Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Argentina, circa 1935
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant pair of fabulous Art Deco Club chairs. Brought back from Argentina this pair is in fabulous condition. Corded fabric has mellowed to a charcoal grey. Some fading has occurred...
Cord, Oak
Art Deco Club Chair, Black Motorcycle Leather, Sweden, 1935
Located in New York, NY
An oversized club chair with a strong masculine frame, crafted of solid and bent birch and upholstered in tough, black motorcycle leather.
Leather, Birch
Art Deco Club Chairs with Bentwood Arms, Reupholstered Wool, 1935
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and relaxed chairs that can be used daily. Bentwood birch arms enclose the trim, sprung seat and backrest. A deep and comfortable seat has been reupholstered in a textured woo...
Fir
Art Deco Club Chairs, Nordic Birch & Leather, Sweden, Circa 1935
Located in New York, NY
Classic Swedish Funkis design, marrying geometry with function, these chairs were first used aboard the Swedish American cruise ships, and soon found their way into private homes of ...
Ash, Birch
Art Deco Lounge Chair by Theo A. Kochs, Chrome & Leather, 1935, USA
By Theo A. Kochs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kochs furniture/ barber shop chair. Not only did the Kochs Company design barber shop seating, they designed mirrors, cabinets and the actual Barber Chair. This newly re-chromed and...
Chrome
Jules Leleu Chair circa 1935 signed
By Jules Leleu
Located in CA, CA
This chair is an iconic design created by the legendary French Art Deco master Jules Leleu and fire stamped twice once J. Leleu and another Leleu Paris, A very stylish chair made of...
Beech
Art Deco Black Leather Club Chairs with Ash Arms, Sweden, Circa 1935
Located in New York, NY
Clad in black motorcycle leather, the durable choice of Harley Davidson, the channel backed club chairs are tailored to provide lumbar support, while the deep seat and low seat heigh...
Ash
Extraordinary Restored Art Deco Seating Set by Heywood-Wakefield, circa 1935
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredible complete five (5) piece Art Deco seating set by Heywood-Wakefield, circa 1935.
Cane, Rush, Oak
Set of 4 Dutch Hague School oak dining chairs, Netherlands, c. 1925–1935
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
This set of four dining chairs originates from the Netherlands and dates to the interbellum period, circa 1925–1935. The chairs belong to the tradition of Dutch Hague School furnitur...
Faux Leather, Oak
Art Deco Club Chair or Armchair, France, 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco armchair, France, 1935. New upholstery with a purple Art Deco design fabric. Armrests and feet with gold leaf. Full restored, perfect condition!
Gold Leaf
Art Deco table and chairs by De Coene – Belgium 1935
By De Coene Frères
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco table and two chairs with an ivory satin lacquered finish, Art Deco period fabric, designed and produced by De Coene Frères.
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Original French Art Deco Lounge Chair and Original Soft Comfy Fabric, circa 1935
By Gispen, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Chrome
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 1920's. Exceptionally rare, museum piece. Provenance, purchased from the Strnad fami...
Cane, Pine
2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 1930s. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret an...
Rush, Oak
Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and...
Rush, Oak
Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs ca. 1935
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt....
Rush, Oak
Jean Pascaud, Set of Six High-backed Dining Chairs, France, Circa 1935
By Jean Pascaud
Located in New York, NY
Like other great designers of his era Jean Pascaud was as much a traditionalist as an innovator. He shied away from the bland, in-styles of the 1930s. His work is simple, yet technic...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Art Deco Chairs, 1930-1935
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Set of six Art Deco chairs, white upholstery. Beautiful conditions. Dimensions: 90 x 38 x 40 cm. (35.43 x 14.96 x 15.75 inch). Shipping by DHL from Germany.
Wood
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 32.68 in
Art Déco Fauteuil from Jindřich Halabala (Model H269) for UP Závody, CZK 1935
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Fauteuil (2 Stück vorhanden) Entwurf: Jindřich Halabala, CZK um 1935 Modell-Nummer: H269 Ausführung: UP Závody, CZK um 1940 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 71 x 71 x 83 Material: Buc...
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Club Chairs, Circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco curved pair of club arm chairs. Walnut veneered frame, re-upholstered in grey Bouclé.
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Bankers Chairs English, Circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco pair of Bankers chairs. Birdseye maple veneered with solid satin birch legs.
Leather
Vintage Art Deco Walnut and Leather Chairs, Circa 1935
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Pair of Art Deco Cloud chairs by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut veneered with figured walnut banding.
Leather, Walnut
A Pair of Art Deco French Walnut Side Chairs Circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of French Art Deco side chairs. Figured walnut veneered with solid walnut legs.
Walnut
Kochs Art Deco Chrome Lounge Chair, Leather Upholstery, USA, 1935
By Theo A. Kochs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kochs furniture/ barber shop chair. Not only did the Kochs Company design barber shop seating, they designed mirrors, cabinets and the actual Barber Chair. This newly re-chromed and...
Chrome
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H 30.5 in W 36 in D 33 in
Pair of Art Deco Leather Club Chairs with Mustache Backs, French, ca. 1935
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Pair of Art Deco leather club chairs of Streamlined Modern Form, with rolled arms and arched sides, trimmed with leather welt cord, the mustache-shaped backs trimmed with nailheads...
Upholstery, Leather, Oak
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H 33.08 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco Cloud Chairs English Circa 1935
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Pair of Art Deco Cloud chairs by Harry & Lou Epstein. Re-upholstered in cream leather with a contrasting faux suede to sides and back.
Leather, Walnut
Set of 10 Art Deco chairs by De Coene, Belgium 1935
By De Coene Frères
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1935 / De Coene Frères / 10 Dinner Chairs / wood, silver, leather / Art Deco This rare and exceptionally cohesive set of ten dining chairs by De Coene Frères, crafted in B...
Silver
Rare Art Deco Lounge Chair Designed by Kaj Gottlob, 1935
By Kaj Gottlob
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair with frame of nickel-plated flat steel, upholstered with original patinated red leather. This chair is designed for Lolland Falsters Industri & Landbrugsbank in 1935.
Nickel
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H 31.11 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco Club Chair by De Coene Frères, Limed Oak, Belgium circa 1935
By De Coene Frères
Located in Regensburg, DE
Modernist Art Deco club armchair by De Coene Frères, Model „Depose” from Belgium circa 1930/40. Limed oak wood surface. Newly upholstered with fabrics from Kirkby Design, blue boucle...
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
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H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Art Deco Desk Chairs by Heal's of London Circa 1935 English
By Heal's
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco desk chairs by Heal's of London. Solid and veneered walnut throughout.
Leather, Walnut
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H 45 in W 24.4 in D 24 in
Art Deco Finnish Lounge Chairs, Ivory Boucle, Made by Asko, Finland 1935
By Asko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finnish Lounge chairs produced by the manufacturer Asko Finland in 1935. The seats have been reupholstered in a sturdy Ivory Boucle fabric. The wood frame is painted black and has s...
Bouclé
André Sornay Oregon Pine Set of Six Chairs, circa 1935
By Andre Sornay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional set of six chairs in Oregon pine by Andre´ Sornay. Inlay of brass nails, circa 1935. Restored. “Certificate of Authenticity” from Thierry Roche, French expert for Andr...
Brass
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H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 33.47 in
Two Reclining Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Green Velvet by Bas van Pelt, 1935
By My Home Furniture 1, Bas Van Pelt
Located in Hellouw, NL
Bas van Pelt was a renowned Dutch designer and furniture maker, known for his significant contributions to the modernist movement during the early to mid-20th century. He was celebra...
Velvet, Mahogany
French Art Deco Butterfly Arm Chair c.1935
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
French Art Deco Butterfly Arm Chair c.1935
Wood
Art Deco Leather Club Chairs, France, 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco leather armchairs club chair, France, 1935.
Wood, Leather
Warren McArthur Round Desk Chair Style No. 1083 AU Rome New York 1935/36
By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
Rare Warren McArthur desk chair manufactured in Rome New York in the mid 1930s. The circular framed chairs of which to my knowledge there were only five designs produced, Models 1040...
Aluminum
A Pair of French Art Deco Club Chair Armchairs 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A pair of Art deco clubchairs, france 1935, typical pre-war mustache shape. Full restored in traditional manner with coir and spring frame, upholstered in southafrican oil pull u...
Leather
An Original Pair of Art Deco Bankers Chairs English Circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco pair of Bankers chairs. Birdseye maple veneered with solid satin birch legs.
Leather, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood
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H 31.5 in W 37.01 in D 40.16 in
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs by Bowmans of London 1935 Mohair Velvet
By Bowmans
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This exceptional pair of Art Deco lounge chairs, dating to circa 1935, were produced by the renowned British house furnishers Bowman’s of London and featured in their 1935 catalogue.
Mohair
Art Deco Club Chairs, Circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco curved pair of club arm chairs. Walnut veneered frame, re-upholstered in grey Bouclé.
Bouclé, Walnut
Design Art Deco Club Armchair, 1935
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Good condition.
Fabric
Set of Two Design Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Good condition.
Fabric, Wood
Axel Einar Hjorth Typenko Birch Chair 1935
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
A chair made by Axel Einar Hjorth during his Swedish Grace/ Swedish Art Deco period in 1935.
Birch, Faux Leather
Art Deco Chrome Desk or Arm Chair, circa 1935
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tubular chrome chair with original black vinyl upholstery in excellent condition.
Chrome
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H 32 in W 31.5 in D 35.5 in
Pr. French Early Art Deco Leather Upholstered Club Bergeres, ca. 1935
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having slightly rounded backs with closed arms, the fronts with pleated leather upholstery and two large nailheads, with loose velvet cushions raised on shaped walnut feet
Leather, Walnut
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H 30 in W 27.75 in D 26.5 in
Unique Small Danish Late Art Deco lounge chair with Tear Drop Legs ca. 1935
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1930s-1940s lounge chair from the late Art Deco early midcentury era. Strong statement piece for any room despite modest proportions. Super charming. raised on mahogany le...
Mahogany, Wool
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H 32 in W 27 in D 39 in
Warren McArthur Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, circa 1935-1936, Pair
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of Warren McArthur "Arizona Biltmore" chairs and a single ottoman in stainless steel. This is the 2nd lounge chair Style No. 1002 AUR (Arm Upholstered Round) that he designed ...
Stainless Steel
Important Black Lacquer Desk And Chairs attr to Dominique, Circa 1935
By Maison Dominique
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine and important black lacquer bureau plat attributed to Dominique, circa 1935, with a pair of matching lacquered armchairs upholstered in black leather. The desk has 3 drawers ...
Lacquer
Dominique, Pair of Chairs, France, 1935
By Dominique
Located in New York, NY
A pair of deco chairs by André Domin and Marcel Genevrière.
Satin, Mahogany
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H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
Antique Austrian Shell Shaped Art Deco Club Chair with Black Armrests, 1935
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique antique Art Deco armchair from Austria produced in the 1930s. The Club chair has a shell shaped back rest and ebonized and polished wooden armrests. The fabric of the new upho...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Art Deco open Armchairs, ca. 1935
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Art Deco open Armchairs in dark stained and high polish finish.
Off white new upholstery.
Upholstery
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H 38.19 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Set of Six Wooden Chairs Rattan 1935, Jean-Michel Frank for Ecart International
By Ecart International
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Magnificent suite of six wooden chair and rattan model 1935 Reissue by Ecart International and design by Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux, solid wood frame covered with a natur...
Rattan, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Manner of KEM Weber, circa 1935
By Kem Weber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lounge chairs in the manner of KEM Weber.
Chrome
Early 20th Century Leather Club Armchair, circa 1925-1935
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The comfortable and deep leather armchair having barrel type arms, the whole being hob-nail studded, and of typical club form, the feet being Art Deco inspired angular pyramid blocks...
Leather
Pair of Armchairs by André Sornay, France, Lyon, circa 1935
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood and mahogany armchairs with Sornay’s signature nailhead detail. Signed with Sornay’s stamp under the seat. Literature: T. Roche’s André Sornay, Beau Fixe Edition, 2002, mode...
Oak, Rosewood
Circa 1935 Art Deco Arm Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
A French Art Deco Arm chair in oak, with a unusual roll back.
Upholstery, Wood
Grand Art Deco Dining Table and Twelve chairs, ca. 1935
Located in New York, NY
Grand Scale Dining Table in Macassar Ebony and Mahogany stained Oak. Complete with Twelve Dining Chairs, featuring high upholstered backs and seats in a green Mohair Velvet and taper...
Macassar, Mohair, Ebony, Upholstery
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H 30 in W 26 in D 33 in
Pair of Chrome Deco Lounge Chairs by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade, circa 1935
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in North Miami, FL
Our Machine Age-chic pair of 1930s chrome deco lounge chairs by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Co. have been meticulously updated with all new foam and luxurious, chunky, handwo...
Steel, Chrome
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H 34.75 in W 32 in D 21 in
Pair of Dining chairs from the French Luxury Liner S.S. Normandie 1935-1942
By Pierre Patout
Located in Hudson, NY
Meticulously restored pair of 1st class dining chairs from the French Luxury Liner S.S. Normandie (1935-1942). The luxury liner was the largest ever built. The ship was seized by the...
Mahogany
Russel Wright Easy Chair for Conant Ball's, American Modern, 1935
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare Art Deci easy chair design by Russel Wright for Conant Ball American modern in 1935 ,solid maple contraction with original cautions new cow skin upholstery, signed with company ...
Maple
Elegant Pair of glass wall sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, white disks. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 11 inches (28 cm) ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$2,520 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
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.