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 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
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
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
Pair of French Art Deco Leather Armchairs Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Pair of French Art Deco Leather Armchairs Circa 1920s - Price is for the pair - Scalloped back - Mustard coloured cushions - Oak feet - Brass buttons throughout chairs - Sprung sea...
Leather, Oak
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
Pair of Amsterdam School Walnut Armchairs, Netherlands, c. 1930
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
An important pair of Amsterdam School armchairs executed in solid walnut, dating from the interwar period. While the maker remains unknown, the design embodies the characteristics th...
Walnut
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
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
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
Maurice Dufrène, "Niagara" Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1920
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
A pair of armchairs titled Niagara by Maurice Dufrène (1876–1955), executed circa 1920. The front uprights rise in stepped gradins forming a cascade motif, laterally grooved with sha...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Birch Armchairs with Fan Motif Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of Art Deco armchairs features curved bentwood arms in golden birch with visible figuring throughout. Frames showcase the sweeping, sculptural lines characteristic of Frenc...
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
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
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 French Art Deco Club Chairs in Solid Wood with Original Upholstery 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
An exceptional pair of French Art Deco club chairs from the 1930s, distinguished by their sculptural silhouette, warm solid wood construction, and beautifully preserved original upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs, Sculptural Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A rare pair of Swedish armchairs produced in the early 1940s, executed in solid pine with warm green textured upholstery. The design is defined by its broad supporting sides, rounded...
Pine
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. One of the best-known lounge chair models by the renowned Cz...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Berga Mobler Highback Lounge Chair in Green Striped Upholstery
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, highback armchair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of a green s...
Fabric, 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
$7,869 / item
"Hamac" Armchair France - 1926
Located in Forest, BE
Iconic armchair by French designer and architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, produced by Pierre Dariel. A key piece of the modernist movement, the Hamac model reflects the elegance and di...
Fabric, 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
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Gerrit Rietveld, (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 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
$2,010Sale Price|25% Off
French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Artdeco armchair made in france 1950s.
Fabric, 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
1970s Italian Art Deco Armchairs, Hand-Crafted, Walnut Frame, Cream
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s Design, 1970s Production, Fully Restored and Upholstered in Locally Crafted, High-Quality Ribbed Cream Fabric This exceptional pair of Ital...
Wood, Fabric, Cotton, Silk
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
Danish Art Deco Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1930s, Reupholstered
By Paul Follot, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Fritz Hansen
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
$10,811 / 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
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
$3,986 / set
Pair of 1930s French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 1930s French leather club chairs. Minor restoration, beautiful and characterful original leather.
Leather
$2,331Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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
Art Deco Armchair by J.A. Muntendam, Solid Oak, Dutch Design, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist armchair. Design by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frame with original black lacquered ...
Rush, Oak
$27,500 / set
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Armchairs, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco lounge armchairs with upholstered seats and backrests. The chairs are veneered in walnut and feature an unusually constructed frame with quarter-circle side elements...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,675 / item
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Ivory Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
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
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
$5,675 / item
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, (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. A pair is available - please see our other listin...
Beech, Mohair
Art Deco Kilim Upholstery Stained Beech Open Framed Armchair By Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Kilim Upholstery Stained Beech Open Framed Armchair By Fritz Hansen. Extremely comfortable sprung seating. Height 82cm Width 80cm Depth 70cm Height to arms 56cm Heig...
Upholstery, Beech
Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Pair of Armchairs Pierre Chareau Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Modernist Pair of Black Leather Armchairs — Pierre Chareau Style, masterfully upholstered in sleek black leather. Detailed with precision, their white nailhead trim adds a...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
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
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional Art Deco armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. Recognized for his distinctive bentwood furniture, Halabala created some ...
Fabric, 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
$1,567Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Open Armchair
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A fabulous Art Deco open arm chair of small proportions, oak timber construction with original leatherette seating, the piece is in totally original condition with no restorations. A...
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
$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 Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...
Beech, Bentwood
$3,264
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
$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
$5,675 / item
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Gerrit Rietveld, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, 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
$6,216 / item
Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, 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
Hague School Sculptural Armchair, Stained Oak, The Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A Hague School armchair, produced in the Netherlands in the 1920s and attributed to Hendrik Wouda. The chair is built from solid stained oak, with a clear architectural frame defined...
Oak
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
$3,917Sale 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
Wooden Armchair in the Manner of André Arbus, Europe First half of the 20th C
By André Arbus
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Art Deco movement, which emerged in the early 20th century, is known for its bold geometric shapes, luxurious materials, and an emphasis on streamlined forms. Art Deco came as a ...
Wood, Fabric
$5,989 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
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
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
$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
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
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 golden brow...
Mohair, Beech