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
$8,200 / set
Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of Art Deco armchairs from France, 1930s. Sculptural frame with beautifully curved wood arms and rounded block feet in a medium stain. Vintage maroon velvet upholster...
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Listed and priced for sale as are. For reupholstery in COM by our team please enquire....
Fabric, 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
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
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Ivory Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
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
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
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
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
$2,010Sale Price|25% Off
French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Artdeco armchair made in france 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Golden Brown 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, golden brown, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech
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 Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
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
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
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
Danish Art Deco Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1930s, Reupholstered
By Fritz Hansen, Paul Follot, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in København K, 84
A distinguished pair of Danish Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s, exemplary of the period’s sculptural woodworking and refined material sensibilities. Reupholstered by our profession...
Beech, Sheepskin
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
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 Armchair, France, 1930s/40s
By Jules Leleu, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Dominique, André Arbus
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare, unusual Art Deco armchair, France, 1930s/40s. Fast shipping worldwide. 46 cm x 56 cm x H 94 cm SH 33cm
Fabric, Wood
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
Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair, Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An exceptional designed Haagse School armchair by Anton Lucas, Netherlands, circa 1925. This model is a clear and confident example of Lucas’s architectural approach to furniture des...
Upholstery, Oak
Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. Design by Frits Spanjaard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with brown faux leather upholste...
Faux Leather, Oak
$1,478Sale Price / item|30% Off
1940s Swedish Moderen / Art Deco / Nouveau Armchair Offered For Reupholstery
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a Swedish Art Nouveau armchair from the 1940s, featuring a padded backrest and curved wooden armrests, adding an elegant and timeless design. The chair offer exceptional comf...
Beech
$2,071Sale 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
$3,296
Art Deco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Art Deco armchair, Made in Italy, 1930s. This Art Deco-style Armchair features a wooden frame with semicircular armrests. The seat and back are green velvet with dark green piping. I...
Velvet, Wood
Fine French 1930s Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained beech armchair.
Wood
$11,004 / set
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
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, soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Beech, Mohair
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
Rare Art Deco Armchair No 2, France, 1930s/40s
By Jules Leleu, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Dominique, André Arbus
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare, unusual Art Deco armchair, France, 1930s/40s. Fast shipping worldwide. 46 cm x 56 cm x H 94 cm SH 33cm A similar chair is available - see final photo
Fabric, Wood
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
Keys Chair in Dedar Adamo & Eva by Kevin Frankental for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Keys collection draws inspiration from the bold simplicity of early 20th-century design, reflecting the geometric clarity of Koloman Moser’s work within the Vienna Secession move...
Beech, Lacquer
$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
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
$3,954Sale 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
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
$5,777 / item
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Gerrit Rietveld, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
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
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of modern Regency or Art Deco style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholst...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Lajos Kozma Attributed Armchairs in Oak and Dedar Jacquard, Late 1940s
By Lajos Kozma
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of armchairs was produced in the late 1940s. The rare design is attributed to the Hungarian designer Lajos Kozma. Kozma was working in the specific Central Europe...
Fabric, Jacquard, Oak
$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
Vintage French Art Deco Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, Circa 1930
By Steiner, Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French pair of Art Deco armchairs, fauteuils made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, detailed in a high gloss finish, designed by the Etienne-Henri Martin and produced by ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Velvet
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Gaston Poisson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gaston Poisson - A fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchair. Arm height is 26 1/2"
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipp...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Dutch Art Deco Hague School modernist armchair, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A beautifully proportioned Dutch modernist armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and upholstered in a deep burgundy. The piece has the strong architectural clarity associated with...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Curved Arm Salon Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of bespoke Salon club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, p...
Beech, Alpaca
Dutch Art Deco Haagse School desk chair by Hendrik Wouda, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare desk chair by Hendrik Wouda, dating from the 1920s and executed in solid oak with black-stained details. This is a strong and architectural piece of Dutch modernist furniture...
Oak
1940s Art Deco Armchairs by Jacques Quinet, Upholstered Fabric, France
Located in CA, CA
A very elegant pair of armchairs attributed to Jacques Quinet circa 1940. Fully upholstered including the legs, with sumptuous curved arms and sabre back legs.
Fabric, Hardwood
$5,980 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair 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 leather imitated fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on r...
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Portuguese Constructivist Armchair, 1930's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This vintage Constructivist armchair was designed and produced in Portugal, during 1930's. With clean, geometric and streamline shape, it is ma...
Cherry, Walnut, Pine