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.
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery
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.
Upholstery
$4,000 / item
Architectural Art Deco Chair, Italy, 1930s
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Architectural Art Deco chair, wood and velvet, Italy, 1930s A striking Italian Art Deco chair from the 1930s, built with the geometric confidence and architectural rigor that define...
Velvet, Wood
$4,250 / item
French 1930s Art Deco Maple Lounge Chairs
Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW
This pair of lounge chairs defined by streamlined and geometric silhouettes, the design showcases the sculptural elegance and decorative character typical of Art Deco. The rounded up...
Maple
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail.
Wood, Mohair
1930s Swedish Art Deco Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Swedish Art Deco Chair , 1930's. Stained Mahogany. More recently upholstered in green velvet.
Velvet, Mahogany
A Pair of 1930's French Art Deco Leather Low Club Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French Art Deco leather club chairs, c.1930s-1940s, rounded back, iron tacks, velvet upholstered loose seat cushion, rolled arms with piping trim.
Leather, Wood
Superb, Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1930s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Paul Follot, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning pair of Art Deco French chairs from the 1930s. Would benefit from new upholstery.
Fabric, Wood
$3,800 / set
Pair Art Deco Lounge Chairs.c. 1930's modernist
By Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Streamline,Art Deco Lounge chairs,,upholstered in silver/grey silk fabric,reversible seat and back cusions in paisley fabric .Unusual chromed steel base,,Extremely c...
Chrome, Steel
Architectural Art Deco Chairs, Italy, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Architectural Art Deco chairs, wood and velvet, Italy, 1930s, Set of 2 A striking pair of Italian Art Deco chairs from the 1930s, built with the geometric confidence and architectur...
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Bentwood Cafe Chair, 1930s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Old Bugholz chair. Unfortunately, the manufacturer is not visible. Probably Thonet/Kohn, Fischel or similar A classic from the early 20th century are striking the complex connection...
Wood
Art Deco Chair Designed by Mart Stam, Type s10, 1930's
By Mart Stam
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, wood - good, original condition.
Chrome
$9,400 / set
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of Art Deco lounge chairs was produced in France during the 1930s and reflects the period’s transition toward a more architectural and modern approach to furniture design.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,512Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco Modernism Design Side Chair set, Belgium 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage original Art Deco Modernism Style Design Side Chair set of 2.
Leather
$2,008 / set
Italian Art Deco chairs in rattan, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco chairs in rattan, 1930s Set of four chairs with finely woven rattan seats and backrests.
Rattan
1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair with Geometric Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, brass, beech, Europe, 1930s This sophisticated Art Deco armchair from the 1930s embodies the movement's fascination with geometry, balance, and refined crafts...
Brass
Art Deco Gondola Chair, Burl Wood, French Mid-Century, 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant French Art Deco gondola chair dating from the 1930s, showcasing the refined curves and timeless sophistication characteristic of the period.
Burl
$1,503Sale Price / set|48% Off
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
1930s design Upholstered in off-white vinyl with white piping. (Detachable cushion)
Composition
Italian Art Deco wooden and green faux leather chairs, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco wooden and green faux leather chairs, 1930s Three Art Deco chairs with a sculptural design and compact geometry, crafted from veneered wood with padded seats and ba...
Faux Leather, Wood
$6,000 / set
1930s French Art Deco Reclining Moleskin Chairs
Located in Torrance, CA
Set of two (x2) rare 1930s French Art Deco Reclining Lounge Chairs! These chairs were hand crafted in France in the 1930s.
Metal, Chrome
$1,323Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco Curved Back Side Chair Set, France 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Art Deco Design Curved Back Side Chair set of 2.
Silk, Oak
$4,169 / set
An Elegant Pair of Art Déco Chairs France 1930's
Located in HYÈRES, FR
An Elegant Pair of Art Déco Chairs France 1930's. Excellent cabinetwork with quality details.
Fabric, Wood
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Mohair and Fancy Carved Oak, 1930's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco chair from the early 1930's with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid mahogany stained oak with great color and patina.
Mohair, Oak
$23,496 / set
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs, France, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined pair of Art Deco lounge chairs with sculptural wooden frames and gently curved backs. The design combines strong architectural lines with softened details, including rounde...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Italian Art Deco metal and red faux leather chairs, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco metal and red faux leather chairs, 1930s Set of four metal and red faux leather chairs.
Metal
Large Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Camel Mohair and Fancy Carvings, 1930's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and very cool Danish Large scale club chair from the post Art Deco period of the mid to late 1930s.
Mohair, Oak
$1,447Sale Price|30% Off
1930s Art Deco Reclining Lounge Chair, Czechoslovakia, Leatherette
Located in Lucenec, SK
Large Art Deco reclining lounge chair, Czechoslovakia, 1930’s.
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco French Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Alpaca Upholstery, c. 1930’s
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding refined 1930s French Art Deco elegance, this striking pair of club chairs features dramatically curved walnut armrests that fluidly anchor a tailored, generous seat.
Alpaca, Walnut
Art Deco Rosewood Chairs by Gauthier-Poinsignon, France, Circa 1930s
By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Art Deco rosewood chairs by the Gauthier Poinsignon workshops, Nancy, France. This elegant pair of Art Deco chairs is crafted in richly grained rosewood and produced by the G...
Rosewood
$2,978 / set
Pair of art deco chairs, 1930s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of ebonised wood and canning Art Deco chairs. Portugal, 1930s.
Wood
$5,122 / set
Set of Four 1930s Art Deco Rosewood Chairs
By Dominique
Located in Marseille, FR
Set of four 1930s Art Deco rosewood chairs. Seat covered with leather.
Metal
Pink Velvet and Oak Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pink Velvet and Wooden Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's Beautiful Oak curved armrests .
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Grey Velvet and Oak Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Grey Velvet and Wooden Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's Beautiful Oak curved armrests .
Fabric, Wood, Oak
French Art Deco Tub Chairs circa 1930s Refinished & Reupholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Tub Chairs, France, circa 1930s. They have been refinished in an ivory color and reupholstered in a dark chocolate brown velvety fabric with ivory acc...
Upholstery, Wood
German Art Deco Jugendstil Chair from Waldheim, 1930s
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Art Deco Jugendstil Chair from Waldheim, 1930s, in Very Good conditions.
Wood
$11,912Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs with Art Deco Pattern Fabric, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs – Elegance and Comfort from 1930s France A true embodiment of Art Deco elegance, this stunning pair of French armchairs from the 1930s seamlessly...
Fabric, Nutwood, Lacquer
Pair of Art Deco Bridge/ Armchairs, France, Circa 1930's
Located in Beirut, LB
A stunning pair of Art Deco armchairs from France, dating to the 1930s.
Fabric, Wood
1930’s European Leather Lounge Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1930’s European Leather Lounge Chair. Original leather patina with nailhead details. Reupholstered velvet seat cushion.
Leather
Pair of 1930's French Art Deco Club Chairs attributed to Jules Leleu
By Paul Follot, Maurice Jallot, Pierre Chareau, Louis Sognot, Jules Leleu
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of 1930's French Art Deco club chairs attributed to Jules Leleu Jules Leleu was a prominent French Art Deco designer known for his stylish designs.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Easy Chairs in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Easy Chairs in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s Additional Information: Material: Birch and sheepskin Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Pair of Easy Chairs Di...
Sheepskin, Birch
Mid 20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chair, in bentwood/yellow-green fabric, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Beirut, LB
Immerse yourself in vintage elegance with this striking lounge chair, a testament to the sophisticated design sensibilities of the Art Deco era, transitioning into early Mid-Century ...
Fabric, Bentwood
$5,450 / set
1930s Art Deco Sculptural Club Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare Art Deco club chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is state...
Upholstery, Wood
Austrian Art Deco wood and fabric chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1930s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Art Deco wood and fabric chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1930s Chair or armchair with wooden armrests.
Fabric, Wood
Paire de chaises Art Déco attribuées à Baptistin Spade 1930's
By Baptistin Spade
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Paire de chaises Art Déco attribuées à Baptistin Spade 1930's Paire de chaises de style Art déco, caractérisées par un dossier plein à silhouette géométrique, Baptistin Spade (1891–...
Beech, Walnut
Two Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions France, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco lounge chairs. Striking French design from the 1930s.
Zebra Wood
Art Deco Modernist Side Chair with Leather Seat, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist side chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s.
Leather, Oak
$4,252Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Art Deco Leather Rocking Chair, 1930s
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
A distinctive Swedish Art Deco rocking chair from the 1930s, featuring its original leather upholstery in remarkably well-preserved condition, free from tears or major damage.
Leather, Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Tall Back Chairs circa 1930s Refinished Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Pair of French Tall Back Occasional Chairs, France, circa 1930s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered. They can be finished in your choice of colo...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Chairs with Seats in Longhair Fabric, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These chairs were created in 1930s Europe and beautifully showcase the unique characteristics of Art Deco, an era-defining movement in furniture design.
Fabric, Wood
French Art Deco Leather Studded Club Chairs. 1930's France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is my pleasure to present an exceptional pair of early French leather club chairs. These charming armchairs are adorned with exquisite brass studding along the edges, center, and...
Brass
Four Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions France, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Art Deco lounge chairs. Striking French design from the 1930s.
Leather, Zebra Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Bouclé, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Deco club chairs. Striking French design from the 1930s.
Bouclé, Walnut
$3,200 / set
Pair of Period Art Deco 1930s Mahogany Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A refined pair of 1930s Continental armchairs showcasing the elegant restraint characteristic of early Art Deco design but could work in a Georgian or neoclassical interior.
Mahogany
Italian Art Deco dark wood green leather chairs with wooden decorations, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco dark wood green leather chairs with wooden decorations, 1930s Pair of square-based chairs with wooden structure.
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Curved, Upholstered, 1930s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A striking pair of Scandinavian Art Deco lounge chairs dating to the 1930s or 1940s.
Upholstery, Wood
$9,800 / set
1930’s Danish Alfred Christiansen Style chairs
By Alfred Christiansen
Located in Chicago, IL
1930’s Danish Alfred Christiansen style lounge chairs completely redone in Italian mohair. Seat W 24” D 19.5”
Mohair, Birch
Set of 6 Art Deco Dining Chairs in Walnut and Burgundy Leather, France, 1930's
Located in Beirut, LB
This elegant set of French Art Deco dining chairs from the 1930s serves as a masterclass in period craftsmanship and geometric precision.
Leather, Wood
Set of Six French Art Deco Chairs, Burl Wood & Leather, Circa 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Each chair features a gracefully shaped backrest and clean Art Deco lines, combining sophistication with subtle geometric balance.
Leather, Burl
$16,400 / set
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Curved Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, wood, France, 1930s/1940s Understated elegance is the primary impression these French Art Deco lounge chairs convey.
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Art Deco Side Chair, Green Velvet & Oak, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant and finely proportioned Danish cabinetmaker side chair from the 1930s, executed in the restrained yet sophisticated spirit of Scandinavian Art Deco.
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs in Birch Bentwood, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and sculptural pair of Swedish Art Deco club chairs from the 1930s, distinguished by their striking curved birch bentwood armrests and generous proportions.
Bentwood, Birch, Fabric
1930s Art-Deco Chair
Located in Zaventem, Belgium
Elegant and rare 1930s Art Deco armchair, the walnut wooden parts were recently restored with a lustrous handmade French polish and the chair was upholstered with an ivory colored fa...
Walnut
Set of Four French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This set of four French 1930's art deco chairs consists of two arm and two side chairs, each with unusual criss-cross stretchers between the front and back legs.
Wood
Art Deco Audrey Hepburn Art Deco Armchair, circa 1920s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
They are period 1920s to 1930s art deco chairs, they are not reproduction or 'in the style of', these are the real thing!
Polyester
Art Deco Armchair, circa 1920s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
They are period 1920s-1930s art deco chairs, they are not reproduction or 'in the style of', these are the real thing!
Polyester
Art Deco Yellow Armchair, circa 1920s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Art Deco armchair, circa 1920s. Restored and re-upholstered. 100% cotton, wood black painted They are period 1920s-1930s Art Deco chairs, they are not reproduction or 'in the styl...
Cotton
Art Deco Paris Armchair, circa 1920s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
They are period 1920s to 1930s Art Deco chairs, they are not reproduction or 'in the style of', these are the real thing!
Polyester, Fabric
Art Deco Armchair, 4 ST, circa 1920s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Art Deco armchairs 4 St, circa 1920s. They are period 1920s-1930s Art Deco chairs, they are not reproduction or 'in the style of', these are the real thing!
Upholstery, Bentwood
Art Deco White Armchair, circa 1920s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
They are period 1920s to 1930s Art Deco chairs, they are not reproduction or 'in the style of', these are the real thing!
Fabric
Art Deco Green, Armchair, circa 1920s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
They are period 1920s to 1930s Art Deco chairs, they are not reproduction or 'in the style of', these are the real thing!
Fabric
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs 1930's
Located in Hudson, NY
Newly upholstered leather / sheepskin 1930’s lounge chairs from Denmark solid walnut legs.
Leather
Art Deco Lounge Chair 1930's
By Maison Franck
Located in Cathedral City, CA
An original re-upholstered Art Deco lounge chair with silk velvet.
Maple, Velvet
1930's Art Deco dining chair by Thonet
By Thonet-Mundus, Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This in an original dining chair by renowned Thonet Company produced in the 1930’s. This particular chair is believed to be produced by the Thonet company in one of their factories i...
Beech, Walnut
Pair of 1930s Ebonized Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This exuberant pair of European art deco club chairs from the thirties frame generous, comfortable seats between muscular curves of ebonized wood. They are solid and in excellent s...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Warren McArthur Lounge Chairs
By Warren McArthur
Located in Bremen, DE
Warren McArthur Biltmore armchairs age, restored with caramel tone leather, aluminum frame. Originally from a Southwest bell telephone office (original inventory labels on frame )In...
Aluminum
1930s Art Déco Armchair
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a restored Mücke Melder Famos 21 armchair. According to our guidelines, the chairs was restored by our experts for everyday use in a style that remains faithful to their orig...
Leather, Upholstery
French Art Deco Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs, 1930s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Presenting a stunning set of six chairs that perfectly capture the elegance and craftsmanship of the Art Deco era. This exquisite ensemble features graceful curves and balanced propo...
Aluminum
Gilbert Poillerat Attributed French Art Deco Chairs
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Amazing 1930s French Art Deco chairs attributed to Gilbert Poillerat.
Metal
Unavailable
H 33.25 in W 22 in D 28 in
Original Matched Pair French Art Deco Club Chairs by Paul Follot, France, 1930s
By Paul Follot
Located in Miami, FL
Matched pair of French Art Deco club chairs with gessoed and gilt-wood frames which include the fluted legs that taper and terminate with flattened balls, and backs that come to grac...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Pink Mohair Club Chairs, 1930s
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco pink mohair club chairs, 1930s. Unique pair with a comfortable spring seat .
Metal
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six Authentic French Art Deco Moleskine Dining Chairs from the 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
A sex of six authentic French Art Deco dining chairs from the 1930s. Made of wood with cream color Moleskine.
Wood
A Pair of Lounge Chairs by J. Halabala, 1930's
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of lounge chairs designed in 1930's by Jindrich Halabala, Czech Republic and produced by Thonet in 1930's-40's. Ebonized walnut bentwood and new fabric. Signed with Thonet logo.
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 29.14 in
Two French Art Deco Club Chairs, France 1930s in Black-Red Fabric Upholstery
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of ebonized Art Deco Bergère chairs with a nice shaped curved backrest. The Bergères were reupholstered with a beautiful high-quality fabric in a geometric design.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
1930s French Art Deco Moustache Leather Lounge or Club Chairs
Located in London, GB
If shipped to the US or EU, no import tax applies. There are two chairs available, could be bought separately or together. All major scratches and defects are visible on the pic...
Leather
Original Streamline 1930's "Rock-A-Fella" Chair in Leather
By Rock-a-Fella Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This great chair has been recovered in a beautiful latte foam color leather. It has an internal mechanism that allows the seat and back to tilt back up to 4 inches with body pressure...
Leather, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 31 in W 30.78 in D 28.5 in
Pair of 1930s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Black Hide Covers
Located in Hudson, NY
We are uncertain of the origin of this pair of lounge chairs - though think Austria in the 1930s likely possibility - and purely in the Art Deco tradition with wide sweeping and curv...
Cowhide
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Pair of French Jean Pascaud Style Art Deco Club Chairs in Oak and Velvet, 1930s
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Beautiful sculptured French Art Deco club or lounge chairs, circa 1930s. Chairs in this style are often attributed to Jean Pascaud, but we can not verify that.
Velvet, Oak
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Pair of French Jean Pascaud Style Art Deco Club Chairs in Oak and Velvet, 1930s
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Beautiful sculptured French Art Deco club or lounge chairs, circa 1930s. Chairs in this style are often attributed to Jean Pascaud, but we cannot verify that.
Velvet, Oak
1930's dining chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This in an original dining chair by renowned Thonet Company produced in the 1930’s. This piece can be found in the Thonet sales catalogues as model number A 524. This particular chai...
Beech, Walnut
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
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.
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.