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Art Deco Sofa Whites

Chinese Art Deco White Sofa, circa 1920
Chinese Art Deco White Sofa, circa 1920

Chinese Art Deco White Sofa, circa 1920

$8,580

H 34 in W 63.25 in D 37 in

Chinese Art Deco White Sofa, circa 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

In the 1920s-30s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hide, Hardwood

Swedish Deco Green and White Striped Sofa
Swedish Deco Green and White Striped Sofa

Swedish Deco Green and White Striped Sofa

$16,690

H 33 in W 86 in D 32 in

Swedish Deco Green and White Striped Sofa

Located in Long Island City, NY

Swedish deco dark green and white striped sofa, newly reupholstered in& Rogers & Goffigon fabric

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Couch with Black Piano Lacquer
U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Couch with Black Piano Lacquer

U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Couch with Black Piano Lacquer

Located in Ulm, DE

Beige leather on black lacquered wood. Typical French Art Deco shape. Elegant and timeless

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2010s German Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920

Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Split Reed Wicker Rattan Bamboo 3 Seater Sofa Blue & White Cushions
Split Reed Wicker Rattan Bamboo 3 Seater Sofa Blue & White Cushions

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.

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20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Reed

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 Hydravion Sofa in off White & Gilt Legs 1980s Copy
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 Hydravion Sofa in off White & Gilt Legs 1980s Copy

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann 1925 Hydravion Sofa in off White & Gilt Legs 1980s Copy

By Richard Himmel, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Interior Crafts

Located in St. Louis, MO

Designers Club. References: Florence Camard, Ruhlmann: Master of Art Deco, New York, 1983, pp. 33, 80, 134

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1990s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

French Art Deco Two Seat Sofa in Off White Upholstery
French Art Deco Two Seat Sofa in Off White Upholstery

French Art Deco Two Seat Sofa in Off White Upholstery

$3,850

H 34.26 in W 50.4 in D 31.11 in

French Art Deco Two Seat Sofa in Off White Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

the most influential periods for the arts, namely the Art Deco Movement. The sofa originates from

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Aurora Sofa White Woven Bouclé Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Art Deco Aurora Sofa White Woven Bouclé Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

Art Deco Aurora Sofa White Woven Bouclé Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Lusitanus Home

Located in Lisboa, PT

limited edition of only one unit, this 2-seat sofa comes from Asian craftsmanship with history. The white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

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Zen Two Seat Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Art Deco Sofa Upholstered in White Fabric
Zen Two Seat Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Art Deco Sofa Upholstered in White Fabric

Zen Two Seat Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Art Deco Sofa Upholstered in White Fabric

By Prieto Studio

Located in London, GB

Wandering in its elusive silhouettes, the Zen collection conveys an essence of pure softness and comfort through its inviting curves and rounded forms. The piece was designed and man...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Empire 2 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Art Deco Sofa with Brass Legs
Empire 2 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Art Deco Sofa with Brass Legs

Empire 2 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Art Deco Sofa with Brass Legs

By Prieto Studio

Located in London, GB

the majestic lines of Art Deco, imbuing each piece with a splendorous personality of its own while

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Empire 2 and 3 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Art Deco Sofas with Brass Legs
Empire 2 and 3 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Art Deco Sofas with Brass Legs

Empire 2 and 3 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Art Deco Sofas with Brass Legs

By Prieto Studio

Located in London, GB

brings us back to the majestic lines of Art Deco, imbuing each piece with a splendorous personality of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

White Velvet Sofa With Polished Brass Legs
White Velvet Sofa With Polished Brass Legs

White Velvet Sofa With Polished Brass Legs

Unavailable

H 42 in W 88 in D 34 in

White Velvet Sofa With Polished Brass Legs

By Troy Smith Studio

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The Flute Sofa takes its inspiration from the pan flute. Unique and beautiful, the Flute Sofa is

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Eclipse Curved Sofa in White Sheepskin and Leather Upholstery
Contemporary Eclipse Curved Sofa in White Sheepskin and Leather Upholstery

Contemporary Eclipse Curved Sofa in White Sheepskin and Leather Upholstery

By Elnaz Namaki Studio

Located in London, GB

sinuous sheepskin Eclipse sofa is upholstered in white curly merino shearling and the finest quality

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2010s British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Empire 3 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Sofa with Brass Legs
Empire 3 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Sofa with Brass Legs

Empire 3 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Sofa with Brass Legs

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 110.24 in D 35.44 in

Empire 3 Seat Sofa - Handcrafted Modern Sofa with Brass Legs

By Prieto Studio

Located in London, GB

the majestic lines of Art Deco, imbuing each piece with a splendorous personality of its own while

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sofa in White Lacquer
Art Deco Sofa in White Lacquer

Art Deco Sofa in White Lacquer

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H 36 in W 114 in D 32 in

Art Deco Sofa in White Lacquer

Located in North York, ON

Art Deco sofa in white lacquer. Original art deco piece masterfully restored by the Carrocel team

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1930s Art Deco Channel Curved White Linen Sofa
1930s Art Deco Channel Curved White Linen Sofa

1930s Art Deco Channel Curved White Linen Sofa

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

frame magnify its unique curved shape. The sofa showcases a beautiful white linen fabric adorned with

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century White Art Deco Sofa and Armchair, Italy, 1930s
Mid-Century White Art Deco Sofa and Armchair, Italy, 1930s

Mid-Century White Art Deco Sofa and Armchair, Italy, 1930s

Located in Catania, CT

Great condition for this Art Deco set of a sofa and an armchairs with wood base. Reupholstered with

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Black and White Retro Art Deco Sofa with Chrome Legs
1980s Black and White Retro Art Deco Sofa with Chrome Legs

1980s Black and White Retro Art Deco Sofa with Chrome Legs

Located in New York, NY

1980s black and white retro Art Deco style sofa with chrome legs. Fun vintage sofa in great

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Restored 1930s Art Deco Sculptural Sofa In Off White Wool
Restored 1930s Art Deco Sculptural Sofa In Off White Wool

Restored 1930s Art Deco Sculptural Sofa In Off White Wool

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant American art deco sofa restored from the frame up. New cotton padding, jute, cushion and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sofas

Materials

Foam, Wool, Upholstery

Jules Leleu three seater sofa mohair velvet 1940s
Jules Leleu three seater sofa mohair velvet 1940s

Jules Leleu three seater sofa mohair velvet 1940s

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H 31.89 in W 80.71 in D 39.38 in

Jules Leleu three seater sofa mohair velvet 1940s

By Jules Leleu

Located in Paris, IDF

This beautiful sofa designed by Jules Leleu around 1945 embodies the smooth lines of the art deco

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1940s Button-Tufted Winter White Wool Curved Sofa
1940s Button-Tufted Winter White Wool Curved Sofa

1940s Button-Tufted Winter White Wool Curved Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Restored 1940s Art Deco curved sofa upholstered in winter white wool. Rolled and splayed button

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Wood

20th Century Art Deco Style Settee Upholstered in Lavender Linen
20th Century Art Deco Style Settee Upholstered in Lavender Linen

20th Century Art Deco Style Settee Upholstered in Lavender Linen

Located in Buchanan, NY

An elegant Art Deco style sofa with a patinated white -wash frame. The settee has recently been

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1990s Art Deco Sofas

White Leather Art Deco Bench / Sofa, France

White Leather Art Deco Bench / Sofa, France

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H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 23.63 in

White Leather Art Deco Bench / Sofa, France

Located in Sofia, BG

Beautiful Art Deco bench.  

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Walnut Wood and White Velvet Sofa, 1940
Art Deco Walnut Wood and White Velvet Sofa, 1940

Art Deco Walnut Wood and White Velvet Sofa, 1940

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H 39.38 in W 82.29 in D 28.75 in

Art Deco Walnut Wood and White Velvet Sofa, 1940

Located in Roma, Lazio

Superb sofa in very fine mahogany wood, its design is also valuable, covered with a precious white

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Cassina & Philippe Starck - Pair of Sofas Volage White Leather
Cassina & Philippe Starck - Pair of Sofas Volage White Leather

Cassina & Philippe Starck - Pair of Sofas Volage White Leather

By Cassina, Philippe Starck

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Pair of sofas designed by Philippe Starck. Models ''Volage 243'' and ''Volage 167''. White padded

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofa in White with Art Deco Form
Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofa in White with Art Deco Form

Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofa in White with Art Deco Form

Located in Philadelphia, PA

framing, and ribbed padding in Art Deco form. Fabric is original and is soiled.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery
Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery

Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery

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H 26.78 in W 74.41 in D 37.6 in

Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Banana sofa, off white upholstery, wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Sofa
Art Deco Sofa

Art Deco Sofa

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H 29 in W 80 in D 32 in

Art Deco Sofa

Located in Hudson, NY

Curved art deco period sofa, recovered in white muslin with rounded feet. Very sturdy. Matching

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20th Century French Sofas

Art Deco Walnut and Bird's-Eye maple Leather Sofa, circa 1930s
Art Deco Walnut and Bird's-Eye maple Leather Sofa, circa 1930s

Art Deco Walnut and Bird's-Eye maple Leather Sofa, circa 1930s

Located in London, Greenwich

An exceptional quality Art Deco scroll ended walnut and bird’s-eye maple veneered and ebonised show

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

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By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

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Pair of Big Sconces in Modern Plaster in the Style of Giacometti G170

By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Diego Giacometti

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Plaster

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock

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Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

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By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

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Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940's - New Upholstery

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By Jules Leleu

Located in Brussels, BE

Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Entrance Double Doors, 1930s
Art Deco Entrance Double Doors, 1930s

Art Deco Entrance Double Doors, 1930s

$5,512Sale Price|30% Off

H 96.46 in W 51.19 in D 3.94 in

Art Deco Entrance Double Doors, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Beautiful custom made Art Deco entrance doors from 1930s Including original aluminum seals. Original glass.  

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Glass, Oak

French Art Deco Console
French Art Deco Console

French Art Deco Console

$8,900

H 39.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in

French Art Deco Console

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Classic French Art Deco wooden carved console in green patina. Polygonal top shape in predominately geometric motifs with fine carving details. The console features a beautiful mat...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Danish 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Mohair with Carved Armrests
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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Mahogany

Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
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$898 / item

H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

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By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco chairs designed in the 1930s by Jindrich Halabala with the catalog no. H214. There are 14-20 pcs. Available but not restored. The Pictures Shows the last ones which were a...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

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By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in New York, NY

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French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet
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$2,597

H 51.58 in W 33.47 in D 13.78 in

French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

An excellent quality French cabinet, produced in the 1920’s with crisp carving to the center between the doors, solid oak with solid oak liners, both doors are lockable with one key ...

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Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Garden of Eden / Lustgarden Chaise Longue Daybed, 1950s
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Garden of Eden / Lustgarden Chaise Longue Daybed, 1950s

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Garden of Eden / Lustgarden Chaise Longue Daybed, 1950s

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

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By Just Andersen

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Art Deco Sofa Whites For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of art deco sofa whites available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, all art deco sofa whites available were constructed with great care. There are 10 antique and vintage art deco sofa whites for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Art deco sofa whites have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Art deco sofa whites are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large art deco sofa whites, so small art deco sofa whites measuring 33.47 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many art deco sofa whites are appealing in their simplicity, but Elnaz Namaki Studio produced popular art deco sofa whites that are worth a look.

How Much are Art Deco Sofa Whites?

Prices for art deco sofa whites start at $2,500 and top out at $13,246 with the average selling for $9,115.

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 Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.