Art Deco Upholstered Furniture
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Textile, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Maple, Sycamore
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Benches
Iron
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Sycamore
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Art Deco Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Oak, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Argentine Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Benches
Iron, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Art Deco Loveseats
Macassar
20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Fabric
20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
- How was Art Deco furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The main features of Art Deco furniture are bold geometric lines and forms, and an integration of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood.
The Art Deco era made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, and while the period yielded a range of stylistically diverse furnishings, interiors and objects, collectors will typically find the period’s desks, tables and chairs embellished with metal accents, animal hides, ivory or mother-of-pearl inlays and shimmering mirrored finishes.
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.)
Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024What Art Deco furniture looks like can vary from piece to piece, but there are some characteristics that help define the style. During the 1920s and ’30s, manufacturers often created furniture with bold geometric lines and forms as well as intricate floral motifs. Materials tended to be luxurious and included shagreen and marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Many pieces feature luxe details like gleaming metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hide and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.