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1930's Art Deco Stool in Nutwood High Gloss Lacquered with Checkered Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Stool Nut Wood, high gloss lacquered Chequered upholstery Original Art Deco, France 1930s Also
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Nutwood

Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
1930's Large Scandinavian lounge chair new fabric upholstery. Beach wood legs spring system on the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair
Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair
H 37.5 in W 32 in D 38 in
1930s Jindrich Halabala Footstool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1930s This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its highest point and
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of 1930's Danish Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of upholstered Art Deco lounge chairs from Denmark, 1930's. Newly upholstered in soft
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1930's Danish Armchairs
Pair of 1930's Danish Armchairs
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 35 in
Pair of 1930’s European Leather Lounge
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1930’s European Leather Lounge Chairs. Original leather patina with nailhead details
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

1930's Wingback Lounge Chair
By Queen Anne
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage wingback lounge chair for sale. From the 1930's, and has an amazing frame and design. It
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Vintage 1930s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1930's Wingback Lounge Chair
1930's Wingback Lounge Chair
H 33.5 in W 29.5 in D 37.5 in
Pair 1930s French Bergeres with New Upholstery and Black Painted Details
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this pair of circa 1930s Bergere chairs have light wood frames with curved seat
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Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1930's
Located in Hudson, NY
1930's large Scandinavian lounge chair new fabric upholstery. Beach wood legs spring system on the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1930's
Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1930's
H 37.5 in W 33.5 in D 35.5 in
Original ArtDeco Stool, Professionally Cleaned Upholstery, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original ArtDeco Stool. Professionally Cleaned Original Upholstery. Material: Upholstery, Fabric
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Mirrors

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco period tub chair, probably Danish in origin, circa 1930's. The chair features
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s
By Seng
Located in Antwerp, BE
-Century Modern; Sofa-Sleeper; Sofa daybed in green upholstery, made in West-Germany in the 1930s. Pull
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut and Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco armchairs in walnut and teddy upholstery, Italy 1930s. Art Deco armchairs in walnut
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut and Original Upholstery, Italy, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco armchairs in walnut and original upholstery, Italy, 1930s. Art Deco armchairs in
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, Mücke, Melder, New Upholstery, Czechia, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Upholstery, Chrome-Plated Steel Made by Mücke Melder, an influential
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut in New Upholstery, Austria 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco armchairs in walnut in new upholstery, Austria 1930s These are two Art Deco armchairs or
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Burgundy Tubular Armchairs, New High Quality Leather Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus armchair Completely restored, new upholstery and leather Material: Chrome-plated steel
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Burgundy Tubular Armchair, New High Quality Leather Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus armchair Completely restored, new upholstery and leather Material: Chrome-plated steel
Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1930s Danish Cabinetmaker Easy Chair in Original Green Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish cabinetmaker, lounge chair, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1930s. This armchair is crafted by a
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Art Deco Armchair with Gustav Klimt Upholstery Fabric, 1930s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
velvet upholstery fabric. Original metal springing on the seat. Naturally with signs of wear, but in good
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Fine Pair of Art Deco Bergères , France 1930's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco bergères. Stanied wood frames with carved details on the central backrest of the frame.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

ART DECO sofa, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
ART DECO couch, made in the 1930s in the former Czechoslovakia. It is made of walnut wood, has
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

ART DECO sofa, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
ART DECO sofa, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
H 31.11 in W 79.53 in D 36.23 in
1930's French Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
expert artisans in metalwork, woodwork, upholstery, and electrics; restore each piece with the Mission to
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20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

1930's 3 seater country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality 1930's country house sofa. Very comfy with deep seat and new feather seat
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Early 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Beech

1930's 3 seater country house sofa
1930's 3 seater country house sofa
H 33.86 in W 69.69 in D 35.44 in
French Painted "X" Rocking Bench with Linen Upholstery, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted rocking stool that is newly upholstered in washed Belgium linen and finished with antique brass nailhead trim detail.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Velvet Upholstery, the Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco armchairs in oak and velvet upholstery, The Netherlands 1930s. Art Deco armchairs in oak
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Restored Art Deco Red Armchair, Beech, Original Upholstery, France, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco Armchair. Source: France Period: 1930-1939 Material: Beech, Original upholstery
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Large Art-Deco Pair Armchairs in Original Floral Upholstery, Praque 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art-Deco Pair Armchairs in Original Floral Upholstery, Praque 1930 These large Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mücke-Melder, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Armchair by Mücke - Melder Source: Czechia (Czehoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mücke-Melder, Original Upholstery, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Armchair by Mücke - Melder Source: Czechia (Czehoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored ArtDeco Light Blue Oak Armchair, New Upholstery, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Light Blue Oak Armchair. New professional upholstery. Source: Czechia
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Restored Art Deco Armchair, Original Upholstery, Walnut, Veneer, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Walnut, veneer Revitalized original
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Cream Upholstery, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
manufactured by UP Závody in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. One of the best-known lounge chair models by the
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bauhaus Armchair by Mücke Melder, Restored, New Upholstery, Czechia, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
: Czechia (Czehoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Upholstery, Chrome-Plated Steel, Fabric A very
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Black Painted Antique Armchair with New Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Black painted antique Austrian armchair with new upholstery, 1930s Zimmer & Rhode Fabric (Germany).
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

1930s Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Striped Velvet Upholstery
Located in København K, 84
1930s danish cabinet maker made lounge chair or ear flap chair in solid oak and the most beautiful
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

French Chaise Longue with New Upholstery in Striae Velvet, circa 1930s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Gorgeous 1930s French chaise longue with a puristic design and a lovely curved shape and mounted on
Category

Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1930's, Pair of Footstools by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930's Swedish modern foot stools by Otto Schulz for Boet. Designed with the typical soft and
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather

Art Deco Recliner Lounge Chair Czechoslovakia, 1930’s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Large Art Deco reclining lounge chair, Czechoslovakia, 1930’s. The backrest and seat can be put in
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

1930's Very large easy chair Attr. Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Hudson, NY
New Mohair upholstery on this large Danish lounge chair produce in 1930;’s
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Restored Art Deco Beech Stool, New Upholstery, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco Beech Stool with New Upholstery. Period: 1930 - 1939 Source: Czechia
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Wood

Swedish Mid Century Modern Curved Sofa in Dark Green Velvet Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
velvet upholstery appear to be original and is in good condition. Many nice details such as the feet in
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1930s Swedish Easy Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, metal, Sweden, circa 1930 This lounge chair is based on a solid
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Karel Josef Říha, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Armchair Source: Czechia (Czehoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Upholstery
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1930’s French Rococo Louis XV Style Lacquered Green Vanity Stool
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
1930’s French Rococo Louis XV Style Lacquered Green Vanity Stool A beautiful 1930’s vanity stool
Category

Vintage 1930s American Rococo Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Restored ArtDeco Walnut Pair of Reclining Chairs, New Upholstery, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Steel Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 New professional spring upholstery. Revived
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Mirrors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Red Tubular Thonet Armchair by Anton Lorenz, New Leather Upholstery, 1930s
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus Art Deco armchair Completely restored, new upholstery and leather Material: Chrome-plated
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco Stool, Footrest in Ebonized Walnut Restored, New Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
upholstery. Measures cm: H 32, W 51, D 40.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Black Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs, Chrome, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
upholstery is high quality leather, it's very easy to clean and retains its colours very well even in direct
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Black Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs, Chrome, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
upholstery is high quality leather, it's very easy to clean and retains its colours very well even in direct
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Czech Bauhaus Black Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. New upholstery Source: Czechia
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Czech Bauhaus Black Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. New upholstery Source: Czechia
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Czech Bauhaus Red Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. New upholstery Source: Czechia
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa or Loveseat 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Resting on cylindrical legs in the front. Most likely manufactured sometime in the mid 1930s On top of
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Czech Bauhaus Blue Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. New upholstery Source: Czechia
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco 1930s Bleached Walnut Bench with Brass Feet and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstery. This exquisite French Art Deco bench, dating back to circa 1930, elegantly combines the timeless
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Czech Bauhaus Ivory Tubular Chrome Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
1930s. Chrome tubular steel is in perfect original condition. New upholstery Source: Czechia
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Fully renovated ART DECO sofa, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This ART DECO style sofa was designed and made in the 1930´s in the former Czechoslovakia. It was
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

1930s Art Deco French Design Armchair in Satin Grey Upholstery Wall Nut Wood
Located in London, GB
1930s Art Deco armchair, The chair has been completely re-upholstered in a comfortable and cosy
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

VINTAGE CIRCA 1930'S ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAIR WiTH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE FABRIC
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
vintage circa 1930's English Wingback armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fabric cover
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Restored Tubular Thonet Armchairs by Anton Lorenz, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus Art Deco armchairs Completely restored, New upholstery Material: Chrome Source: Germany
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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1930s Upholstery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1930s upholstery available at 1stDibs. Each 1930s upholstery for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, upholstery and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930s upholstery — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1930s upholstery, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Jindrich Halabala, Mücke & Melder and UP Závody each produced at least one beautiful 1930s upholstery that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1930s Upholstery?

Prices for a 1930s upholstery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $185 and can go as high as $52,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,588.

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 1930s Upholstery
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ikat is a complicated design that’s dyed into any type of fabric, including upholstery, to create a certain look. Ikat originated in Indonesia and uses a resist-dyeing technique on the yards prior to weaving the fabric. This finished product is often elaborate designs and patterns that have a hazy or fuzzy appearance rather than a crisp printed line. Shop a range of vintage and modern ikat printed garments on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The cost of upholstery depends on the size and condition of the piece to be covered and the material used. It will be more expensive to reupholster an antique sofa in vintage silk than to cover a new pillow in cotton.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Velvet is fairly durable, because it has no raised weaves or loose threads and has a flat pile.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are various options available for upholstery for a couch – it is a matter of preference. When selecting the upholstery, it is important to be aware of the cleanability, durability, resistance to dirt, and fading. A higher thread count ensures that the upholstery will last longer. Shop a range of antique and vintage upholstered couches on 1stDibs.
    Automaton
    AutomatonDecember 16, 2021
    A very popular upholstery for couches in 2021 is 'Bouclé' fabric often utilized in a white or off-white color. Celebrity interiors and top interior designers in recent years have increased the popularity and demand for this type of fabric and now is a very hot trend that is sure to continue throughout the 2020's. We, at Automaton Modern, often use bouclé fabric on sofas by Vladimir Kagan such as the 'Cloud' sofa from Directional which curved shapes and contours are accentuated by the nubby texture of bouclé.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How professionals clean upholstery varies. One popular method is steam cleaning, which involves focusing hot water vapor mist onto upholstery to loosen debris. Another common process is hot water extraction, where professionals first apply hot water and then use a suction machine to draw away dirt. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of upholstered furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes and no. Velvet can be vacuumed, but if it is stained, you need to find out what type of fiber it is made from. The different fibers must be cleaned differently, and improper cleaning can cause damage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Like other designers working in the atomic style, Adrian Pearsall typically used fabric upholstery. Generally, the upholstery was a bright color, and solids were more common than patterns. Often, Adrian Pearsall sofas and chairs being sold today do not feature original upholstery because the fabric tends to wear out before the frame. You'll find a selection of Adrian Pearsall furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Horsehair isn't still used in upholstery. Though it was once very popular, designers stopped using it in the late early 20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, steam cleaning can remove stains from upholstery. The hot temperatures and moisture associated with steam cleaning can lift away material that makes up stains. However, difficult-to-remove stains may require professional steam cleaning equipment. Shop a collection of upholstered furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.