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.
Pair of Paolo Buffa Cherrywood Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Fratelli Marelli
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptionally elegant pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa during the 1940s, crafted from solid cherrywood and distinguished by their fluid frames, architectural ...
Fabric, Cotton, Foam, Wood, Cherry
Pair of Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Elm & Green Velvet, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, featuring generously upholstered forms combined with elegant curved wooden armrests and sculptural feet. Made by a Danish c...
Fabric, Textile, Elm, Velvet
Pair of Great Armchairs Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
Located in taranto, IT
This pair of armchairs represents an extraordinary testament to high-period Milanese design, attributed to the renowned architect and designer Guglielmo Ulrich. Created around 1940, ...
Wool, Velvet
Jindřich Halabala Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The H-269 is one of Halabala's most recognizable designs, distinguished by it...
Fabric, Beech
Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier. Art Deco Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French 1940s Style Club Chairs. Large scale with a deep seat . Ideal to lounge with a large arm you can use as a side table for your lab top or magazine. The chairs have a ch...
Upholstery
Dutch Art Deco Armchair, Oak, Modernist Design, 1920s, Netherlands
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A particularly handsome Dutch Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and showing a beautiful balance between architectural restraint and subtle sculptural movement. The d...
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs, Renovated with Velour Upholstery
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Swedish art deco armchairs. These vintage armchairs are made in Sweden around 1930 with classic rounded armrests in stained birch. Comfortable and inviting armchairs that are...
Birch
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Chrome
Rare Pair of Monumental Art Deco Skandilock Sheepskin Wingback Chairs 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
An extraordinarily rare pair of monumental Art Deco wingback lounge chairs, newly upholstered in premium Skandilock genuine sheepskin in the elegant Honey color. Combining sculptural...
Sheepskin, Wood
L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A beautifully constructed modernist armchair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek (Labor Omnia Vincit), dating from the 1920s and documented in the original factory catalogue. This design represents...
Oak
Upholstered Armchair with Chrome Finish Stainless Steel Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Munna Gran Torino Luxury Armchair with Customizable Upholstery Options
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair feels like a welcoming ride to the perfect getaway. Irresistibly proportioned for lounging, and adorned with metal accents, this sofa brews a sense of lightness to ...
Metal
Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody Brno, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Lucenec, SK
A pair of H-269 armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. The chairs feature the characteristic curved wooden armrests and retain their or...
Bentwood
1940s Art Deco Armchair Bentwood Ebonised Pink Schumacher Tiger Velvet Animal
Located in London, GB
A classic bentwood art deco armchair in ebonised wood frame reminiscent of JIndrich Halabala armchairs combined in a super exciting fabric from Schumacher! The frame has been master...
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Golden Brown Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Jacques Adnet style club armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs in Striped Plush and Mahogany, circa 1940
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Striking pair of Art Deco armchairs made in France in the late 1930s to early 1940s. The chairs feature a particularly architectural silhouette, with...
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 2 Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut Veneer, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
These 1930s French Art Deco armchairs present a refined dialogue between sculptural woodwork and soft, modern upholstery, capturing the confident elegance that defined the movement a...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair Early 20th C Armchairs New Upholstery Attrib to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of armchairs date from the 1930s. Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, these chairs feature walnut frames with curved, padded arms. Newly upholstered in a sage gr...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Ivory Mohair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory / stone, soft, pure mohair fabric with French Samuel an...
Mohair, Beech
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs after Louis Sognot & René Drouet, circa 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs after Louis Sognot and René Drouet, circa 1930. Rounded armrests, low enveloping silhouette, reupholstered in an off-white cotton chenille-alpaca...
Alpaca, Chenille, Cotton, Wood
$2,010Sale Price|25% Off
French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Artdeco armchair made in france 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Oxford Chair Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
A rare set of two iconic H269 Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s, Czechoslovakia. Beautifully restored wooden frames have been cleaned and wax-finished to ...
Beech, Bentwood
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model 'H-269' armchairs, wood, fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. The listed price is for the pair. One of the best-known lou...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Superb, Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1930s
By Paul Follot, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning pair of Art Deco French chairs from the 1930s. Would benefit from new upholstery. Listed and priced for sale as are. For reupholstery in COM by our team please enquire....
Fabric, Wood
John Hutton for Donghia "Noble" Leather Lounge Chair
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Astoria, NY
John Hutton for Donghia "Noble" Mint Green Leather Arm Chair, on four wood feet, label to underside. 31.5" H x 31" W x 30.5" D; seat: 17.5" H. Provenance: From a Fort Lauderdale,...
Leather, Wood
Fauteuil sculptural Art Déco, France, années 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This 1930 French Art Deco armchair captures the confident elegance and material richness that defined the movement at its height. Its sculptural silhouette, combining smooth curves w...
Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Carved Details, Europe First half of the 20th C
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of armchairs is rooted in the European Art Deco movement. It was a period defined by confidence, structure, and a belief in modern luxury. Art Deco design emerged between t...
Wood, Fabric
Fine French 1930s Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained beech armchair.
Wood
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Armchair in Rush and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chair designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole....
Straw, Beech
3 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - Three fine French Art Deco Mahogany bergeres chairs. Bibliography: Françoise Siriex, "Leleu Décorateurs Ensembliers", Éditions Monelle Hayot, Paris, 2007, ...
Mahogany
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Golden Brown Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Jacques Adnet style club armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech
$11,132Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Mid-Century Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Brass Details, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of French armchairs from the 1950s, featuring a soft, enveloping silhouette inspired by Art Deco aesthetics. In addition to the sculptural brass legs, the design is f...
Brass
Pair of Fine French 1920's Armchairs att. to Dufrene (matching daybed available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine pair of French Art Deco walnut armchairs attributed to Maurice Dufrêne. A matching daybed / large bedroom bench is also available (not included in the price).
Upholstery, Wood
$10,780 / set
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Jacques Adnet style club armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brown, soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Beech, Mohair
Exceptional Art Deco Arm Chair in Blue Velvet and Maple, Northern France, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional armchair was produced by a master cabinetmaker in Northern France in the late 1920s. The chair was designed for a private residence in the Roubaix region. The diffe...
Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Ivory Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Jacques Adnet style club armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
Halabala Style Czechoslovakian Art Deco Velvet Armchair
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as it contains detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This iconic Czechoslovakian...
Velvet, Wood
$3,664Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A superb club armchair crafted in the style of 1930s French Art Deco design. Upholstered in hand-patinated cognac-brown sheep leather, the chair combines classic proportions with lux...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Art Deco Upholstered Armchair, Wood & Fabric, Czechia, 1930-1939
Located in High Point, NC
This wood and fabric piece dates to 1930-1939 and originates from Czechia. Its form as an art deco upholstered armchair reflects both a clear practical purpose and the visual languag...
Fabric, Wood
$3,896Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane in the Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Roma, IT
A Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs, probably made in Italy by amazing craftsmen, between the 1920s and 1930s. This set is made up of 2 Mid Century Armchairs...
Cane, Teak
1920's Art Deco "Amsterdam School" Teak Arm Chairs with Purple Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid teak arm chairs from the 1920s Amsterdam School movement, offered as a pair. Each chair features a boldly geometric frame with a faceted, multi-angled top rail, flat horizontal...
Velvet, Teak, Upholstery
$4,058 / set
Pair of original Art Deco armchairs, 1930s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Armchairs – Reupholstered, featuring vintage elegance and charm A pair of elegant Art Deco armchairs dating from the 1930s, embodying the sophisticated, timel...
Fabric, Wood
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Liquid Metal Fabric Kate Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison liquid metal fabric Kate armchair, Italy With its geometric charm, the captivating design of th...
Metal
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric. Another fabric and wood...
Beech, Bentwood
$6,590 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar silk fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
Beech, Bentwood
$5,659 / item
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Gerrit Rietveld, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern angular club armchair. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Fine pair of Swedish Art Deco elm and birch armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of Swedish elm and birch armchairs circa 1930. Elegant pair of art deco chairs, featuring beautiful elm sides and arms. Arms with channeled detailing to the fronts. Applie...
Leather, Fabric, Elm
$5,659 / item
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Ivory Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern Jacques Adnet style club armchair. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. A pair is available - please see our other listings. Fast...
Alpaca, Beech
Rattan / Wicker Natural Finish Art Deco Boat Tail Style Yachting Arm Chairs
Located in Nashua, NH
A pair of antique, handsome and stylish Art deco boat tail style rattan yachting arm chairs in natural finish, one of which has magazine pocket, American,C. 1920s, brass labeling, Cr...
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-237 Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs designed in the late 1930s by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet, fully restored. Delivery time 5-6 weeks.
Beech, Bentwood
20th Century French Vintage Art Deco Single Walnut Armchair by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, single vintage French Art Deco armchair made of hand crafted polished designed by Paul Follot, in good condition. The detailed Parisian center, side chair is c...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
1930s Art Deco Wingback Armchair in Honey Skandilock Sheepskin
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional 1930s Art Deco wingback armchair, newly upholstered in luxurious Skandilock genuine sheepskin in the warm Honey color. This remarkable chair combines generous proporti...
Sheepskin, Wood
Jindřich Halabala 'H-269' Armchair in Beech and Black Velvet, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair, model 'H-269', designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by UP závody in Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Bentwood beech frame, newly upholstered in black velvet. Dimensions: Height: ...
Fabric, Beech
$6,590 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with green velvet. Another fabric and wood finish on request poss...
Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Armchair in solid Oak with new upholstered brown Leather, France, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Art Deco armchair made of solid oak with carved details and a seat cushion in dark brown leather. The chair features strong architectural lines, decorative inset details on t...
Oak, Leather
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco was an era defining movement in furniture design. This pair of armchairs was created during an age of aesthetic creativity, and instantly recognisable cabinetmaking. Europea...
Wood, Fabric
$10,780 / set
Pair of Curvy Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, golden brown pure mohair fabric with Samuel...
Mohair, Beech
Customized H 269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Pattern Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935. This armchairs are restored on request and available in different ...
Fabric, Wood