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.
Set of 2 Art Deco Armchair by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare pair of iconic H269 lounge chairs, designed by the renowned Czech designer Jindřich Halabala in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. The H269 is one of Halabala’s most recognizable desi...
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Elm & Green Velvet, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, featuring generously upholstered forms combined with elegant curved wooden armrests and sculptural feet. Made by a Danish c...
Fabric, Textile, Elm, Velvet
$505Sale Price|20% Off
Jindřich Halabala Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The H-269 is one of Halabala's most recognizable designs, distinguished by it...
Fabric, Beech
1940s Art Deco Armchair Bentwood Ebonised Pink Schumacher Tiger Velvet Animal
Located in London, GB
A classic bentwood art deco armchair in ebonised wood frame reminiscent of JIndrich Halabala armchairs combined in a super exciting fabric from Schumacher! The frame has been master...
Fabric, Wood
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 beautiful balance between architectural restraint and subtle sculptural movement. The d...
Fabric, Oak
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Chrome
Vintage Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs, Renovated with Velour Upholstery
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Swedish art deco armchairs. These vintage armchairs are made in Sweden around 1930 with classic rounded armrests in stained birch. Comfortable and inviting armchairs that are...
Birch
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare pair of two Art Deco armchairs, model H-269, designed by the renowned Czech designer Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s in Czechoslovakia. The H-269 is one of Halabala’s most iconic...
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Great Armchairs Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
Located in taranto, IT
This pair of armchairs represents an extraordinary testament to high-period Milanese design, attributed to the renowned architect and designer Guglielmo Ulrich. Created around 1940, ...
Wool, Velvet
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs in Striped Plush and Mahogany, circa 1940
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Striking pair of Art Deco armchairs made in France in the late 1930s to early 1940s. The chairs feature a particularly architectural silhouette, with...
Fabric, Mahogany
$11,022Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Mid-Century Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Brass Details, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of French armchairs from the 1950s, featuring a soft, enveloping silhouette inspired by Art Deco aesthetics. In addition to the sculptural brass legs, the design is f...
Brass
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Armchair in Rush and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chair designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole....
Straw, Beech
$14,605Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Pair of Monumental Art Deco Skandilock Sheepskin Wingback Chairs 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
An extraordinarily rare pair of monumental Art Deco wingback lounge chairs, newly upholstered in premium Skandilock genuine sheepskin in the elegant Honey color. Combining sculptural...
Sheepskin, Wood
Superb, Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1930s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Paul Follot, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning pair of Art Deco French chairs from the 1930s. Would benefit from new upholstery. Listed and priced for sale as are. For reupholstery in COM by our team please enquire....
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Art Deco Cocktail Tub Chair With Chinoiserie Satin Upholstery
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE CLOUD-BACKED TUB ARMCHAIR A very comfortable and extremely pretty little chair that would work equally well as boudoir/bedroom chair or as cocktail chair in a living room. ...
Satin, Wood, Trimming, Feathers
Mid 20th Century, Pair of Danish Art Deco Armchairs, Birch & Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of Danish lounge chairs from the 1940s, combining the elegant curves of the Art Deco period with the warmth and craftsmanship of Scandinavian cabinetmaking. The chai...
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Elm
Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier. Art Deco Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French 1940s Style Club Chairs. Large scale with a deep seat . Ideal to lounge with a large arm you can use as a side table for your lab top or magazine. The chairs have a ch...
Upholstery
L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A beautifully constructed modernist armchair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek (Labor Omnia Vincit), dating from the 1920s and documented in the original factory catalogue. This design represents...
Oak
Upholstered Armchair with Chrome Finish Stainless Steel Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair Early 20th C Armchairs New Upholstery Attrib to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of armchairs date from the 1930s. Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, these chairs feature walnut frames with curved, padded arms. Newly upholstered in a sage gr...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 2 Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut Veneer, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
These 1930s French Art Deco armchairs present a refined dialogue between sculptural woodwork and soft, modern upholstery, capturing the confident elegance that defined the movement a...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Ivory 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. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory / stone, soft, pure mohair fabric with French Samuel an...
Mohair, Beech
Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody Brno, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Lucenec, SK
A pair of H-269 armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. The chairs feature the characteristic curved wooden armrests and retain their or...
Bentwood
$2,010Sale Price|25% Off
French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Artdeco armchair made in france 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Oxford Chair Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$4,018 / set
Pair of original Art Deco armchairs, 1930s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Armchairs – Reupholstered, featuring vintage elegance and charm A pair of elegant Art Deco armchairs dating from the 1930s, embodying the sophisticated, timel...
Fabric, Wood
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model 'H-269' armchairs, wood, fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. The listed price is for the pair. One of the best-known lou...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Extraordinary Sculptural Art Deco Chairs, France, 1920s - COM reupholstery
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning pair of Art Deco French chairs from the 1920s/30s. Would benefit from new upholstery and some minor restorations to the wooden frames so these are listed and priced to in...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
A rare set of two iconic H269 Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s, Czechoslovakia. Beautifully restored wooden frames have been cleaned and wax-finished to ...
Beech, Bentwood
Modernist High Back Armchairs, Walnut Veneer Fabric/ Leather Upholstery, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant modernist high-back armchairs with walnut-veneered frame and original upholstery, Austria, circa 1930 These armchairs are restored on request and available in different amou...
Upholstery, Walnut
Rattan / Wicker Natural Finish Art Deco Boat Tail Style Yachting Arm Chairs
Located in Nashua, NH
A pair of antique, handsome and stylish Art deco boat tail style rattan yachting arm chairs in natural finish, one of which has magazine pocket, American,C. 1920s, brass labeling, Cr...
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Gaston Poisson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gaston Poisson - A fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchair. Arm height is 26 1/2"
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Liquid Metal Fabric Kate Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison liquid metal fabric Kate armchair, Italy With its geometric charm, the captivating design of th...
Metal
$3,628Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A superb club armchair crafted in the style of 1930s French Art Deco design. Upholstered in hand-patinated cognac-brown sheep leather, the chair combines classic proportions with lux...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Fine French 1930s Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained beech armchair.
Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Birch Armchairs with Fan Motif Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of Art Deco armchairs features curved bentwood arms in golden birch with visible figuring throughout. Frames showcase the sweeping, sculptural lines characteristic of Frenc...
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
$10,805 / set
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
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
$7,532Sale Price|20% Off
1930s Art Deco Wingback Armchair in Honey Skandilock Sheepskin
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional 1930s Art Deco wingback armchair, newly upholstered in luxurious Skandilock genuine sheepskin in the warm Honey color. This remarkable chair combines generous proporti...
Sheepskin, Wood
John Hutton for Donghia "Noble" Leather Lounge Chair
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Astoria, NY
John Hutton for Donghia "Noble" Mint Green Leather Arm Chair, on four wood feet, label to underside. 31.5" H x 31" W x 30.5" D; seat: 17.5" H. Provenance: From a Fort Lauderdale,...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Carved Details, Europe First half of the 20th C
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of armchairs is rooted in the European Art Deco movement. It was a period defined by confidence, structure, and a belief in modern luxury. Art Deco design emerged between t...
Wood, Fabric
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Ivory Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank
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
20th Century French Vintage Art Deco Single Walnut Armchair by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, single vintage French Art Deco armchair made of hand crafted polished designed by Paul Follot, in good condition. The detailed Parisian center, side chair is c...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
3 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - Three fine French Art Deco Mahogany bergeres chairs. Bibliography: Françoise Siriex, "Leleu Décorateurs Ensembliers", Éditions Monelle Hayot, Paris, 2007, ...
Mahogany
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, 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
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 School (The Hague School), a design movement that sought to translate the principle...
Fabric, Oak
$3,215
Art Deco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Art Deco armchair, Made in Italy, 1930s. This Art Deco-style Armchair features a wooden frame with semicircular armrests. The seat and back are green velvet with dark green piping. I...
Velvet, Wood
Munna Gran Torino Luxury Armchair with Customizable Upholstery Options
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair feels like a welcoming ride to the perfect getaway. Irresistibly proportioned for lounging, and adorned with metal accents, this sofa brews a sense of lightness to ...
Metal
$3,858Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane in the Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Roma, IT
A Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs, probably made in Italy by amazing craftsmen, between the 1920s and 1930s. This set is made up of 2 Mid Century Armchairs...
Cane, Teak
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Kelly Wearstler Fabric and Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Striking pair of Art Deco armchairs dating from the 1940s. The chairs feature beautifully shaped wooden frames with rounded backs and curved armrests. Recently restored and reupho...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Walnut
$2,020Sale Price|20% Off
Halabala Style Czechoslovakian Art Deco Velvet Armchair
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as it contains detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This iconic Czechoslovakian...
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric. Another fabric and wood...
Beech, Bentwood
$6,590 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with green velvet. Another fabric and wood finish on request poss...
Beech, Bentwood
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Golden Brown Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Jacques Adnet style club armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech
$6,590 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar silk fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
Beech, Bentwood
$4,468Sale Price / set|30% Off
Josef Hoffmann for Stendig Bentwood Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Refined and sculptural, this set of six Stendig cane armchairs is attributed to Josef Hoffmann and crafted in Czechoslovakia. Each chair features a gracefully bent beechwood frame wi...
Cane, Beech
$5,673 / item
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
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
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, 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 olive / mos...
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-237 Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs designed in the late 1930s by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet, fully restored. Delivery time 5-6 weeks.
Beech, Bentwood
Dutch Art Deco Hague School modernist armchair, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A beautifully proportioned Dutch modernist armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and upholstered in a deep burgundy. The piece has the strong architectural clarity associated with...
Fabric, Oak