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Art Deco 4 Armchairs, German
Art Deco 4 Armchairs, German

Art Deco 4 Armchairs, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

4 chairs (The chairs are delivered re-polished) Art Deco You want to live in the golden years, these are the chairs your project needs.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco 4 Armchairs, German
Art Deco 4 Armchairs, German

Art Deco 4 Armchairs, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

4 Armchairs (The Armchairs are delivered re-polished) Art Deco You want to live in the golden years, these are the chairs your project needs.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

German Art Deco Jugendstil Chair from Waldheim, 1930s
German Art Deco Jugendstil Chair from Waldheim, 1930s

German Art Deco Jugendstil Chair from Waldheim, 1930s

Located in Hamburg, DE

German Art Deco Jugendstil Chair from Waldheim, 1930s, in Very Good conditions.

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20th Century German Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco 10 Dining Chairs, Germany (Restoration at the client's choice)
Art Deco 10 Dining Chairs, Germany (Restoration at the client's choice)

Art Deco 10 Dining Chairs, Germany (Restoration at the client's choice)

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

10 chairs They are delivered reupholstered in fabric or leather Art Deco You want to live in the golden years, these are the chairs your project needs.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1930s German Art Deco Walnut Side Chairs, Hand-Crafted and Upholstered
1930s German Art Deco Walnut Side Chairs, Hand-Crafted and Upholstered

1930s German Art Deco Walnut Side Chairs, Hand-Crafted and Upholstered

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of German Art Deco walnut side chairs with a square sleigh back and muslin upholstered seat and back.

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20th Century German Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Armchair, Beech Wood, Wine-Red Upholstery, Germany, 1930s
Art Deco Armchair, Beech Wood, Wine-Red Upholstery, Germany, 1930s

Art Deco Armchair, Beech Wood, Wine-Red Upholstery, Germany, 1930s

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This elegant armchair in the style of a classic captain's chair impresses with its clear, period-typical Art Deco design language.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage 1930s Wooden Armchair  Solid Beech  German Art Deco Chair  Fully Rest
Vintage 1930s Wooden Armchair  Solid Beech  German Art Deco Chair  Fully Rest

Vintage 1930s Wooden Armchair Solid Beech German Art Deco Chair Fully Rest

Located in Hannover, DE

1930s–1940s Vintage Wooden Armchair Solid Beech Restored A beautiful vintage wooden armchair dating from the 1930s–1940s, most likely of German origin. With its broad proportions ...

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Comfortable Art Deco Style Shell Chair with Fabric Upholstery and Lacquered Wood
Comfortable Art Deco Style Shell Chair with Fabric Upholstery and Lacquered Wood

Comfortable Art Deco Style Shell Chair with Fabric Upholstery and Lacquered Wood

Located in Ulm, DE

Invite your visitors to take a seat in this comfortable armchair. This chair lends a special touch to your dining room: Even a fast food dinner will feel like a feast. High q...

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2010s German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco
A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco

A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco

By Knoll, Wilhelm Knoll

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare Art Deco highback lounge chair by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll, 1930s. Knoll was founded in 1865 by Wilhelm Knoll with the ambition to manufacture high quailty furniture. During t...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Armchairs Leather, 1925
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Armchairs Leather, 1925

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Armchairs Leather, 1925

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Art Deco armchairs leather 1920, Germany. New upholstered with hand-patinated full grain grey cow leather. You can see this armchair in the movie "enemy at the gate" with Ed Harris s...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elegant High Back Art Déco Dining Room Chair Black Lacquer White Nappa Leather
Elegant High Back Art Déco Dining Room Chair Black Lacquer White Nappa Leather

Elegant High Back Art Déco Dining Room Chair Black Lacquer White Nappa Leather

Located in Salzburg, AT

Elegant Art Deco high back chair high gloss black lacquer covered with white nappa leather and black piping. The chair is a re-edition of an original French Art Deco chair, it is ver...

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2010s German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Club Chair with Black Piano Lacquer
U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Club Chair with Black Piano Lacquer

U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Club Chair with Black Piano Lacquer

Located in Ulm, DE

Beige Leather on Black Lacquered Wood. Typical French Art Deco Shape. Elegant and timeless design. High Quality! Handmade in Germany. Different upholstery, leather colors, ...

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2010s German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Leather, Wood

20th Century Set of 2 Biedermeier/Art Deco Chairs, birch
20th Century Set of 2 Biedermeier/Art Deco Chairs, birch

20th Century Set of 2 Biedermeier/Art Deco Chairs, birch

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century Set of 2 Biedermeier/Art Deco Chairs, birch Slightly arched backrest with straight top and 2 middle bridge. Newly upholstered seat and covered with a high quality fabri...

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20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Birch

20th Century Set of 4 Biedermeier/Art Deco Chairs, Birch
20th Century Set of 4 Biedermeier/Art Deco Chairs, Birch

20th Century Set of 4 Biedermeier/Art Deco Chairs, Birch

Located in Berlin, DE

20th century set of 4 Biedermeier/Art Deco chairs, birch Slightly arched backrest with straight top and 2 middle bridge. Newly upholstered seat and covered with a high quality fab...

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20th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Birch

Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chair, Hans and Wassili Luckhardt 1934-1936 Gebr. Thonet
Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chair, Hans and Wassili Luckhardt 1934-1936 Gebr. Thonet

Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chair, Hans and Wassili Luckhardt 1934-1936 Gebr. Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage beechwood lounge chair or armchair, which was designed by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt 1934-1936 for Gebr. Thonet Frankenberg / Eder. This oiled beechwood construction...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Franz Schuster

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Franz Schuster, 'Frankfurt’ Viennese Rattan Stool & Chair, Germany, 1920-30 H: 34 W: 17.25 D: 20.75 in. We have matching caned stool

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Beech

Art Deco Leather Wingback Armchair
Art Deco Leather Wingback Armchair

Art Deco Leather Wingback Armchair

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This Art Deco wingback armchair with an original frame of beechwood has been newly upholstered in hand-patinated sheep leather. Very comfortable and extremely robust. Measures: S...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

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

Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, 1930s

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of vintage Art Deco Bauhaus lounge chairs by Berlin born designer Erich Dieckmann (1896-1944). Sturdy bent beech wood frame with tightly woven wicker seat and back. Decorative...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

Set of 4 Art Deco Folding Chairs in Brown Beech and Ash, around 1930
Set of 4 Art Deco Folding Chairs in Brown Beech and Ash, around 1930

Set of 4 Art Deco Folding Chairs in Brown Beech and Ash, around 1930

Located in Berlin, DE

This great set of 4 Art Deco folding chairs are original probably from a theater and where made around 1930 in Berlin / Germany.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech

Elegant Art Déco Macassar Wood Chair Hand Crafted in the Style of J. E. Ruhlmann
Elegant Art Déco Macassar Wood Chair Hand Crafted in the Style of J. E. Ruhlmann

Elegant Art Déco Macassar Wood Chair Hand Crafted in the Style of J. E. Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Salzburg, AT

Elegant Art Deco chair in the style of Jacques Emil Ruhlmann. Partly solid macassar wood, partly veneered. The surface is lacquered in high gloss. In the small volute at the end of t...

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2010s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Office Chair in Leather and Real Wood Veneer in the Style of French Art Deco
Office Chair in Leather and Real Wood Veneer in the Style of French Art Deco

Office Chair in Leather and Real Wood Veneer in the Style of French Art Deco

Located in Ulm, DE

Whether you're an expert at your job or even the boss: This office chair on your desk is a statement of competence. High quality! Handmade in Germany. Black high lacquered real woo...

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2010s German Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of  Grand Repos Lounge Chairs with Stools by Jean Prouvé Tecta , 1980s
Pair of  Grand Repos Lounge Chairs with Stools by Jean Prouvé Tecta , 1980s

Pair of Grand Repos Lounge Chairs with Stools by Jean Prouvé Tecta , 1980s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare pair of Grand Repos lounge chairs with ottomans. Designed by Jean Prouvé in the 1930s. Re-edition by Tecta Germany. Striking German design from the 1980s. Rare, ...

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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Six German Art Deco Pear Wood Dining Chairs, circa 1920
Set of Six German Art Deco Pear Wood Dining Chairs, circa 1920

Set of Six German Art Deco Pear Wood Dining Chairs, circa 1920

Located in Darmstadt, DE

A superb set of six Art Deco dining chairs crafted in warm, finely grained pear wood, originating from Germany, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Living Room Sets

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Pearwood, Fabric

Set  of Four  New Objectivity Dining Chairs by Bruno Paul
Set  of Four  New Objectivity Dining Chairs by Bruno Paul

Set of Four New Objectivity Dining Chairs by Bruno Paul

By Bruno Paul

Located in Petershagen, DE

A rare set of New Objectivity dining chairs by Bruno Paul, Germany, circa 1936. These pieces are emblematic of Paul's elegant and restrained design vocabulary. The backs of the chair...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Streamline Moderne Tubular Aluminum Seating Set by Warren McArthur for ClassiCon
Streamline Moderne Tubular Aluminum Seating Set by Warren McArthur for ClassiCon

Streamline Moderne Tubular Aluminum Seating Set by Warren McArthur for ClassiCon

By Warren McArthur

Located in San Diego, CA

The clean lines and airy construction of this seating group make it highly versatile, working beautifully in both modern and Art Deco inspired interiors. Arranged together, the set c...

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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in Almelo, NL

Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930 This stunning pair of Art Deco Bauhaus lounge chairs, designed by the renowned Erich Dieckmann (1896-1944), exemplif...

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Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Armchairs

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Cane, Beech

Vintage Elbow Chair, Continental, Satinwood, Seat, Biedermeier Taste, Art Deco
Vintage Elbow Chair, Continental, Satinwood, Seat, Biedermeier Taste, Art Deco

Vintage Elbow Chair, Continental, Satinwood, Seat, Biedermeier Taste, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage elbow chair. A Continental, satinwood morning room seat in Biedermeier revival taste, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Graceful form and striking figurin...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Satinwood

Art Deco Captain"s Chair or Armchair with Leather Seat, 1930s
Art Deco Captain"s Chair or Armchair with Leather Seat, 1930s

Art Deco Captain"s Chair or Armchair with Leather Seat, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Captain's chair or armchair. Striking German design from the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Individual Customizable Semicircular Chair with Low Backrest in Art Deco Style
Individual Customizable Semicircular Chair with Low Backrest in Art Deco Style

Individual Customizable Semicircular Chair with Low Backrest in Art Deco Style

Located in Ulm, DE

Invite your visitors to take a seat. But watch out! There is a danger that guests will stay longer than expected. High quality! Handmade in Germany. Fabric cover or leath...

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2010s German Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Recent Sales

Art Deco Style Barrel Dining or Occasional Chair
Art Deco Style Barrel Dining or Occasional Chair

Art Deco Style Barrel Dining or Occasional Chair

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

Art Deco Style Barrel Dining or Occasional Chair

By Cygal Art Deco

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Handcrafted solid wood chair by German Fine furniture maker Cygal Art Deco lacquered in black with their trade mark high gloss.

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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style Club Chair in Macassar
Art Deco Style Club Chair in Macassar

Art Deco Style Club Chair in Macassar

Unavailable

H 31 in W 32 in D 36 in

Art Deco Style Club Chair in Macassar

By Cygal Art Deco

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Art Deco Classic is handcrafted by German fine furniture maker Cygal Art Deco.

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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Style Dining or Side Chair
Art Deco Style Dining or Side Chair

Art Deco Style Dining or Side Chair

Unavailable

H 36 in W 22 in D 25 in

Art Deco Style Dining or Side Chair

By Cygal Art Deco

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Cygal Art Deco's handcrafted dining chair from their "Memory Collection". High gloss black lacquer finish on solid walnut. Upholstered in Armani textile. This chair sits extremely ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut

Art Deco Style Dining or Side Chair
Art Deco Style Dining or Side Chair

Art Deco Style Dining or Side Chair

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 22 in D 20 in

Art Deco Style Dining or Side Chair

By Cygal Art Deco

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Cygal Art Deco's handcrafted dining chair from their new "Cordia Collection." Made of Ziricote, black high gloss with stainless steel sabots. Upholstered in Armani Casa textile. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cygal Art Deco Club Chair in Macassar Ebony, Off White Dedar Textile
Cygal Art Deco Club Chair in Macassar Ebony, Off White Dedar Textile

Cygal Art Deco Club Chair in Macassar Ebony, Off White Dedar Textile

By Cygal Art Deco

Located in West Hollywood , CA

Our East Coast clients love this combination. Handcrafted in Germany by Cygal Art Deco.  

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2010s German Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood, Macassar

Cygal Art Deco Chair in Walnut after Ruhlmann Design, Handcrafted in Germany
Cygal Art Deco Chair in Walnut after Ruhlmann Design, Handcrafted in Germany

Cygal Art Deco Chair in Walnut after Ruhlmann Design, Handcrafted in Germany

By Cygal Art Deco

Located in West Hollywood , CA

Art Deco chair with carved dark walnut legs and leather upholstery.

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2010s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Cygal Art Deco Carved Walnut Dining or Occasional Chair, Made in Germany
Cygal Art Deco Carved Walnut Dining or Occasional Chair, Made in Germany

Cygal Art Deco Carved Walnut Dining or Occasional Chair, Made in Germany

By Cygal Art Deco

Located in West Hollywood , CA

Nickel Sabots on front leg. Handcrafted in Germany by Cygal Art Deco.   

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2010s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

German Art Deco Period Set of Eight Dining Chairs
German Art Deco Period Set of Eight Dining Chairs

German Art Deco Period Set of Eight Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 33 in W 19 in D 20 in

German Art Deco Period Set of Eight Dining Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

Unique set of eight dining chairs in solid walnut, featuring rectangular, pierced, elegantly angled backrests with latticework design; padded seats; front pair of sculpted block legs...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

German Art Deco Armchair by Peter Behrens, 1910s
German Art Deco Armchair by Peter Behrens, 1910s

German Art Deco Armchair by Peter Behrens, 1910s

Unavailable

H 31.3 in W 32.29 in D 27.96 in

German Art Deco Armchair by Peter Behrens, 1910s

By Peter Behrens

Located in Reichenschwand, DE

The luxurious use of materials, coupled with Behrens’ precise understanding of balance and proportion, makes this chair a key example of the early German Art Deco movement.

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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany, Down

Clubssesel Art Déco in Red Leather, Germany, Berlin
Clubssesel Art Déco in Red Leather, Germany, Berlin

Clubssesel Art Déco in Red Leather, Germany, Berlin

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 33.86 in D 39.38 in

Clubssesel Art Déco in Red Leather, Germany, Berlin

Located in Köln, NRW

Exceptional, extremely comfortable Art Deco club chair with a curved. silhouette. The curved armrests give this bulky piece an elegant and streamlined effect. The piano lacquered w...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style Dining or Occasional Chair with Arms
Art Deco Style Dining or Occasional Chair with Arms

Art Deco Style Dining or Occasional Chair with Arms

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 22 in D 20 in

Art Deco Style Dining or Occasional Chair with Arms

By Cygal Art Deco

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Cygal Art Deco's handcrafted dining chair with arms from their new "Cordia Collection." Made of Ziricote, black high gloss with stainless steel details and sabots. Upholstered in Arm...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Cygal Art Deco Barrel Chair in Walnut Ebonized, in Stock, Available Now
Cygal Art Deco Barrel Chair in Walnut Ebonized, in Stock, Available Now

Cygal Art Deco Barrel Chair in Walnut Ebonized, in Stock, Available Now

By Cygal Art Deco

Located in West Hollywood , CA

This sleek, versatile Art Deco barrel chair will fit into any modern or midcentury environment as well as into formal office setting.

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2010s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Armchair, circa 1930
Art Deco Armchair, circa 1930

Art Deco Armchair, circa 1930

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in

Art Deco Armchair, circa 1930

Located in Freiburg, DE

Very comfortable chair; well-kept original condition (also upholstery); age-related signs of wear (see photos). Measures: Seat height 44 cm.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Anthroposophical Chair by Siegfried Pütz Germany 1920s
Anthroposophical Chair by Siegfried Pütz Germany 1920s

Anthroposophical Chair by Siegfried Pütz Germany 1920s

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 26.38 in D 22.45 in

Anthroposophical Chair by Siegfried Pütz Germany 1920s

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Very rare armchair by Siegfried Pütz, Germany 1920s. This chairs is made of walnut and is in a very good original condition.  

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Art Deco Bent and Burl Walnut Fine Curved Legs Set of Four Chairs

20th Century Art Deco Bent and Burl Walnut Fine Curved Legs Set of Four Chairs

By Deutsche Werstätten

Located in Osnabrück, DE

This gracefully and wonderful shining set of four “ Butterfly “ chairs in the finest burl Walnut and bentwood , is absolutely the original , German Art Deco design of “Deutsche Werst...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Burl

Art Deco Style High Back Dining Chair with Arms in Macassar
Art Deco Style High Back Dining Chair with Arms in Macassar

Art Deco Style High Back Dining Chair with Arms in Macassar

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Cygal Art Deco's handcrafted high back dining chair with arms from their "Memory Collection." Made of Macassar veneer on solid walnut. Upholstered in a Dedar textile. This chair sits...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Macassar, Textile

Early 20th Century Art Deco Beechwood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beechwood

Early 20th Century Art Deco Beechwood

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in

Early 20th Century Art Deco Beechwood

Located in Osnabrück, DE

This birchwood, very high quality worked bergere, is completely restored and upholstered in high German quality, new and stylistically fitting. The fine and gracefully worked frame ...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Dining Room Chair by Michael Rachlis for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Art Deco Dining Room Chair by Michael Rachlis for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau

Art Deco Dining Room Chair by Michael Rachlis for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau

Located in Reichenschwand, DE

This exceptional Art Deco dining chair, designed by the renowned architect Michael Rachlis for Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of the 1930s. ...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Upholstery, Hardwood, Zebra Wood

Curved Art Deco Leather or Velvet Dining Chair with Lacquered Wood Frame
Curved Art Deco Leather or Velvet Dining Chair with Lacquered Wood Frame

Curved Art Deco Leather or Velvet Dining Chair with Lacquered Wood Frame

By Maurice Dufrêne, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Bruttisellen, CH

The Art Deco period had its hype during the 1930. Art Deco design represents modernism turned into fashion. Its products included both individually crafted luxury items and mass-prod...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Closing SALE - Extraordinary Pair of Armchairs, Germany 1930
Closing SALE - Extraordinary Pair of Armchairs, Germany 1930

Closing SALE - Extraordinary Pair of Armchairs, Germany 1930

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in

Closing SALE - Extraordinary Pair of Armchairs, Germany 1930

By Bauhaus

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of armchairs in the spirit of the Bauhaus. Restored solid black satine patinated oak, new upholstery with fabric like alcantara. Reduced from 6,500

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Dining Room Armchair by Michael Rachlis for Deutsche Werkstätten Heller
Art Deco Dining Room Armchair by Michael Rachlis for Deutsche Werkstätten Heller

Art Deco Dining Room Armchair by Michael Rachlis for Deutsche Werkstätten Heller

Located in Reichenschwand, DE

This extraordinary piece is not just a chair, but a testament to the Art Deco movement’s ability to combine beauty with function, making it a perfect standout in any interior.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Upholstery, Hardwood, Zebra Wood

Porno Chic, Thonet Chair in Metal Contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
Porno Chic, Thonet Chair in Metal Contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab

Porno Chic, Thonet Chair in Metal Contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab

By August Thonet, Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Frankfurt, DE

Thonet coffee house chair made in metal with wood seat. Seat artistically processed by painting and lacquering in the manner of "German Constructivism". The Classic Thonet chair is n...

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20th Century German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

Luxury Art Deco Leather Bar Stool with Wood Frame for Hospitality
Luxury Art Deco Leather Bar Stool with Wood Frame for Hospitality

Luxury Art Deco Leather Bar Stool with Wood Frame for Hospitality

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Bruttisellen, CH

The Art Deco period had its hype during the 1930. Art Deco design represents modernism turned into fashion. Its products included both individually crafted luxury items and mass-prod...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Anthroposophical Lounge Armchair by Felix Kayser, 1920s
Anthroposophical Lounge Armchair by Felix Kayser, 1920s

Anthroposophical Lounge Armchair by Felix Kayser, 1920s

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 29.93 in D 27.17 in

Anthroposophical Lounge Armchair by Felix Kayser, 1920s

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Rare lounge chair by Felix Kayser, Germany 1920s. Model K 254, also known as the Anthroposophical chair.  

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Lounge Chair, Made in 1920
Art Deco Lounge Chair, Made in 1920

Art Deco Lounge Chair, Made in 1920

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in

Art Deco Lounge Chair, Made in 1920

Located in Waedenswil, CH

The very characterful and elegant original Art Deco armchair impresses with its rounded wooden armrests, its ergonomic backrest and its materials wood and leather. The upholstery was...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Elegant, Rotating Hairdressing Chair in Colored Upholstery, Germany, 1980s
Elegant, Rotating Hairdressing Chair in Colored Upholstery, Germany, 1980s

Elegant, Rotating Hairdressing Chair in Colored Upholstery, Germany, 1980s

Located in Warsaw, PL

Armchair after full renovation. Replaced upholstery for high quality woven Danish material. Colorful patterns perfectly fit into the functional nature of the chair. The chair has the...

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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

2 Chairs and Side Table by Bernhard Hoetger for Fischerhuder Werkstätten, 1915
2 Chairs and Side Table by Bernhard Hoetger for Fischerhuder Werkstätten, 1915

2 Chairs and Side Table by Bernhard Hoetger for Fischerhuder Werkstätten, 1915

By Bernhard Hoetger

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Set of 2 chairs and a sidetable made in Hoetgers Fischerhude Workshops 1915. Great Ornamentic, reduced Design and probably inspired by Wiener Werstätte. Bernhard Hoetger had 3 Worksh...

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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hairdressing Chair, Niels Koefoed for Wella, Black Skai, 1950s
Hairdressing Chair, Niels Koefoed for Wella, Black Skai, 1950s

Hairdressing Chair, Niels Koefoed for Wella, Black Skai, 1950s

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H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in

Hairdressing Chair, Niels Koefoed for Wella, Black Skai, 1950s

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Warsaw, PL

- This chair consists of two parts, both weighing about 40 kg - The top has the seat and sits on the bottom section - The metal leg is made of blue iron - Between them a wooden be...

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Original Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Steel Tube SS33 Chair, 1930s
Original Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Steel Tube SS33 Chair, 1930s

Original Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Steel Tube SS33 Chair, 1930s

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in New York, NY

Anton Lorenz (1891–1966) Timeless, early edition Bauhaus Model SS33 cantilevered armchair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1930, in tubular chrome-plated steel. Lorenz, a frequent ...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Nr 33 Thonet Steel Chroom Chair Hans and Wassily Luckhardt by Mucke-Melder
Nr 33 Thonet Steel Chroom Chair Hans and Wassily Luckhardt by Mucke-Melder

Nr 33 Thonet Steel Chroom Chair Hans and Wassily Luckhardt by Mucke-Melder

By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Chair circa 1930 produced under license off Thonet and designed by Hans und Wassily luckardt and produced by Mucke-Melder in Freystadt, Germany Nr 33 in the catalogue.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Architectural Models

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Style Amboyna Armchairs Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Style Amboyna Armchairs Chairs

Pair of Art Deco Style Amboyna Armchairs Chairs

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H 82 in W 82 in D 85 in

Pair of Art Deco Style Amboyna Armchairs Chairs

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco style pair of armchairs, very comfortable and fully re-upholstered. The glazed amboyna wood arms and sides are in excellent condition, with a soft, aged patina. Dimensions a...

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20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Macassar Art Deco Style Black Upholstered Armchairs Chairs
Pair of Macassar Art Deco Style Black Upholstered Armchairs Chairs

Pair of Macassar Art Deco Style Black Upholstered Armchairs Chairs

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco pair armchairs in Macassar wood with glazed finish. Reupholstered in black commercial quality, textured Velvet, very close to original fabric. Excellent presentation with a ...

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20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Art Deco German Dining Chairs Reupholstered
Set of 8 Art Deco German Dining Chairs Reupholstered

Set of 8 Art Deco German Dining Chairs Reupholstered

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H 41.34 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in

Set of 8 Art Deco German Dining Chairs Reupholstered

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Set of eight Art Deco ivory velvet dining chairs all in perfect condition having been totally restored to original quality finish and detail. Dimensions are approx.: Height back 105c...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Art Deco chair, Germany, 1930s.
Art Deco chair, Germany, 1930s.

Art Deco chair, Germany, 1930s.

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H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in

Art Deco chair, Germany, 1930s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco chair from the first half of the 20th century.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 12 Fine Art Deco German Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Fine Art Deco German Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Fine Art Deco German Dining Chairs

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H 36.03 in W 19.3 in D 25.79 in

Set of 12 Fine Art Deco German Dining Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of 12 fine Art Deco German dining chairs in light mahogany (color looks more like sycamore) A matching armchair is available ( not included in price – H 36″5/8, W 26″9/16, D 23...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

German Art Deco Wingback Chair in Gray Boucle Fabric, 1925
German Art Deco Wingback Chair in Gray Boucle Fabric, 1925

German Art Deco Wingback Chair in Gray Boucle Fabric, 1925

Located in Berlin, DE

This great wingback chair from the 1920s has been completely reupholstered and covered with a high quality gray boucle fabric. The armchair is very comfortable and a great highlight...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Set of 2 Art Deco Chairs in Birch Burl
Set of 2 Art Deco Chairs in Birch Burl

Set of 2 Art Deco Chairs in Birch Burl

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H 34.26 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in

Set of 2 Art Deco Chairs in Birch Burl

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

The set of 2 Art Deco chairs is in excellent condition. The birch burl wood on the backrests has a fantastic play of colors in a honey-colored tone.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Birch

Art Deco Chesterfield Leather Club Chair
Art Deco Chesterfield Leather Club Chair

Art Deco Chesterfield Leather Club Chair

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H 31.89 in W 38.59 in D 37.01 in

Art Deco Chesterfield Leather Club Chair

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This Art Deco Chesterfield armchair with an original frame of beechwood has been newly upholstered in hand-patinated sheep leather. Very comfortable and extremely robust. Measures: S...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Art Deco set of 2 lounge chairs, 1930
Art Deco set of 2 lounge chairs, 1930

Art Deco set of 2 lounge chairs, 1930

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H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 33.47 in

Art Deco set of 2 lounge chairs, 1930

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This set of two Art Deco armchairs comes in its original cover with signs of wear commensurate with its age. The red fabric cover with its ornamentation points to the late 20s/early ...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Lux Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mohair, 1950's
Pair of Lux Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mohair, 1950's

Pair of Lux Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mohair, 1950's

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H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 32.29 in

Pair of Lux Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mohair, 1950's

Located in The Hague, NL

Set of two lounge chairs made in 1950's period, Germany. The chairs are made of mohair fabric. Off white into beige tone colour. A little rounded with high back rests and white seati...

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

very large pair of Art Deco lounge chairs
very large pair of Art Deco lounge chairs

very large pair of Art Deco lounge chairs

Located in Westport, CT

pair of very elegant Art Deco Bauhaus bergeres in a blonde cherry wood - french polished and reupholstery is completely new.

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Vintage 1930s German Club Chairs

1930s Ama Elastik Desk Chair, Germany
1930s Ama Elastik Desk Chair, Germany

1930s Ama Elastik Desk Chair, Germany

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H 34.26 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in

1930s Ama Elastik Desk Chair, Germany

By Ama Elastik

Located in Praha, CZ

- Adjustable height - Labeled by maker - Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac - Height of seat 45 cm.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco club armchairs upholstered in fabric, 1930s
Art Deco club armchairs upholstered in fabric, 1930s

Art Deco club armchairs upholstered in fabric, 1930s

Located in Premariacco, IT

Pair of large, comfortable 1930s Art Deco armchairs with wooden frame and brown fabric upholstery embellished with brass studs. Armchairs lend themselves very well as office or bedr...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Chrome Bar Lounge & Ottoman Set Newly Upholstered in Hair-On Cowhide
Art Deco Chrome Bar Lounge & Ottoman Set Newly Upholstered in Hair-On Cowhide

Art Deco Chrome Bar Lounge & Ottoman Set Newly Upholstered in Hair-On Cowhide

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s German Art Deco Chrome Bar Lounge & Ottoman Set Newly Upholstered in BrazilIan Black & White Hair-on Cowhide - Set of 2 Introducing the 1950s German Art Deco Chrome Bar Lounge...

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco 1940s walnut armchairs with leather and fabric upholstery
Art Deco 1940s walnut armchairs with leather and fabric upholstery

Art Deco 1940s walnut armchairs with leather and fabric upholstery

Located in Premariacco, IT

1940s Art Deco armchairs with walnut frame and fabric and leather upholstery, decorated with studs on the sides. Note the very distinctive structure as it makes this pair of Art Dec...

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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Nutwood

Pair "Barcelona" Chairs & Ottoman with Vintage Military Canvas
Pair "Barcelona" Chairs & Ottoman with Vintage Military Canvas

Pair "Barcelona" Chairs & Ottoman with Vintage Military Canvas

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Munich, DE

This mid-century set done in the style of Mies van der Rohe has been given a facelift with original vintage Swiss Military canvass. The 2 chairs and the Ottoman make for a grand trio...

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20th Century German Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Streamline Clubchair + Ottomane Attributed to Donald Deskey
Art Deco Streamline Clubchair + Ottomane Attributed to Donald Deskey

Art Deco Streamline Clubchair + Ottomane Attributed to Donald Deskey

By Donald Deskey

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Rare armchair in bordeaux and grey with the iconic streamline shape. Designed for the Radio City Hall Theater in New York. The bar on the photos is not included. This bar is als...

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Vintage 1940s German Streamlined Moderne Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco dressing table with chair, Germany, circa 1940s
Art Deco dressing table with chair, Germany, circa 1940s

Art Deco dressing table with chair, Germany, circa 1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco dressing table with chair. Elegant dressing table with a chair in the Art Deco style. The furniture has been professionally renovated and is in very good condition. The dres...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Ultimate Lounge Chair by Eckart Muthesius
Ultimate Lounge Chair by Eckart Muthesius

Ultimate Lounge Chair by Eckart Muthesius

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H 37.41 in W 35.04 in D 42.52 in

Ultimate Lounge Chair by Eckart Muthesius

By Eckart Muthesius

Located in Munich, DE

In 1931 the Maharaja of Indore - Maharajadhiraj Raj Rajeshwar Sawai Shri Sir Yeshwant Rao II Holkar XIV Bahadur - who was a very well educated and open minded person ordered a modern...

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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Thonet Siesta Medizinal Recliner Chair by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, 1930s
Thonet Siesta Medizinal Recliner Chair by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, 1930s

Thonet Siesta Medizinal Recliner Chair by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, 1930s

By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet

Located in Greding, DE

Design classic "Siesta Medizinal" by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet Frankenberg with a height adjustable leather neck support as well as an adjustable back- and footrest. The ...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Upholstered Dining Chairs by Lübke
Set of Six Upholstered Dining Chairs by Lübke

Set of Six Upholstered Dining Chairs by Lübke

By Lübke

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A handsome set of six lacquered wood dining chairs newly reupholstered in a variegated woven fabric piped in leather. The chairs are stamped "Lübke" on the underside. This German ma...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Siesta Lounge Bentwood Chair, by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet
Siesta Lounge Bentwood Chair, by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet

Siesta Lounge Bentwood Chair, by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet

By Hans & Wassili Luckhardt, Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Siesta lounge bentwood chair, designed by Hans & Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet. Stand structure of square timber with vertically lined up board sides, inclination of the seat and bac...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Nice Pair Of B35 Lounge Chairs By Marcel Breuer For Thonet
Nice Pair Of B35 Lounge Chairs By Marcel Breuer For Thonet

Nice Pair Of B35 Lounge Chairs By Marcel Breuer For Thonet

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Nice pair of chromed metal and rattan B35 lounge chairs with wooden armrests by Marcel Breuer for Thonet. Re-edition by Thonet 1970s and marked with Thonet sticker.

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

A rare and highly sculptural pair of side chairs by Bernhard Hoetger, 1920's
A rare and highly sculptural pair of side chairs by Bernhard Hoetger, 1920's

A rare and highly sculptural pair of side chairs by Bernhard Hoetger, 1920's

By Bernhard Hoetger

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare and highly sculptural pair of side chairs designed by the German artist Bernhard Hoetger, dating to around 1927 — a period where art, architecture, and design merged into bold...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Zyklus Chair and Ottoman by Peter Maly
Zyklus Chair and Ottoman by Peter Maly

Zyklus Chair and Ottoman by Peter Maly

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H 31.5 in W 29 in D 34 in

Zyklus Chair and Ottoman by Peter Maly

By COR, Peter Maly

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Art Deco-inspired chair and ottoman were designed in 1983 and won a German furniture design award in 1984.

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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Gebruder Thonet Bentwood Chairs Upholstered Back and Seat Set of Four
Antique Gebruder Thonet Bentwood Chairs Upholstered Back and Seat Set of Four

Antique Gebruder Thonet Bentwood Chairs Upholstered Back and Seat Set of Four

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Topeka, KS

Incredible set of four circa 1850s Gebruder Thonet Bentwood dining chairs. This set consists of two arm chairs and two side chairs. They are in excellent condition and retain their c...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of German Art Deco Oak Easy Chairs, c. 1940's
Pair of German Art Deco Oak Easy Chairs, c. 1940's

Pair of German Art Deco Oak Easy Chairs, c. 1940's

Located in Norwalk, CT

Born of the hands of a skilled carpenter, this fabulous pair of Art Deco club chairs features a chunky silhouette crafted from solid beech wood, with dramatically curved arm pads and...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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Art Deco German Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art deco German chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every art deco German chair was constructed with great care. Find 70 options for an antique or vintage art deco German chair now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the art deco German chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right art deco German chair, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Cygal Art Deco, Thonet and Hans & Wassili Luckhardt each produced at least one beautiful art deco German chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Deco German Chair?

Prices for an art deco German chair start at $347 and top out at $33,575 with the average selling for $3,699.

A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

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

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.