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Art Deco Fruitwood Armchairs

Jade Green Deco Chairs by G. Darbois-Gaudin - Set of 4
By Germaine-Irene Darbois-Gaudin
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of four amazing Jade green stain lacquer on beech-tree armchairs by Germaine Darbois-Gaudin
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Nickel

Fine Set of Four Chairs Attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in London, GB
A fine set of four chairs attributed to André Arbus. The distinctive swept arms and tapered legs are classic Arbus. These chairs are beautifully proportioned with elegant lines an...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Art Deco Armchairs in Red Striped Velvet and with Swoosh Armrests, France, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of stunning Art Deco armchairs that encapsulate the sophistication of the early 20th century
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Art Deco Sofa in Red Striped Velvet and with Swoosh Armrests, France, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Antwerp, BE
condition, it seamlessly pairs with our matching Art Deco armchairs, offering the opportunity to create a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Settees

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Léon Jallot, Early Art Deco Side chair, France, c. 1922
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Carved fruitwood Art Deco side chair by Léon Jallot. Provenance: This set of furniture
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fruitwood

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Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Bench in Spanish walnut and blue Dedar upholstery with hand painted stripes.
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Benches

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
H 38.59 in W 108.27 in D 22.84 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Metal

Custom Made Walnut and Shearling Round Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Esko Ottoman A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. This example has an oiled walnut frame with seat uphol...
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2010s British Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Sculptural Bespoke Plaster Fixture in the Jean Michel Frank Manner
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Bespoke Plaster Fixture in the Jean Michel Frank manner. Please note that this fixture takes (1) Edison bulb at 40 or 60 watts in the center and (8) e-12 candelabra bulbs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or Coffee Table Design Pavilion
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian travertine cube shaped side table, end table or coffee table. Also a great drinks table. Design with rustic edge Pavilion Antiques and 20th c These can be purchased as a sin...
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2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

Mid Century Folding Sofabed, Czechoslovakia, 1950´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This folding sofabed was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. The construction is of wood and it´s veneered with dark stained beech wood. Overall in good Vintage condi...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Sofas

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pamio, Toso & Massari Lara Sofa, Stilwood, Italy 1968
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Lara sofa, 1958 was designed by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stilwood. Pamio and Toso were close collaborators. Joined by Massari for the sofa project they app...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

21st Century Contemporary Side Coffee Center Round Table in Wood Marquetry
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Side Table is perfect for an artsy and luxury interior design project. A modern side table made in marquetry and it can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

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Wood

Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute protagonist of a mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Olivier Mourgue, Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
A curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.   
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Outstanding 1940s Art Deco settee sofa. Original red knit upholstery in excellent condition without holes or damage. Very comfortable and solid.
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of unusual shaped armchairs upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin.    
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Armchairs by Studio Glustin
Pair of Armchairs by Studio Glustin
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 34.26 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Beaux Art Deco Natural Yarn Rug after Andre Arbus by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Beaux Art Deco Natural Yarn Rug after Andre Arbus by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 14'1" × 24'9" (429 × 754 cm) What makes Art Deco rugs so special in the eyes of art collectors and interi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Art Deco Pair of Austrian Walnut and Velvet Cockpit Armchairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Elega...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

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Art Deco Fruitwood Armchair in Fornasetti Style Fabric
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Art Deco solid fruitwood shellack polished armchair upholstered in Fornasetti like fabric.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Art Deco Braided Lattice Back Fruitwood Carved Armchairs
Located in Sarasota, FL
Carved foliate braided lattice fruitwood armchairs. An extremely unusual pair. They have been
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

Nice Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s, French
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nice pair of Art Deco armchairs, 1930s, French. With original fabrics.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Nice Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s, French
Nice Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s, French
H 27.17 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of early French Art Deco club chairs made of gilded carved wood designed by Paul Follot
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Comfortable Pair of Art Deco Armchairs after Follot, French, circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
# W119, superb pair of Art Deco armchairs in the manner of Paul Follot. The comfortable proportions
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Tycoon's Fruitwood Klismos Dining Chairs- set of 10- Elegant Ruhlmann Style
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glides. Early 20th century influenced by Regency and Art Deco styles. The knotty fruitwood aged patina
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Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Art Deco Fruitwood Bridge Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Art Deco period bridge chairs in cherry wood with a natural wax finish. Recently
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Linen

Pair of Art Deco Fruitwood Bridge Armchairs
Pair of Art Deco Fruitwood Bridge Armchairs
H 32.75 in W 22.5 in D 20.75 in
French Art Deco Reeded Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
An Art Deco reeded armchair constructed in fruitwood with muslin fabric ready to match your
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fruitwood

French Art Deco Reeded Armchair
French Art Deco Reeded Armchair
H 36.25 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO FRUITWOOD ARM CHAIRS
Located in Houston, TX
CHIC PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO FRUITWOOD FAUTEUILS/ARM CHAIRS COVERED IN MOHAIR
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Mohair

Art Deco Pair of Ebonized Fruitwood Bridge Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period pair of bridge chairs in ebonized and French polished fruitwood, recently
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Velvet

Pair of 1920s Fruitwood Tub Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of tub/club chairs, circa 1920. Nice flowing design, with shaped backs and scrolling arms. Standing on carved and turned legs, terminating with brass caps. Measures: Height...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of 1920s Fruitwood Tub Armchairs
Pair of 1920s Fruitwood Tub Armchairs
H 30 in W 26.75 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco armchairs. Fruitwood openwork arms with circular design. Upholstered in cream
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
H 90 in W 67 in D 62 in
1930s Stylish Art Deco Wood Italian Armchair
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A superb example of Art Deco armchair made in Italy in the Thirties, the bone inlays on wood gives
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Bone, Leather, Fruitwood

1930s Stylish Art Deco Wood Italian Armchair
1930s Stylish Art Deco Wood Italian Armchair
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Reclining Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Unique pair of French Art Deco reclining armchairs. Ebonized fruitwood frame, lustrous French
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

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Leather, Fruitwood

Pair of Reclining Art Deco Armchairs
Pair of Reclining Art Deco Armchairs
H 32 in W 24.25 in D 31 in
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, French Art Deco armchairs with reeded legs. Newly upholstered in pale grey raw silk.
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
H 35 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
French Art Deco Pair of Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
French pair of Art Deco bergères, with their original velvet fabric. Ebonized legs. Sleek and
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20th Century French Modern Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Velvet

French Art Deco Pair of Armchairs
French Art Deco Pair of Armchairs
H 27.63 in W 29 in D 30.25 in
Pair of French Art Deco lambskin Bridge Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Art Deco bridge chairs in ebonized fruitwood with original lambskin leather
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Lambskin, Leather

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Lemon Wood Armchair or Bergère
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 20th century French Art Deco period armchair features a solid lemon wood frame with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair Fruitwood French 'Moderne' Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual pair of Four French 'Art Moderne' chairs in fruitwood with leather seats and backs
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fruitwood

French Art Deco Set of Four Bridge Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period set of four bridge chairs. Solid fruitwood frames are ebonized with a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Upholstery, Velvet

French Art Deco Set of Four Bridge Chairs
French Art Deco Set of Four Bridge Chairs
H 32.5 in W 20 in D 17.25 in
Pair of French Art Deco Chairs in the Manner of Follot
Located in Westport, CT
Very elegant and generously sized set of French classic period Art Deco Tub chairs in fruitwood
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of French Art Deco Period Lambskin Bridge Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Art Deco bridge chairs in ebonized fruitwood with original lambskin leather
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Lambskin, Leather

French Superb Art Deco leather Club Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French 1940s pair of club chairs , ebonized and French polished fruitwood armrests and feet . Newly
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Pair of Mohair Deco Style Wood Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a pair of Mohair deco style fruitwood side chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and very comfortable Austrian Art Deco fruit-wood armchairs; the sloped wood arms
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Suede, Fruitwood

Set of Six Art Deco Style Fruitwood and Leather Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine and most attractive set in the sculpted style of the early 20th century Art Deco forms
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20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Fruitwood, Leather

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs, Style of Dominique
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period pair of armchairs with carved walnut frames and new crocodile velvet
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Fruitwood, Velvet

Important Art Deco Bergère Armchairs by Jean-Maurice Rothschild
Located in East Hampton, NY
Jean-Maurice Rothschild, Emile Gaudissard Slipper Back Lounge Chair. This exquisite slipper back lounge chair style was originally designed for the Grand Salon of the SS Normandie, ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Lacquered Art Deco Haagse School Children's Table and Armchair by Cor Alons
By Cor Alons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Haagse School children's writing table and armchair. Design by Cor
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Children's Furniture

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Fruitwood

Art Deco Lounge Chair
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very fine armchair produced, circa 1930s. Unmarked. Has been reupholstered at least once
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Fruitwood

Art Deco Lounge Chair
Art Deco Lounge Chair
H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 33 in
Maple and Fruitwood Parquetry Side Table by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elongated octagonal, two-tiered side table with stepped legs is beautifully done in fruitwood
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

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Fruitwood, Maple

Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Exceptional pair of mustard colored leather armchairs, ebonized and French polished fruitwood
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Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs

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Wood, Leather

French Art Deco Period Pair of Bridge Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period pair of bridge chairs with original textured vinyl upholstery. Ebonized
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

French Art Deco Set of Four Bridge Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period set of four bridge armchairs. So comfortable, professionally reupholstered
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Fruitwood, Upholstery

Gigi Radice for Minotti Wingback Chairs and Tommi Parzinger Dining Table
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Would pair beautifully with other Italian Modern and Art Deco such as Ico Parisi, Marco Zanuso and Gio
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Leon Jallot Armchair in Fruitwood and Antelope Silk Velvet Print
By Léon Jallot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved fruitwood salon chair featuring scrolled decorative arms and cast brass feet caps
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Early Art Deco Armchairs by Leon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Fine & Early Richly Carved Fruitwood Art Deco Armchairs by Leon Jallot (1874-1967
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20th Century French Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Fine Armchair Attributed to Dominique
By Maison Dominique
Located in New York, NY
Armchair attributed to Dominique (André Domin and Marcel Genevrière) Shown with side chair, also
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Upholstery

Fine Armchair Attributed to Dominique
Fine Armchair Attributed to Dominique
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Armchairs by Leon Jallot
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine & early richly carved Art Deco Armchairs by Leon Jallot (1874-1967).
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20th Century French Club Chairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of Armchairs by Leon Jallot
Pair of Armchairs by Leon Jallot
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Armchairs from the 1930s in the Style of Michel Dufet French Art Deco
By Michel Dufet
Located in Grenoble, FR
Very nice pair of Art Deco armchairs attributed to Michel Dufet. Rio veneer, seat in period silk
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Deco Fruitwood Armchair
Located in London, GB
An interesting and angular fruit art deco armchair with padded seat on squared legs.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Deco Fruitwood Armchair
Art Deco Fruitwood Armchair
H 30.25 in W 23.5 in D 19.75 in
Pair of French Fruitwood and Wicker Art Deco Chairs, 1930
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
pair of French fruitwood and wicker art deco chairs, 1930, 56 diep, 67 hoog, 58 breed, 1150 euro
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Art Deco Upholstered Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Attractive upholstered armchair with channeled back and arms; the frame in mahogany inlaid and
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Upholstered Armchair
Art Deco Upholstered Armchair
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 27 in
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Maison Jansen
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Pair of uniquely stylized Art Deco Armchairs in fruitwood by Maison Jansen. With a touch of a
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Vintage 1930s Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Upholstery

A Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs In White Muslin Fabric
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very Pretty French Art Deco armchairs.With fruitwood legs and arms, recently recovered in White
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of Period Art Deco Bergeres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fruitwood armchairs with ebonized top edge made for Joseph Schildkraut, 1937 Oscar Winner for Best
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20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of Period Art Deco Bergeres
Pair of Period Art Deco Bergeres
H 30.5 in W 23.75 in D 19 in
France Art Deco Chairs from, circa 1930
Located in Raalte, NL
Set of two French Art Deco armchairs from, circa 1930, with influences of the cubism, these are
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Armchair, Austria, 1920-1940
Located in Vienna, AT
This armchair was manufactured in Austria between 1920-1940. It is made of fruitwood. The item is
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Armchair, Austria, 1920-1940
Armchair, Austria, 1920-1940
H 32.3 in W 26.4 in D 18.9 in
An early Art Deco chair by Speich Freres
Located in New York, NY
AC 22093 An exceptional and early Art Deco chair by Speich Freres A suite with
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Amboyna

Art Deco Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very pleasing barrel back chair. Probably of beechwood stained a fruitwood color.
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Art Deco Chair
Art Deco Chair
H 28.5 in W 31 in D 24 in
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Art Deco Fruitwood Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of art deco fruitwood armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique art deco fruitwood armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fruitwood and hardwood. Art deco fruitwood armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art deco fruitwood armchairs bearing Art Deco or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made art deco fruitwood armchairs over the years, but those made by Cor Alons and Germaine-Irene Darbois-Gaudin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Art Deco Fruitwood Armchairs?

Art deco fruitwood armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,333, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.

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.