Art Deco Sofa in Black Lacquer and Golden Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco Sofa Piano lacquer, black high gloss Golden upholstery Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 167 cm Height: 82 cm Depth: 77,5 cm Seat height: 40 cm
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
3-seater black cow leather sofa in timeless Art Deco design
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This timeless 3-seater Art Deco design sofa is upholstered in black leather and finished with wooden details.
Cowhide, Leather
Timeless 3-seater Art Deco design sofa upholstered in black cowhide leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This timeless 3-seater Art Deco design sofa is upholstered in black leather and finished with wooden details.
Leather
French Sofa or Settee in the Art Deco Style Upholstered in Black Linen
By Paul Follot
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful French sofa or settee in the Art Deco style, created in the manner of iconic designer Paul Follot, featuring a rounded back and curved arms, with a comfortable seat, upho...
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
$1,480Sale Price|81% Off
Classic French Art Deco 1930 Style Leather Club Sofa / Couch
Located in New York, NY
Classic French Art Deco 1930 style stitched, grey leather sofa circa 1970 with pure, clean lines and an elegant, relaxed form. The leather has been lightly used and is in good overal...
Leather, Down
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 design. High quality! Handmade in Germany. Different upholstery, leather colors, w...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 2 black cowhide Art Deco design 3-seater sofas of top quality
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This luxurious set of two black leather and wooden Schuitema Art Deco design three-seater sofas is of top quality and offers excellent seating comfort.
Leather, Wood
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.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$2,854Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Style Green Leather Three Seats Sofa. Circa 1980
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This three seats sofa is made of dark green leather. This is a french work in the Art Deco style. Circa 1980. This armchair can be sold separately but is part of a set including a 2 ...
Leather
Warren McArthur Art Deco Sofa circa 1930s Streamlined Aluminum Reupholstered 89"
By Warren McArthur
Located in Atlanta, GA
Streamlined Art Deco Aluminum Sofa, designed by Warren McArthur, circa 1930s. This sofa is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 12 yards ...
Aluminum
$5,238Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Pieff & Co. Art Deco Design Leather & Chromium Tubular Steel Frame Sofa
By Pieff and Co.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exceptionally Rare Pieff & Co. Art Deco Design Black Leather & Chromium-Plated Tubular Steel Three-Seater Sofa by Mark Lawson, 1970s An exceptionally rare three-seat sofa designed b...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Art Deco Style Sofa Covered In Olive Velvet By Munna Design
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary upholstered sofa defined by a low, elongated silhouette and a continuous, sculptural profile. The form is characterized by a gently curved backrest that flows seamless...
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s
Located in New York, NY
Incredible sumptuous Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, midcentury sectional sofa, newly reupholstered in gray/green mohair. The sofa consists of three sections, two straight pieces, each ...
Metal
$31,900 / item
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 lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by...
Velvet
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, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it's been recently reupholstered and padd...
Fabric, Beech
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, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it's been recently reupholstered and padd...
Fabric, Beech
$1,459Sale Price / item|30% Off
1 of 2 FINE NATUZZI BLACK LEATHER TWO SEATER SOFAS MATCING ARMCHAIR AVAILABLE
By Natuzzi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this contemporary Natuzzi black leather two-seater sofa. Full of stylish details, this compact sofa is ideal even for small-size apartments. It is ...
Leather
$827Sale Price|30% Off
Handmade Black and Silver Upholstered Sofa Light Hardwood Frame Part of a Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Art Deco style two-seat sofa which is part of a suite This is a very good looking well made and comfortable piec...
Upholstery
1980s Black Leather Eileen Gray LOTA Sofa by ALIVAR Made In Italy
By Alivar, Eileen Gray
Located in Monrovia, CA
The LOTA Sofa Is The Iconic Eileen Gray 1924 Design For The Small Apartment In Rue De Lota, Paris. This 1980s LOTA Sofa Is A Black Leather Sofa With 4 Large Down Filled Leather Cushi...
Leather, Wood
$1,407Sale Price|25% Off
HAND MADE BLACK & SiLVER UPHOLSTERED SOFA LIGHT HARDWOOD FRAME ONE OF TWO PIECES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
ROYAL HOUSE ANTIQUES Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Art Deco style three seat sofa which is part of a suite Please note the d...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Luxury Handmade Sheepskin 2.5-Seater Sofa – by Lounge Atelier
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
Beautiful luxury, top-quality handmade 2.5-seater sofa by Lounge Atelier, crafted in soft sheepskin with upholstered cushions for exceptional comfort. The cushions are double-sided ...
Leather
$7,666 / item
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 incredibly confortable and elegant seating experience. Victoria couch is upholstered in eme...
Brass
$6,735 / item
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 incredibly comfortable and elegant seating experience. Victoria couch is upholstered in emer...
Copper
$7,666 / item
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 incredibly comfortable and elegant seating experience. Victoria couch is upholstered in emer...
Brass
$6,741 / item
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 incredibly comfortable and elegant seating experience. Victoria couch is upholstered in emer...
Brass
$10,994 / item
Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Acclaimed design duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti have established themselves since the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. ...
Brass
Art Deco Table Rectangular, France, 1930, Material: Wood, with Gold Detail
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Wood
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 cushions, backrest cushions and details. Lacquered feet to match the upholstery. Stan...
Upholstery
Smeraldo Italian Three-Seat Sofa with Carved Feet in Velvet & Satin by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Smeraldo sofa is a seat of modern classicism, designed to live comfortly and elegantly the living room space. Stately model characterized by the harmonious design of the back, th...
Upholstery
$2,140Sale Price|64% Off
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.
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Black Shellac and Engraved Mirror Italian Side Sofa Table, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Surprising design for this coffee table, with an unmistakable Italian style, profoundly characterized in its qualities by an engraved and black-coloured mirror. Perfect combination o...
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Black Shellac and Engraved Mirror Italian Side Sofa Table, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Surprising design for this coffee table, with an unmistakable Italian style, profoundly characterized in its qualities by an engraved and black-coloured mirror. Perfect combination o...
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Black Shellac and Engraved Mirror Italian Side Sofa Table, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Surprising design for this coffee table, with an unmistakable Italian style, profoundly characterized in its qualities by an engraved and black-coloured mirror. Perfect combination o...
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Chrome Sofa & Chair by Kem Weber Newly Reupholstered in Black Leather
By Kem Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Chrome Tubular Sofa & Chair by Kem Weber Newly Reupholstered in Black Leather - Set of 2 This exquisite Art Deco sofa and lounge chair set designed by Kem Weber showcases...
Chrome
French Art Deco Settee or Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Black Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French Art Deco-era settee dates from the late 1930s / early 1940s. Newly upholstered in cream colored leather with ostrich-like surface texture. Black finished...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Two French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Style Sofa Tables / Consoles
By Alfred Porteneuve
Located in New York, NY
Two elegant and chic French Art Deco consoles / sofa tables in hard wood in the style of Alfred Porteneuve, the nephew of the Art Deco master, Jacques Emile Ruhlmann. Priced and So...
Mahogany
$9,953Sale Price / set|20% Off
ART DECO STYLE 1970's GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA & PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Deco style Circa 1970's Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Tufted three piece sofa and pai...
Leather
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery time between 8-10 weeks.
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery, circa 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery time c. 12 weeks.
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Blue Velvet Sofa with Attached Lucite Drinks Tables, France 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This striking French Art Deco velvet sofa is a rare and visionary piece featuring a kidney-shaped design on a platform base with four uniquely shaped feet—two round and two rectangul...
Upholstery
Banquette Centerpiece Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large oval seating bench with tufted back for banquet, store or wedding hall. Beautifully designed in art deco manner with brass colored feet, black leather and velvet trimming. This...
Leather, Velvet
Design couch J.Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Design couch J.Halabal from 1960 We present designer sofa by J.Halabala, It was made in the Czech Republic in the Up Zavud factory It has been given a complex manual renovation, the ...
Walnut
1959 Cadillac Style Sofa — Iconic Automotive-Inspired Design
Located in Chicago, IL
1959 Cadillac Style Sofa — Iconic Automotive-Inspired Design This striking 1959 Cadillac style sofa is a true statement piece, designed to replicate the unmistakable rear section of...
Fiberglass
VERSACE 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESiGNED ADJUSTABLE SOFA PART OF SUITE
By Versace Home Collection
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made Ilian Rachov Designed for Versace Italy extra large sofa which is part of a huge su...
Velvet
VERSACE ITALY 2003 ILIAN RACHOV DESIGNED ADJUSTABLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE
By Versace Home Collection
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made Ilian Rachov Designed for Versace Italy extra large sofa which is part of a huge su...
Velvet
$500Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Velvet Upholstered George Smith Scatter Sofa Armchair Cushions 4
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this set of four George Smith velvet sofa or armchair scatter cushions with feather filled internals A love...
Velvet
Long 'Étude' Iron and Cream Limestone Console or Sofa Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Étude' wrought iron and honed cream limestone console or sofa table by Design Frères. Slender blackened iron base fitted with a contrasting honed cream limestone top (variatio...
Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Danish cabinetmaker: Two-seat root wood and black lacquered wooden Art Deco sofa, upholstered with green velour. 1930s.
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 92.52 in D 41.34 in
Art Deco Style Curved Sofa in Black Wooden Base and Fabric
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black wooden base and beige fabric curved sofa.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Modernist Black Lacquer & Alcantara Couch
Located in London, GB
Substantial 3 Seater Modernist Art Deco Couch or Day bed. Frame in black lacquer with fluted chrome plated front legs.
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Style And Scandinavian Design Bouclé Fabric And Black Wooden Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Art Deco Style And Scandinavian Design Bouclé fabric and black wooden armchair.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 65.75 in D 31.5 in
Modern Art Deco Style Emerald Velvet Sofa Martinique Handcrafted & Customizable
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
Inspired by the French-Caribbean island of Martinique, this loveseat conveys the tropical vibes from natural materials and warm colors and the French sophistication of Art Deco. The ...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Gatsby Two Seat Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Art Deco Sofa in Brass and Velvet
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Taking a glimpse into the past, the Gatsby collection takes us back into an era of opulent splendour and wondrous beauty by simply laying our eyes on its magnificent curves. The piec...
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 93.31 in D 19.69 in
Gatsby Three Seat Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Art Deco Sofa in Brass and Velvet
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Taking a glimpse into the past, the Gatsby collection takes us back into an era of opulent splendour and wondrous beauty by simply laying our eyes on its magnificent curves. The piec...
Upholstery
1930s Bauhaus Art Deco Steel Tube Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful bauhaus chrome steel tube sofa with dark blue upholstery, which is typical for Art Deco.
Chrome, Steel
Unavailable
H 31 in W 105 in D 30 in
Art Deco Style Crescent Sofa with Walnut Legs in Navy Blue Velvet
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
With Classic clean lines and sharp curves comes Modshop's Art Deco sofa. Uniquely shaped, similar to a crescent, curved in arms and six walnut cone legs put together in elegance. Sho...
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 96.85 in D 36.22 in
Art Deco Style Sofa with Leather Back and Polished Steel Details, Available Now
Located in Warsaw, Mazowickie
Styled in late Art Deco, it is a serious piece for an office space or a private studio.
Leather, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 66.15 in D 33.86 in
British Art Deco Cloud Back Sofa by Epstein in an Armani Style Fabric circa 1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
Art Deco 3-seat sofa by harry and Lou Epstein. Stunning Art Deco cloud back sofa with bird's-eye maple trims. Newly upholstered in a stunning Armani style fabric. An English Art D...
Fabric
Art Deco Style Crescent Sofa with Walnut Legs in Charcoal Velvet
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
With Classic clean lines and sharp curves comes this Art Deco sofa. Uniquely shaped, similar to a crescent, curved in arms and six walnut cone legs put together in elegance. Shown in...
Velvet
Black 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 one of Troy Smith's best sellers. It is built to exacting standards and quality. The ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 31 in W 105 in D 40 in
Art Deco Style Crescent Sofa with Walnut Legs in Hunter Green Velvet
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
With Classic clean lines and sharp curves comes this Art Deco sofa. Uniquely shaped, similar to a crescent, curved in arms and six walnut cone legs put together in elegance. Shown in...
Magno Sofa in Eucalyptus and Black Lacquer by Palena Furniture
By Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Magno Sofa Adorned with a beautiful black lacquer frame and eucalyptus base, the Magno Sofa is an example of the art and hard work of the craftsmen. This chair stands out in the ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Magno Sofa in Walnut and Black Lacquer by Palena Furniture
By Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Magno Sofa Adorned with a beautiful black lacquer frame and American walnut base, the Magno Sofa is an example of the art and hard work of the craftsmen. This chair stands out in t...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 63 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Namib Covered Sofa and Loveseat With Black High Gloss Frame by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Namib Desert was the inspiration for Namib sofa: its distinguish attributes combine the struggle between the Atlantic waters and the desert sands. This invigorating, balanced & curve...
Upholstery, Satin
1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Chilton, GB
A stunning 1940s Danish 'Banana' design two and half-seat sofa. The sofa curves round like the shape of a banana and has beautifully piped back seat sections. The back and seat cushi...
Velvet
Desire Sofa with Brushed Brass
By Duquesa & Malvada
Located in Paredes, PT
The Desire sofa appears as an object of desire of the most refined, demanding and opulent styles. It is an enticing piece with the intention to invite you to relax in the comfort of ...
Brass
Three-Piece High Style Art Deco Wicker Suite
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three-Piece Art Deco wicker suite in dark green painted finish. Large scale width and height with one chair having rounded back form & the other a peaked spade shaped back. High sty...
Rush, Wood
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 96.85 in D 36.22 in
Art Deco Armchair with Leather Back and Polished Steel Details, Customizable
Located in Warsaw, Mazowickie
Styled in late Art Deco, it is a serious piece for an office space or a private studio.
Leather, Upholstery
Malkiy Sofa in Cotton Velvet with Gold Details
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Malkiy sofa was named after a king and priest mentioned in the Book of Genesis whose name means justice and king of righteousness. This tuxedo sofa is upholstered in cotton velvet an...
Upholstery, Velvet
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 86.62 in D 35.83 in
Ottawa Sofa in Faux Leather With Bronze Renaissance Nails
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Known as traders, the Ottawa is a Native American tribe from the Manitoulin Island. This tribe inspired the creation of OTTAWA Sofa. Featuring synthetic leather upholstery and a fram...
Upholstery, Synthetic
Plum Sofa in Faux Leather And Fully Upholstered Legs
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
PLUM is a throwback to the past with a contemporary touch. With matte aged brass legs, this fully upholstered sofa celebrates luxury and opulence highlighted by the synthetic leather...
Upholstery, Synthetic
Wales Sofa in Cotton Velvet And Gold Polished Nails
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Often called the “Land of Castles”, Wales has some of the most impressive monuments of the middle ages. Wales sofa pays tribute to the country’s history. Upholstered in cotton velvet...
Cotton, Upholstery
Kate 2-Seat Sofa with Velvet and Cooper
By Duquesa & Malvada
Located in Paredes, PT
Inspired by the Duchess of Cambridge, this iconic piece intends to convey femininity, grace and delicacy through the copper feet and velvet fabric in soft colors. Kate shows up with ...
Copper
Dukono Sofa in Faux Leather with Metal Detail by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
As one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, Dukono embodies an unpredictable strength. Just like DUKONO Wingback Sofa. A nail head trim wraps around this high-back lounge sofa, maki...
Upholstery, Synthetic
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 36.23 in D 37.8 in
Plum Single Sofa in Faux Leather with Fully Upholstered Legs
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
PLUM is a throwback to the past with a contemporary touch. With matte aged brass legs, this fully upholstered single sofa celebrates luxury and opulence highlighted by the synthetic ...
Upholstery, Synthetic
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.