edged in
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Early 20th Century Armchairs

Pair Elegant 1920's Arm Chairs
Pair Elegant 1920's Arm Chairs
H 35.25 in W 22.5 in D 17.25 in
Hand-painted 1920's Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stately and elegant armchair with carved walnut frame in a classic European style and beautiful original hand-painted leather back featuring floral details in a subtle jewel-toned pa...
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Hand-painted 1920's Arm Chair
Hand-painted 1920's Arm Chair
H 51.25 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair of French Thonet Art Deco Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Michael Thonet French Art Deco 1920's Arm Chairs Contemporary / Art Deco /Can Cross Over to Mid
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Lovely 1920's Mohair Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Extremely comfortable yet elegant classic '20's armchair recently upholstered in a rich, muted red
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Early 20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Lovely 1920's Mohair Arm Chair
Lovely 1920's Mohair Arm Chair
H 30 in W 34 in D 38 in
Pair of 1920's Woven Wicker Arm Chairs from Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of vintage woven wicker lounge chairs from Maine. One chair has original orange
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Art Deco French Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
ART DECO 1920'S FRENCH ARM CHAIR FROM A MANSION IN SAN FRANCISCO. ( TWO SMALLER CHAIRS THAT GO
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

1920's Petit Point French Walnut Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's Petit Point French Walnut Arm Chair
Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Pair Handsome Mohair Arm Chairs c. 1920's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handsome pair of 1920's armchairs newly upholstered in rich yet understated russet-red mohair
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

1920s Spanish Revival Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's. New mohair upholstery.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1920s Spanish Revival Arm Chair
1920s Spanish Revival Arm Chair
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
1920s Carved Arm Chair With Velvet Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920's armchair with beautiful carving of lion and shell motif. Oak and new velvet upholstery. 41
Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Circa 1920's Rare Settee, Table, Arm Chairs and Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique provencal rattan set(6 pieces) in French Blue with beautiful detailing!
Category

Early 20th Century French Settees

Single Arm Chair by Maurice Dufrene, French 1920s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Single armchair with gilded feet and rim by Maurice Dufrene, French 1920s. The upholstery is a
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Pair Patten Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
sleek pair of 1920's black patten leather arm chairs - brass tacking - tapered mahogany legs - from
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Pair Patten Leather Arm Chairs
Pair Patten Leather Arm Chairs
H 41 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Pair of 1920s Garden Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 1920s Garden Chairs, Arm Height 28.25".
Category

Vintage 1920s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 1920s Garden Chairs
Pair of 1920s Garden Chairs
H 35.5 in W 21.25 in D 30 in
#3117 Art Deco Arm Chairs in Style of Sue et Mare
Located in New York, NY
Distinquished Pair of 1920's Art Deco Bergere Arm Chairs in the Style of Sue et Mare. The Curved
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

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1920s Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1920s arm chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1920s arm chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. 1920s arm chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1920s arm chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Louis XVI and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Marcel Breuer, Maurice Dufrêne and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe each produced beautiful 1920s arm chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1920s Arm Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $21,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 1920s Arm Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.