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.
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
Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair, model ‘H-269’, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Armrests in stained beech, recently reupholstered in red v...
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Shearling Lambswool & Elm, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant pair of Danish Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, handcrafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. These rare chairs feature softly curved, sculptural silhouettes that ex...
Lambskin, Wool, Elm
$2,959 / set
Art Decò Pair of French “Bridge” Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant and refined pair of French “Bridge” chairs, crafted from solid wood with a black lacquered finish. The overall structure is designed to be both sturdy and functional, with we...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The design showcases Halabala’s signature bent beechwood ar...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
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
$5,797 / set
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs – Amsterdam School, 1920s Stylish pair of Art Deco armchairs attributed to the Amsterdam School, made in the Netherlands in the 1920s. Featuring strong ge...
Fabric, Oak
Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
An authentic Art Deco armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala, one of the most influential figures of Czechoslovak modernist furniture design. Produced in the 1940s, this armchair sho...
Fabric, Beech
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been professionally restored, reupho...
Beech, 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
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been professionally restored, reupho...
Beech, Bentwood
Convertible Art Deco Bouclé Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare convertible Art Deco armchair designed and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s, combining sculptural wooden armrests with an adjustable backrest mechanism that allows ...
Bouclé, Wood
Czech Bentwood Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1950s, Set of 2
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
Pair of Czech armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced by UP Závody in the 1940s–1950s. With their curved bentwood arms and elegant proportions, they reflect the transiti...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Ladder Back Italy 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Art Deco armchairs with solid wood frames with sculptural, wavy openwork backrests. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, aged patina, the chairs combine geometric structure wit...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Early 20th Century French Mahogany Armchairs, Circle of Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of early 20th Century French armchairs. Classically influenced frames in solid mahogany, with gently angled arms and refined carved details. These chairs have been sympathetical...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Art Deco Armchair in Oak with Patinated Leather, France, 1920s Design
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking early Art Deco armchair distinguished by its sharply faceted geometry and stepped side profiles. Constructed in solid wood with original patinated leather panels, the chai...
Faux Leather, Oak
Art deco wood armchair Roswag Paris 30s 40s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French art deco armchair from the 30s/40s by Parisian manufacturer Roswag. Rounded structure in wood, seat and back in beige velvet with geometric and studded motifs (original fabric...
Velvet, Wood
An Art Deco Armchair by Maurice Adams Solid and Burr Walnut
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco armchair by Maurice Adams. Burr walnut and figured walnut veneered with solid walnut carved detail to arms and back. Original walnut legs with olive green leather r...
Leather, Walnut
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
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 upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Pair of armchairs, model ‘H-269’, designed by J...
Fabric, Wood
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Armchairs Pair, Czech Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Art Deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, featuring elegant curved bentwood armrests and original upholstery—an authentic and refined matched pair from 1940s Czechoslovakia...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
$14,000 / set
Pair of Norwegian Art Deco Armchairs, Norway 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1930s Scandinavia, Art Deco took on a quieter, more grounded character in comparison to its popular French or American counterparts. While the movement is often associated with gl...
Fabric, Wood
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Velvet Bronze Brass Elite Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Velvet Bronze Brass Elite armchair, Italy Rich and powerful, Elite is a timeless classic able to distinguish itself through exclusive details and exquisite craftsmanship of its futuristic lines. Accentuated by its semicircular and sinuous shapes, the armchair, enhances its ergonomics with contemporary lines. Made in Italy. Composition: Plywood and solid wood structure. Upholstery in polyurethan with 8309 Rainbow Velvet...
Brass, Metal
2 Armchairs Art Deco in Chrome and leather, Made in German, 1920 (Unrestored)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs Art Deco We can quote you to reupholster them Year 1920 Materials : chrome and leather Country: Germany Elegant and sophisticated armchairs. You want to live in the gol...
Chrome
Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925
Located in Paris, IDF
This very elegant pair of Clématite armchairs was designed in 1925 by Maurice Dufrène for the workshops of La Maîtrise, the decorative arts department of Galeries Lafayette, where he...
Velvet, Giltwood
Nautilus Armchair designed by Paul Iribe (1913) and produced by Annibale Colombo
By Paul Iribe
Located in Watford, GB
A spectacular 'Nautilus' Armchair designed by Paul Iribe, France 1913. This rare example is from a later limited production by Italian company Annibale Colombo in 1970. The chair is ...
Leather, Fruitwood
Pair of 1930s danish art deco armchairs reupholstred in premium brown sheepskin.
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Fritz Hansen, Paul Follot
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
Pair of Restored Art Deco Adjustable Armchairs, by J. Halabala, Czech, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This luxurious Art Deco pair of adjustable armchairs is an iconic piece from the early 20th century, designed by the legendary Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody in Czechoslovakia. The...
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The wooden elements have been professionally restored. ...
Beech, Bentwood
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
2 Armchairs Art Deco, Made in France, 1930 (Unrestored)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs Art Deco We can quote you to reupholster them Year 1930 Country: France Elegant and sophisticated armchairs. You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs...
Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This dining chair was designed around 1930 by French designer Charles Dudouyt. It is an Art Deco design from a period just before the mid-century period, and while it still retains s...
Oak
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
Set/2 Art Deco Symphony Swivel Armchairs in the Style of 1930's, by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Art Deco Symphony Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Symphony armchair is designed to give your living room a sophistic...
Brass
$6,485 / item
Selene Armchair by G. Ventura
By Giannella Ventura, Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
This armchair designed by G. Ventura boasts Art Deco-style reinterpreted with modern graphic details that highlight its timeless elegance. The sculptural silhouette features a unique construction with a generous seat, round open back...
Textile, Wood
Jindřich Halabala – Art Deco Armchairs, Pair, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Art Deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, featuring iconic Czech bentwood armrests and original upholstery—an authentic and elegant matched pair from the 1940s. This rare ...
Upholstery, 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. One of the best-known lounge chair models by the renowned Cz...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Art-Deco Danish Club Chair in Neutral Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Elegant Art-Deco Danish club chair from the 1940s with clean, geometric lines and understated charm. Recently reupholstered in a soft, neutral fabric, it rests on low wooden block fe...
Velvet
Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Briar Wood Pair of Upholstered Lounge Armchairs
By Melchiorre Bega, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1940s Mid-Century Art Deco armchairs with beautiful front shape and veneer burl walnut briar wood and great decorated legs. This set makes a great lo...
Fabric, Wood
$3,816Sale 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
A Fabulous Mid Century Design Handmade Walnut and Chrome Revolving Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Art Deco design finely carved and richly patinated walnut, leather and chrome revolving armchair of exceptional quality. This gorgeous piece is stunningly upholstered in ...
Chrome
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
$2,010Sale Price|25% Off
French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Artdeco armchair made in france 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
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
$6,082 / item
Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / moss green, s...
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Sculptural Armchairs, Solid Oak and Pure Alpaca Upholstery
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of refined, organic armchairs, with a curved, sculptural form in solid oak and upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Also available in COM. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Oak
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / mos...
Mohair, Beech
$11,059 / set
Pair of Curvy Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
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
Pair of Italian Art Deco Walnut Burl Lounge Chairs with Original Velvet, Naples
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Italian Art Deco Walnut Burl Lounge Chairs with Original Velvet, Naples, 1930s – Museum Quality This exceptional pair of Italian Art Deco lounge chairs, crafted in the 1930s...
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Upholstered Art Deco Armchair, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This upholstered armchair is rooted in the European Art Deco movement of the 1930s. It was a period defined by confidence, structure, and a belief in modern luxury. Art Deco design e...
Fabric, Wood
A Stunning Handmade Leather Walnut and Chrome Revolving Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Art Deco design finely carved and richly patinated walnut, leather and chrome revolving armchair of exceptional quality. This fabulous piece is beautifully upholstered in...
Chrome
Louis Sognot pair of modernist armchairs walnut white alpaca 1927
By Louis Sognot
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of modernist armchairs was designed by Louis Sognot for Le Salon d’Automne in Paris in 1927. They feature an exposed walnut wood base, with a gently curved backre...
Walnut
Art Deco Italian Walnut and Velvet Armchair and Ottoman, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair and ottoman. From the early Art Deco period of Northern Italy, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the chair's back is gracefully curved and extends to accentuate the cur...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Club Chairs in Mohair upholstery, 1940s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A refined pair of Scandinavian club chairs offering a rare and elegant interpretation of Art Deco design. Sourced in Sweden and dating to the 1940s, the pair is firmly rooted in Nord...
Wood, Mohair
$5,806 / item
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld
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
Rare armchair by Felix Davin dating from the 1930s-1940s
By Felix Davin
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Curule chair with limed oak base and armrests. Seat covered with a thick beige fabric. The seat and backrest have been reupholstered. An architect and decorator from the immediate pr...
Fabric, Oak
$30,921
Bergère confortable
By Andre Groult
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
This enveloping armchair from the 1920s is characterized by its soft curves, warm velvet upholstery, and dark wood base. Its elegant, rounded silhouette, typical of André Groult’s st...
Mohair, Velvet, Wood
Camillo Cerri Important Cubist Armchair Designed for Haus Reinbach, 1928
By Camillo Cerri, August Tobler
Located in The Hague, NL
This unique armchair was designed in 1928 by Camillo Cerri specifically for the interior of Haus Reinbach in Stuttgart Germany. The chair was produced in...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Art Deco Abito Sofa, Oak, Dedar Cinnamon Mohair, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Abito sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Abito curved sofa was born from a custom design tailored to meet the client’s vision, sea...
Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Beech, Oak, Walnut
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