Art Deco Chairs
ART DECO STYLE
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
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Style: Art Deco
Pair French Cantilevered Spring Garden Arm Chairs by Francois Carre
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of rare French spring steel cantilevered arm chairs. These are designed by Francois Carre in the 1930s. The springy seats and backs are in excellent condition. They are as sty...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Sylvie Chair in Shagreen 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Pair of Bridge Chairs Brown Faux-Leather French Art Deco, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French Art Deco bridge chairs, circa 1930
Two open armchairs in brown textured sky and cream-coloured edging.
Like all bridge chairs from this period, the structure of the ch...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Faux Leather
Art Deco Black Lacquer Streamlined Armchair by Modernage Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and iconic Art Deco "D" chair was realized by the esteemed maker Modernage Co. in the United States, circa 1930. Resembling a stylized letter "D", it features streamline...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Rattan Green Stripe Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Chaise Longue
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan folding deck chair or lounger chair, circa 1930
Handwoven with a green stripe
Very comfortable for patio or garden
Folded dimensions H 24.21 x W 29.7 x D 31.3 in. (H...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Pair of Shagreen Inlaid Stools with Sculptural Brass Legs 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Oakwood Armchair by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An armchair designed by Charles Dudouyt in the 1940s.
Foldable back.
The Art Deco design is exquisitely wonderful, and it blends in well with the vintage of the mid-century perio...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Barrel Back Arm Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into a world of vintage elegance with this beautiful 20th century channel back armchair. With its graceful curves, vibrant upholstery, and inviting proportions, this chair is re...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Oswald Haerdtl – Designer Chair by TON, 1960s, Last Piece Available
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An original chair designed by Austrian architect and designer Oswald Haerdtl, produced in the 1960s by TON. The solid beech frame and molded plywood construction provide durability a...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères.
Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fine French 1950s Desk Chair by Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A fine French Mid-Century wooden desk chair with brass sabots on front legs and an extra cushion.
Bibliography: Françoise Siriex «Leleu Décorateurs Ensembliers», Monel...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This dining chair was designed around 1930 by French designer Charles Dudouyt. It is an Art Deco design from a period just before the mid-century period, and while it still retains s...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Art Deco Silk Velvet Upholstered Mahogany 'S.S. Normandie' Dining Armchairs, Pierre Patout (French 1879-1965), Circa 1934. This Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholster...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Style White Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair is an art deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests—upholstered in velvet with a modern wood structure. Perfect for modern dining room proje...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
Velvet Upholstered Stool with Sculptural Brass Legs 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany chairs.
The chairs have been refinished and are ready to be re-upholstered (not included in price)
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Oscar Bach Wrought Iron And Bronze Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual chair with new chestnut leather seat and back. Back with bird finials. Arched legs with paw feet. Chair can fold. Unsigned.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Sylvie chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Lounge Chairs Designed By John Hutton For Sutherland
By John Hutton
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite Pair of designer armchairs designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for the Sutherland Collection (Dallas). Art Deco Moderne inspired l...
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20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Velvet Upholstered Stool with Sculptural Brass Legs 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
6 Art Deco Armchairs in walnut and Elm Burl, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 Art Deco armchairs in walnut and elm burl circa 1930.
Faux leather upholstery
Patina to redo
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Easy Chairs In Birch & fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Art Deco easy chairs. Armrest and legs in birch wood, seat with springs.
Newly upholstered in petroleum grey linen-blend fabric from Pierre Frey.
Sweden, circa 1930.
...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
Laurens Groen Art Deco Side Chair in Birch and Beige Corduroy Velvet 1920s
By H.H. de Klerk & Zonen, Laurens Groen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Laurens Groen for H.H. de Klerk & Zoonen, chair, birch, corduroy velvet, The Netherlands, 1924
This chair by Dutch designer Laurens Groen has a striking, well-documented provenance....
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
One of a kind Colorful Mosaic Pouf Ottoman, France
By V.M.E
Located in Paris, FR
One of a kind Mosaic Ottoman pouf created using an original vintage small customised covered in fragments of ceramic, porcelain dishes , mirrors, glass, etc. All these different mate...
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2010s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass, Mirror, Polystyrene
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs by Dudouyt
Located in Long Island City, NY
Charles Dudouyt - A set of 12 fine French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak.
Half of them are stamped.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
A Pair of Art Deco Style Armchairs Reupholsterd in White Boucle Fabric
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Pair of Art Deco Style Armchairs, Reupholsterd in White Boucle Fabric, Black Velvet Sides, Original Mahogany Frames. These chairs features a striking design that combines modern ae...
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
A pair of 1940s French bentwood woven chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of 1950s French bentwood chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann with orignal woven rope seats in good original condition
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - A Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchairs with bronze sabots.
Bibliography: Françoise Siriex. Leleu Decorateur ensembliers: Editions Monelle...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Italian Liberty outdoor chairs in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Liberty outdoor chairs in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Pair of vintage outdoor chairs entirely in woven rattan. The rounded ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Italian Liberty outdoor chair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Liberty outdoor chair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Outdoor chair entirely in woven rattan. The rectangular backrest is in rattan with brown, white and green wicker weaves with a rectangular pattern. The seat is in brown rattan with green and white details. The curved rattan legs are finished with green and white wicker parts. This seat is perfect for the garden.
Produced in the early 1900s in full Liberty style, this seat comes from Palazzo Falconi, a historic building from the 1700s which in the first half of the 1900s was a prestigious Italian hotel...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Art Deco Inspo Dining Chair Upholstered Dark Deep Blue Velvet Geometric Backrest
Located in Porto, PT
Art Deco Inspo Dining Chair Upholstered Black & White Velvet Geometric Backrest
The Kiki Chair is a mid-century modern dining chair that masterfully blends pure geometric forms with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Velvet Upholstered Stools with Sculptural Brass Legs 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sornay Attr. Art Deco Rosewood Lounge Chairs, France 1930s-1940s, Mid-Century
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
Sornay attributed deco Animal print rosewood lounge chairs, France, 1930s-1940s Mid-Century.
Incredible rosewood chairs with beautiful Patina throughout. Modernist square arms and t...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Rosewood
Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco beech and rosewood carved chairs with a deco floral pattern along the top and arms attribute to Paul Follot
Made in France
Circa: 1922.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Art Deco Low Side Chairs in Mustard Velours Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chairs, velours, wood, France, 1930s
Elegant pair of Art Deco chairs. The seating of the chairs is upholstered in a classy mustard velours, adding to the aesthetic of the chair...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1 Art Deco Chair in the Style of Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
one 1940s French Art Deco chairsin the style of André Arbus.
one is available
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank chair A 811 for Thonet 1920s
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 7 Fine French 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of seven fine French 1940s beech dining/side chairs with tapered front legs adorned with bronze details.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Moon Reclining Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese Art Deco deck chairs/ moon gazing chair made of Hongmu wood (blackwood).
Paneled seat with slightly curved armrests.
Great craftsmans...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Art Deco Chairs with Seats in Longhair Fabric, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These chairs were created in 1930s Europe and beautifully showcase the unique characteristics of Art Deco, an era-defining movement in furniture design. European cabinetmakers embrac...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Art Deco Dining Chairs from Portugal
Located in Chicago, IL
Four Art Deco solid oak dining chairs in elegant design with curved back providing comfortable support, late 1930s
Measures: Height 35 in (89 cm)
Width 17.75 in (45 cm)
Depth 17...
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modernist Tubular Cantilever Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These tubular cantilever chairs can be dated in the early 1930s. Since Mart Stam invented the cantilever chair in 1926, a lot of designers experimen...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Eden chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Vintage Eliel Saarinen "Blue" Chairs- a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950) was an important figure in the earliest awakenings of Scandinavian Art Nouveau architecture, and was responsible for such masterpieces as the highly regard...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish.
In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Guenot,...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Club Chair 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, ...
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2010s German Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
Set of four original chairs #511 from 1904, Gebrüder Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Four legged construction, square bentwood, beechwood stained mahogany, renovated cover and decorative nails, height 105cm, width 43cm, depth 60cm. Renovated condition with signs of a...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Elegant Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Chairs, 1940s, Bouclé
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a captivating set of six French Art Deco dining chairs from the 1940s, expertly crafted in solid oak. This exceptional ensemble features an artful blend of both curved an...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Sunburst Garden Chairs by Francois Carré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Art Deco, painted wrought iron, outdoor, garden side chairs by Francois Carré feature sunburst motif seats.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
1970s Jazz Art Deco Revival Chrome and Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the charm of the 1970s Art Deco revival with this authentic chair produced by Jazz, a company renowned for its successful fusion of styles reminiscent of the iconic Donald...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hand Carved Brocade Covered Chair with Casters in the Style of East lake
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand-carved wooden chair in the style of Eastlake. The chair features a cream and yellow brocade fabric, upholstered tufted back and matching seat. The upholstery is in wonderful con...
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19th Century English Antique Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Durenne Foundries Garden Chair in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Sharon, CT
Garden chair in forged wrought iron by Durenne Foundries. This model from the late 19th century, taken over by Jean-Michel Frank. Bibliography: F. Baudet, 'JM Frank...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Leleu Art Deco Decorative Chairs
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of French Art Deco chairs, covered in shark skin with ivory like accents.
Measures: Width 25", total height 23", seat height 18", depth 12".
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen
Art Deco Style Warm Yellow Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair is an art deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests—upholstered in velvet with a modern wood structure. Perfect for modern dining room proje...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
Grosfeld House Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Grosfeld House ebonized occasional chairs having open backs with dramatic hand-carved draped swags with button tufted leather seats. Sold individually.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Upholstered Chair with Bronze-Patina 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Fine French 1950s Lime Oak Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-century cerused oak chair with a lattice back.
A matching armchair is also available - please see last pictures - not included in price.
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Art Deco Chair in the Style of Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco chair in the style of Jean Michel Frank.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Art Deco chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, barh.design, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, and Thonet. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $72,000 while the average work can sell for $3,901.