Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.

What did brides wear in the 1930s?

What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.

How do you identify 1930s furniture?

To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.

What did phones look like in the 1930s?

In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

Walnut Chairs 1930s

1930s Dining Room Set

French Velvet Dining Chairs

High Back Art Deco Chairs

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Italian Art Deco Dining Chairs

1930s Style Armchairs

1930s Recliner

Original Thonet Chair

Etienne Henri Martin Chairs, France 1930's

$64,000

Etienne Henri Martin Chairs, France 1930's

By Etienne-Henri Martin

Located in New York, NY

Important Set of armchairs by Etienne Henri Martin, Documented in the Archives Nationales de France, their example acquired after the 1937 "Exposition internationale appliqués a la v...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer

Grand Rapids Chair Co. Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1930s

$2,395

Grand Rapids Chair Co. Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1930s

By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Renaissance Revival slant front writing desk By Grand Rapids Chair Co. USA, Circa 1930s Carved walnut and burlwood, with barley twist molding, and ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Daybed-Chair

$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

1930s Art Deco Daybed-Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Art Deco chair. Walnut frame French polish finish and new upholstery green Mohair. Chair convert in to the daybed. Chair extended circa 75 inches.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

Table and Chairs in Walnut and Walnut Feather Leather Seat, 1930s, Set of 5

$2,170Sale Price / set|45% Off

Table and Chairs in Walnut and Walnut Feather Leather Seat, 1930s, Set of 5

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Table and four chairs in walnut and walnut feather with leather seats. Table H 83x100x163 cm. Chairs H 88x45x43 cm, seat H 48 cm. Slight wear due to age and use. Packaging with bubbl...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Guglielmo Ulrich, Pair of Art Deco Chair in Fabric and Walnut, 1930s

$4,800 / set

Guglielmo Ulrich, Pair of Art Deco Chair in Fabric and Walnut, 1930s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Distinctive pair of Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s. Upholstered in striped coral-orange fabric with elegant walnut frames, they display the bold geometry and rich textures typical...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Original Art Deco Chair, by Jules Leleu, Walnut, Revived Polish, France, 1930s

$913

Original Art Deco Chair, by Jules Leleu, Walnut, Revived Polish, France, 1930s

By Jules Leleu

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This highly elegant, shape-refined, and historically valuable chair in the spirit of French Art Deco dates from the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

$5,483

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra lounge chair is a refined homage to one of Design’s Golden Eras. Drawing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

$5,140 / item

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra lounge chair is a refined homage to one of Design’s Golden Eras. Drawing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Art Deco Tile Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

$6,853 / item

Art Deco Tile Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Tile Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Tile lounge chair merges strong architectural presence with tailored comfort. Defin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Oak, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

$6,282 / item

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra lounge chair is a refined homage to one of Design’s Golden Eras. Drawing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

$6,282

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra lounge chair is a refined homage to one of Design’s Golden Eras. Drawing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chairs Set/2 in the Style of 1930's, by Greenapple

$13,250 / set

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chairs Set/2 in the Style of 1930's, by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chairs Set of 2, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Genebra lounge chair is a refined homage to one of Design’s Golden Er...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chairs Set/2 in the Style of 1930's, by Greenapple

$13,250 / set

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chairs Set/2 in the Style of 1930's, by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chairs Set of 2, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Genebra lounge chair is a refined homage to one of Design’s Golden Er...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair Set/2 in the Style of 1930's, by Greenapple

$13,250 / set

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair Set/2 in the Style of 1930's, by Greenapple

By Greenapple, GF Modern

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair Set of 2, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Genebra lounge chair is a refined homage to one of Design’s Golden Era...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

$5,140 / item

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, GF Modern

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Genebra Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra lounge chair is a refined homage to one of Design’s Golden Eras. Drawing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

1930s Renaissance Extendable Table & Chairs by Michele Bonciani Cascina, Tuscany

$19,190 / set

1930s Renaissance Extendable Table & Chairs by Michele Bonciani Cascina, Tuscany

Located in Vigonza, Padua

A Michele Bonciani 20th century Tuscany dining room set, Renaissance style, all solid walnut and carved walnut, wax-polished An important classic dining room set with a beautiful pa...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Tile Lounge Chair Set/2 in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

$12,908

Art Deco Tile Lounge Chair Set/2 in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Tile Lounge Chair Set of 2, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Tile lounge chair merges strong architectural presence with tailored comf...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Art Deco Tile Lounge Chair Set/2 in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

$13,250 / set

Art Deco Tile Lounge Chair Set/2 in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Tile Lounge Chair Set/2, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Tile lounge chair merges strong architectural presence with tailored comfort...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer

1930s Italian Pair of Chairs and Armchair, Paolo Buffa Attributed, from Cantù

$8,680 / set

1930s Italian Pair of Chairs and Armchair, Paolo Buffa Attributed, from Cantù

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Art Deco age, midcentury, pair of chairs and "Barchetta" armchair, in walnut, Paolo Buffa attributed, from Cantù.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Halden Lounge Chair Set/2 in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple

$14,850 / set

Art Deco Halden Lounge Chair Set/2 in the Style of 1930's Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, GF Modern

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Halden Lounge Chair Set of 2 , Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Halden lounge chair is a tribute to the elegance of the 1930s, drawing ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Early Danish Mid Century Wooden "Red Chair" by Kaare Klint in Pony Hair, 1930s

$17,134

Early Danish Mid Century Wooden "Red Chair" by Kaare Klint in Pony Hair, 1930s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and early Danish mid century modern armchair in brown stained Cuban mahogany wood designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Rud. Rasmussen in Denmark during the 1930s. The origi...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Art Deco Vanity with Mirror and Matching Chair in Walnut and Glass

$13,800 / set

Sculptural Art Deco Vanity with Mirror and Matching Chair in Walnut and Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vanity with chair, walnut, mirror, fabric, Europe, 1930s This vanity and matching chair are distinguished by their expressive construction and flowing lines.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Pair Regency Style Distressed Rams Head Armchairs Dining Chairs Circa 1930s

$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Regency Style Distressed Rams Head Armchairs Dining Chairs Circa 1930s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Regency style distressed ram’s head armchairs, circa 1930s, captures the grandeur and refined aesthetic of early 19th-century English design while offering the patina an...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Regency Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Restored ArtDeco Chairs, Halabala, UP Zavody, Beech, Czechia, 1930s

$2,627 / set

Set of Four Restored ArtDeco Chairs, Halabala, UP Zavody, Beech, Czechia, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Set of Four Restored ArtDeco Beech Chairs by Jindrich Halabala. Maker: UP Zavody Designer: Jindřich Halabala Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Beech, Wal...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco More Mirrors

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut

Art Deco Reclining Chair Made in 1930s Germany by Thonet, Restored Matte Finish

$1,827

Art Deco Reclining Chair Made in 1930s Germany by Thonet, Restored Matte Finish

By Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Art Deco Reclining chair made in 1930s Germany by Thonet. Restored matte finish.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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Walnut Chairs 1930s For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of walnut chairs 1930s available for sale. Each of these unique walnut chairs 1930s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and fabric. Walnut chairs 1930s have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Walnut chairs 1930s bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made walnut chairs 1930s over the years, but those made by Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co, Gio Ponti and Casa e Giardino are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Walnut Chairs 1930s?

Prices for walnut chairs 1930s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, walnut chairs 1930s begin at $525 and can go as high as $43,602, while the average can fetch as much as $4,250.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

Questions About Walnut Chairs 1930s

Did they have record players in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
What did brides wear in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
How do you identify 1930s furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
What did phones look like in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.