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Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's
Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's

Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Art Deco Machine Age Sofa Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Company
Art Deco Machine Age Sofa Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Company

Art Deco Machine Age Sofa Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Company

By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Art Deco Machine Age sofa designed by Gilbert Rohde for the Troy Sunshade Company, circa

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Two Seats Sofa Pierre Chareau Style
Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Two Seats Sofa Pierre Chareau Style

Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Two Seats Sofa Pierre Chareau Style

By Pierre Chareau

Located in Bochum, NRW

Art Deco modernist sofa upholstered in black leather, exquisitely detailed with white nails

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth
Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth

Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This three-seater sofa is defined by a sculptural, continuous form that prioritizes curvature

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Restored Art Deco Sofa, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Sofa, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Sofa, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

according to the original process. This item features classic Art Deco elements. Art Deco is a style that

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

Set of 2 black cowhide Art Deco design 3-seater sofas of top quality
Set of 2 black cowhide Art Deco design 3-seater sofas of top quality

Set of 2 black cowhide Art Deco design 3-seater sofas of top quality

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This luxurious set of two black leather and wooden Schuitema Art Deco design three-seater sofas is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Red Lacquered Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, 1930s
Art Deco Red Lacquered Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, 1930s

Art Deco Red Lacquered Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, 1930s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Prestigious and unique sofa with matching pair of Art Deco armchairs. Lacquered cardinal red with

Category

Vintage 1930s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Table Low Sofa Coffee Octagonal Pedestal Art Deco Teak Bookmatched Moulded Heals
Table Low Sofa Coffee Octagonal Pedestal Art Deco Teak Bookmatched Moulded Heals

Table Low Sofa Coffee Octagonal Pedestal Art Deco Teak Bookmatched Moulded Heals

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Striking, geometric form with pedestal base, characteristic of the period - Elegant octagonal design repeated throughout from the top to the stem to the base creating harmony in t...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sofa Tables

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa

Art Deco Five-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco era five-strand Paul Frankl-inspired square pretzel style, three-seat sectional sofa. This

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth
Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth

Sculptural Art Deco Revival Sofa Asymmetrical Silhouette on Brass Plinth

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This three-seater sofa is defined by a sculptural, continuous form that prioritizes curvature

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio, Handmade Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio, Handmade Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio, Handmade Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

Evoking the bold and historic strength of Scotland's kilts, this Sofa makes a powerful statement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

Warren McArthur Slat Back Sofa, Anodized Aluminum, Art Deco, 1933
Warren McArthur Slat Back Sofa, Anodized Aluminum, Art Deco, 1933

Warren McArthur Slat Back Sofa, Anodized Aluminum, Art Deco, 1933

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

. The dating of this rare Art Deco couch is based upon its decal label which reads: Warren McArthur

Category

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish Banana Sofa
Danish Banana Sofa

Danish Banana Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Danish art deco ‘Banana’ sofa c. 1940’s featuring wool blend upholstery and a lovely welt cording

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Style His Modular Sofa Made with Ebony Wood, Leather and Textile
Art Deco Style His Modular Sofa Made with Ebony Wood, Leather and Textile

Art Deco Style His Modular Sofa Made with Ebony Wood, Leather and Textile

Located in Seroa, PT

of Art Nouveau, and later in Art Deco, as well as in international style that has developed around

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Textile, Ebony

Vintage American Art Deco–Style Sofa, Late 20th Century (c. 1980s)
Vintage American Art Deco–Style Sofa, Late 20th Century (c. 1980s)

Vintage American Art Deco–Style Sofa, Late 20th Century (c. 1980s)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking American Art Deco–style sofa dating to the late 20th century, showcasing bold

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Sofas

Materials

Leather, Burl

A Gorgeous Art Deco Style Leather and Walnut Two Seater Couch
A Gorgeous Art Deco Style Leather and Walnut Two Seater Couch

A Gorgeous Art Deco Style Leather and Walnut Two Seater Couch

Located in Dublin, IE

A gorgeous Art Deco style leather and walnut framed two seater couch with a fabulous curvilinear

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco black leather 2.5-seater design sofa with beautiful woodwork
Art Deco black leather 2.5-seater design sofa with beautiful woodwork

Art Deco black leather 2.5-seater design sofa with beautiful woodwork

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This stunning Art Deco 2.5-seater sofa is from the renowned Dutch brand Schuitema, known for its

Category

Early 2000s Classical Roman Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Art Deco Schuitema 2.5-Seater Leather Sofa, Hand-Crafted Dutch Design
Art Deco Schuitema 2.5-Seater Leather Sofa, Hand-Crafted Dutch Design

Art Deco Schuitema 2.5-Seater Leather Sofa, Hand-Crafted Dutch Design

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this Art Deco Schuitema 2.5-seater leather designer sofa from the Decoforma series

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Paul Frankl Art Deco Speed Sectional Sofa, circa 1940
Paul Frankl Art Deco Speed Sectional Sofa, circa 1940

Paul Frankl Art Deco Speed Sectional Sofa, circa 1940

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Art Deco speed sectional sofa designed by Paul Frankl. The sofa is broken down into two

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wood

Three Piece Set of Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Seating Sofa Two Lounge Chairs
Three Piece Set of Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Seating Sofa Two Lounge Chairs

Three Piece Set of Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Seating Sofa Two Lounge Chairs

By Niagara Reedcraft, Ficks Reed

Located in New York, NY

Incredible set of Art Deco period split reed wicker furniture, by the Niagara Reedcraft Company

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Reed

Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Sofa from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s
Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Sofa from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s

Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Sofa from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Luxurious Art Deco sofa designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Bristol Merano Italia. Sofa with low

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1930s Danish Art Deco Sofa In Cuban Mahogany By Frits Henningsen
1930s Danish Art Deco Sofa In Cuban Mahogany By Frits Henningsen

1930s Danish Art Deco Sofa In Cuban Mahogany By Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A striking Danish 3-seater sofa in Cuban mahogany by Frits Henningsen. In competition with his

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

Art Deco Style Sofa Covered In Olive Velvet By Munna Design
Art Deco Style Sofa Covered In Olive Velvet By Munna Design

Art Deco Style Sofa Covered In Olive Velvet By Munna Design

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

A contemporary upholstered sofa defined by a low, elongated silhouette and a continuous, sculptural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

Restored Art Deco Style Rattan Fan Arm Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Restored Art Deco Style Rattan Fan Arm Four-Seat Sectional Sofa

Restored Art Deco Style Rattan Fan Arm Four-Seat Sectional Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Harveys Collection features the famous Fan Arm 4 seat sectional sofa. The sofa features beautifully

Category

1990s American Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Style "Hawaii" Rattan Fan Arm Three-Seat Sectional Sofa
Art Deco Style "Hawaii" Rattan Fan Arm Three-Seat Sectional Sofa

Art Deco Style "Hawaii" Rattan Fan Arm Three-Seat Sectional Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Harveys Collection features the famous Mid-Century fan arm 3 seater sectional sofa. The sofa

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Art Deco Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Art Deco Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Jorgen Loveseat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe With an elegant design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Guglielmo Ulrich, Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa in Fabric and Walnut, 1930s
Guglielmo Ulrich, Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa in Fabric and Walnut, 1930s

Guglielmo Ulrich, Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa in Fabric and Walnut, 1930s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Los Angeles, CA

striped coral-orange fabric. The scrolled arms and streamlined silhouette exemplify 1930s Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Inspired Curved Sofa, Hand-Tailored Upholstery by Munna Design Studio
Art Deco Inspired Curved Sofa, Hand-Tailored Upholstery by Munna Design Studio

Art Deco Inspired Curved Sofa, Hand-Tailored Upholstery by Munna Design Studio

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural sofa is defined by a refined fan-shaped backrest, a signature Art Deco gesture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Style "Presidents" Stick Reed Rattan 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Art Deco Style "Presidents" Stick Reed Rattan 2-Seat Settee Sofa

Art Deco Style "Presidents" Stick Reed Rattan 2-Seat Settee Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored striking Nantucket settee features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and function. Each arm includes thou...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Windsor Single Seat Sofa in the Style of 1930's, Handmade Greenapple
Art Deco Windsor Single Seat Sofa in the Style of 1930's, Handmade Greenapple

Art Deco Windsor Single Seat Sofa in the Style of 1930's, Handmade Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Windsor Single Seat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Jacquard, Velvet, Wood, Fabric, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

1 OF 2 OF RESTORED ART DECO HARRY & LOU EPSTEIN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SOFAs
1 OF 2 OF RESTORED ART DECO HARRY & LOU EPSTEIN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SOFAs

1 OF 2 OF RESTORED ART DECO HARRY & LOU EPSTEIN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SOFAs

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco two seat Cloud sofas with Birch frames and one of a kind, hand dyed brown

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s

Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s

Located in New York, NY

Incredible sumptuous Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, midcentury sectional sofa, newly reupholstered in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Mahogany Bergere Style Sofa with Cane Details and Ball Feet
Art Deco Mahogany Bergere Style Sofa with Cane Details and Ball Feet

Art Deco Mahogany Bergere Style Sofa with Cane Details and Ball Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sofa originates from 1950s production, combining traditional bergere construction with Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Danish Art Deco Cabinet Maker Sofa in Oak - 1940s Made In Denmark
Vintage Danish Art Deco Cabinet Maker Sofa in Oak - 1940s Made In Denmark

Vintage Danish Art Deco Cabinet Maker Sofa in Oak - 1940s Made In Denmark

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

featuring a traditionally floral Art Deco motif. The seat remains firm and supportive, with intact foam and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Tete A Tete Style Sofa with Art Deco Influence and Pearl-Like Feet
Tete A Tete Style Sofa with Art Deco Influence and Pearl-Like Feet

Tete A Tete Style Sofa with Art Deco Influence and Pearl-Like Feet

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Tete a tete style, art-deco inspired sofa with spherical feet and decorative elements resembling

Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Wool, Faux Leather

JNK Miami's Milano Como Sofa
JNK Miami's Milano Como Sofa

JNK Miami's Milano Como Sofa

Located in Miami, FL

The JNK Miami's Milano Como Sofa is a study in refined modern luxury, where understated

Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Metal

1960s Vintage Sofa - Reupholstered
1960s Vintage Sofa - Reupholstered

1960s Vintage Sofa - Reupholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

I adore this sofa - from the 60s we removed the original yellow fabric, streamlined the sewing in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Set of 2 Windsor Single Seat Sofas in the Style of 1930's, Greenapple
Art Deco Set of 2 Windsor Single Seat Sofas in the Style of 1930's, Greenapple

Art Deco Set of 2 Windsor Single Seat Sofas in the Style of 1930's, Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Set of 2 Windsor single Seat Sofas, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat Section Sofa w/ Stacked Base
Restored Art Deco Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat Section Sofa w/ Stacked Base

Restored Art Deco Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat Section Sofa w/ Stacked Base

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style 3-Seater Rattan Sofa is a beautifully crafted piece

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat Sofa
Restored "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat Sofa

Restored "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

seat sofa with the same fabric as seen in the original "Golden Girls" show which ran from 1985 till

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Howard & sons sofas
Pair of Howard & sons sofas

Pair of Howard & sons sofas

By Howard and Sons

Located in Stroud, GB

Pair of rare deco “Bruton” model sofas by Howard and sons covered in salmon H&S monogrammed organic

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

Dominique Meridian, Daybed or Sofa
Dominique Meridian, Daybed or Sofa

Dominique Meridian, Daybed or Sofa

By Dominique

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Art Deco daybed, meridian or sofa by Dominique, circa 1930. Documented. Please note this

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood

Danish Banana Sofa, 1940's
Danish Banana Sofa, 1940's

Danish Banana Sofa, 1940's

$6,240Sale Price|20% Off

Danish Banana Sofa, 1940's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

quiet evening, this Danish cocktail sofa embodies a timeless aesthetic that invites conversation and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Jules Leleu

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and

Category

2010s British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Antique Victorian/Georgian-Style Mahogany Sofa
Antique Victorian/Georgian-Style Mahogany Sofa

Antique Victorian/Georgian-Style Mahogany Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco Classical Roman Traditional Seat Height 18.0 in Number of Seats 3 Period

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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Art Deco Sofa Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic art deco sofa couch available at 1stDibs. An art deco sofa couch — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an art deco sofa couch, we have 690 options in-stock, while there are 113 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the art deco sofa couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco sofa couch made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made art deco sofa couch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Koket, Modshop and Jindrich Halabala are consistently popular.

How Much is a Art Deco Sofa Couch?

The average selling price for an art deco sofa couch at 1stDibs is $4,892, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $86,165 for the highest priced.

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.