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Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane
Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, beech, cane, Europe, 1930s/1940s This elegant lounge chair was crafted in Europe in

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Sculptural Art Deco Club Chair in walnut and cane, Austria 1920s
Sculptural Art Deco Club Chair in walnut and cane, Austria 1920s

Sculptural Art Deco Club Chair in walnut and cane, Austria 1920s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an absolutely fabulous Art Deco Club Chair features sculptural form

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Cane, Walnut

Radiant Pair of Art Deco Revival Club Chairs in Magnificent French Cane
Radiant Pair of Art Deco Revival Club Chairs in Magnificent French Cane

Radiant Pair of Art Deco Revival Club Chairs in Magnificent French Cane

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite restored pair of rattan Art Deco Revival club chairs, circa 1980. Fabulous rattan

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Set of 2 Wooden Art Deco Dining Chairs with Woven Cane Seat and Backrest
Set of 2 Wooden Art Deco Dining Chairs with Woven Cane Seat and Backrest

Set of 2 Wooden Art Deco Dining Chairs with Woven Cane Seat and Backrest

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this charming set of 2 wooden Art Deco design dining chairs featuring a woven cane

Category

20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

1930s French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Cane Seats - Set of 8
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Cane Seats - Set of 8

1930s French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Cane Seats - Set of 8

Located in Astoria, NY

A traditional set of eight 1930s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced from Provence, France

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Unforgettable Pair of Art Deco Rattan and Cane Double Horseshoe Loungers
Unforgettable Pair of Art Deco Rattan and Cane Double Horseshoe Loungers

Unforgettable Pair of Art Deco Rattan and Cane Double Horseshoe Loungers

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in

Category

Vintage 1940s Philippine Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Jean Michel Frank Design Pair of Limed Oak and Caned Chairs Art Deco Style
Jean Michel Frank Design Pair of Limed Oak and Caned Chairs Art Deco Style

Jean Michel Frank Design Pair of Limed Oak and Caned Chairs Art Deco Style

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of limed oak caned and leather upholstered armchairs, originally designed by Jean Michel

Category

1990s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

French Art Deco Dining Chairs
French Art Deco Dining Chairs

French Art Deco Dining Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Art Deco dining chairs, France, circa 1930s. These chairs are currently being completely

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back
Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back

Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Deco 1940s Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca dining chair with hand Cane seat and back. This Very unique

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of  French Art Deco Style Dinning Chairs
Set of  French Art Deco Style Dinning Chairs

Set of French Art Deco Style Dinning Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Set of six upholstered high-back chairs from the late 20th century in the style of Art Deco. They

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair 1930s Jean Pascaud Art Deco Mahogany & Cane-Cut Velvet Fauteuils
Pair 1930s Jean Pascaud Art Deco Mahogany & Cane-Cut Velvet Fauteuils

Pair 1930s Jean Pascaud Art Deco Mahogany & Cane-Cut Velvet Fauteuils

By Jean Pascaud

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Art Deco stained Mahogany and "Cane"-Cut Champagne Velvet Upholstered Fauteuils by famous

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Art Deco Design Dining Chair set
Early 20th Century Art Deco Design Dining Chair set

Early 20th Century Art Deco Design Dining Chair set

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Early 20th Century Art Deco Design Period Dining Chair set of 3. Made in Belgium, 1920's - 30's

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Thonet-Style Bentwood Chair, Stained Beech, Art Deco, 1950s Design
Thonet-Style Bentwood Chair, Stained Beech, Art Deco, 1950s Design

Thonet-Style Bentwood Chair, Stained Beech, Art Deco, 1950s Design

By Thonet

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Thonet style bentwood chair in stained beech with a caned seat. Thonet Design seating Measures

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

20th Century Art Deco Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Reed Seats, Set of 2
20th Century Art Deco Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Reed Seats, Set of 2

20th Century Art Deco Bentwood Rocking Chairs with Reed Seats, Set of 2

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning Art Deco bentwood and reed seats rocking chairs. Design Period 1920 to 1949. Year 1920

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set of Six Charles Dudouyt Dining Chairs in Wood and Cane, 20th Century.
Set of Six Charles Dudouyt Dining Chairs in Wood and Cane, 20th Century.

Set of Six Charles Dudouyt Dining Chairs in Wood and Cane, 20th Century.

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of six Charles Dudouyt dining chairs in wood and cane, 20th century. Set of six Charles

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair

Early 20th Century French Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Child Rocking Chair

By Michael Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child rocking chair. Crafted in France circa 1920

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Extraordinary Restored Art Deco Seating Set by Heywood-Wakefield, circa 1935
Extraordinary Restored Art Deco Seating Set by Heywood-Wakefield, circa 1935

Extraordinary Restored Art Deco Seating Set by Heywood-Wakefield, circa 1935

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

is available. An incredible complete five (5) piece Art Deco seating set by Heywood-Wakefield, circa

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rush, Oak

Exceptional Pair of Art Deco Rattan Loungers by Willow & Reed, circa 1945
Exceptional Pair of Art Deco Rattan Loungers by Willow & Reed, circa 1945

Exceptional Pair of Art Deco Rattan Loungers by Willow & Reed, circa 1945

By Willow and Reed

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Expert custom upholstery service is available. An absolutely stunning pair of organic Art Deco lounge

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Franz Schuster, 'Frankfurt’ Viennese Rattan Stool & Chair, Germany, 1920-30
Franz Schuster, 'Frankfurt’ Viennese Rattan Stool & Chair, Germany, 1920-30

Franz Schuster, 'Frankfurt’ Viennese Rattan Stool & Chair, Germany, 1920-30

By Franz Schuster

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Franz Schuster, 'Frankfurt’ Viennese Rattan Stool & Chair, Germany, 1920-30 H: 34 W: 17.25 D: 20.75

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Beech

Vintage Boho 1940s Wicker Craft Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Boho 1940s Wicker Craft Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs - Set of 4

Vintage Boho 1940s Wicker Craft Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs - Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

of the late Art Deco era. Masterfully crafted from bent rattan, each chair showcases a stunning

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rattan

Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Rattan Du Barry chair, 1928
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Rattan Du Barry chair, 1928

Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Rattan Du Barry chair, 1928

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Uccle, BE

, 2009, you can find a list of NK designs that includes the Du Barry from 1928. The chair is in good and

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Adjustable Chaise Lounge Chairs/ottomans Wicker and Bamboo, Italy '70s
Pair of Adjustable Chaise Lounge Chairs/ottomans Wicker and Bamboo, Italy '70s

Pair of Adjustable Chaise Lounge Chairs/ottomans Wicker and Bamboo, Italy '70s

By Vivai del Sud, Paul Frankl

Located in Buffalo, NY

attributed to the mastery of Vivai del Sud. Amazing design. Art Deco style armchairs have a structure fully

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Architect Oskar Strnad 1879-1935 Pine & Cane Arm Chair 1920's Art Deco
Architect Oskar Strnad 1879-1935 Pine & Cane Arm Chair 1920's Art Deco

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

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Pine

A French Early C 20th Steamer Lounge Chair Bamboo and Cane
A French Early C 20th Steamer Lounge Chair Bamboo and Cane

A French Early C 20th Steamer Lounge Chair Bamboo and Cane

Located in London, GB

This early 20th-century French Riviera bamboo and rattan reclining chaise longue sun lounger is a stunning example of French design. The piece features a bamboo structure with a brai...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Chair Thonet Style
Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Chair Thonet Style

Early 20th Century French Bentwood and Cane Child Chair Thonet Style

By Michael Thonet

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a kid's room with this antique Art Deco child chair. Crafted in France circa 1920 in the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Children's Furniture

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Raya Chair – Inlay Cane Armchair by House of Jaipur
Raya Chair – Inlay Cane Armchair by House of Jaipur

Raya Chair – Inlay Cane Armchair by House of Jaipur

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

chair retains the sculptural form and woven cane seating while introducing a bold twist through hand

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Bone

Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930
Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930

Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in Almelo, NL

Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930 This stunning pair of Art Deco

Category

Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Paolo Buffa Rare Dining Set with Table, Chairs and Corner Bench in Cherry Wood
Paolo Buffa Rare Dining Set with Table, Chairs and Corner Bench in Cherry Wood

Paolo Buffa Rare Dining Set with Table, Chairs and Corner Bench in Cherry Wood

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa, dining set consisting of a table, bench, and chairs, cherry, cane, Italy, 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Black Lacquer Wooden Bamboo Effect Cane Seat and Brass Finishes Chair
Black Lacquer Wooden Bamboo Effect Cane Seat and Brass Finishes Chair

Black Lacquer Wooden Bamboo Effect Cane Seat and Brass Finishes Chair

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Art Deco design black lacquer wooden structure bamboo effect sculpted brass wheels finish adorned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Reclining Chair in Wood and Cane, 1930s
Jindrich Halabala Reclining Chair in Wood and Cane, 1930s

Jindrich Halabala Reclining Chair in Wood and Cane, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Tarnowskie Gory, Sląskie

Beech wood and cane reclining chair by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Produced by

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

French 1900s Design Rattan and Braided Wicker Cane Chair
French 1900s Design Rattan and Braided Wicker Cane Chair

French 1900s Design Rattan and Braided Wicker Cane Chair

Located in Tourcoing, FR

French 1900s Design rattan and wicker chair composed of a rattan structure, braided wicker back and

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann & Frank in Bentwood and Cane, Set of Six, 1930s
Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann & Frank in Bentwood and Cane, Set of Six, 1930s

Prague Chairs by Josef Hoffmann & Frank in Bentwood and Cane, Set of Six, 1930s

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in London, GB

Set of six beech and rattan Prague chairs, designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank for Thonet in

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Nanny Chair by Kohn 'Thonet Biggest Competition' 1904 Ammensessel Nr 12811
Nanny Chair by Kohn 'Thonet Biggest Competition' 1904 Ammensessel Nr 12811

Nanny Chair by Kohn 'Thonet Biggest Competition' 1904 Ammensessel Nr 12811

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Ammensessel is German for more than a nanny Its means to breastfeed a baby The chair is

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Beech

French Art Deco Caned Chairs
French Art Deco Caned Chairs

French Art Deco Caned Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic pair of French Art Deco chairs Beautiful curved angles with caned seat and back. Just

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of Art Deco Caned Lounge Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Caned Lounge Chairs

Pair of Art Deco Caned Lounge Chairs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of Art Deco caned lounge chairs. Lacquered black with caned sides and back. Original cushion

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Art Deco Burnt Bamboo and Cane Arm Chair
Art Deco Burnt Bamboo and Cane Arm Chair

Art Deco Burnt Bamboo and Cane Arm Chair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A gorgeous art deco burnt bamboo armchair. A stunning example of craftsmanship during the era, this

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Brass

A handsome pair of Hungarian Art Deco double caned chairs
A handsome pair of Hungarian Art Deco double caned chairs

A handsome pair of Hungarian Art Deco double caned chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A very handsome pair of Hungarian art deco club chairs. They feature a double walled hand caned

Category

Vintage 1930s Hungarian Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane, Mohair

Baker Pair of Contemporary Art Deco Style Cane Back Wood Lounge Chairs
Baker Pair of Contemporary Art Deco Style Cane Back Wood Lounge Chairs

Baker Pair of Contemporary Art Deco Style Cane Back Wood Lounge Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of Baker contemporary cane back wood lounge chairs. This very handsome set of armchairs from

Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane

Set of Four French Art Deco Bamboo Armchairs with Caning
Set of Four French Art Deco Bamboo Armchairs with Caning

Set of Four French Art Deco Bamboo Armchairs with Caning

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A lovely set of four light-colored French Art Deco Armchairs with caning on seat and back woven

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

1930s French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs W/ Cane Seats - Set of 6
1930s French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs W/ Cane Seats - Set of 6

1930s French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs W/ Cane Seats - Set of 6

Located in Astoria, NY

An elegant set of six 1930s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced from Provence, France

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Art Deco Solid Teak Revolving Chair with Cane Work & Solid Armrests
Art Deco Solid Teak Revolving Chair with Cane Work & Solid Armrests

Art Deco Solid Teak Revolving Chair with Cane Work & Solid Armrests

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Art Deco Teak revolving chair with arms and original mechanism. Beautifully handcrafted from solid

Category

Vintage 1930s British Indian Ocean Territory Art Deco Office Chairs and ...

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vermont Tubbs Chair Art Deco Lounge Chair
Vermont Tubbs Chair Art Deco Lounge Chair

Vermont Tubbs Chair Art Deco Lounge Chair

By Vermont Tubbs Furniture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Circa 1980s Art Deco style Vermont Tubbs chair that features gorgeous caning and spectacular lines

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Oak

Art Deco Reclining Cane Lounge Chairs
Art Deco Reclining Cane Lounge Chairs

Art Deco Reclining Cane Lounge Chairs

Located in London, GB

Art Deco reclining lounge chairs circa 1940/50's. Teak frame with removable cane seats and

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Wood

Great pair of French period art deco chars w/double blind caning
Great pair of French period art deco chars w/double blind caning

Great pair of French period art deco chars w/double blind caning

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An absolutely great pair of period art deco French chairs with double caned walls and two kinds of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane, Felt, Wool

Art Deco Dining Chairs, 1920s, Set of 6
Art Deco Dining Chairs, 1920s, Set of 6

Art Deco Dining Chairs, 1920s, Set of 6

By Stol Kamnik

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Rare Art Deco dining chairs, sewed-cane seat and back Material: wood, sewed cane Period: 1920s

Category

Antique 1820s Slovenian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of six, Stendig cane armchairs with bent beech-wood frame and handwoven cane seat attributed to

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of six, Stendig cane armchairs with bent beech-wood frame and handwoven cane seat attributed to

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

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Art Deco Cane Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of art deco cane chairs available for sale. The range of distinct art deco cane chairs — often made from natural fiber, cane and wood — can elevate any home. Art deco cane chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of art deco cane chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and Art Nouveau art deco cane chairs are of considerable interest. Many art deco cane chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Josef Hoffmann, Thonet and Vermont Tubbs Furniture produced popular art deco cane chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Art Deco Cane Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $700 on the low end and $29,500 highest priced.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

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

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.