$4,324Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Art Deco Rattan Shell Back Rattan Sectional Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930s Art Deco Paul T. Frankl inspired sectional two-seat rattan sofa features a red shell back seat around the perimeter of the backrest and X base.
Rattan
Luxury Handmade Sheepskin 2.5-Seater Sofa – by Lounge Atelier
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
Beautiful luxury, top-quality handmade 2.5-seater sofa by Lounge Atelier, crafted in soft sheepskin with upholstered cushions for exceptional comfort. The cushions are double-sided ...
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Settee or Sofa in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee of two seat sofa, beech, fabric, Scandinavia 1940s This charming Scandinavian settee from the 1940s exemplifies craftsmanship and design sensibility. Featuring a beautifully ...
Fabric, Beech
$14,000 / item
The 'Verneuil' Mohair Sofa by Design Frères
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Verneuil' sofa is the latest addition to our exclusive Design Frères line. inspired by Jean-Michel Frank's timeless Art Deco aesthetic, it is built to the highest standards of c...
Steel
$7,585 / item
Sofa Victoria 3-Seat in Upholstery and Brass
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
With perfect poise and structure, Victoria couch will welcome you and your guests into an incredibly confortable and elegant seating experience. Victoria couch is upholstered in eme...
Brass
$6,664 / item
Sofa Victoria 2-Seat in Upholstery and Copper
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
With perfect poise and structure, Victoria couch will welcome you and your guests into an incredibly comfortable and elegant seating experience. Victoria couch is upholstered in emer...
Copper
$7,585 / item
Sofa Victoria 3-Seat in Upholstery and Copper
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
With perfect poise and structure, Victoria couch will welcome you and your guests into an incredibly comfortable and elegant seating experience. Victoria couch is upholstered in emer...
Brass
JNK Miami's Twiggy Luxury Channel-Tufted Leather-Accented Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Experience the pinnacle of sophisticated comfort with JNK Miami’s Twiggy Ribbed Fabric & Leather Trim Sofa. Designed with architectural grace, this modern statement piece features a ...
Metal
Giorgio Collection Mirage Curve Velvet Sectional Sofa, Italy
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Mirage sectional sofa in velvet. Sofa seats and sides with double stitching in polyurethane foam wrapped in down feather. Legs and metal trims on the armrest in satin black nickel st...
Stainless Steel, Nickel
$6,670 / item
Sofa Victoria 2-Seat in Upholstery and Brass
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
With perfect poise and structure, Victoria couch will welcome you and your guests into an incredibly comfortable and elegant seating experience. Victoria couch is upholstered in emer...
Brass
Italian sofa in purple-red velvet and wood, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian sofa in purple-red velvet and wood, 1930s Two-seater couch upholstered in purple-red velvet. It features an organic, asymmetrical backrest and legs with a gold finish, inspir...
Fabric, Softwood
$30,239 / item
Casa Sofa in Ochre (250cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Casa sofa is outfitted with large, flat armrests, golden oak feet, and yellow ochre mohair-velvet upholstery (LG.FB-20) for maximum comfort. Made with an oak structure, high-dens...
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer
$36,012 / item
Casa Sofa in Raspberry (280cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Casa sofa is outfitted with large, flat armrests, lacquered wood feet, and raspberry red mohair velvet upholstery (LG.FB-18) for maximum comfort. Made with an oak structure, high...
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer
Art Deco Style Modular Sofa Handmade in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era, the Josephine Sofa showcases a graceful fan-shaped motif with flowing curves and a luxurious, opulent finish.
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Trimming
JNK Miami's Twiggy Contemporary Brass & Dark Oak Base Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Redefine luxury relaxation with JNK Miami’s Twiggy Dark Wood Arm & Fabric Sofa, an architectural marvel blending organic textures with contemporary refinement. Upholstered in a plush...
Metal
Josef Hoffmann Attributed Beech Sofa, Vienna Secession, 1920s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare and elegant sofa attributed to Josef Hoffmann, dating to the 1920s and produced in Czechoslovakia. This refined piece embodies the principles of the Vienna Secession, combining ...
Other
ISA Bergamo Sculpturally Curved Sofa, Italy 1950's
By ISA Bergamo
Located in North Miami, FL
Exquisitely reupholstered in bone neutral boucle fabric, this wonderful ISA Bergamo sofa with sexy curves and details demonstrates the elegance and style of Italian furniture in the ...
Brass
$32,001 / item
Casa Sofa in Ochre (280cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Casa sofa is outfitted with large, flat armrests, golden oak feet, and yellow ochre mohair-velvet upholstery (LG.FB-20) for maximum comfort. Made with an oak structure, high-dens...
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood, Oak
$33,566 / item
Casa Sofa in Ochre (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Casa sofa is outfitted with large, flat armrests, golden oak feet, and yellow ochre mohair-velvet upholstery (LG.FB-20) for maximum comfort. Made with an oak structure, high-dens...
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Inspired Velvet Sofa with Channel-Tufted Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This elegant sofa is defined by its refined proportions and softly curved silhouette, drawing inspiration from classic mid-century design. The gently enveloping backrest features ver...
Velvet, Wood
$38,851 / item
Casa Sofa in Raspberry (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Casa sofa is outfitted with large, flat armrests, lacquered wood feet, and raspberry red mohair velvet upholstery (LG.FB-18) for maximum comfort. Made with an oak structure, high...
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
$34,252 / item
Casa Sofa in Raspberry (250cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The Casa sofa is outfitted with large, flat armrests, lacquered wood feet, and raspberry red mohair velvet upholstery (LG.FB-18) for maximum comfort. Made with an oak structure, high...
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
1930s Danish Three Seat Sofa in Soft Purple Colored Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three seat sofa, beech, fabric. Denmark, 1930s This beautifully crafted three-seat sofa from Denmark showcases perfect proportions and a refined, timeless design. Its graceful curve...
Fabric, Beech
Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of curved serpentine cloud sofas in rich burgundy velvet timeless Kagan design with walnut base feet
Velvet
City Life Three-Seat Sofa in Striped Fabric by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
City life contemporary Italian three-seat sofa in striped fabric with embroidered cushions and details by Zanaboni. Please note: Prices do not include VAT. VAT may be added dependi...
Upholstery
Mahogany Sofa Table by Heal & Son Ltd A fine piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mahogany Sofa Table by Heal & Son Ltd A fine piece, with a brass handle to the cupboard door and an undertier below The piece is in good condition it is 29” high, 16” long or 28” lo...
Mahogany
1940s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sturdy and stable - Upholstery in good original condition with minor signs of use - Measures: High of seat 43cm.
Fabric, Mahogany
Classic High Back A.A. Patijn Sofa with Original Mohair
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century A.A. Patijn sofa with original mohair upholstery and walnut frame. A.A. Patijn was a Dutch designer known for his minimalist and functional approach, particularly active ...
Mohair, Walnut
$10,994 / item
Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Acclaimed design duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti have established themselves since the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. ...
Brass
$10,994 / item
Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Acclaimed design duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti have established themselves since the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. ...
Brass
LOVELY VINTAGE HERITAGE BIKER BROWN LEATHER HALO CHESTERFiELD EARLE SOFA
By HALO SOHO
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two Halo Flea Market two seat heritage brown leather sofas Please note: The delivery fee shown in th...
Leather
1970s Pickled Teak Ribbed Three-Piece Sofa with Purple Leather Upholstery
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a pickled teak sofa with purple leather cushions, produced sometime in the 1970s. At first glance one may mistake this for bamboo or rattan, but its so much more special th...
Leather, Foam, Teak
JNK Miami's Trio – Modern Cream Bouclé Sofa with Dark Wood Base
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your living space with the JNK Miami's Trio Sofa, a striking masterpiece where organic texture meets modern architectural design. Crafted for those with a refined eye, this l...
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Style Sectional Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era, the Josephine Sofa showcases a graceful fan-shaped motif with flowing curves and a luxurious, opulent finish.
Velvet, Upholstery, Foam, Trimming
1970s Danish 3-Seater Brown Leather Sofa with Beech Frame
Located in Praha, CZ
Classic 1970s Danish 3-seater sofa upholstered in supple brown leather, supported by a sturdy beech frame and legs. This inviting vintage piece features plush cushioning and a timele...
Leather, Beech
PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN JAMAICA RESTORED HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER SOFAs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of custom made to order, Ralph Lauren Jamaica II, fully restored, hand dyed brown leather...
Leather
1940s Style Modernist Custom Sweeping Curved Sofa in Aquamarine Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sculptural modernist sofa was handcrafted by artisans in New York state, by High Style Deco, inspired by a timeless 1940s design.
Velvet
WILLIAM YEOWOOD SYLVIE CURVED 2 SEATER SOFA WiTH OATMEAL & VELVET
By William Yeoward
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £7,950 William Yeowood Sylvie two seat curved sofa Please note the delivery fee listed is ...
Velvet, Hardwood
Collectible Modular Sofa in Deep Red Velvet with Graphic Piping
Located in New York, NY
Crafted for both comfort and modern style, this striking sofa is upholstered in a luxurious deep red velvet. Its unique silhouette features three generously cushioned sections, creat...
Velvet, Upholstery
STUNNiNG RALPH LAUREN ARAN ISLES CUSTOM MADE BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning custom made to order, Ralph Lauren Aran Isles, hand dyed brown leather club sofa RRP £26,000 ...
Leather, Hardwood
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Eight-Strand Square Pretzel Arm 3-Seat Section Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Art Deco 8-strand rattan square pretzel arm sectional sofa with seating for three people.
Rattan
Italian Luxor 3-Seater Sofa by Giorgio Collection in Velvet & Marble
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Luxor 3-Seater Sofa with marble shelves in Velvet and Fabric This luxury Italian 3-seater sofa combines the essence of modern Art Deco with plush comfort.
Marble, Stainless Steel
$6,483Sale Price / item|35% Off
Restored "Golden Girls" Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat One Piece Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience timeless elegance with this beautifully restored rattan fan arm 3-seater sofa. This is a one-piece sofa design that offers both style and comfort and features intricate cr...
Rattan, Upholstery, Wicker
1950s, Danish sofa-daybed, red/beige furniture wool, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish sofa-daybed. Original red and beige furniture wool, brass springs in the seat, ash wood legs, foldable armrests. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stabl...
Wool, Ash
STUNNiNG HAND MADE IN ENGLAND DESIGNER FABRIC UPHOLSTERED SOFA & FOOTSTOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, hand made in England, large two seat sofa with scatter cushions and matching ottoman footstoo...
Upholstery
RALPH LAUREN JAMAICA 3-4 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATIOn
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Ralph Lauren Jamaica II sofa for reupholstery Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1990s Hancock & Moore Brown Leather Sofa – Classic Rolled Arm, Nailhead
By Hancock & Moore
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timeless American classic, this vintage 1990s leather sofa by Hancock & Moore embodies exceptional craftsmanship and enduring comfort. Upholstered in rich brown leather, the piece ...
Leather, Wood
Set of Vintage Patterned Velvet Sofa and Two Coordinating Club Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a unique sofa and chair set, having patterned velvet fabric upholstery and an interesting silhouette with removable armrests. The listed price includes the set of three piece...
Steel
JNK Miami's Como Curved Sofa in Bouclé and Velvet with Gold Accents
Located in Miami, FL
Embodying the pinnacle of contemporary luxury, the Como Sofa is a sculptural masterpiece that seamlessly fuses avant-garde design with timeless elegance. Its gently curved silhouette...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large vintage 2 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 2 sections with a low profile sculptural look. Feet are low profile 1 inch cylinders. Fabric is original and ...
Fabric, Wood
$13,513Sale Price|20% Off
Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 Brazilian Rosewood Beige Suede Satin Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 seaters Brazilian rosewood in Beige suede and satin finish. Sofa 3 seats in Brazilian rosewood satin finish with seats and backs. Covered in firs...
Satin, Rosewood, Suede
$19,300Sale Price|20% Off
Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 Brazilian Rosewood Brown Leather Satin Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 seaters Brazilian rosewood in brown leather and satin finish. Sofa 3 seats in Brazilian rosewood satin finish with seats and backs. covered in fi...
Rosewood, Leather, Satin
Modernist Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Chromed Metal, Fabric Upholstery, c. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original tubular steel Couch / Daybed in Art Deco - Streamline Design is restored on request and available in different amounts.
Steel, Chrome
Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Art Deco style, 1940s. It features an ebonized beech frame. It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it's been recently reupholstered and padd...
Fabric, Beech
Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Art Deco style, 1940s. It features an ebonized beech frame. It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it's been recently reupholstered and padd...
Fabric, Beech
$13,513Sale Price|20% Off
Giorgio Italian Paradiso Sofa Brazilian Rosewood Satin Finish Wood Beige Suede
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Italian Giorgio Collection Paradiso loveseat - Sofa 2 seaters Brazilian rosewood satin finish with seats and backs covered in light beige suede. Brushed steel accents on the base. S...
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
$16,412Sale Price|20% Off
Giorgio Italian Paradiso Sofa Brazilian Rosewood Satin Finish Wood Brown Leather
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Italian Giorgio Collection Paradiso loveseat - Sofa 2 seaters Brazilian rosewood satin finish with seats and backs covered in first grade brown leather. Brushed steel accents on ...
Leather, Satin, Rosewood
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa bed which is part of a set This sofa is one of a pair, I have th...
Leather
Mediterraneo Three-Seat Sofa in Leather with Embroidered Cushions by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Mediterraneo is a sleek and exclusive three-seater sofa in leather, with finely embroidered seat cushions, backrest cushions and details. Lacquered feet to match the upholstery. Stan...
Upholstery
Split Reed Wicker Rattan Bamboo 3 Seater Sofa Blue & White Cushions
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light profile wicker frame 3 seater sofa. Nice vintage blue and white cushions.
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
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.