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1930S Dutch Armchair In Striped Velvet
Located in London, London
Armchair
Great geometric shape
New Christian Lacroix velvet upholstery
Dutch 1930s
Seat height
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of 1930's French Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of upholstered armchairs from France, 1930's. Beautifully curved wood arms and wood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Swedish Designer, Armchairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and green velvet armchairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Flemming Lassen Armchairs in Original Velvet Upholstery, Denmark 1930s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Almelo, NL
Flemming Lassen Armchairs in Original Velvet Upholstery, Denmark 1930s
These modernist armchairs
Category
Vintage 1930s Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 31.11 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco Armchairs in Green Velvet, 1930s
Located in Budapest, HU
Two Art Deco armchairs, beautifully reupholstered in luxurious green velvet. These elegant pieces
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 30.71 in W 31.11 in D 31.5 in
Elsa Gullberg Armchair in Taupe Velvet and Elm, Sweden, Late 1930s
By Elsa Gullbergs Textiles and Interiors AB 1, Elsa Gullberg
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced by AB Elsa Gullberg in the late 1930s. The organically shaped arms
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Elm
Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
By Thonet, TON a.s., Josef Hoffmann
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic and elegant armchair produced by TON in Czech republic in 1930s. This particular chair is a
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Set of 3 French Art Deco Red velvet Upholstered Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / 3 Armchairs / velvet / Art Deco
A set of three very nice Art Deco armchairs in
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Reclining Bentwood Armchair Lounge Chair Set, 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco design reclining armchair fauteuil lounge chair set of 2, made in France, 1930's
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Bentwood
Pair of two Handcrafted Art Deco Oak And Velvet Armchairs, France 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of two handcrafted Art Deco Oak And Velvet Armchairs, France 1930s
Discover the charm of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Black Velvet Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model ‘H-269’ armchairs, wood, black velvet fabric
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 35.83 in
French Art Deco Japonisme Armchair, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Japonisme armchair.
Striking French design from the 1930s.
Original
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wicker, Beech
Pair of Italian Art Deco Macassar, Walnut Root and Cream Velvet Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Meda, MB
This Beautiful pair of Art Deco style armchairs was produced in Italy in the 1930s.
The back and
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Macassar, Walnut
H 35.83 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s
By Michel De Klerk
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Amsterdamse School armchairs, attributed to Michel de Klerk, featuring a solid mahogany and
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Art Deco Amsterdam school Sculptural Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1930s. This sculptural armchair features a stained oak and ebony frame, resting on five ebonized conical
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Art Deco Armchairs Wood Velvet Red Leather Brass Italian Design 1930s Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 rare armchairs produced in Italy in the 1930s/40s, which were found in an ancient villa in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 21.86 in D 25.6 in
Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
design, the 1930's, this is one of Greenapple's most iconic armchairs.
Upholstered in dark blue velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Dedar, Lelièvre Paris, GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
who have lead the way…Designed drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
design, the 1930's, this is one of Greenapple's most iconic armchairs.
Upholstered in dark blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
design, the 1930's, this is one of Greenapple's most iconic armchairs.
Upholstered in aubergine velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's, this is one of Greenapple's most iconic armchairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Unique Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1930s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchair produced in the 1930s in Berlin. The armchair is after a thorough renovation of
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
design, the 1930's, this is one of Greenapple's most iconic armchairs.
Upholstered in multicolored
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
design, the 1930's, this is one of Greenapple's most iconic armchairs.
Upholstered in cream cotton-wool
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Casa e Giardino, Greenapple, Gio Ponti
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Yellow Boucle Armchairs by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Art Deco armchairs by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
Iconic armchairs designed by J. Halabala in art deco style, made around 1930. Seats and backrests
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Unique Yellow Mustard Armchairs, 1930s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs produced in the 1930s in Berlin. The armchairs are after a thorough renovation of
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1930s, Danish Design, Armchair, Ash Wood, Velour, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
Original Danish design from about 1930s, lounge armchair. Ash wood, furniture plait. Furniture
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
H 41.74 in W 29.53 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Art Deco armchairs, designed by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1930s.
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
Armchairs from the 1930s in Art Deco style. Furniture designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Furniture in
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 32.29 in
Set/2 Accent Chairs Gio Ponti, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
COM.
Armchair by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s Material Codes
WD110 Beech; black stained; matt
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Wool, Velvet
Salon Set Louis XVI Style Yellow Mustard, 1930s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs and sofa produced in the 1930s in Berlin. The set is after a thorough renovation
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Sofa in Louis XVI Style Yellow Mustard, 1930s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German sofa produced in the 1930s in Berlin. The sofa is after a thorough renovation of upholstery
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Art Deco Poppi Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
have lead the way… Designed drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Jacquard, Velvet, Wood
H 38.98 in W 48.04 in D 37.41 in
Jansen Style, Louis XVI, French Armchair, Ivory Painted Wood, Silk, 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI style bergère, arm or wingback chair in a fine silk velvet upholstery attributed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 39.25 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Mid-century French Art deco Set of a two-seats Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in LEGNY, FR
beautiful green velvet, removable cushions. Black lacquered wood structure. Very comfortable.
Henryot & Cie
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 32.68 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco armchairs, designed by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1930s.
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
Iconic art deco armchairs designed by J. Halabala, made around 1930. Seats and backrests
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Upholstered Armchair by Fritz Hansen 1930's
Located in Paris, FR
furniture from 1930-1940. Fritz Hansen upholstered armchair, covered with studded floral velvet, lacquered
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Green Velvet Armchair with Quilted Backrest, 1930s
Located in Savona, IT
Armchair of Italian manufacture produced in the 1930s.
Wooden structure padded and lined with new
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Armchair, 1930s
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Armchair, 1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Nutwood
Set of Two Art Deco, Lounge Chairs, The Netherlands 1930's
By Pander
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Oak wooden "Amsterdamse School" lounge chairs with velvet beige upholstery in good condition. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
French Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in the style of Dominique, 1930s
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This original armchair and footstool in the style of distinguished French interior design firm
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Burl
Thuja Circular Seat by Dominique, France, 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Thuja and velvet circular shaped armchair.
Faceted legs on the front with black lacquered stair
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Armchair, Oak, Velvet, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and purple velvet armchair or side chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
1930s Pair of Art Deco Club Armchairs, Walnut, Velvet, France
Located in Girona, Girona
fillings and upholstery in light moiré marron glacé velvet.
France, circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Armchairs, Foam Velvet Wood and Brass, Italy, 1930s-1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs; foam padding, velvet covering, wood base with wood frontal legs and brass rear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1930s Art Deco Rusty Color Velvet and Black Ebonized Wood Armchairs
Located in IT
Art Deco armchairs showing lines and shapes typical of Art Deco style. These armchairs have been
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1930s Art Deco Pair of Armchairs Green Velvet Attributable to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Cool 1930s Art Deco pair of armchairs with original green velvet attributable to Gugliemo Urlich
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Armchair Art Deco Dagobert Peche Style Rosewood Blue Velvet Austria, 1930´s
By Dagobert Peche
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchair, Dagobert Peche style, from the Art Deco period with a lavishly carved frame in rosewood
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
H 32.29 in W 33.08 in D 26.78 in
Streamline Armchair from Olaio for Palácio Nacional da Cidadela, 1930's Portugal
Located in Lisboa, PT
elegance. Originally produced for Palácio Nacional da Cidadela in 1930's Portugal, this armchair boasts a
Category
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 37.01 in
Pair Italian Late Art Deco Walnut & Velvet Upholstered Armchairs, ca. 1930’s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each chair with a slightly arched backrest the upholstered back within a walnut framework that continues to the rear of the chair, the padded inset seat below rounded armrests, the l...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 41 in W 25.25 in D 25 in
Art Deco Pink Velvet Armchair Fauteuil Set W Fringe, Italy, 1930s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco design pink velvet armchair fauteuil Set of 2 with fringe. Made in Italy, 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Blond Walnut and Pink Velvet Armchairs with Footstools
Located in London, GB
A rare and exquisite pair of 1930s Art Deco armchairs and stools beautifully crafted in blonde
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 25.99 in W 27.17 in L 25.99 in
Pair of 1930's French chairs.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Typically french 30's chairs in their original condition with a green velvet cover.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
20th Century French Art Deco Velvet Armchair Pair, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French Art Deco armchair pair from the 1930s.
Original green velvet fabric
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair "Casa E Giardino", 1930s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Casa e Giardino in 1936.
The armchair has been
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 34.65 in
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair "Casa E Giardino", 1930s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Casa e Giardino in 1936.
The armchair has been
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 34.65 in
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1930s Velvet Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1930s velvet armchairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1930s velvet armchairs — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 1930s velvet armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1930s velvet armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern 1930s velvet armchairs are of considerable interest. Many 1930s velvet armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Gio Ponti, Jindrich Halabala and Casa e Giardino produced popular 1930s velvet armchairs that are worth a look.
How Much are 1930s Velvet Armchairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,944, while they’re typically $792 on the low end and $25,000 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 1930s Velvet Armchairs
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In 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.
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