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Dutch Art Deco Armchair, Oak, Modernist Design, 1920s, Netherlands
Dutch Art Deco Armchair, Oak, Modernist Design, 1920s, Netherlands

Dutch Art Deco Armchair, Oak, Modernist Design, 1920s, Netherlands

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A particularly handsome Dutch Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and showing a

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Armchair, The Netherlands 1930s
Dutch Art Deco Armchair, The Netherlands 1930s

Dutch Art Deco Armchair, The Netherlands 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This armchair is rooted in the Dutch Art Deco movement of the 1930s. It was a period defined by

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

LOV Oosterbeek Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Oak
LOV Oosterbeek Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Oak

LOV Oosterbeek Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchair, LOV Oosterbeek, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s This armchair exemplifies the timeless

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Oak and Creme Fabric
Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Oak and Creme Fabric

Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Oak and Creme Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

LOV Oosterbeek armchair, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s This armchair is a strong example of the

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak and Lace
Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak and Lace

Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak and Lace

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, solid oak, rope, brass, fabric, the Netherlands, 1920s/30s This Dutch armchair from

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

L.O.V. Oosterbeek Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak
L.O.V. Oosterbeek Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak

L.O.V. Oosterbeek Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak

By L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in Waalwijk, NL

rooted in the Dutch Art Deco movement, and exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship of the Dutch furniture

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Oak

Art Deco Amsterdam school Sculptural Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s
Art Deco Amsterdam school Sculptural Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s

Art Deco Amsterdam school Sculptural Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare and unusual Amsterdam School Dutch Art Deco armchair, attributed to Michel de Klerk, circa

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair, 1920s

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Dutch Amsterdam School / Hague School Art Deco chair from the 1920s. The armchair is made of oak

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist/Hague School armchair, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist/Hague School armchair, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Modernist/Hague School armchair, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

This striking Dutch armchair from the 1920s reflects the calm architectural language of the Haagse

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dutch Art Deco ‘Amsterdamse School’ Pair of Armchairs
Dutch Art Deco ‘Amsterdamse School’ Pair of Armchairs

Dutch Art Deco ‘Amsterdamse School’ Pair of Armchairs

By Michel De Klerk

Located in Antwerp, BE

Amsterdamse School pair of armchairs attributed to Michel de Klerk. Atelier Speelman pair of easy

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair, Anton Lucas, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair, Anton Lucas, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair, Anton Lucas, 1920s

By Anton Lucas

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

expression of Dutch Art Deco from the interwar period. Crafted in solid oak, the chair is defined by its

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934
Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A rare modernist The Hague School armchair designed by Dutch architect Piet de Vries, created

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Macassar

Art Deco Dutch Modernism Reclining Grand Armchair, Netherlands 1920's
Art Deco Dutch Modernism Reclining Grand Armchair, Netherlands 1920's

Art Deco Dutch Modernism Reclining Grand Armchair, Netherlands 1920's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Art Deco Dutch Modernism Design Reclining "Grand" Armchair. Made in the Netherlands, late 1920's

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Art Deco oak and leather armchair, 1920s An oak and brown leather armchair from the Art Deco

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Early 20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair in midnight blue velvet, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair in midnight blue velvet, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair in midnight blue velvet, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A monumental Amsterdam School armchair, restored with precision and reintroduced for contemporary

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist The Hague School armchair by Jan Brunott, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist The Hague School armchair by Jan Brunott, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Modernist The Hague School armchair by Jan Brunott, 1920s

By Jan Brunott

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

, this armchair embodies the Dutch Art Deco translation of Modernism in the 1920s. A substantial and

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Arm Chairs
Dutch Art Deco Arm Chairs

Dutch Art Deco Arm Chairs

Located in Bantam, CT

Finish -Oak -Wool Fabric by Bisson Bruneel Dimensions 24.25”W x 27.5”D x 33”H Seat Height - 18” Sold as a pair Item must be White Glove delivered or crated

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Bouclé

Dutch Art Deco Dutch early armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander & Sons, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Dutch early armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander & Sons, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Dutch early armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander & Sons, 1920s

By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

adding an authentic touch of Dutch Art Deco to an interior or enriching a curated collection of early

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Vintage 1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s
L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s

L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s

By L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

austerity and geometric clarity characteristic of the Hague School, a Dutch Art Deco movement known for its

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Hendrik Fels for L.O.V Oosterbeek , 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Hendrik Fels for L.O.V Oosterbeek , 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Hendrik Fels for L.O.V Oosterbeek , 1920s

By L.O.V. Oosterbeek, H. Fels

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

This refined armchair was designed by Hendrik Fels (1882–1962), a Dutch architect and furniture

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1930S Dutch Amsterdam School Armchair
1930S Dutch Amsterdam School Armchair

1930S Dutch Amsterdam School Armchair

Located in London, London

Armchair Amsterdam school Oak Beige fabric upholstery Adjustable back Seat height 39cm

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Dutch Armchair from the Hague School
Dutch Armchair from the Hague School

Dutch Armchair from the Hague School

Located in Albany, NY

A very nice example of The Hague School from the 1930s. A geometric design using Coromandel solid wood as decorative details.

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20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early Dutch Lounge Chair in Oak and Rope Oak
Early Dutch Lounge Chair in Oak and Rope Oak

Early Dutch Lounge Chair in Oak and Rope Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchair, oak, rope, the Netherlands, circa 1910 This early Dutch lounge chair is executed in oak

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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935

2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 1930s. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret an...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Story Book Pair of Dutch Brutalist Oak and Rush Throne-Like Lounge Chairs
Story Book Pair of Dutch Brutalist Oak and Rush Throne-Like Lounge Chairs

Story Book Pair of Dutch Brutalist Oak and Rush Throne-Like Lounge Chairs

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt. ...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935

Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs ca. 1935
Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs ca. 1935

Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs ca. 1935

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt....

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Red Mohair, circa 1930s
Dutch Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Red Mohair, circa 1930s

Dutch Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Red Mohair, circa 1930s

Located in Winterswijk, NL

are a very good example of his instinct for real art. The chairs are made out of oak and upholstered

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Dutch Armchair by Bas van Pelt, 1930s
Dutch Armchair by Bas van Pelt, 1930s

Dutch Armchair by Bas van Pelt, 1930s

By Bas Van Pelt

Located in Reichenschwand, DE

lines and a commanding presence, making it a perfect embodiment of the era’s Art Deco style. Art Deco

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Coating

Pair of Java Indonesian Dutch Colonial Art Deco Club Arm Chairs
Pair of Java Indonesian Dutch Colonial Art Deco Club Arm Chairs

Pair of Java Indonesian Dutch Colonial Art Deco Club Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Dutch Colonial Java Indonesian Art Deco arm chairs club chairs. Teak wood with a woven

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Vintage 1930s Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Bamboo

Stained Carved Armchair Design by H.Th. Wijdeveld, Dutch Art Deco Period, 1915
Stained Carved Armchair Design by H.Th. Wijdeveld, Dutch Art Deco Period, 1915

Stained Carved Armchair Design by H.Th. Wijdeveld, Dutch Art Deco Period, 1915

By H. Th. Wijdeveld

Located in Utrecht, NL

motif. The armrest with a typical Art Deco motif. The chair and it's leather seat upholstery is all

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Dutch Art Deco Armchair, the Netherlands, 1940s
Dutch Art Deco Armchair, the Netherlands, 1940s

Dutch Art Deco Armchair, the Netherlands, 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

, and as this armchair shows, quite successfully. Like many of the chair designs from the late Art Deco

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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Haagse School Armchair, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist Haagse School Armchair, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Haagse School Armchair, 1920s

By Frits Spanjaard

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

An antique architectural Dutch Art Deco armchair in solid oak and an extraordinary modernist design

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Art Deco Dutch Armchairs, Netherlands circa 1930
Pair of Art Deco Dutch Armchairs, Netherlands circa 1930

Pair of Art Deco Dutch Armchairs, Netherlands circa 1930

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of Art Deco Dutch armchairs Netherlands Circa 1930 Carved oak frame, newly upholstered in

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of Art Deco Wooden Dutch Armchairs
Pair of Art Deco Wooden Dutch Armchairs

Pair of Art Deco Wooden Dutch Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of smaller sized wooden armchairs. Art Deco style, Holland, c1940s. Good

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Dutch Art Deco Large Armchairs
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Large Armchairs

Pair of Dutch Art Deco Large Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of very generous open armchairs. Holland, c1930s. Originally from a church

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Amsterdam School Dutch Single Armchair
Art Deco Amsterdam School Dutch Single Armchair

Art Deco Amsterdam School Dutch Single Armchair

Located in London, GB

A single armchair in the Amsterdam School manner of design. Holland, c1930s. Original

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934
Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

Unique modernist armchair by Dutch architect Piet de Vries, made especially for the boardroom of

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dutch Art Deco set of armchairs by Jan Brunott, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco set of armchairs by Jan Brunott, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco set of armchairs by Jan Brunott, 1920s

By Jan Brunott

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A rare set of elegant The Hague School armchairs by architect Jan Brunott, 1920s. These chairs were

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair by Anton Lucas, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair by Anton Lucas, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair by Anton Lucas, 1920s

By Anton Lucas

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

broader Dutch Art Deco aesthetic of the period. Beautifully crafted in solid oak, the chair is enriched

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Dutch Art Deco set of armchairs by J.L. Grubben, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco set of armchairs by J.L. Grubben, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco set of armchairs by J.L. Grubben, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A rare set of very well made Dutch Art Deco chairs by architect Jacques Grubben. These chairs

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Dutch Art Deco Haagse School armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924

By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

most refined expressions of Dutch Art Deco from the 1920s. Extremely dfficult to find - which makes

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School set of armchairs by H. Wouda for Pander, 1924
Dutch Art Deco Haagse School set of armchairs by H. Wouda for Pander, 1924

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School set of armchairs by H. Wouda for Pander, 1924

By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

Rather rare to find set of armchairs by Hendrik Wouda for Pander & sons, 1924. One of the signature

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School rationalist desk chair, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Haagse School rationalist desk chair, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School rationalist desk chair, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

Amsterdam School and more elegant and luxurious than De Stijl, this style is also referred to as Dutch Art

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

A Pair of Dutch “School of Amsterdam” Art Deco Arm Chairs
A Pair of Dutch “School of Amsterdam” Art Deco Arm Chairs

A Pair of Dutch “School of Amsterdam” Art Deco Arm Chairs

Located in Beerse, VAN

‘School of Amsterdam’, the Dutch version of Art Deco. The chairs are made of oak- and coromandel wood

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Dutch Art Deco Salon Chairs in Oak with Pale Patterned Upholstery
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Salon Chairs in Oak with Pale Patterned Upholstery

Pair of Dutch Art Deco Salon Chairs in Oak with Pale Patterned Upholstery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Deco Salon chairs in oak with original light patterned velvety fabric. By Dutch designer C

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Oak Armchair by Dutch Modernist H. Wouda, Haagse School
Oak Armchair by Dutch Modernist H. Wouda, Haagse School

Oak Armchair by Dutch Modernist H. Wouda, Haagse School

By Hendrik Wouda

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Modernist / Art Deco armchair designed by the architect Hendrik Wouda in the 1930s for H. Pander

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

Rare Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School armchair, 1920s
Rare Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School armchair, 1920s

Rare Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School armchair, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

and with an authentic, not overly restored look. This piece embodies the Dutch response to Art Deco

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

2 High Wingback Armchairs Sheepskin Leather Dutch Design
2 High Wingback Armchairs Sheepskin Leather Dutch Design

2 High Wingback Armchairs Sheepskin Leather Dutch Design

Located in Oirlo, LI

The vintage Art Deco Style sheep leather armchairs are old school, but also timeless and easy to

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin

Dutch Rationalist Haagse School armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander
Dutch Rationalist Haagse School armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander

Dutch Rationalist Haagse School armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander

By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

Rationalist/Haagse School armchair, designed by Dutch architect Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s to

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Armchairs by Bas Van Pelt, 1930's
Dutch Art Deco Armchairs by Bas Van Pelt, 1930's

Dutch Art Deco Armchairs by Bas Van Pelt, 1930's

By Bas Van Pelt

Located in Paris, FR

A rare pair of 20th century vintage collectible Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Dutch

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20th Century Dutch Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

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Dutch Art Deco Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Dutch art deco armchair available at 1stDibs. Each Dutch art deco armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. There are many kinds of the Dutch art deco armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Dutch art deco armchair, designed in the Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Dutch art deco armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bas Van Pelt produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dutch Art Deco Armchair?

A Dutch art deco armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,993, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $9,801.

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 Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.