$8,550 / set
H 25.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
French Art Deco Tub Chairs circa 1930s Refinished & Reupholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Tub Chairs, France, circa 1930s. They have been refinished in an
Upholstery, Wood
$1,684 / set
H 27.56 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Italian Art Deco tub chairs in wood and white fabric, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco tub chairs in wood and white fabric, 1930s Pair of tub chairs with rounded seat
Fabric, Wood
Italian Art Deco tub chair in wood and white fabric, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco tub chair in wood and white fabric, 1930s Tub chair with rounded seat, padded and
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Tub Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
appreciate both form and function, this tub chair seamlessly blends classic Art Deco aesthetics with modern
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco period tub chair, probably Danish in origin, circa 1930's. The chair features
Upholstery
Art. Deco Leather Tub Chair by Gunlocke c. 1940's
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Art Deco tub chair, made by Gunlocke, circa 1940's. The chair features a chic distressed
Leather, Walnut
Pair French Art Deco Tub Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Period French Art Deco Tub Round Backed Club Chairs. Art Deco French round Tub backed club
Walnut
$5,673 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Sue et Mare Style French Art Deco 1930's Tub Chairs With Original Upholstery
By Sue et Mare
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Pair of French Art Deco tub chairs, raised on square tapered legs with ebonised and
Macassar
Art Deco Style Suede Revolving Tub Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Art Deco Style Perforated Suede Upholstered Revolving Tub Chairs. 30" H x 31.5" W x 28" D
Suede, Upholstery
Unique Art Decò pair of lacquered and gilded wood tub chairs
By Art de France
Located in Milano, IT
velluto imbottito. Manifattura Francia, 1930ca Epoca Art Deco.
Velvet
$1,900 / set
H 33.5 in W 25.25 in D 24.5 in
Contemporary Modern Simon Pengelly for Allermuir Venus Green Tub Chairs, a Pair
By Simon Pengelly, Allermuir
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Venus is a versatile, compact tub chair with a molded foam body and sprung seat providing excellent
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$9,800 / set
H 28 in W 33 in D 28 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Gio Ponti Style Tub Chairs, Attr. Casa E Giardino
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
A comfortable and sturdy pair of Italian midcentury tub chairs with a gentle sloping dome-shaped
Beech
$3,268
H 31.89 in W 26.19 in D 26.38 in
VINTAGE HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER TUB CLUB ARMCHAiR HAND STUDDED UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
England hand dyed Cigar Brown leather tub club armchair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Leather
$6,258 / set
H 27.96 in W 32.49 in D 29.93 in
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED STiTCHED BROWN LEATHER LIMED OAK TUB / CLUB ARMCHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored, hand dyed Whisky brown leather English tub or club armchairs with Limed Oak frames Please note
Leather, Oak
$4,102 / set
H 31.89 in W 26.19 in D 26.38 in
PAIR OF VINTAGE BLACK LEATHER TUB CLUB ARMCHAIRS WiTH HAND STUDDED UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
made in England ebony black leather tub club armchairs. Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Leather, Hardwood
$1,766 / item
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Antique Brown Leather Tub Desk Chair With Studded Detailing
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Design Dark Tan Leather Tub Chair With Piping Finishing Brass Tacks Beech Squared Legs A
Brass, Iron
$5,354
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
French Art Deco Cream EJ Ruhlmann Style Leather Swivelling Tub Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 1 AD French Art Deco Cream EJ Ruhlmann Style Leather Swivelling Tub Desk Chair With
Brass, Iron
$3,059
H 28 in W 27.5 in D 25.5 in
French Art Deco Walnut Tub Chair with Original Geometric Jaz Age Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A walnut Art Deco tub armchair with the original colourful geometric Jaz age upholstery which is in
Walnut
A Pair of French Painted & Carved Tub Chairs, C. 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
add these chairs to most living rooms or at the foot of your bed.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$7,301Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 24.02 in
Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs Pair Tub Chairs Round mid Late 1800s Fauteuil
Located in Lewes, England
Pair of rare antique Swedish Biedermeier armchairs tub chairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a
Birch
$10,430 / set
H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 24.02 in
Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs Pair Tub Chairs Round mid Late 1800s Fauteuil
Located in Lewes, England
Pair of rare antique Swedish Biedermeier armchairs tub chairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a
Birch
$7,217 / set
H 37.8 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
Gaetano Borsani Pair of tub chairs in wood root and small seat
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
COD-3839 Gaetano Borsani Pair of tub chairs in wood and wood root with small wooden seat and
Fabric
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of painted black chairs. Upholstered in grey color silk fabric. The central part of the back
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in Mississauga, ON
Very comfortable pair of Mahogany armchairs with new velvet upholstery and nickle plate studding.
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 26.78 in
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs with Black Lacquer Frames Salon Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of French Art Deco tub chairs newly upholstered in a cream fabric with the Greek
Fabric
Art Deco Tub/Cocktail Chairs
Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire
A pair of Art Deco cocktail chairs, with their original sprung seats have just been reupholstered
Velvet
Antique Art Deco Original Ebony Upholstered Tub Chair
Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire
A lovely ebony and upholstered Art Deco period bridge or bar tub chair.
Fabric
Art Deco Style Club Tub Chairs French style
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Style Club or Tub Chairs. These newly custom-made chairs are one of a kind made
Wood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 25.79 in D 22.45 in
Set of Ten Art Deco Ebonized Tub Chairs from a Hotel in Bombay
Located in Norwich, GB
Set of ten Art Deco ebonized tub chairs from a hotel in Bombay.
Teak
Pair of French 1950s Upholstered Tub Chairs or Bergeres
Located in Long Island City, NY
Each white stained beech sabre legs.
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
Gosling Marine Lounge Tub Chair in Carbon Fibre, Teak and Upholstery
By Tim Gosling
Located in London, GB
The Gosling Lounge Tub Chair was designed for the interior with the potential to provide additional
Stainless Steel
Victoria Tub Sidechair
By Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc.
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Art Deco style tub side-chair in a black lacquered finish. Perfect as a dining chair or with a
Wood
Pair of Art Deco 'Bombay' Tub Chairs
Located in London, GB
With ebonized, curvaceous front arms and legs, the generous tub-shaped back with a down-sweeping
Linen, Ebony
Pair of Art Deco Upholstered Tub Chairs, England, circa 1930s
Located in East Hampton, NY
Armchairs have ebonized tapered legs and are newly upholstered in natural French linen.
Linen
Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco tub chairs in solid walnut, with cream leather upholstery and reeded, carved
Walnut
Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual set of four French art deco tub chairs with ivory crackled finish; with later moss
Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco tub chairs with shaped arms and turned wood legs. Upholstered in alcantara suede
Walnut
French Art Deco Tub Chair
Located in New York, NY
Newly upholstered French Art Deco tub chairs with fluted and taped legs. Great shape and lines
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco tub chairs in painted and giltwood. Upholstered in tan leather.
Leather, Giltwood
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Of Art Deco Tub Chairs
Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco tub chairs. Upholstered in chestnut leather. Dimensions: H 76cm, W 90cm, D 80cm
English Art Deco Tub Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
English Art Deco tub chair: pine upholstered in cotton and burlap. Circa 1925-1935.
Burlap, Muslin, Pine
French Art Deco Tub Chair by Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO TUB CHAIR BY MAURICE DUFRENE This fabulous French Art Deco tub chair was designed by
Leather, Oak
Pair Of French Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Handsome Pair of French Art Deco Tub Chairs. Featuring elegant lines and fine detailing, the
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs after Ruhlmann
Located in NYC, NY
A comfortable pair of art deco tub chairs in the style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann with fluted
Fabric, Down
Pair of 20th Century French Art Deco Tub Chairs
By Paul Follot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of French Art Deco tub chairs in the manner of Paul Follet. Totally reupholstered in a black
Linen, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs designed by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pair of Art Deco tub chairs designed by Gilbert Rohde in maple and doe skin; Circa 1930's.
Maple
Pair of Cream Leather Upholstered French Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco tub chairs. Re-upholstered in cream leather. All of our furniture is
Leather
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs, English, circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco tub chairs with reeded front column legs and curved frame with carved hand rest
Leather, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs in the Style of Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs in the style of Dunbar with a great design with a wood trim base.
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs Attributed to Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco tub chairs attributed to Paul Follot. Reeded solid walnut arms, with solid beech
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs Attributed to Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco tub chairs attributed to Paul Follot. Reeded solid walnut arms, with solid beech
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Tub Chair attributed to Paul Follot French, circa 1930
By Paul Follot
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco tub chair attributed to Paul Follot. Reupholstered in Alcantara suede and cream leather
Beech
Eugene Schoen Custom Rosewood Art Deco Tub Chair
By Eugene Schoen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Custom Rosewood Art Deco Tub Chair, designed by New York City designer Eugene Schoen, circa 1930
Rosewood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
A Pair of Satin Birch and Brown Leather Upholstered Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco tub chairs. Satin birch fluted base and frame with brown leather re-upholstery
Leather, Satinwood
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco bleached walnut veneer tub chairs on tapering chamfered legs. Re-upholstered in
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco chairs. fruitwood arms and legs, upholstered in chestnut leather.
Fruitwood
Pair French Art Deco Tub Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
piping. Deep tub chairs have rolled arms, and wood feet. The seats are 16" high.
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
French Art Deco Tub Chairs in Velvet Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco pair of tub chairs in ebonized wood with fluted front legs and mustard yellow
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Mahogany Tub Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of French Art Deco tub chairs, manufactured circa 1930s, upholstered sides and round back
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Art Deco tub chairs with new upholstery.
Pair of Tub Chairs
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco tub chairs. Veneered walnut wrap frame. Solid satin birch legs. Upholstered in
Walnut
Art Deco Tub/ Desk Chair Reupholstered in Red Leather
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Tub Chair. Walnut veneered with solid walnut legs. Re-upholstered in red leather
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 30.12 in W 27.17 in L 30.12 in
Art Deco Pair of Tub Chairs Upholstered in Red Leather, circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco tub chairs with reeded front column legs and curved frame with carved hand rest
Leather, Beech
Art Deco Macassar Cloud Chair Upholstered in a Self Patterned Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco tub chair features a polished curved Macassar wood back and newly
set of four French Art Deco Bergeres
Located in Westport, CT
chic set of 4 French Art Deco tub chairs in walnut with separated tapered and fluted columns, 1930
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Maple Tub Chairs in Striped Fabric - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome pair of 1930s French Art Deco tub chairs, sourced in Provence. Each is hand-crafted from
Fabric, Cotton, Maple
Pair of French Art Deco Chairs in the Manner of Follot
Located in Westport, CT
Very elegant and generously sized set of French classic period Art Deco Tub chairs in fruitwood
Fruitwood
Sold
H 29 in W 26 in D 25 in
1920s French Parisian Art Deco Maple Tub Armchairs in Cream Boucle - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of 1920s French Art Deco tub chairs, sourced in Paris as bare frames and fully
Bouclé, Maple
Pair of Art Deco period French tub chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a great looking pair of Art Deco tub chairs. French in origin and the tapered legs just
Beech
Art Deco Cocktail Tub Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco cocktail tub chairs. Burr ash surround with reeded wood banding, set over steel
Art Deco Cocktail Tub Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco cocktail tub chairs. Burr ash surround with reeded wood banding, set over steel
French Art Deco Rosewood Tub-Shaped Upholstered Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Art Deco period tub-shaped chairs in rosewood and upholstery, created in France in the
Upholstery, Rosewood
Interior Crafts Modern Art Deco Black Lacquered Tub Chairs, Pair
By Interior Crafts
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of modern Art Deco style barrel back tub chairs or lounge chairs By Interior
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Antique Art Deco Burl Walnut Leather Tub Chairs
Located in North York, ON
A very rare and original pair of art deco arm chairs, completely professionally restored by our
Burl, Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 45 in W 27.75 in D 34.25 in
John Widdicomb Modern Art Deco Cherry Wood Tub Chair or Slipper Chair
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern Regency or Art Deco style tub chair or slipper chairs By John Widdicomb USA
Upholstery, Cherry
Set of Four Art Deco Walnut & Leather Tub Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb set of four Art Deco walnut shaped-back dining chairs with leather seating. Circa 1930's
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Art Deco Dutch Sheepskin Leather Tub Chair
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
be a one-off. The chair has been constructed with an Art Deco frame, its elegant clean straight lines
Leather, Sheepskin, Pine
Pair of Art Deco Style Tub Chairs; After Chairs on the Normandy
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Art Deco style tub chairs modeled after those aboard the famed cruise ship Normandy. The
Textile, Wood
$3,518Sale Price|35% Off
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
French Provincial Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Lelièvre Paris, GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
French Provincial Paris armchair, Modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Paris armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. Up...
Gold Leaf
$10,151 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Hand Crafted Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace by Ryan and Smith
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A hand Crafted Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace, produced in three solid blocks of marble. This stylish fireplace reflects the Art Deco style which flourished internationally during ...
Breccia Marble
$2,165Sale Price|64% Off
H 24.81 in W 94.49 in D 36.62 in
Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
Located in IT
Art Deco black wood and leather daybed sofa. Art Deco daybed sofa, from France, from 1930s Art Deco period. Black wood frame and leather upholstery. Conservative restoration of woode...
Leather, Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
French Empire Bedroom Suite Walnut Nightstands Bed Commode 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Suite Comprises of a Large Gentleman's Wardrobe, a Ladies Wardrobe, Super King Size Bed, Marble Top Commode and a Pair of Marble Top Bedside Cabinets. The Whole of the Suite Bei...
Marble
$16,900 / set
H 34 in W 23.75 in D 32.5 in
20th Century French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Tinted Birchwood Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined pair of vintage French Art Deco club chairs, handcrafted in Paris circa 1930. Expertly made with tinted birchwood frames, these classic lounge chairs showcase elegant Paris...
Linen, Upholstery, Beech, Fabric
Wedgwood Black and White Jasper "Pegasus" Covered Vase, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
The black jasper ovoid body decorated in white relief with the Apotheosis of Virgil after John Flaxman, the shoulder with snake handles above Medusa masks, the domed cover with Pegas...
Porcelain
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$6,605 / set
H 32.49 in W 72.05 in D 34.65 in
STYLISH ANTIQUE ART DECO CIR 1920 BURR WALNUT GREEN VELOUR SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920’s Art Deco Burr Walnut framed sofa with Green Velour upholstery that is part of a ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$13,628
H 52.37 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
1930s Art Deco Cabinet Dresser in Burl Walnut by Crafts Cantu
By Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Exquisite refined Art Deco cabinet dresser by Crafts Cantu in walnut and burl walnut applied in excellent condition all original components, polished with wax Measures cm: H 133 W...
Walnut, Burl
Art Deco Brass Table/ Desk Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Big elegant desk lamp with two sockets All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Brass
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$10,819
H 32.68 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
Dutch Art Deco Design Sofa by Pander 1930 Walnut Burl Wood with Display Cabinets
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous high end design Dutch Art Deco sofa designed & produced by Pander 1930 in Burl Walnut. Exquisite Art Deco design lines & both sides of the sofa have display cabinets perf...
Walnut, Burl
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.