Vintage Swedish Otto Schultz Art Deco Curved Channel Back Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This sofa was designed by Otto Schultz. It was made in Sweden during the Art Deco period (1920-40). It has a curved back and is upholstered in a corduroy fabric. The back is upholste...
Wood
Vintage Art Deco Distressed Brown Leather Three-Seat Sofa With Mustache Back
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular vintage Art Deco three-seat sofa upholstered in rich distressed brown leather, featuring an elegant sculptural “mustache” back silhouette that gives the piece its distinc...
Leather
Vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau Pink Channeled Back Sofa Walnut Arms Frame only
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau pink channeled back sofa with walnut arms, frame only.
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
$4,345Sale Price|20% Off
ART DECO ViNTAGE HAND DYED FULLY RESTORED SOLID BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco style Chocolate brown leather Chesterfield Tufted club sofa in restored condition Please note...
Leather
$11,001Sale Price|20% Off
ART DECO ViNTAGE HAND DYED FULLY RESTORED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco style Whisky brown leather Chesterfield Tufted club sofa in newly restored condition with full...
Leather
Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Tube Metal Sofa Daybed Franz Singer 1920s
By Franz Singer
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage sofa or daybed from chromed tube steel designed by Franz Singer for Metz & Co 1920s, Austria.
Metal
$2,647Sale Price|30% Off
ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO THREE SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco style reddish brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather ...
Leather
Vintage American Art Deco–Style Sofa, Late 20th Century (c. 1980s)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking American Art Deco–style sofa dating to the late 20th century, showcasing bold architectural form and refined craftsmanship. The design features a low, elongated silhouette...
Leather, Burl
Art Deco Josef Frank Vintage Circular Walnut Sofa Table Side Table Vienna c 1925
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage authentic sofa table or side table in circular form from walnut and beech by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten circa 1925 Vienna.
Beech, Walnut
Timeless Elegance: Art Deco Sofa from 1920s France, Recently Upholstered Ivory
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Infuse your interior with a touch of vintage grandeur with this exquisite Art Deco sofa from 1920s France.
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Art Deco Hollywood Regency Sofa Tufted Back and Concave Pillowed Arms
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Art Deco or Hollywood Regency sofa with a tufted back and concave pillowed arms.
Fabric
Vintage Danish Art Deco Cabinet Maker Sofa in Oak - 1940s Made In Denmark
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful Solid Oak Sofa from the 1940s featuring two spacious armchairs as an extra option to match. The coach was produced in Denmark, with its previous owners taking great care ...
Fabric, Oak
1960s Vintage Sofa - Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
I adore this sofa - from the 60s we removed the original yellow fabric, streamlined the sewing in this two toned velvet and added custom brass feet. Absolutely darling with good scal...
Brass
LOVELY VINTAGE HERITAGE BIKER BROWN LEATHER HALO CHESTERFiELD EARLE SOFA
By HALO SOHO
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two Halo Flea Market two seat heritage brown leather sofas Please note: The delivery fee shown in th...
Leather
Vintage 1990s Hancock & Moore Brown Leather Sofa – Classic Rolled Arm, Nailhead
By Hancock & Moore
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timeless American classic, this vintage 1990s leather sofa by Hancock & Moore embodies exceptional craftsmanship and enduring comfort. Upholstered in rich brown leather, the piece ...
Leather, Wood
Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Art Deco style, 1940s. It features an ebonized beech frame. It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it's been recently reupholstered and padd...
Fabric, Beech
Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Art Deco style, 1940s. It features an ebonized beech frame. It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it's been recently reupholstered and padd...
Fabric, Beech
Set of Vintage Patterned Velvet Sofa and Two Coordinating Club Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a unique sofa and chair set, having patterned velvet fabric upholstery and an interesting silhouette with removable armrests. The listed price includes the set of three piece...
Steel
$11,001Sale Price|20% Off
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa bed which is part of a set This sofa is one of a pair, I have th...
Leather
$11,001Sale Price|20% Off
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa which is part of a set Pl...
Leather
ViNTAGE RALPH LAUREN USA RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SOFA ARMCHAIR SUITE
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage fully restored hand made in the United States, Ralph Lauren hand dyed brown leather th...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large vintage 2 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 2 sections with a low profile sculptural look. Feet are low profile 1 inch cylinders. Fabric is original and ...
Fabric, Wood
Restored Vintage 1940's Five-Strand Square Pretzel Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-strand square pretzel style, Four-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base originally designed by Paul Fran...
Rattan
Vintage French Art Deco Sofa and Three Fauteuils, Birchwood, 1930
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of three vintage French Art Deco fauteuils and sofa, in good condition.
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Circular Coffee Table Sofa Table Circle Josef Frank 1927
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage circular walnut coffee table or sofa table by Felix Augenfeld in the circle Josef Frank executed by Karl Schreitel, Wien circa 1927.
Walnut
$5,800Sale Price|29% Off
Vintage Art Deco Side Table, Handcrafted Walnut with Mirrored Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Art Deco French side, sofa table made of hand crafted polished Walnut, in good condition.
Mirror, Walnut
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Circular Coffee Table Side Table 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage side table of sofa table from solid walnut and walnut veneer 1930s Vienna.
Walnut
Art Deco Vintage Circular Side Table Dark Brown Oakwood Josef Zotti 1915 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage side table sofa table from stained oakwood in dark brown color attributed to Josef Zotti circa 1915 Vienna.
Oak
1959 Cadillac Style Sofa — Iconic Automotive-Inspired Design
Located in Chicago, IL
1959 Cadillac Style Sofa — Iconic Automotive-Inspired Design This striking 1959 Cadillac style sofa is a true statement piece, designed to replicate the unmistakable rear section of...
Fiberglass
Art Deco Coffee Table by Josef Frank, Cuban Mahogany, Sweden, 1920s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Art Deco Swedish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted polished cuban mahogany wood, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svensk Tenn in good condition.
Mahogany
Art Deco Sculptural Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W99 D32 H24 SW90.5 SD20.5 SH18.5 AH25 Vintage sofa in excellent fully restored condtion. Wooden trim and legs have been refinished, and sofa features fresh foam and new farbic.
Chenille
1940s Italian Vintage Sofa
Located in London, GB
1940s Art Deco Italian sofa. Re-upholstered with Bute fabric. Fireproof.
Pearl Sofa in Cotton Velvet with Vintage Brass Base
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Pearl is a noble material used both in jewelry and interior design. Upholstered in cotton velvet, Pearl sofa features a base in matte vintage brass that gives it a charming touch. Th...
Upholstery, Cotton
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H 30.32 in W 52.37 in D 39.38 in
Wales Single Sofa in Cotton Velvet With Vintage Brass Base
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Often called the “Land of Castles”, Wales has some of the most impressive monuments of the Middle Ages. WALES Single Sofa pays tribute to the country’s history. Upholstered in cotton...
Cotton, Upholstery
Art Deco Vintage Brown Leather Club Set, Set of Three
Located in Chocen, Czech Republic
Original piece of furniture after renovation. This leather club set of three is an unrivaled luxury piece. You sit down almost shy, but once you try, there's no other choice. Precise...
Leather
Post Modern Ribbed 3 piece Sectional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W135 D100 H30 SW172 SD22 SH17 Post modern Ribbed 3 piece sectional in good vintage condition. Item has original fabric with very light wear and minimal stains. Foam is in good condi...
Fabric
Vintage Art Deco Sofa in Boucle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Art Deco sofa in Boucle designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1940s.
Bouclé, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Art Deco French Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage Art Deco sofa with great curvy lines. The fabric has no stains or tears and is all original.
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Sofa in Colonial Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This vintage Art Deco sofa from the 1930s exudes elegance and sophistication.
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Coastal Art Deco Stick Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Art Deco Rattan sofa. A chic panel arm design made from a stick rattan.
Rattan
1930's Vintage Danish Art Deco Sofa
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Danish Art Deco period sofa in solid oak, walnut and velvet. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, this is v...
Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Vintage Danish Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet Art Deco banana sofa, 1940s.
Velvet
Vintage Danish Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet Art Deco banana sofa, 1940s.
Velvet
Vintage Coastal French Art Deco Pencil Reed Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Coastal sofa. A beautiful French Art Deco design with a frame of pencil reed and a fully upholstered seating area.
Reed
Vintage Danish Blue Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Blue Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Velvet
Sold
H 33.25 in W 70.75 in D 33 in
French Art Deco Skyscraper Style Geometric Design Love Seat Vintage Sofa Couch
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A French Art Deco Skyscraper Style Geometric Design Love Seat. This lovely love seat is perfect for any lover of everything French and Art Deco. The gorgeous geometric wooden pattern...
Linen, Wood
Vintage Danish Emerald Green Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Emerald Green Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Velvet
Art Deco 'Cloud Sofa' by Harry & Lou Epstein with Vintage Upholstery
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with figured walnut show wood banding.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 33 in W 84.25 in L 33 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Sofa with Original Pink Distressed Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco sofa with original pink leather and three loose seat cushions.
Leather
1940s vintage sofa in art deco style with velvet blue cover
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1940s Art Deco sofa. Curved solid wood structure and blue velvet cover. In excellent conditions. NOTE: contact us for info and requests. If possibile, we could take part of shipp...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 39.5 in W 76 in D 33 in
Vintage Art Deco Inspired Italian Leather Sofa or Chaise by Ferlea Italy
By Ferlea
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This sofa is an early example of Ferlea's change of style in the 1980s under the direction of Milvo Benini. It is inspired by the Art Deco style. The back and the base are covered in...
Sold
H 32 in W 84.5 in
Vintage Art Deco or Art Nouveau Sofa with Walnut Frame & Trim from Vargas Furn.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage art deco or art nouveau sofa from Vargas Fine Furniture a long-established high-end furniture store in Topeka Kansas which is no longer in existence.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 27.96 in W 80.91 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Art Deco 1920s Brown Leather Hand Dyed Coil Sprung Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Art Deco circa 1920s aged hand dyed brown leather sofa with coil sprung base I have the matching armchair listed under my ot...
Leather
ViNTAGE ART DECO STYLE BROWN LEATHER TWO SEATER SOFA
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This vintage Art Deco-inspired leather sofa exudes timeless style and comfort.
Leather
1980's Art Deco Hollywood Regency Gondola Sofa by Bassett Furniture
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1980's Art Deco sofa for sale. Manufactured here in the US by Bassett Furniture, and is a really high-quality couch.
Brass
Sold
H 33 in W 83 in D 37.5 in
Art Deco Carved Ornate Channel Back Curved Sofa, Lounge Chair And Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Carved Ornate Channel Back Curved 3 Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair with Ottoman - 3 Piece Parlor Set This exquisite art deco parlor set features a curved three-seat sofa, a mat...
Wood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 70.08 in D 37.01 in
Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Banana Sofa in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in golden yellow velvet with embossed floral motifs made by cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1940s.
Velvet
Vintage Dutch Leather Sofa
Located in Ongar, GB
It has a great stylish Art Deco shape which will suite a modern or vintage style interior.
Sheepskin
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.