Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa
Located in Duxbury, MA
Newly upholstered fabric with skirt. This curved art deco piece, circa 1950, is perfect for anyone
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Loveseats
Cotton, Wood
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa
Located in Duxbury, MA
Newly upholstered fabric with skirt. This curved art deco piece, circa 1950, is perfect for anyone
Cotton, Wood
$3,336
H 27.17 in W 61.03 in D 34.65 in
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Alfred Christensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish smaller curved Banana form Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1950s. The legs are made of
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Swedish Otto Schultz Art Deco Curved Channel Back Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This sofa was designed by Otto Schultz. It was made in Sweden during the Art Deco period (1920-40
Wood
$3,500 / set
H 33 in W 83 in D 37.5 in
Art Deco Carved Ornate Channel Back Curved Sofa, Lounge Chair And Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Carved Ornate Channel Back Curved 3 Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair with Ottoman - 3 Piece
Wood
$40,000
H 84 in W 130 in D 62 in
Art Deco Sofa by Richard Guino, Gilded Wood, Curved Back, France, 1920
By Richard Guino
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sofa in carved and gilded wood with a curved back and double matting designed by Richard Guino
Wood
$6,500 / item
H 31.75 in W 70 in D 35 in
Custom Upholstered Modern Art Deco Sofa with Curved Back and Tapered Wood Legs
Located in Greenwich, CT
This listing is for a custom-made sofa, offered as a made-to-order piece. The sofa is defined by a
Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Maple
$11,710 / item
H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Inspired Curved Sofa, Hand-Tailored Upholstery by Munna Design Studio
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural sofa is defined by a refined fan-shaped backrest, a signature Art Deco gesture
Velvet
Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1940s This delicate banana shaped sofa embodies a dynamic
Fabric, Wood
Giorgio Collection Mirage Curve Sectional Velvet Sofa
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Mirage sectional sofa in velvet. Sofa seats and sides with double stitching in polyurethane foam
Stainless Steel, Nickel
$7,800
H 28 in W 108 in D 108 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large vintage 2 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 2 sections with a low
Fabric, Wood
Classic luxurious tufted curved back sofa, C 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic luxurious tufted curved back sofa, C !940. The shapely design feels modern with traditional
Upholstery, Wood
ISA Bergamo Sculpturally Curved Sofa, Italy 1950's
By ISA Bergamo
Located in North Miami, FL
Exquisitely reupholstered in bone neutral boucle fabric, this wonderful ISA Bergamo sofa with sexy
Brass
$12,475
H 32 in W 74 in D 41 in
1940s Style Modernist Custom Sweeping Curved Sofa in Aquamarine Velvet
Located in New York, NY
stunning, blending perfectly with any style of interior from Art Deco to contemporary. It has been newly
Velvet
Vintage Curved Banana 2 Piece Sofa-Danish Modern style
Located in Medina, OH
This is a well made American Channel-Back sectional sofa with Art Deco designs to mimic a
Fabric, Hardwood
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 92.52 in D 41.34 in
Art Deco Style Curved Sofa in Black Wooden Base and Fabric
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black wooden base and beige fabric curved sofa.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 32 in W 84 in D 43 in
Art Deco Alessandra Curved Sofa Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
curves embrace as you relax on her stunning frame. Whether clothed in velvet, wool or mohair, this sleek
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
Unavailable
H 32 in W 84 in D 43 in
Art Deco Alessandra Curved Sofa Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
curves embrace as you relax on her stunning frame. Whether clothed in velvet, wool or mohair, this sleek
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
Unavailable
H 32 in W 84 in D 43 in
Art Deco Gabriella Curved Sofa Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Presenting Gabriella, a shapely sofa with finishes fit for royalty. Whether covered in a rich
Leather, Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
Unavailable
H 32 in W 84 in D 43 in
Art Deco Gabriella Curved Sofa Handcrafted by JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Presenting Gabriella, a shapely sofa with finishes fit for royalty. Whether covered in a rich
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Leather
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 47.64 in
Organic Modern Art Deco Pink Velvet and Brass Curved Tokyo Sofa Handcrafted
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
Tokyo sofa embodies the eclectic and dynamic spirit of the city it is named after. Designed to
Brass
Italian Curved Modular Classic Sofa in Beige Velvet
By Danu Chirinciuc
Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto
perfectly with any style of interior from Art Deco to contemporary.
Velvet
Brass Base and Beige Fabric Curved and Rounded Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Brass base and beige fabric curved and rounded sofa.
Fabric
Unavailable
H 36 in W 96 in D 44 in
Contemporary Melodia Curved Sofa Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Melodia is a diva with her sultry, inviting curves and contemporary legs. She adds charisma and
Brass
Unavailable
H 32.09 in W 68.12 in D 28.75 in
Contemporary Eclipse Curved Sofa in White Sheepskin and Leather Upholstery
By Elnaz Namaki Studio
Located in London, GB
sinuous sheepskin Eclipse sofa is upholstered in white curly merino shearling and the finest quality
Sheepskin, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 110.24 in D 33.47 in
Modern Curved-Shape Sofa Velvet Upholstery, Wood Base & Polished Brass Detail
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Kara Sofa is an art deco-style sofa. Its art deco inspirations are reflected in its shapes
Stainless Steel, Brass
An Art Deco Curved Sofa Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco curved Banana Sofa. Solid walnut feet with light blue velvet upholstery and contrasting
Velvet, Walnut
Swedish Art Deco Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original 1930s Swedish Art Deco curved sofa reupholstered in a light cream wool with
Cotton, Walnut, Wool
1940s Button-Tufted Winter White Wool Curved Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored 1940s Art Deco curved sofa upholstered in winter white wool. Rolled and splayed button
Wood
Art Deco French Curved Sofa in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco sofa Great Art Deco sofa has “kidney” shape body. The back is slightly curved
Fabric, Walnut
Swedish Art Deco 1930's Curved Sofa
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco sofa. Cream leather upholstery with dark fabric piping. Satin birch veneered curved
Leather, Satinwood
1930s Art Deco Channel Curved White Linen Sofa
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
frame magnify its unique curved shape. The sofa showcases a beautiful white linen fabric adorned with
Fabric, Hardwood
Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
the time but replacement is recommended. 1940s production in Art Deco style.
Velvet, Beech
Art Deco Style 1950s Channel Back Curved Two-Piece Sofa
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco style sofa, designed 1950s curved long two-piece channel back sofa, all restored, covered
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Foam, Hardwood
Art Deco Style Olive Green Velvet 2 Pc. Curved Banana Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite art deco style 2 pc curved sofa has luxurious olive green velvet with gold tassel fringe
Velvet
Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Sage Green Silk Down Curved Sofa, 1990s
By Nancy Corzine
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine sage green silk down curved sofa. It is signed Nancy Corzine and
Silk
Art Deco Custom Curved Velvet Tufted Channel Back Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Art Deco style curved channel back sofa with gorgeous Kravet velvet fabric and tassel
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Danish Art Deco Curved Banana Sofa Upholstered with Green Striped Velour, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish curved, banana shaped Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1940s. The legs are made of dark
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 82.68 in D 39.38 in
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Curved Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
upholstery is original of the time but replacement is recommended. 1940s production in Art Deco style. The
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 25 in W 84 in D 30 in
Art Deco Style Curved Black Mohair Sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickell, 1990s
By Ward Bennett
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a simply marvelous, curved, Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in a
Mohair
American Art Deco Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A great 1930's American Art Deco asymetrical swooping curved back sofa done in a mink color antique
Cotton, Wool
Original Art Deco Club Sofa
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco curved club sofa. Walnut veneered frame, re-upholstered in grey Bouclé. Dimensions
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage Curved Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage curved cocktail sofa in an absolutely gorgeous fabric which is most likely
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Curved Sofa in Art Deco Form
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sculptural Art Deco design back. Fabric soiled and needs recovering. Foam and padding are excellent.
Fabric
Sold
H 27.56 in W 64.97 in D 29.93 in
Curved Art Deco Sofa in Green Velour, Danish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. This sofa exude an air of elegance and sophistication
Fabric, Velvet
Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana sofa
Located in Portland, OR
Fabulous floral velvet upholstery on this classic shape. Circa 1930s “Banana” sofa, elegantly
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Curved Art Deco Sofa Attributed to Otto Schulz and Boet, Sweden, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Hägersten, SE
Soffa attributed to Otto Schulz and his company Boet. Produced in Sweden during the 1930s-1940s. Birch legs and recently upholstered in Linen fabric in beige. Very good condition wit...
Linen, Birch
1930 Splendid two-seater curved sofa
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z43 Splendid two-seater curved sofa with velvet upholstery. Italian manufacture, Turin, around
Velvet
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Curved Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency wrought iron sofa. Beautiful curved shape with gorgeous detail iron work
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 29.25 in W 78 in D 36 in
Danish 1940s Art Deco Banana Form Curved Sofa in the Style of Fritz Hansen
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sofas were common in the Art Deco era not many have survived the passing of time and this is a great
Leather, Mahogany
Curved Sofa with Rolled and Tufted Back
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary petit sofa is inspired by Hungarian and French Art Deco designs from the 1930's
Upholstery, Hardwood
1930s Danish Curved Sofa in Original Mohair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1930s curved back sofa in the original mohair fabric with brass tacks along outer edge, eight
Mohair
Art Deco Chestnut Leather Club Sofa English, Circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Art Deco curved three-seat Club sofa. Curved solid oak frame with carved detail to front. Re
Leather, Oak
Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1950s Curved Velvet Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
Slagelse Mobelvaerk sofa, 1940s. Curved Art Deco style sofa from Danish cabinetmakers Slagelse
Oak, Velvet
Large Danish Curved Sofa in Green Original Mohair ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching curved Danish sofa from around 1950. Set on carved and curved beech legs and
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950's Design Pink Velvet Curved Sofa w Fringe
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentuy Design in the style of Art Deco Pink Velvet Curved 4 Seat Sofa with Fringe, made
Velvet
Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Chicago, IL
Sourced in Paris, this 1940s sofa features a handsome curved silhouette and beechwood feet with
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
1940s vintage sofa in art deco style with velvet blue cover
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1940s Art Deco sofa. Curved solid wood structure and blue velvet cover. In excellent conditions
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
1930s Danish Curved Scalloped Sofa Reupholstered in a Lamb Fabric
Located in London, England
1930s Danish large curved sofa which is typical of the period with elegant and generous curves. The
Lambskin, Wood
Glamorous 1940's Hollywood Curved Sofa with Button Back Detailing
Located in New York, NY
Upholstery. Gorgeous and glamourous curved design.
Sold
H 27.56 in W 76.78 in D 32.29 in
Antique Curved Danish Three Seater Sofa in Velvet, Empire, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Such an elegant three seater antique empire sofa in a classic red velvet. Made by a Danish
Velvet, Beech
Edward Wormley 1st-Generation "Oasis" Curved Sofa for Dunbar in Mohair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Coronado, CA
This magnificently chic and uber rare 1st-generation "Oasis" sofa was designed by Edward Wormley
Mohair, Mahogany
Sold
H 33 in W 144 in D 36 in
Restored Paul Frankl Style Six Strand Rattan Five-Seat Curved Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six strand square pretzel curved rattan sectional sofa designed in the style of Paul Frankl. This
Naugahyde, Rattan
Sold
H 26.38 in W 74.41 in L 26.38 in
Midcentury Banana Sofa Attributed to Flemming Lassen Danish, circa 1940
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A midcentury Art Deco curved backed banana sofa in the manner of Danish architect Flemming Lassen
Faux Leather
Danish 1940s Sofa in Wool Fabric and Carved Wood Details
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish late Art Deco style sofa curved probably made in the late 1930's or early 1940's. This sofa
Elm, Wool
Nancy Corzine Art Deco Curved Tufted Yellow Satin Sofa
By Nancy Corzine
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Nancy Corzine Art Deco Curved Tufted Yellow Satin Sofa.
Satin, Wood, Feathers
Sold
H 36.62 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Original 1930s Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in Basildon, London
This is an original 1930s Art Deco curved 2-seat sofa. Newly reupholstered in plush blue teal
Fabric
Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa and Armchairs, Set of 3
Located in Basildon, London
This original 1930s Art Deco suite is comprised of a curved 2-seat sofa and matching pair of
Fabric
Sold
H 29 in W 74 in L 29 in
Contemporary Art Deco Style Red Mohair Curved Sofa Loveseat Settee David Edward
By David Edward
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stylishly chic, red mohair blend Art Deco style loveseat settee, signed
Mohair
Sold
H 28 in W 64.5 in D 36 in
Art Deco Palm Beach Regency Custom "Sun Kissed Yellow" Mohair Curved Arm Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Palm Beach Regency Custom Upholstered Plush "Sun Kissed Yellow" Hand Tufted Mohair Curved
Mohair
Sold
H 36.62 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
1930s Art Deco Curved Blue Teal Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs, Set of 3
Located in Basildon, London
This original 1930s Art Deco suite is comprised of a curved 2-seat sofa and matching pair of
Fabric
Sold
H 29.53 in W 67.72 in D 33.08 in
1940s Vintage Blue Velvet and Curved Wood Sofa / Armchair Set in Art Deco Style
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1940s lounge set composed by a sofa and one armchair. Curved wood structure and blue velvet cover
Velvet, Wood
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This leather sofa is upholstered in our high-grade Newport Toffee leather. With tightly tufted backrests and seat cushions with high-density foam, with natural finish brass nailhead ...
Leather
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$1,231Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.85 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in
20th Century French Vintage Wooden Vanity Table with Mirror Top and Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
Very well preserved 20th century french vintage vanity table with mirror top and drawers that is made in fruit wood. It is raised on slightly curved legs with a delicate detail at th...
Fruitwood
$2,010Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 56 in D 23.5 in
"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Celine Bench, designed with a uniquely shaped scalloped back and solid oak hand-turned legs that complement its elegant curves. Perfectly sized as an end-of-bed bench...
Fabric, Oak
‘Opposée’ Table Lamp - Blue 'Matte'
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Matte Blue base with a Matte Finish and Shade. Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from order confirmation. Pictured with a Mini Globe LED E27 Bulb. Bulb not included. To pair th...
Ceramic, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available as pair, pr...
Wrought Iron
Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940's - New Upholstery
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 90" Carved Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a early 20th Century Louis XV Style French sofa. The sofa is finely carved along the back/head rail and the base. The arms are carved and curve as they join the base. The leg...
Wood, Upholstery
Art Dèco Italian Walnut Vitrines or Bar Display Cabinet, 1925
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Art Dèco vitrines or display cabinet, Italian production of the 1920s, in walnut and walnut briar, screen-printed glass with grinding around. The showcase has been restored and polis...
Crystal
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
Belgian Multi Lobbed Stone Table, Belgium 1960's
By Pia Manu
Located in New York, NY
Large coffee table with a steel top and embedded flagstones, base is carved oak and wrought Iron.
Steel, Wrought Iron
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 105.12 in D 33.86 in
French Art Deco Sofa 1920s with Integrated Lighting
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
"Old-world glamour meets modern comfort: Fully restored 1920s masterpiece." Imagine this stunning 1920s French Art Deco sofa as the centerpiece of your living room. It’s not just a...
Upholstery, Wood
Finnish Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier, MELVA, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chandelier, manufactured by MELVA, 1950s. Opaline glass shades with brass frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern design.
Brass
$13,800
H 30.71 in W 54.73 in D 26.78 in
1940s Italian Art Deco Desk with Grissinato Carvings in Oak Brass Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, oak, brass, glass, Italy, 1940s This exquisite writing table, a creation of Italian Art Deco design, dates back to the 1940s. Crafted by a skilled Italian artisan, it ...
Brass
1940's Art Deco Settee Sofa
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Cygal Art Deco
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Art Deco / Mid-century settee loveseat for sale. Was previously reupholstered in a beautiful velvet, and still in incredible condition. The velvet is gray with pink and blue ...
Velvet
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.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.