1930s Art Deco Wood Green Chenille Plaid Scalloped Arm Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with the exquisite chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited ...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six 1930s French Art Deco Scalloped Backs Dining Chairs in Maple & Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of six French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced in Provence and dating to the 1930s.
Velvet, Maple
$13,950 / set
Pair Scalloped Asymmetrical Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of asymmetrical lounge is a stunning take on a Hollywood Regency wingback chair. Inspired by Art Deco design elements, they each feature a tight back shows off plush tailor...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair Of Black Scalloped Art Deco Chairs With A Contrasting Beige Welt On Maple Feet
Art Deco Period Scallop Back Chair
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Art Deco period scallop back chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s.
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 23.5 in
1960s Pair of Art Deco Scalloped Boudoir Chairs with Tan Velvet Upholstery
Located in Lancaster, PA
The chairs are from the 1960’s and their lines echo the designs of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau periods, while remaining transitional enough to jive with Hollywood Regency schemes.
Steel
Art Deco Leather Scallop Back Stool
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Art Deco leather scallop back stool, made in England and dating from the 1920-30’s.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 32 in D 31 in
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair with Scalloped Backs and Carved Armrests 1930s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exceptional ultra cool and comfortable mid-size Art Deco lounge chair made in Denmark probably around mid 1930's to early 1940's.
Mahogany, Wool
Sold
H 30 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Black Walnut Club Chairs w/Scalloped Backs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional and shapely pair of French art deco black walnut club chairs with scalloped backs; each with incurved padded back above a u-shaped seat; with scalloped giltwood crest ...
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H 34.75 in W 35 in D 39.5 in
1930s French Art Deco Scalloped Back Club Chairs in Cognac Leather - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A traditional pair of 1930s French Art Deco leather club chairs sourced in Provence, France.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 33.13 in W 16.63 in D 16.5 in
1950s French Art Deco Scalloped Back Oak Dining Chairs in Blue- Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant restored set of six 1950s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced from Provence. Expertly crafted from solid oak, each chair features a petite profile with gracefully hand-...
Fabric, Cotton, Velvet, Oak
Scalloped Back Leather Club Chair, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Scalloped back leather club chair, circa 1940s. - Sheepskin leather - Sprung seat and back - Black leather piping - Dutch, circa 1940s. - Measures: 76cm wide x 83cm deep x 78c...
1970s Milo Baughman Scalloped Chrome Swivel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a modern with a touch of Art Deco chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa the 1970s. This piece showcases a tailored silhouette with a tight back...
Chrome
Sold
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in L 31.11 in
Pair of Art Deco Cloud Chairs Attributed to Harry & Lou Epstein of London, 1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Art Deco cloud chairs with beautiful scalloped seats, covered in beige leather.
Wood, Leather
32 American Art Deco Scalloped Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
32 American Art Deco maple open arm chairs with scalloped shaped back and upholstered seat and back (from the Cloud Room Restaurant, Seattle, WA) PRICED EACH
Upholstery, Maple
Steel Chairs by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Rochester, NY
A set of four steel French Art Deco style sculptural scallop back chairs designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard with vintage upholstered seats and beautifully aged bronzed gold...
Steel
Swedish Art Deco Moderne Scalloped Back Side Chair - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco arm chair with scalloped top. Originally mean to have a channeled inside back, but shown here in a new muslin cover after being completed restored.
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H 29 in W 26 in D 29 in
Danish Art Deco Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Mahogany and Scalloped Back
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming easy chair with open armrests made probably in the 1930s. These type of 1930s chairs are increasingly coming into vogue. Made from solid beech with nicely sculpted/carved ar...
Wool, Mahogany
Pair of Hollywood Regency Scalloped Asymmetrical Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of asymmetrical lounge chairs feature a sloped, scalloped backrest and comfortable overstuffed seat. They stand on conical feet. Newly refinished and reupholstered, very co...
Upholstery
Scallop-Back Leather Art Deco Bridge Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco period leather bridge chair with a scalloped back and solid wood armrests and tapered legs.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 21 in D 23.5 in
Antique American Cast Iron Sea Horse and Scallop Shell Design Garden Chairs
By Marcy Foundry
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique American black painted cast iron garden chairs with curved arms, wood plank seats and finely detailed sea horse and scallop shell design at top rails. They are stampe...
Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Period Scalloped Back Leather Club Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of French Art Deco Period Scalloped Back Leather Club Chairs.
Pair of Swedish Scallop-Back, Art Deco Period Bergeres
Located in Hudson, NY
Each having vertically channeled, scallop shaped back rest and curved arm rests, front cabriole legs and slanted back legs in dark stained flame birch.
Birch, Upholstery
Pair of Art Deco Scallop Leather and Fur Seat Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Hudson, NY
Just gorgeous. This pair of side chairs has an exceptionally crafted scalloped leather back in excellent condition. Seat is covered in black fur (probably sheep) over original leathe...
Fur, Leather
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H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Art Deco Leather Club Chairs or Armchairs, Scalloped Back, Aged Patina
Located in Retie, BE
Antique Art Deco Brown Leather Club Chairs - Armchairs with Great Aged Patina. Vintage Club Chairs - Cigar Arm Moustache Chairs with rounded seat backs and also leather fronts. Thes...
Leather
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
$11,710 / item
H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$8,800 / set
H 33.75 in W 17 in D 18.25 in
1930s French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs in Laurel Green Velvet - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored set of six French Art Deco dining chairs dating to the late 1930s, sourced in France. Crafted in oak, each chair shows a clean, linear silhouette with subtly r...
Velvet, Oak
$13,535
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
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
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940's - New Upholstery
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
$12,400 / set
H 32 in W 36 in D 36 in
Hollywood Regency Glamorous Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs in Emerald Green Velvet
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Every element of these Emerald Green Hollywood Regency Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs screams decades of glamour and fabulous affairs. Sitting on these Hollywood Regency chairs feels Reg...
Velvet, Upholstery
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Grosfeld House Fan / Shell Chairs
By Grosfeld House, Dorothy Draper, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs. Style of Dorothy Draper / Gilbert Rohde These will require reupholstery.
Upholstery
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery. 2 Ottomans: 36 squared x 16H 3 Corners: 34H ...
Velvet
$8,800 / set
H 34 in W 17 in D 20 in
Set of Six 1930s French Art Deco Mustache Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of six 1930s French Art Deco dining chairs sourced from Provence, distinguished by their iconic mustache back - expressed through a subtly shaped scalloped crest that a...
Fabric, Cotton, Walnut
$1,865 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.75 in D 12 in
A Stunning Art Deco Style Black Laquered Timber and Chrome Console Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Art Deco design console or side table of exceptional quality, finely carved with a stunning clean simple design and framed throughout with gorgeous chrome border detail. ...
Chrome
Pair of Channel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Simply stunning! Pair of swivel chairs perfect for those looking to freshen up their space. Each asymmetrical chair features a sculptural silhouette and a beautifully contoured back....
Velvet, Wood
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.
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.