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.
French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s This is a super handsome chair with its iconic moustache back and desirable Cuban cigar arms. It has a ...
Leather
A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Alpine Model, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Alpine Model, Circa 1950’s This stylish and rare Alpine model has been beautifully preserved. The model itself would have been made in very sma...
Leather
Matched Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Circa 1930
Located in Doylestown, PA
A matched pair of French 1930’s leather club chairs with loose cushion seats and wood feet. Leather worn with character, but not torn.
Leather
$4,400 / item
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2
By J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Mohair
Superb Club Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Fabric
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern club chair and ottoman, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality beech frame, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium golden brown 100% alpaca wool fabric....
Alpaca, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs in Deer Hide, Europe First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco furniture combined luxurious materials with bold architectural forms, favouring strong silhouettes. Seating from the period often emphasised generous proportions and solid c...
Hide, Oak
Mitchell Gold Williams English Tweedy Rolled Arm Castors Club Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, vintage beiges tweedy club chairs on castors set you could hope to find. In the style ...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs in Birch Bentwood, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and sculptural pair of Swedish Art Deco club chairs from the 1930s, distinguished by their striking curved birch bentwood armrests and generous proportions. The sweeping arms...
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Pair of French Lounge Chairs in the Art Deco Style (Individually Priced)
By Paul Follot
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful pair of French lounge armchairs in the Art Deco style, created in the manner of iconic designer Paul Follot, featuring a rounded back and curved arms, with a comfortable ...
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
1920-1929 France Deep Espresso Brown Pair Of Leather Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of leather barrel-back chairs in Deep Espresso Brown. Its deep espresso brown finish sets off brass nailhead trim, espresso leather upholstery, a hallmark of of the art deco per...
Fabric, Wood
Round Leaning Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Ivory Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca wool fab...
Alpaca, Wood
French Art Deco Gondola Barrel Chairs, Maple & Linen, Circa 1925
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this exceptional pair of French Art Deco gondola barrel chairs dates to circa 1925. Crafted from maple, the chairs feature an elegant barrel-back silhoue...
Linen, Maple
$3,309 / item
A Fantastic French Leather Club Chair Circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Fantastic French Leather Club Chair Circa 1930’s Stylish and super rare this chair is a very lovely thing. Reupholstered approximately 40 years ago the age and patina of the leath...
Leather
Art Deco Swivel Club Chair Blush Pink Velvet Curved Back, USA, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
American Art Deco swivel club chair with curved channel back, button tufting and spacious seat for ultimate relaxation. Original blush pink velvet upholstery remains to illustrate or...
Upholstery
Pair of Leather Art Deco Style Dutch Club Chairs, C. 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These vintage Dutch leather club chairs combine timeless classic style with exceptional everyday comfort. Handcrafted with high-quality, rich cognac-colored leather, they feature sup...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Patinaed Art Deco 1930s French Club Chairs in Tobacco Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
1930s Art Deco French Club Chairs (Pair) in all original distressed condition in tobacco colored leather. Great architectural forms with their bold armrests and wood fronts. Resting ...
Leather, Hardwood
French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair Ottoman Mitchell Gold Restoration Hardw
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco style cognac leather club lounge chair and ottoman, made by Mitchell Gold for Restoration Hardware, American, circa 2000s. The original retail price was $4,850. This ...
Leather
Art Deco Oak Lounge Chair in Mustard Mohair Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' club chair with black lacquered and natural oak wood frame and contrasting soft yellow mohair upholstery. This chair is attributed to designer Danië...
Mohair, Oak
Nancy Corzine Fully Upholstered Cut Velvet Club Chair 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Nancy Corzine Fully Upholstered Cut Velvet Club Chair. It has been freshly reupholstered in authentic Nancy Corzine fabric. 1 of 2 Available.
Velvet, Feathers
French 1930s Art Deco Club Chairs in Cream Leather with Hardwood Frames - Pair
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of French Art Deco club chairs embodies the movement's defining geometry. Each chair features the iconic tub silhouette of the period. Newly upholstered in sumptuous cream ...
Leather, Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs with Ottoman, Beech & Mohair
Located in Astoria, NY
Exceptional pair of French Art Deco club chairs with matching ottoman, sourced in Paris and dating to circa 1930. The chairs feature deep, comfortable seats, softly rounded backs, sc...
Mohair, Hardwood, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in the style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of French Art Deco club chairs, attributed to Jacques Adnet, exemplifying the streamlined, architectural silhouette that defined his celebrated seating designs of the...
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Tinted Birchwood Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined pair of vintage French Art Deco club chairs, handcrafted in Paris circa 1930. Expertly made with tinted birchwood frames, these classic lounge chairs showcase elegant Paris...
Linen, Upholstery, Beech, Fabric
Pair of Rationalist Club Armchairs by Giuseppe Pagano, Reimagined by FORME, 30s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Pair of Italian Rationalist Club Chairs designed by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, circa 1930s. This exceptional pair of club chairs perfectly embodies Giuseppe Pagano's vision of modern I...
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Moss Green Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure moss green Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Wood
Pair of 20th Century French Art Deco Period Green Club Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A stylish and charming pair of 20th century French Art Deco club chairs, upholstered in a deep green leatherette naugahyde with contrasting cream welt piping. Each chair features a s...
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood, Naugahyde
French Art Deco Wood and Upholstered Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vintage Art Deco club chair from France. Beautiful sculptural wood frame with angled detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely creamy boucle. Newly refreshed dark wood finish sh...
Wood, Bouclé
$2,199Sale Price / set|45% Off
Rare Pair of Art Deco Industrial Aluminum & Leather Club Arm Chairs by GoodForm
By GoodForm
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful pair of rare side chairs by the GoodForm/General Fireproofing Company. Chairs feature brushed aluminum frames, new distressed brown leather and fantastic Art-Deco...
Aluminum
Square Armed Leaning Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, André Arbus, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant square armed leaning club chair. High quality hand-made beech framesand newly upholstered in a premium pure alpaca fabric. Firm-ish seat. Fast shipping worldwide.
Mohair, Beech
Pair Of Vintage Channel Back Art Deco Style Club Chairs In Custom Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dramatic and colorful Pair of Art Deco Club chairs with good size, style and comfort. The Chairs with Channel Backs, Wide Flat Arms and comfortably Angled Back. The finely tailored D...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Square Armed Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, André Arbus
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant pair of square armed leaning club chairs. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a premium pure alpaca fabric. Firm-ish seat. Fast shipping worldwi...
Mohair, Beech
Pair Of Restored Art Deco French Leather Mustache Club Chairs
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Referred to by collectors as the 'mustache' chair, owed in full by the silhouette of its backrest, this pair of remarkably rare and equally beautiful aniline leather club chairs were...
Leather
$5,500 / item
1920 English leather Gentleman's Club chairs
Located in Surrey, BC
A handsome pair of vintage club chairs upholstered in richly patinated red leather. The chairs feature broad upholstered arms, deep loose seat cushions and gently pitched backs, wit...
Leather
$31,938 / set
French Art Deco Armchairs - Pair - Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Pair of French Art Deco armchairs, with rounded armrests and a low, enveloping silhouette. Reupholstered in an off white cotton chenille blended with alpaca, a fabric that will devel...
Fabric, Wood, Down, Feathers
Drexel Heritage Art Deco Inspired Pair of Black Leather Club or Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These heirloom quality top grain black leather chairs are as stylish as they are comfortable. Pleated and tailored leather details, wonderful proportions, and superior quality materi...
Leather
$12,500 / set
Pair of Leather Club Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chairs that appear to be completely original and totally unrestored. We have been importing and selling Pairs and Individual French Leather Club Ch...
Lambskin, Leather, Upholstery
Swedish Modern, Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Stained Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Modern, Art Deco Lounge or Club Chairs, Stained Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s A wonderful pair of Scandinavian modern lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden c. 1930/40...
Fabric, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...
Wood, Mohair
Art Deco Moustache Club Chair c. 1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Early 20th c. leather club chair with charming mustache top, riveted back, wooden feet, brown piping and rounded armrests. All original sheep hide leather and stuffed with h...
Sheepskin
Pearson Ralph Lauren English Style Green Leather Library Chairs, Set of 2
By Pearson Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite library chair set in a green tufted leather with nailhead trimmings. The ultra rare chairs on front c...
Brass
French Leather Club or Lounge Chair from the Art Deco Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage French leather upholstered club or lounge chair from the Art Deco era - featuring a comfortable shaped back and seat with removable cushion, elegantly designed wood-tr...
Metal
French Mustache Style Club Chairs in Original Leather and Completely Unrestored
Located in Highwood, IL
French Mustache Style Club Chairs in Original Leather and Completely Unrestored. Not often today that you can still find a pair of Original French Leather Club Chairs in the most des...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$2,996Sale Price / item|25% Off
Late 20th Century Art Deco Revival Custom Designed Two Toned Mahogany Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Art Deco Revival custom two-toned mahogany cube club chairs made by Rialto & designed by Zlata Pericic for Meca Design & Production, 8 available, selling separately....
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
A Stunning Pair of Small Leather Club Armchairs in the Art Deco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of club armchairs in the Art Deco style of neat proportions, fabulous quality and upholstered in gorgeously rich elegant brown leather with decorative brass studding ...
Leather, Wood
Circa 1940 Cream Wood Art Deco Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This armchair makes its impression through dark wood frame, cream upholstered seat. Dating to 1940s and originating from France, it reflects the design sensibilities of its era. Buil...
Fabric, Wood
A Very Fine Art Deco Design Walnut and Leather Club Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine handmade leather and well figured walnut framed club armchair in the Art Deco style. This exceptional piece is of superb quality with beautifully rich patination and gra...
Chrome
English Leather Library Armchairs from the Art Deco Era 'Priced Individually'
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of two English library or lounge chairs from the Art Deco era - each chair featuring a classic club chair silhouette with a deep seat, gently curved and rolled arms, and a...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
Antique French Art Deco Club Chair, Distressed Brown Leather, 1930s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique circa 1930s 1940s French Brown Leather Club Chair. French Art Deco Original Distressed Leather Club Chair. Classic French Art Deco leather club chair dating from the 1930's w...
Leather
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs and Ottomans in Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca, with a matching pair of ottomans. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, i...
Alpaca, Wood
1920 Cream Mid-Century Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Bouclé
Located in High Point, NC
This dining chair carries genuine presence, its cream/white boucle upholstery immediately setting the tone for the piece. It was made in France during 1920s, a lineage that shows cle...
Fabric, Wood
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
$2,730Sale Price|35% Off
Danish 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Mohair with Carved Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on mahogany bun feet typical of the Art Deco period and with a low backrest with small wings giving it a very co...
Mohair, Mahogany
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
Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality beech frames, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium ivory 100% alpaca fabric. Handmade in Eng...
Alpaca, Beech
French Art Deco Club Chair, Leather Upholstery, Wood Frame, 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Club chair from Art Deco period France. This chair has the original leather with some wear consistent with age and use. The frame of the chair is wood, with curved arms often found w...
Leather, Wood
A Round Leaning Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning modern club chair, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca wool fabr...
Alpaca, Wood
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Striped Fabric
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern club chair, upholstered in striped fabric. Also available in COM. Fast shipping worldwide. COM fabrics subject to approval.
Beech, Oak
Curved Arm Salon Club Chair and Ottoman, Pure Mohair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair with ottoman. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / moss green, soft, pure mohair fabric with French S...
Alpaca, Wood
$1,916 / item
A Stunning Club Armchair in the Art Deco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning handmade leather and walnut framed club armchair in the Art Deco style, of fabulous quality and with gorgeously rich patination and grain. Beautifully upholstered in eleg...
Leather, Walnut