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

Art Deco Leather Armchair, circa 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco leather armchair circa 1930, leather in very good condition, feet on wheels.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Vintage French Art Deco Leather Armchairs
Pair of Vintage French Art Deco Leather Armchairs

Pair of Vintage French Art Deco Leather Armchairs

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of vintage French Art Deco leather armchairs. They are very much in the manner of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

French Art Deco leather armchair, 1960
French Art Deco leather armchair, 1960

French Art Deco leather armchair, 1960

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This black leather armchair boasts stunning lines reminiscent of the heyday of Art Deco. The seat

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

Art Deco Armchair, Mahogany & Leather, France, 1940
Art Deco Armchair, Mahogany & Leather, France, 1940

Art Deco Armchair, Mahogany & Leather, France, 1940

By Art Decor

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco armchair made of mahogany wood and leather upholstery. France, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Oak & Leather Armchairs
Art Deco Oak & Leather Armchairs

Art Deco Oak & Leather Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of Art Deco oak and leather armchairs, masterfully blending elegance with craftsmanship. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Leather Art Deco Armchairs
Pair of Leather Art Deco Armchairs

Pair of Leather Art Deco Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of leather Art Deco armchairs, made in England and dating from the 1930’s. They

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

French Art Deco Black Edelman Leather Armchair
French Art Deco Black Edelman Leather Armchair

French Art Deco Black Edelman Leather Armchair

Located in North Bergen, NJ

A comfortable French Art Deco armchair from the 1930s. The pale beechwood legs contrast with the

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco armchair with dark brown leather
Art Deco armchair with dark brown leather

Art Deco armchair with dark brown leather

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this luxury Art Deco Schuitema design armchair with dark brown leather from the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Leather Upholstered Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs Circa
Leather Upholstered Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs Circa

Leather Upholstered Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs Circa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of handsome art deco armchairs are newly upholstered in cool, taupe leather with square

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, circa 1930
Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, circa 1930

Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, circa 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930. Lots of wear, but no holes or tears.  

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, circa 1930
Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, circa 1930

Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, circa 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930. Lots of wear, but no holes or tears.  

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, circa 1930
Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, circa 1930

Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, circa 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930. Lots of wear, but no holes or tears. "soft

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Art Deco Walnut and Leather Armchair / Desk Chair
Art Deco Walnut and Leather Armchair / Desk Chair

Art Deco Walnut and Leather Armchair / Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

A smart and very comfortable Art Deco walnut and leather armchair / desk chair. This was made in

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Black Cowhide Leather and Wooden Art Deco Armchair
Black Cowhide Leather and Wooden Art Deco Armchair

Black Cowhide Leather and Wooden Art Deco Armchair

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this beautiful black cowhide leather and wooden Art Deco design armchair by

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Art Deco Leather Black Lacquer Armchair, 20th Century
Art Deco Leather Black Lacquer Armchair, 20th Century

Art Deco Leather Black Lacquer Armchair, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A black lacquer veneer and upholstered armchair in green leather and traditional studs. Solid

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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Modernist Armchair with Red Leather Seat, 1920s
Art Deco Modernist Armchair with Red Leather Seat, 1920s

Art Deco Modernist Armchair with Red Leather Seat, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist armchair.Solid oak frame with decorative macassar

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Macassar, Oak

3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930
3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930

3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930

Located in Mouscron, WHT

3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930 the leather is stained but not torn, very

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Black cowhide leather and wooden Art Deco design armchair
Black cowhide leather and wooden Art Deco design armchair

Black cowhide leather and wooden Art Deco design armchair

Located in Harderwijk, NL

high quality. This beautiful Art Deco design armchair from the Decoforma series is no exception. This

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Art Deco armchair in yellow leather with high back
Art Deco armchair in yellow leather with high back

Art Deco armchair in yellow leather with high back

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this beautiful Art Deco Schuitema design armchair in yellow leather with a high back

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Art Deco Cubistic Black Leather Armchair with Mahogany Arms
Art Deco Cubistic Black Leather Armchair with Mahogany Arms

Art Deco Cubistic Black Leather Armchair with Mahogany Arms

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Art Deco cubistic black leather armchair with mahogany arms complexly restored, reupholstered and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Antique French Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs.
Pair of Antique French Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs.

Pair of Antique French Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs.

Located in Sherborne, GB

A matching pair of French, art deco leather club armchairs, they are identical in shape and size

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

2 Club Armchairs in Leather, Art Deco 1930 France
2 Club Armchairs in Leather, Art Deco 1930 France

2 Club Armchairs in Leather, Art Deco 1930 France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of sycamore and green leather armchairs France, Circa 1940 Four available, can be split into

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sycamore

Hugues Chevalier Le Delano Armchair, Leather & Sycamore, Art Deco
Hugues Chevalier Le Delano Armchair, Leather & Sycamore, Art Deco

Hugues Chevalier Le Delano Armchair, Leather & Sycamore, Art Deco

By Hugues Chevalier

Located in Beirut, LB

inspiration from classic Art Deco design. Pared-down design and sleek lines enhanced with topstitching

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Sycamore

Hugues Chevalier Art Deco Armchair, Leather & Sycamore, 1970s France
Hugues Chevalier Art Deco Armchair, Leather & Sycamore, 1970s France

Hugues Chevalier Art Deco Armchair, Leather & Sycamore, 1970s France

By Hugues Chevalier

Located in Beirut, LB

strength of the design. The Wiebe Armchair is not only comfortable, but also boasts an original and

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Sycamore

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

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE
ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

fully restored Antique Circa 1900-1920 English Arts and Crafts Art Deco reclining armchair with tray

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Armchair in Chocolate Brown Leather, 20th Century
Art Deco Armchair in Chocolate Brown Leather, 20th Century

Art Deco Armchair in Chocolate Brown Leather, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco Chocolate Brown armchair from the 20th century, made in Portugal, features a sleek

Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Satin Birch and Leather
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Satin Birch and Leather

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Satin Birch and Leather

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made pair of Swedish Art Deco armchairs in satin birch and leather. They

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Art Deco Armchairs by André Arbus, Patinated Oak & Leather, 1940
Art Deco Armchairs by André Arbus, Patinated Oak & Leather, 1940

Art Deco Armchairs by André Arbus, Patinated Oak & Leather, 1940

By André Arbus

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Pair of armchairs designed by Andre Arbus (1903-1996). Oak wood with silver colored patina and

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Armchair in Oak with Patinated Leather, France, 1920s Design
Art Deco Armchair in Oak with Patinated Leather, France, 1920s Design

Art Deco Armchair in Oak with Patinated Leather, France, 1920s Design

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Berlin, DE

A striking early Art Deco armchair distinguished by its sharply faceted geometry and stepped side

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

2 Armchairs Art Deco in leather and wood , France, 1930
2 Armchairs Art Deco in leather and wood , France, 1930

2 Armchairs Art Deco in leather and wood , France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Armchairs Art Deco Year 1930 Materials : Wood and leather Country: French Elegant and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Amboyna

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Leather and Satin Birch
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Leather and Satin Birch

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Leather and Satin Birch

Located in London, GB

A very stylish and extremely well made pair of Swedish Art Deco armchairs in leather and satin

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair of Large Art Deco Club Armchairs in Ivory Leather - Belgium
Pair of Large Art Deco Club Armchairs in Ivory Leather - Belgium

Pair of Large Art Deco Club Armchairs in Ivory Leather - Belgium

Located in Girona, Girona

An exceptional pair of Art Deco club armchairs, completely restored and new ivory white leather

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Armchair Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Leather and Golden Iron
Armchair Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Leather and Golden Iron

Armchair Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Leather and Golden Iron

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Armchair Art Deco Year 1920 Materials :Leather and golden iron Country: French Elegant and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Art Deco armchairs upholstered in red leather, circa 1930/1940
Pair of Art Deco armchairs upholstered in red leather, circa 1930/1940

Pair of Art Deco armchairs upholstered in red leather, circa 1930/1940

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Pair of Art Deco armchairs upholstered in red leather, circa 1930/1940 in the style of paul Dupré

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s An oak and brown leather armchair from the Art Deco

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Oak Armchairs, Netherlands, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Armchairs, Netherlands, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Armchairs, Netherlands, 1930s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s crafted from rich oak with a warm, natural patina. They feature

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A
Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A

Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A

Located in Lewes, England

Original Swedish Art Deco shellback armchair club chair 1920s-1940s previously reupholstered in top

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Dakota Jackson Leather Club Art Deco Style PFM Armchair
Dakota Jackson Leather Club Art Deco Style PFM Armchair

Dakota Jackson Leather Club Art Deco Style PFM Armchair

By Dakota Jackson

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Dakota Jackson Leather Club PFM Art Deco Style Bridge Armchair. Dakota Jackson PFM armchair in the

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Green Leather Pair Art Déco Club Armchairs with a Stool
Green Leather Pair Art Déco Club Armchairs with a Stool

Green Leather Pair Art Déco Club Armchairs with a Stool

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Pair of special Art Deco club armchairs, green lacquered wood, coated with green dyed cowhide: NOW

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Armchair Art Deco in wood and leather, Made in France, 1920
Armchair Art Deco in wood and leather, Made in France, 1920

Armchair Art Deco in wood and leather, Made in France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Armchair Art Deco Year 1920 Materials : Wood Country: French and Leather Elegant and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

PAIR OF VINTAGE ART DECO RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED ARMCHAIRs
PAIR OF VINTAGE ART DECO RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED ARMCHAIRs

PAIR OF VINTAGE ART DECO RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED ARMCHAIRs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

pair of original Art Deco circa 1920's, super comfortable, fully restored, coil sprung, hand dyed brown

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

2 Armchairs in Leather and Wood in Art Deco Style, 1935
2 Armchairs in Leather and Wood in Art Deco Style, 1935

2 Armchairs in Leather and Wood in Art Deco Style, 1935

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Art Deco armchairs in leather and wood Year 1935 Materials : Wood and leather They were

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

2 Armchairs Art Deco in wood and leather, Made in France, 1930
2 Armchairs Art Deco in wood and leather, Made in France, 1930

2 Armchairs Art Deco in wood and leather, Made in France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Armchairs Art Deco Year 1930 Materials : Wood and Leather Country: French Elegant and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920
2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Armchairs Art Deco Year 1920 Materials : Wood and leather Country: French Elegant and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Walnut

Art Déco Armchair, 1930s
Art Déco Armchair, 1930s

Art Déco Armchair, 1930s

Located in Neuss, NW

Wonderful Art deco armchair from the 1930s. High quality solid wood frame. The original spring core

Category

Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Black Leather and Wood Art Deco Armchairs, Italy, circa 1930
Pair of Black Leather and Wood Art Deco Armchairs, Italy, circa 1930

Pair of Black Leather and Wood Art Deco Armchairs, Italy, circa 1930

By Renzo Frau, Poltrona Frau

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of black leather and wood Art Deco armchairs. Italy, circa 1930. Attributed to Renzo Frau.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Two French Art Deco Armchairs
Set of Two French Art Deco Armchairs

Set of Two French Art Deco Armchairs

Located in IT

The entire ensemble features elegant black leather details contrasted by ivory-colored leather

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of satin birch Art Deco armchairs
Pair of satin birch Art Deco armchairs

Pair of satin birch Art Deco armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of satin birch Art Deco armchairs, Sweden, circa 1925. With Lion's paw feet, and ribbed

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Birch

Set of Ten Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Leather, circa 1940
Set of Ten Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Leather, circa 1940

Set of Ten Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Leather, circa 1940

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of ten Art Deco armchairs in oak and leather, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Art Deco Bridge/ Armchairs, in Leather,  France, Circa 1930's
Pair of Art Deco Bridge/ Armchairs, in Leather,  France, Circa 1930's

Pair of Art Deco Bridge/ Armchairs, in Leather, France, Circa 1930's

Located in Beirut, LB

A magnificent pair of Art Deco armchairs dating to the early 1930s. These chairs perfectly capture

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Art Deco Walnut and Leather Armchair, circa 1940, Attributed to Jules Leleu
Art Deco Walnut and Leather Armchair, circa 1940, Attributed to Jules Leleu

Art Deco Walnut and Leather Armchair, circa 1940, Attributed to Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu, Baptistin Spade

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco walnut and leather armchair, circa 1940, attributed to Jules Leleu or Baptistin Spade

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Q Chair, Modern Art Deco Armchair Chair
Q Chair, Modern Art Deco Armchair Chair

Q Chair, Modern Art Deco Armchair Chair

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

side pockets of its own. "Experience Luxury and Style with the Q Chair Modern Art Deco Armchair

Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

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Art Deco Leather Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of art deco leather armchairs available for sale. Each of these unique art deco leather armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 477 antique and vintage art deco leather armchairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 21 modern editions to choose from as well. Art deco leather armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of art deco leather armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern art deco leather armchairs are of considerable interest. Mücke & Melder, Poltrona Frau and Thonet each produced beautiful art deco leather armchairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Art Deco Leather Armchairs?

Art deco leather armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,176, while the lowest priced sells for $568 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.

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.