Art Deco Original Upholstery
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Footstools
Birch
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1940s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Mirrors
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Nutwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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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.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.