Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
director at the time. This emblematic model perfectly illustrates the Art deco aesthetic of the mid 1920s
Velvet, Giltwood
$25,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 118.12 in D 82.68 in
Art Deco Style Modular Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sectional sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy
Velvet
$6,391
H 29.53 in W 75.99 in D 28.75 in
Czech Functionalist Oak Three-Seat Sofa, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
, professionally restored to preserve its authenticity and character. Ideal for modernist, Art Deco, or
Upholstery, Oak
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
Stainless Steel, Nickel
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
Fabric, Beech
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
Brass
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
Copper
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
Brass
The 'Verneuil' Mohair Sofa by Design Frères
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Michel Frank's timeless Art Deco aesthetic, it is built to the highest standards of comfort and
Steel
$3,243Sale Price|40% Off
H 27 in W 50 in D 33 in
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
Rattan
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
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer
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
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer
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
Brass
$4,548Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in
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
Other
$12,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
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
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Trimming
Classic luxurious tufted curved back sofa, C 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic luxurious tufted curved back sofa, C !940. The shapely design feels modern with traditional
Upholstery, Wood
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
Brass
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Metal, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, off-white fabric and metal sofa designed in Finland, 1930s. Seat Height (inches): 16
Metal
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
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood, Oak
$5,372Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
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
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Zebrawood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, zebrawood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height
Fabric, Birch, Zebra Wood
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
Wood, Fabric, Mohair, Lacquer, Velvet
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
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
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
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
$18,487
H 35.83 in W 96.07 in D 41.74 in
STUNNiNG RALPH LAUREN FULLY RESTORED HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Restored, Ralph Lauren, hand dyed brown leather club sofa RRP £24,000 Please note the delivery fee listed
Leather
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
Velvet
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
Mahogany
$6,253Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 87.41 in D 31.11 in
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
Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
since the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired
Brass
Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
since the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired
Brass
Ettore Zaccari lounge sofa in ebonized wood Italy 1930s
By Ettore Zaccari
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, transforming the piece into a true work of art. While embodying neoclassical elements, the sofa also reflects a
Fabric, Ash
$1,307Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 84.26 in D 29.14 in
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
Leather, Beech
$12,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
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
Velvet, Upholstery, Foam, Trimming
$41,084 / set
H 35.24 in W 92.92 in D 43.31 in
PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN JAMAICA RESTORED HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER SOFAs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
custom made to order, Ralph Lauren Jamaica II, fully restored, hand dyed brown leather club sofas RRP
Leather
$5,409
H 35.04 in W 61.42 in D 40.16 in
WILLIAM YEOWOOD SYLVIE CURVED 2 SEATER SOFA WiTH OATMEAL & VELVET
By William Yeoward
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
William Yeowood Sylvie two seat curved sofa Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Velvet, Hardwood
$12,475
H 32 in W 74 in D 41 in
1940s Style Modernist Custom Sweeping Curved Sofa in Aquamarine Velvet
Located in New York, NY
stunning, blending perfectly with any style of interior from Art Deco to contemporary. It has been newly
Velvet
Italian Luxor 3-Seater Sofa by Giorgio Collection in Velvet & Marble
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Italian 3-seater sofa combines the essence of modern Art Deco with plush comfort. Designed for
Marble, Stainless Steel
$16,550 / item
H 33.86 in W 118.12 in D 35.83 in
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
Velvet, Upholstery
$23,965
H 35.24 in W 92.92 in D 43.31 in
STUNNiNG RALPH LAUREN ARAN ISLES CUSTOM MADE BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
to order, Ralph Lauren Aran Isles, hand dyed brown leather club sofa RRP £26,000 Please note the
Leather, Hardwood
$5,850Sale Price|40% Off
H 36 in W 65 in D 34 in
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
$1,485
H 42.13 in W 67.72 in D 29.14 in
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
Wool, Ash
$4,200
H 33 in W 73 in D 40 in
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
Leather, Wood
$3,903 / set
H 32.49 in W 64.57 in D 34.26 in
STUNNiNG HAND MADE IN ENGLAND DESIGNER FABRIC UPHOLSTERED SOFA & FOOTSTOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
in England, large two seat sofa with scatter cushions and matching ottoman footstool Please note the
Upholstery
$6,778
H 37.8 in W 101.97 in D 40.95 in
RALPH LAUREN JAMAICA 3-4 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATIOn
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
II sofa for reupholstery Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the
Upholstery, Hardwood
$18,700
H 35.63 in W 89.38 in D 32.68 in
Rare René Drouet Three-Seat Sofa in Olive Green Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the French decorator René Drouet, this sofa is an example of French Art Deco. The structure of the
Velvet, Walnut
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
$27,389
H 29.53 in W 100.4 in D 42.92 in
RARE EQUESTRIAN EMBOSSED FENDI CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER PATiNA HAND DYED SOFA
By Fendi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stunning, fully restored, custom made Fendi leather sofas with Equestrian embossed logos to the back
Leather
$7,800
H 28 in W 108 in D 108 in
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
Fabric, Wood
$16,892
H 34 in W 90.5 in D 39 in
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
Satin, Rosewood, Suede
$24,126
H 34 in W 90.5 in D 39 in
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
Rosewood, Leather, Satin
$6,988 / item
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
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
Steel, Chrome
$2,558Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 44.89 in D 29.93 in
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
Fabric, Beech
$2,492Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 44.49 in D 26.78 in
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
Fabric, Beech
$16,892
H 34 in W 68.5 in D 39 in
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
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
$20,515
H 34 in W 68.5 in D 39 in
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
Leather, Satin, Rosewood
$13,694
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 38.59 in
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield sofa bed which is part of a set This sofa is one of a pair, I have the sofa bed and then a
Leather
$25,248
H 30.71 in W 96.46 in D 43.31 in
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
Upholstery
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.