Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Pair of French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs with Scrolled Open Arms
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this striking pair of Art Deco armchairs dates to circa 1925–1935. Polished walnut frames feature dramatically scrolled open arms with circular volute accents, a cro...
Upholstery, Walnut
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Chrome
Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French 1940s Style Club Chairs. Large scale with a deep seat . Ideal to lounge with a large arm you can use as a side table for your lab top or magazine. The chairs have a ch...
Upholstery
Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair, Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An exceptional designed Haagse School armchair by Anton Lucas, Netherlands, circa 1925. This model is a clear and confident example of Lucas’s architectural approach to furniture des...
Upholstery, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Briar Wood Pair of Upholstered Lounge Armchairs
By Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1940s Mid-Century Art Deco armchairs with beautiful front shape and veneer burl walnut briar wood and great decorated legs. This set makes a great lo...
Fabric, Wood
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair in midnight blue velvet, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A monumental Amsterdam School armchair, restored with precision and reintroduced for contemporary living. This piece carries weight, both visually and physically. Exceptionally heavy...
Upholstery, Oak
Rattan / Wicker Natural Finish Art Deco Boat Tail Style Yachting Arm Chairs
Located in Nashua, NH
A pair of antique, handsome and stylish Art deco boat tail style rattan yachting arm chairs in natural finish, one of which has magazine pocket, American,C. 1920s, brass labeling, Cr...
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
$2,878 / set
Art Decò Pair of French “Bridge” Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant and refined pair of French “Bridge” chairs, crafted from solid wood with a black lacquered finish. The overall structure is designed to be both sturdy and functional, with we...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Shearling Lambswool & Elm, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant pair of Danish Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, handcrafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. These rare chairs feature softly curved, sculptural silhouettes that ex...
Lambskin, Wool, Elm
1940s Art Deco Armchair Bentwood Ebonised Pink Schumacher Tiger Velvet animal
Located in London, GB
A classic bentwood art deco armchair in ebonised wood frame reminiscent of JIndrich Halabala armchairs combined in a super exciting fabric from Schumacher! The frame has been master...
Fabric, Wood
Berga Mobler Highback Lounge Chair in Green Striped Upholstery
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, highback armchair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of a green s...
Fabric, Beech
Czech Bentwood Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1950s, Set of 2
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
Pair of Czech armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced by UP Závody in the 1940s–1950s. With their curved bentwood arms and elegant proportions, they reflect the transiti...
Fabric, Beech
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair in solid Oak and Bouclé fabric, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s. Solid oak frame with coromandel wood details. The chair has been lightly restored, preserving the warm wood grain and patina. ...
Bouclé, Foam, Oak
Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare modernist The Hague School armchair designed by Dutch architect Piet de Vries, created exclusively for the boardroom of the newly built Town Hall of Tytsjerksteradiel in Fries...
Fabric, Oak, Macassar
$10,787 / set
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Jacques Adnet style club armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brown, soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Beech, Mohair
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The design showcases Halabala’s signature bent beechwood ar...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Black Velvet Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model ‘H-269’ armchairs, wood, black velvet fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Pair of armchairs, model ‘H-269’, designed by J...
Fabric, Wood
$5,326 / set
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made pair of Swedish Art Deco armchairs in walnut. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1930’s. The quality is excellent, they are wel...
Cotton, Walnut
$5,663 / item
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Ivory Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern Jacques Adnet style club armchair. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. A pair is available - please see our other listings. Fast...
Alpaca, Beech
Hague School Sculptural Armchair, Stained Oak, The Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A Hague School armchair, produced in the Netherlands in the 1920s and attributed to Hendrik Wouda. The chair is built from solid stained oak, with a clear architectural frame defined...
Oak
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Velvet Bronze Brass Elite Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Velvet Bronze Brass Elite armchair, Italy Rich and powerful, Elite is a timeless classic able to distinguish itself through exclusive details and exquisite craftsmanship of its futuristic lines. Accentuated by its semicircular and sinuous shapes, the armchair, enhances its ergonomics with contemporary lines. Made in Italy. Composition: Plywood and solid wood structure. Upholstery in polyurethan with 8309 Rainbow Velvet...
Brass, Metal
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipp...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Exceptional Art Deco Arm Chair in Blue Velvet and Maple, Northern France, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional armchair was produced by a master cabinetmaker in Northern France in the late 1920s. The chair was designed for a private residence in the Roubaix region. The diffe...
Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been professionally restored, reupho...
Beech, Bentwood
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Armchair in Rush and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chair designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole....
Straw, Beech
Danish Art Deco Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1930s, Reupholstered
By Fritz Hansen, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Paul Follot
Located in København K, 84
A distinguished pair of Danish Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s, exemplary of the period’s sculptural woodworking and refined material sensibilities. Reupholstered by our profession...
Beech, Sheepskin
20th Century French Vintage Art Deco Single Walnut Armchair by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, single vintage French Art Deco armchair made of hand crafted polished designed by Paul Follot, in good condition. The detailed Parisian center, side chair is c...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
$8,023 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of French Art Deco armchairs by Paul Follot, dating from the 1920’s. They have a gorgeous design and are of outstanding quality. The solid birch frames h...
Cotton, Birch
Halabala Style Czechoslovakian Art Deco Velvet Armchair
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as it contains detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This iconic Czechoslovakian...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Ladder Back Italy 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Art Deco armchairs with solid wood frames with sculptural, wavy openwork backrests. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, aged patina, the chairs combine geometric structure wit...
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Art Deco Armchairs, Hand-Crafted, Walnut Frame, Cream
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s Design, 1970s Production, Fully Restored and Upholstered in Locally Crafted, High-Quality Ribbed Cream Fabric This exceptional pair of Ital...
Wood, Fabric, Cotton, Silk
Art Deco Wooden Armchair with Rush Seat, France, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This French Art Deco armchair from the 1920s demonstrates the transition from traditional craftsmanship to the geometric clarity of early modern design. The solid wooden frame is def...
Rush, Wood
Dutch Art Deco Modernist/Hague School armchair, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
This striking Dutch armchair from the 1920s reflects the calm architectural language of the Haagse School (The Hague School), a design movement that sought to translate the principle...
Fabric, Oak
1940s Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, Beech Wood Upholstered
Located in Praha, CZ
This striking pair of Art Deco armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The chairs showcase Halabala’s signature sculptural langua...
Fabric, Wood
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$18,400 / set
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, France, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco armchairs featuring high backs and prominent armrests. The front legs merge seamlessly into ribbed supports, lending sophistication to the walnut frame. Newly reupho...
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Armchair in Oak with Patinated Leather, France, 1920s Design
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking early Art Deco armchair distinguished by its sharply faceted geometry and stepped side profiles. Constructed in solid wood with original patinated leather panels, the chai...
Faux Leather, Oak
$3,713Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A superb club armchair crafted in the style of 1930s French Art Deco design. Upholstered in hand-patinated cognac-brown sheep leather, the chair combines classic proportions with lux...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The wooden elements have been professionally restored. ...
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Scandinavian Art Deco Club Chairs in Mohair upholstery, 1940s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A refined pair of Scandinavian club chairs offering a rare and elegant interpretation of Art Deco design. Sourced in Sweden and dating to the 1940s, the pair is firmly rooted in Nord...
Wood, Mohair
Set/2 Art Deco Symphony Swivel Armchairs in the Style of 1930's, by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Art Deco Symphony Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Symphony armchair is designed to give your living room a sophistic...
Brass
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Armchairs Pair, Czech Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Art Deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, featuring elegant curved bentwood armrests and original upholstery—an authentic and refined matched pair from 1940s Czechoslovakia...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
$2,010Sale Price|25% Off
French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Artdeco armchair made in france 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
$6,110Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs by Hildo Krop for 't Woonhuys
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. The design is attributed to Hildo Krop for 't Woonhuys Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid o...
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / mos...
Mohair, Beech
$5,933 / item
Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / moss green, s...
Mohair, Beech
$3,994Sale Price / set|25% Off
Art Deco Armchairs Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Golden Birch Bentwood Arms
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Art Deco armchairs from the Art Deco period with golden birch bentwood arms in a deep honey color French polish finish. They are structurally sound. The extra deep fully spr...
Birch
Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
An authentic Art Deco armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala, one of the most influential figures of Czechoslovak modernist furniture design. Produced in the 1940s, this armchair sho...
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Italian Walnut and Velvet Armchair and Ottoman, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair and ottoman. From the early Art Deco period of Northern Italy, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the chair's back is gracefully curved and extends to accentuate the cur...
Velvet, Walnut
A Fabulous Mid Century Design Handmade Walnut and Chrome Revolving Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Art Deco design finely carved and richly patinated walnut, leather and chrome revolving armchair of exceptional quality. This gorgeous piece is stunningly upholstered in ...
Chrome
$2,350Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Portuguese Constructivist Armchair, 1930's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This vintage Constructivist armchair was designed and produced in Portugal, during 1930's. With clean, geometric and streamline shape, it is ma...
Cherry, Walnut, Pine
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model 'H-269' armchairs, wood, fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. One of the best-known lounge chair models by the renowned Cz...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...
Beech, Bentwood
$10,787 / set
Pair of Curvy Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, golden brown pure mohair fabric with Samuel...
Mohair, Beech
L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A beautifully constructed modernist armchair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek (Labor Omnia Vincit), dating from the 1920s and documented in the original factory catalogue. This design represents...
Oak
$6,590 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with green velvet. Another fabric and wood finish on request poss...
Beech, Bentwood
$1,500 / item
A Set of 4 Fine French Art Deco Sycamore Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French Art Deco sycamore bridge/office armchairs. Price is per chair
Sycamore
Set/2 Art Deco Symphony Swivel Armchairs in the Style of 1930's, by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Art Deco Symphony Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Symphony armchair is designed to give your living room a sophistic...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Black Lacquered Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of stylish vintage Mid-Century Modern C formed black wood frame orange toned leather back and black seat. Search terms: Art Deco style arm chairs...
Leather, Wood
$14,000 / set
Pair of Norwegian Art Deco Armchairs, Norway 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1930s Scandinavia, Art Deco took on a quieter, more grounded character in comparison to its popular French or American counterparts. While the movement is often associated with gl...
Fabric, Wood