Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs Attributed To Jacques Adnet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, André Arbus, Dominique, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Art Deco Club chairs by Jacques Adnet. Pair of French club chairs or lounge chairs by Jacques Adnet. This stunning pair of sculptural French Art Deco club chairs, loun...
Oak
$2,850 / set
Pair Of Continental Modernist Chairs
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Continental Modernist Chairs. Offered is a great pair of Continental modernist chairs, side chairs or dining chairs. These handsome chairs are painted a beautiful shade of re...
Iron
$6,288 / item
Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / moss green, s...
Mohair, Beech
Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Stone / Ivory Mohair
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair. Beech frame, feather cushion and sprung seat. Newly upholstered in a premium stone / ivory, soft, pur...
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brow...
Mohair, Beech
$6,288 / item
Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brown, soft, p...
Mohair, Beech
$10,663 / set
Pair of Curvaceous Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, taupe, pure alpaca fabric. Handmade in E...
Mohair, Beech
$10,937 / set
Pair of Curvy Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, golden brown pure mohair fabric with Samuel...
Mohair, Beech
A Curved Arm Salon Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable bespoke Salon club chair / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca...
Alpaca, Beech
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / mos...
Mohair, Beech
Sculptural Art Deco Chair, England, 1930s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Maurice Dufrêne, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful sculptural Art Deco English chair from the 1930s. Sold for customer to reupholster in their own choice of fabric. We offer reupholstery in COM for an additional charg...
Fabric, Wood
A Curved Arm Salon Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable bespoke Salon club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushion and sprung seat. Newly upholstered in our premium, soft, taupe pure alpaca...
Alpaca, Beech
Pair of Curved Arm Salon Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of bespoke Salon club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, p...
Beech, Alpaca
Pair of Curved Arm Salon Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious pair of bespoke Salon club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in our premium, soft, taupe (brown with a hint...
Alpaca, Beech
French Modern Chair Attributed to Maurice Jallot
By Gio Ponti, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Maurice Jallot, André Arbus
Located in Houston, TX
French modern chair attributed to Maurice Jallot. This French Art Deco or French Art Moderne chair, side chair, chauffeuse or slipper chair is made of sycamore and newly upholstered ...
Sycamore
$5,742 / item
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Jacques Adnet style club armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brown, soft, pure mohair fabric. A pair is available - please see our other listin...
Beech, Mohair
$6,425 / item
Round Leaning Club Chair in White Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning, modern club chair, upholstered in white pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, white, premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. H...
Alpaca, Wood
$5,742 / item
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Ivory Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern Jacques Adnet style club armchair. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. A pair is available - please see our other listings. Fast...
Alpaca, Beech
$7,929 / set
Round Leaning Club Chair and Ottoman in Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning, modern club chair, upholstered in pure Alpaca, with a matching ottoman. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Wood
A Round Leaning Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning modern club chair, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca wool fabr...
Alpaca, Wood
$10,937 / set
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Jacques Adnet style club armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brown, soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Beech, Mohair
Round Leaning Club Chair and Ottoman in White Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning, modern club chair, upholstered in white pure Alpaca, with a matching ottoman. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, white, premium 100...
Alpaca, Wood
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Ivory Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Jacques Adnet style club armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
$10,937 / set
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Adnet style club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames, sprung seats and feather cushion. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wo...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Round Leaning Club Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning modern club chair and ottoman, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Wood
Superb Pair of Round Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, grey (with a hint of brown) premium ...
Alpaca, Wood
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca wool fabr...
Alpaca, Wood
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs and Ottomans in Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca, with a matching pair of ottomans. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, i...
Alpaca, Wood
Superb Pair of Round Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, brown/grey premium 100% alpaca fabr...
Alpaca, Beech
Pair of Sculptural Armchairs, Solid Oak and Pure Alpaca Upholstery
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of refined, organic armchairs, with a curved, sculptural form in solid oak and upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Also available in COM. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Oak
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Andre Sornay
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Charles Dudouyt, Andre Sornay, Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed To Andre Sornay. Handsome French Art Deco cerused or limed oak desk chair attributed to Andre Sornay. This stunning desk chair or of...
Leather, Oak
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Gerrit Rietveld, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipp...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
$5,742 / item
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern angular club armchair. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in COM
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A single modern angular club armchair, upholstered in customer supplied fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats.
Beech, Oak, Fabric
A Pair of Elegant Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Gerrit Rietveld, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fas...
Alpaca, Beech
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Gerrit Rietveld, Jean Royère, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwid...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair Art Deco Club Chairs - France Circa 1930s - Green Velvet Speed Armchairs
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of vintage Art Deco tank or speed armchairs, France circa 1930s. Streamline Moderne silouhette. Completely restored with new super plush green velvet. Excellent condition and su...
Velvet
French Art Deco Walnut Club Chair or Lounge Chair Inspired by André Arbus
By Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu, André Arbus, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Houston, TX
Simple and elegant period French Art Deco upholstered walnut club chair, lounge chair or bergère, circa 1930. Beautiful from every side. This French side chair in the manner of André...
Walnut
An Armchair, Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A 1950s club armchair attributed to Jacques Adnet. Newly upholstered in premium, pure, taupe Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brow...
Mohair, Beech
Sculptural Pair of Art Deco Chairs, France, 1930s / 1940s
By Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning, rare pair of art deco French chairs from the 1930s/40s. The chairs were reupholstered (probably around the 1980s). We can reupholster in COM. Fast shipping worldwide. ...
Wood, Fabric
Round Leaning Club Chair and Ottoman in Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning, modern club chair, upholstered in pure Alpaca, with a matching ottoman. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Wood
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca wool fab...
Alpaca, Wood
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Adnet style club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames, sprung seats and feather cushion. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wo...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
Round Leaning Club Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning modern club chair and ottoman, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Wood
Rare Armchairs, France, 1930s/1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A grand and elegant pair of rare 1930s / 1940s armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric. UK customers please note: Prices do not include VAT.
Alpaca, Wood
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca wool fabr...
Alpaca, Wood
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca wool fabr...
Alpaca, Wood
Superb Pair of Round Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, brown/grey premium 100% alpaca fabr...
Alpaca, Beech
Sold|$6,562
Club Armchair and Ottoman, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A 1950s French club armchair and ottoman. Newly upholstered in premium, pure, taupe Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide. Chair: W 76cm D 80cm H 71cm SH 42cm Ottoman: 55cm x H ...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipp...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipp...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Sold|$5,561
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in COM
By Jean Royère, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A single modern angular club armchair, upholstered in customer supplied Pierre Frey Teddy fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Price excludes any duties, t...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipp...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
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.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.