Pair of Leather Art Deco Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of leather Art Deco armchairs, made in England and dating from the 1930’s. They are of amazing quality and are a lovely, petite size, with a gorgeous typical Art Dec...
Leather
Set of Two French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in IT
The entire ensemble features elegant black leather details contrasted by ivory-colored leather cushions. One of the armchairs is reclining, while the second has a fixed backrest, as ...
Leather
$6,815 / set
H 37.01 in W 32.29 in D 34.06 in
COMFORTABLE PAiR OF FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL STYLE LEATHER & BRASS RECLINER ARMCHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very well made pair of super comfortable leather recliner armchair with oversized brass mounts Please ...
Brass
$1,541 / item
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Set of Ten Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Leather, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of ten Art Deco armchairs in oak and leather, circa 1940.
Leather, Beech
Art Deco "Gondole" Chairs by Dominique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Dominique. André Domin (1885-1967) & Marcel Genevriere (1885-1967). Pair of low-back chairs "Gondole", in light maple wood covered with mottled beige linen, from ...
Linen, Wood
Armchairs by Jiří Jiroutek – Interiér Praha, 1960s–70s
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A pair of armchairs designed by renowned Czech designer Jiří Jiroutek for the manufacturer Interiér Praha. These pieces date back to the 1960s–70s and showcase a timeless aesthetic w...
Upholstery
Vintage Lounge Chairs by Kovona Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This rare pair of lounge chairs from the renowned Czechoslovak manufacturer Kovona, dating back to the 1970s, is a true icon of the era’s design. The chairs feature a sturdy yet eleg...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 28.75 in
Organic Modern Art Deco Orange Velvet & Brass Monti Accent chair Handcrafted
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
The Monti accent chair is a true celebration of modern art deco design. Its bold and striking silhouette is reminiscent of the artistic neighborhood of Monti in Rome, known for its b...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Art Deco armchairs newly upholstered a 1930s style tan materiel. Great shape with cloud design sides and walnut trims. Beautiful Art Deco chairs. Measures: Armchair H 80 cm, W 90 ...
Fabric
Art Deco Roll Top High Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
Very impressive Art Deco armchair. Great style with its ridged and curved back, roll top, newly upholstered in a two tone crushed velvet, extremely comfortable. Measures: H 111 cm,...
Velvet
Sika Armchair in Faux Leather With Golden Polished Nails
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Sika is a deer specimen rooted in Japan whose strength and elegance inspired Sika wingback chair. The most distinctive features of this wing chair are the button detailing in the inn...
Faux Leather
Rare Armchair by Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Deco era Danish armchair in walnut wood designed by Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen. We do have a back cushion but we think it looks best with the spokes exposed Most Kin...
Walnut
French Art Deco Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of French Art Deco upholstered armchairs, circa 1940.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Art Deco elm and birch lounge armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of art deco elm and birch club armchairs circa 1930. Fine quality pair of Scandinavian elm armchairs, thin elm side frame with mahogany stringing and contrasting walnut detail,...
Fabric
Pair of Leather Art Deco Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of leather Art Deco armchairs, made in England and dating from the 1920-30’s. They are of amazing quality and are a lovely, petite size. They would be perfect as bed...
Leather
Vintage Art Déco Chair
Located in Matosinhos, 13
An elegant and iconic vintage Art Déco Chair. True to its original design, this chair is in excellent condition, as it was re-upholstered with premium fabric by Maison Le Manach. Th...
Upholstery, Lacquer
Sold
H 34.65 in W 37.01 in D 25.2 in
Set of Art Deco Style ArmChairs, Hocker by Bart van Bekhoven in Leather, 1970s
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of Two Art Deco style armchairs and hocker by Bart van Bekhoven Model 'Witlam' in Sheep Leather from the Netherlands 1970s. These armchairs in Art Deco style are finished with bl...
Leather
20th Century Pair of Art Deco Style French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Gorgeous pair of Art Deco French leather club chairs, late 20th century. Wonderful and unusual shape and model, structurally sound, these chairs perennially ooze class and sophistica...
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 32.68 in L 33.47 in
20th Century Pair of Art Deco Style French Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Gorgeous pair of Art Deco French leather club chairs, late 20th century. Wonderful and unusual shape and model, structurally sound, these chairs perennially ooze class and sophistica...
Leather
Art Deco Orange Armchair, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco vintage armchair come from Germany, from circa 1960s. Simple, stabile form. Wood after renovation. Upholstered with a new retro style orange fabric. Very good condition.
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Style Lounge/ Theater Armchairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco style lounge/ theater chairs. An outstanding set of Art Deco inspired lounge or theater chairs from the Mid-Century Modern era. Each having all ne...
Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Rosewood Arm or Lounge Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco style lounge or theatre chairs. An outstanding set of Art Deco inspired lounge or theatre chairs from the Mid-Century Modern era. Each having all ...
Art Deco Leather Armchairs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of Art Deco-style leather armchairs with a rolled headrest and oversized armrests, detailed with simple trimming and raised on square wooden feet.
Leather
Pair of French Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of Art Deco open armchairs on curved and tapered legs with brass sabots. Newly upholstered in soft caramel leather with contrasting white leather piping. Measures: Seat...
Wood
Maurice Dufrene Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1925-1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maurice Dufrene Pair of Art Deco armchairs, circa 1925-1930
Armchair, Austria, 1920-1940
Located in Vienna, AT
This armchair was manufactured in Austria between 1920-1940. It is made of fruitwood. The item is newly padded and covered with new fabric.
Fabric, Fruitwood
Set of Four Artdeco Armchairs Attributed to Maurice Dufrène
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Castenray, NL
Set of four very elegant and comfortable armchairs, designed in the 1930s and attributed to Maurice Dufrène. These very solid armchairs are professionally restored and re-upholstered...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Art Deco KEM Weber Airline Chair 1930s
By Kem Weber
Located in New York, NY
Rare KEM Weber for Mueller. Art Deco 1930s Streamlined Chair. Designed by German born Karl Emanuel Weber (KEM) in 1935-1936. Marked with metal Mueller Co tag. Referred to as the "Ai...
Wood
Art Deco Giltwood Barrel Back Chair
Located in Manhasset, NY
Art Deco giltwood chair. The distressed gilt wooden frame in the art deco fashion. Fabulously covered in a (cat on a) hot tin roof red fabric representative of the exotic accent colo...
Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright Chairs for Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Frank Lloyd Wright arm chairs designed in 1937 and edited in 1986 by Cassina .Stamped , signed and numbered.Cherry wood and leather.Excellent condition
Leather, Wood
Marcel Breuer Wicker Back Chrome "Cesca" Chairs by Stendig for Knoll
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) vintage re-edition "Cesca" armchair by Stendig for Knoll. Cantilevered tubular chrome frame with maple and cane seats, backs, and arms, circa ...
Chrome, Steel
Elegant Art Deco Bridge/Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco bridge/armchair. Pair available; sold individually. Palissandre frame, upholstered in vintage Jack Lenor Larsen.
Particular Pair of Armchairs Art Deco
Located in Roma, Lazio
Particular pair of armchairs, Art Deco. Beautiful their circular shape, and the processing of the back.
Maple, Velvet, Walnut
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$663Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$11,612 / set
H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Leather
$18,400
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 41.34 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
COMOR Brass Casting Monumental Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
COMOR Brass Casting Wall Sconce, a luminary that transcends the ordinary to become a statement piece in your décor. This wall sconce isn't just a source of light; it's a geometric ma...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
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.
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.