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
Pair of 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs in Cognac Leather, Scalloped Back
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this exceptional pair of 1920s French Art Deco club chairs embodies the bold craftsmanship and understated luxury that define the finest French seating o...
Leather, Hardwood
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s Compact and stylish, this original pair of leather club chairs are very lovely indeed. The leather is bes...
Leather
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 with wood fronts. Resting...
Hardwood, Leather
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
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...
Bentwood, Birch, Fabric
Pair Cognac Hued French Art Deco Style Leather Moustache Club Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional pair of French Art Deco leather club chairs captures the refined elegance and understated luxury that defined French furniture design during the 1920s and 1930s. Uph...
Leather
$3,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
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
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
$3,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 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
Dutch Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic leather club chair featuring warm, aged leather upholstery. The generous proportions, straight back, gently rounded arms, and supportive backrest offer both comfort and tim...
Leather, Wood
$32,395 / 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
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
$3,109Sale Price|40% Off
Swedish Art Deco Club Chair, 1920s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Swedish Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, showcasing the refined geometric lines and solid craftsmanship characteristic of the period. The frame is made from stained beechw...
Jacquard, Beech
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
Danish Art Deco 2 Club Chairs Almost Identical of Dark Wood and Velour, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Fritz Hansen, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
2 Almost identical club- or lounge chairs made in Denmark, 1930s-1940s. The frames are made of steam bend and dark stained wood, upholstered with che...
Velvet, Wood
Curved Arm Salon Club Chair and Ottoman, Pure Mohair
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
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
$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
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, wood, France, 1950s This lovely lounge chair shows a strong resemblance to the aesthetics of the French designer Maurice Rinck (1902-1983). For instance, the s...
Fabric, Wood
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 French Art Deco Cognac Leather Club Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic pair of spacious French Art Deco style club chairs featuring beautiful brown-cognac leather. Extremely comfortable. Ships from Philadelphia.
Leather
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
$5,800 / item
1930s French Club Chair in Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco club chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with carved detail on feet. Newly upholstered in a slubby cream linen with piping detail. Refreshed wood fi...
Linen, Wood
Art Deco Armchair by Maurice Rinck in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maurice Rinck, lounge chair, reddish brown leather, beech, France, 1940s Grand and comfortable club chair in leather upholstery. Truly extraordinary and luxurious chair that feature...
Wood, Leather
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.
Beech, Oak
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
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 Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, wood, France, 1950s This pair of lounge chairs shows strong resemblance to the aesthetics of the French designer Maurice Rinck (1902-1983). For instan...
Fabric, Wood
A Round Leaning Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
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
Pair of Mid Century Art Deco Mahogany Cube Club Chairs by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of club chairs attributed to Ralph Lauren. These chairs feature Mahogany case frames with a light burgundy velvet. Unmarked.
Velvet, Mahogany
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
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
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
$11,500 / set
Pair of French 1920s Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of Art Deco club chairs from France, 1920s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll details on arms. Newly upholstered in a lovely pale yellow linen. Original wood fi...
Linen, Wood
French Art Deco Pair of Leather Club Chairs, Original Patina, 1930
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of French Art Deco leather club chairs dating from the 1930's with their original leather, the cushion with one side upholstered in a cocoa colored velvet. The w...
Leather, Velvet, 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
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
1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs, Cognac Leather, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking pair of French Art Deco club chairs sourced in Provence, France, dating to the 1940s. Upholstered in richly patinated cognac leather, the chairs feature the iconic rounded...
Leather, Hardwood
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
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
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
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
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
$14,855 / set
Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Mohair
By Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of modern club chairs. High quality beech frames, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium gold mohair fabric. Handmade in England. Fast shipping worldwide. ...
Beech, Mohair
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Leather Club Chairs Restored Internally and Cosmetically Still Original
Located in Highwood, IL
Pair of French Leather Club Chairs that have been completely disassembled down to the bare wood frames and everything inside has been properly restored to as new condition. All of th...
Leather, Wool, Cotton, Wood
$1,943 / 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
Customized Art Deco Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Gray 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
Vintage French Club Chair in All Original Leather Properly Internally Restored
Located in Highwood, IL
French Leather Club Chair that remains cosmetically all original, while internally we have gone through all the components; horsehair, coco fibres etc. This is a French Leather Club ...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Bespoke H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Fabric Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
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 am...
Fabric, Wood
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
High Gloss French Art Deco Club Chair in Gold and Brown, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
A rare and striking original piece from the golden era of French Art Deco design. This 1930s armchair is a perfect example of the movement’s timeless elegance, combining rich materia...
Fabric, Nutwood, Lacquer
Pair of Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Oak & Vibrant Flora Fabric, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a beautiful and decadent pair of curved Art Deco lounge chairs, with armrests and chunky feets in oak, made in the 1930s by a Danish cabinetmaker. Upholstered in a vibrant flowe...
Walnut, Fabric, Oak
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Ernst Schwadron Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Ernst Schwadron design for Rena Rosenthal club chairs. These chairs are in good original condition, usable as is, however the fabr...
Upholstery
$3,650 / item
French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco style leather upholstered club chair, in our Havana brown color leather, with long rolled arms, a padded seat back, and cushions, with detailed nailhead trim and raised o...
Leather
Elegant Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant pair of modern armchair, upholstered in pure alpaca wool. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in an off white premium 100%...
Alpaca, Beech
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
1980s Ralph Lauren Style Leather Mohair Gilt Greek Key Wood Library Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chair you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chair is a statement piece which is als...
Brass
Superb Pair of Round Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu
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, grey (with a hint of brown) premium ...
Alpaca, Wood