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Danish Art Deco Velvet Lounge Chair, 1940s.
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Velvet Lounge Chair, 1940s. Scandinavian beautiful, cozy and comfortable Viggo
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Danish Art Deco Velvet Lounge Chair, 1940s.
Danish Art Deco Velvet Lounge Chair, 1940s.
$1,004
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Pair of Velvet Upholstered Tank Chairs
Located in Petworth, GB
Thirties pair of ‘modernist’ ‘tank’ chairs Re-upholstered in Futurliberty ‘Tudor Columns’ velvet
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Pair of Velvet Upholstered Tank Chairs
Art Deco Pair of Velvet Upholstered Tank Chairs
$11,818
H 30.32 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Inspired Club Chair in Mahogany & Cut Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired chair is made from African mahogany wood and upholstered in a soft cut velvet
Category

2010s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany

Art Deco Inspired Club Chair in Mahogany & Cut Velvet
Art Deco Inspired Club Chair in Mahogany & Cut Velvet
$4,760 / item
H 37 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of 1940s Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Art Deco green velvet upholstered lounge / club chairs. The chairs have fringed
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Gabriel Englinger Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet Upholstery
By Gabriel Englinger
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gabriel Englinger, lounge chair, wood, long pile velvet upholstery, France, 1928. This rare Art
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Pink Velvet Bridge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Two Art Deco armchairs with a clear wood frame and cherry colored velvet upholstery. The velvety
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20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Pink Velvet Bridge Chairs, 1940s
Pair of Art Deco Pink Velvet Bridge Chairs, 1940s
$2,609 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 17.33 in
Art deco velvet button back club chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a pair of Italian button back lounge chairs in a vibrant peacock colored velvet upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Art deco velvet button back club chairs
Art deco velvet button back club chairs
$12,000
H 35 in W 32.5 in D 37 in
Art Deco Jatoba Purple Velvet Lion Cachet Lounge Chairs
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Weesp, NL
sumptuous purple velvet, these chairs are the epitome of Art Deco style. Dating back to the 1930s, these
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Jatoba Purple Velvet Lion Cachet Lounge Chairs
Art Deco Jatoba Purple Velvet Lion Cachet Lounge Chairs
$15,949 / set
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 32.29 in
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s. Beautiful, cozy and comfortable
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Jatoba Wood and Purple Velvet Lounge Chair
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Weesp, NL
Art Deco Lounge Chair by C.A. Lion Cachet, 1930 — Reupholstered in Purple Velvet An exceptional
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Oak

Art Deco Jatoba Wood and Purple Velvet Lounge Chair
Art Deco Jatoba Wood and Purple Velvet Lounge Chair
$7,974
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 32.68 in
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, velvet, wood, Europe, 1940s The defining feature of these 1940s Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Velvet
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Velvet
$8,450 / set
H 26.97 in W 25.2 in D 30.91 in
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
$15,358 / set
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Blue Velvet and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, velvet, oak, metal, France, 1920s This 1920s French armchair is a striking example
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Blue Velvet and Oak
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Blue Velvet and Oak
$3,750
H 32.09 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Art Deco Bergere Chair in Walnut and Velvet, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco bergère chair in walnut and velvet circa 1930 in good condition, velvet slightly
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Art Deco Bergere Chair in Walnut and Velvet, circa 1930
Art Deco Bergere Chair in Walnut and Velvet, circa 1930
$5,434
H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Monumental Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet and Oak 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Monumental Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet and Oak, Europe, 1930s. This is a very distinct and
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Antique Art Deco Original Rusnak Brothers Chairs in Velvet with Wood - A Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
velvet. 70 years later, these chairs are still relevant and gorgeous. Solid wood and very sturdy
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Skyscraper Style Dining Chair in Black Lacquer and Smoked Pewter Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco dining chair was realized in the United States, circa 1930. It features a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet

De Coene, 3 Large Art Deco Chairs in Solid walnut and Velvet, circa 1930
By De Coene Frères
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
De Coene, 3 large Art Deco chairs in solid walnut and velvet, circa 1930 small chips on 1 chair.
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of Six Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Italian Art Deco Style Chairs, 1980s
Located in Meda, MB
This set of six Art Deco style chairs was produced in Italy. The set is composed by 4 chairs and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Italian Art Deco Set Of 8 Black and Beige Velvet Chairs by Cassi Ramelli, 1940s
By Antonio Cassi Ramelli
Located in Meda, MB
ebanized and upholstered with a beige velvet. Completely restored. Measurements of the eight chairs: 47
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Grand Art Deco Club Chairs in Ochre Yellow Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
example of Art Deco design, distinguished by its generous proportions and sculptural form. The silhouettes
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Grand Art Deco Club Chairs in Ochre Yellow Velvet
Grand Art Deco Club Chairs in Ochre Yellow Velvet
$14,700 / set
H 31.89 in W 41.34 in D 39.38 in
Hague School Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chair in Beige Velvet and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, teak, velvet fabric, brass, the Netherlands, 1930s This charming lounge chair belongs to
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Forest Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
in green velvet, the chairs offer a deep and comfortable seat. The rich mahogany wood shows finely
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Forest Green Velvet
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Forest Green Velvet
$12,700 / set
H 41.15 in W 31.5 in D 31.89 in
Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Green Olive Velvet Upholstery
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Rippled waterfall style pleated tailoring is punctuated by the spherical art deco accents on the arms. One
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Green Olive Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Green Olive Velvet Upholstery
$5,907 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Inspired Slipper Chair
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired slipper chair covered in hot pink velvet feature an exposed wooden frame with a
Category

2010s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Wood

Art Deco Inspired Slipper Chair
Art Deco Inspired Slipper Chair
$4,450 / item
H 29 in W 31 in D 35 in
French Art Deco Club or Lounge Chair in Beige Velvet Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of French Art Deco lounge or club chairs. These distinguished seats, resplendent in their
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20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Velvet

French Art Deco Club or Lounge Chair in Beige Velvet Upholstery, a Pair
French Art Deco Club or Lounge Chair in Beige Velvet Upholstery, a Pair
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 36 in D 37 in
Art Deco Wittmann Style Rich Turquoise Velvet Fan Back Cocktail Chair, 1930s
By Wittmann
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Original Art Deco luxurious rich turquoise blue velvet fan back cocktail chair with metal feet
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Wittmann Style Rich Turquoise Velvet Fan Back Cocktail Chair, 1930s
Art Deco Wittmann Style Rich Turquoise Velvet Fan Back Cocktail Chair, 1930s
$2,612 Sale Price
40% Off
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Italian Art Deco Style Set of 6 Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Chairs
Located in Meda, MB
This set of 6 Art Deco style chairs were produced in the north of Italy in the 1980s. They are
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Laurens Groen Art Deco Side Chair in Birch and Beige Corduroy Velvet 1920s
By Laurens Groen, H.H. de Klerk & Zonen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Laurens Groen for H.H. de Klerk & Zoonen, chair, birch, corduroy velvet, The Netherlands, 1924
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Black Italian Upholstered Velvet Art Deco Dining Chair, Late 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely Art Deco style dining chair, made in Italy. The chair features a tall rounded back
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Style, Contemporary, Oversized Lounge Chairs, Tan Velvet
By Jean Royère, Maison Gouffé
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Art Deco Style, Contemporary, Oversized Lounge Chairs, Tan Velvet Pair of gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Fench Art Deco Club Chairs, Blue Velvet Nobilis, France, circa 1930s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930 pair of French Art Deco club chairs from France. Beautifully restored and reupholstered by our
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Fench Art Deco Club Chairs, Blue Velvet Nobilis, France, circa 1930s
Pair of Fench Art Deco Club Chairs, Blue Velvet Nobilis, France, circa 1930s
$11,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27 in W 28 in D 31 in
Set of 6 Art Deco Oak + Brown Velvet Dining Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 Art Deco dining chairs in the style of the Early 20th Century French designer, Charles
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Art Deco Pair of Luxurious Tank Lounge Chairs In Mocha Velvet with Walnut Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted in the Art Deco style, these Tank Lounge Chairs are the epitome of luxury
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Italian Art Deco Club Chairs in Light Brown Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, black lacquered beech, Italy, 1930s Beautiful club chairs made in
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Italian Art Deco Club Chairs in Light Brown Velvet
Pair of Italian Art Deco Club Chairs in Light Brown Velvet
$9,400 / set
H 32.68 in W 41.34 in D 33.47 in
Hague School Dutch Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Beige Velvet and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
ornamental, but not in a way that overwhelms. It is more like a nod to Art Deco’s flair, held in check by
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Purple Velvet and Wooden Art Deco Lounge Chair, France 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Purple Velvet and Wooden Art Deco Lounge Chair, France 1930's Beautiful Wooden armrests that
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 art deco chairs circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Set of 4 art deco chairs circa 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Sycamore

Set of 4 art deco chairs circa 1930
Set of 4 art deco chairs circa 1930
$2,953 / set
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Margot Dining Chairs, Faux Fur Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
of soft, graceful lines and premium materials defines its art deco design, seamlessly blending
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Burgundy Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, beech, Europe, 1940s A striking pair lounge chairs crafted in
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Burgundy Red Velvet Upholstery
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Burgundy Red Velvet Upholstery
$8,700 / set
H 31.5 in W 41.74 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Walnut Wood and Geometric Green Velvet Dinning Room Chairs, 1920
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant, sinuous and unique in their kind, this Exotic group of chairs of orientalist current, have
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Art Deco Style Royal Blue Velvet Portrait Lounge Chairs by Jofco, a Pair
By Andrew Gower
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These fabulous Art Dec-style Portrait lounge chairs are handcrafted with the finest quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Maple

French Art Deco Dining Chairs Reupholstered in Pierre Frey Velvet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Curvaceous French Art Deco Dining Chairs, in the manner of Emile Jacques Ruhlmann
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian 1920s Art Deco Bridge Chairs, All Original Velvet Upholstered, in Walnut
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Restored and wax polished Italian Art Deco armrest chairs, with spring seat, velvet upholstered in
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
By Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Art Deco Silk Velvet Upholstered Mahogany 'S.S. Normandie' Dining Armchairs, Pierre Patout
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze

René Prou, Two Art Deco Armchairs in Lacquered Wood and Blue Velvet
By René Prou
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Prou, two Art Deco armchairs in lacquered wood and blue velvet, circa 1940-1950.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Italy, Circa 1930s. The plush seating of each chair
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs
$5,900 / set
H 29 in W 27.75 in D 32 in
Pink Velvet and Oak Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pink Velvet and Wooden Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's Beautiful Oak curved armrests .
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Art Deco Green Velvet Dining Room Chairs by H. Pander & Zonen Netherlands, 1930s
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco green velvet dining room chairs by H. Pander & Zonen Netherlands, 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Grey Velvet and Oak Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Grey Velvet and Wooden Art Deco Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1930's Beautiful Oak curved armrests .
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Bronzed Velvet Elite Dining Chair, Italy
By Carlo Colombo, Elie Saab
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison bronzed velvet elite dining chair, Italy Rich and powerful
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Brown Velvet Elite Dining Chair, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison brown velvet elite dining chair, Italy Rich and powerful
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Art Deco Style Club Chair with Loose Cushions
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired Club style chair features loose feather/down back and seat in feather/down
Category

2010s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet

Art Deco Style Club Chair with Loose Cushions
Art Deco Style Club Chair with Loose Cushions
$5,580 / item
H 31 in W 29 in D 29 in
Art Deco Lounge Chair, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco lounge chair, circa 1930.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Art Deco Lounge Chair, circa 1930
Art Deco Lounge Chair, circa 1930
$2,126
H 22.84 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
"De Coene" 3 elegant art deco chairs circa 1930
By De Coene Frères
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"De Coene" 3 elegant art deco chairs circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

"De Coene" 3 elegant art deco chairs circa 1930
"De Coene" 3 elegant art deco chairs circa 1930
$2,906 / set
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Danish Art Deco Club Chair in Viggo Boesen Style with Floral Velvet 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Carl Malmsten, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco comfortable lounge chair from the 1940s fully upholstered with floral pattern
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1950s French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs W/ Beige Velvet - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A sleek set of six 1950s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced from Provence. Expertly hand
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Walnut

Danish Art Deco High Back Lounge Chair Upholstered with Dark Green Velvet, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco high back lounge chair fully upholstered with dark green velvet. Legs of dark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Art Deco Velvet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic art deco velvet chair available at 1stDibs. Each art deco velvet chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and wood. Find 379 options for an antique or vintage art deco velvet chair now, or shop our selection of 75 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco velvet chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco velvet chair made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Koket, Jindrich Halabala and Gio Pagani each produced at least one beautiful art deco velvet chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Deco Velvet Chair?

The average selling price for an art deco velvet chair at 1stDibs is $4,586, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $43,602 for the highest priced.

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