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
Set of Six Wooden Chairs by Jacques Mottheau, France, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of six French 1930s wooden chairs in oak by Jacques Mottheau (1899-1981).
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Dining Chairs, circa 1920-1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in the 1920s to satisfy the worldwide hunger for all things Art Deco, these unique chairs combine the streamlined style of the era with a Classic Chinese aesthetic. The beautifu...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wool, Hardwood
Set of Four French Art Deco chairs
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning set of four French Art Deco chairs. Two of the chairs having arm rest while the other two are armless. Upholstered with floral design on the seat back and the seat. The wood...
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Lacquered "Eva" Chair by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by legendary mid-century German-American designer Vladimir Kagan as a custom commission for the Essex House Hotel in New York City, the "Eva" chair was described by Kagan as ...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Set of 6 Art Deco Chairs, Special Edition, IKB Blue, Customizable
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood.
Year 1930
Country: French
Materials : wood, chrome and leather
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
Elegant...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1930
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1930s, in a small workshop in the town of Albi, southern France. It is in this same town of Albi that we...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Inspired Slipper Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired slipper chair covered in hot pink velvet feature an exposed wooden frame with a walnut finish, button tufted back cushion, gold painted feet and thick seat. A super...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Velvet
Five Original circa 1920 Dinette Josef Hoffmann Thonet 811 Bergere Dining Chairs
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of five original circa 1920’s, hand made in Poland, Dinette chairs, designed by Josef Frank and J...
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1920s Polish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Chair Thonet Nr. 698, circa 1910, Gustav Klimt
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked with paper label and stamp. Newly restored. A variant of the design based on the work of Marcel Kammerer and Josef Hoffmann. Pattern of fabric inspired by the work of Gustav K...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1940 Pair of Side Chairs Chalked Oak and Red Leather
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Rare pair of side or top of the table chairs. Chalked oak and original leather which all-over cracked but not ripped.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Art Deco Dining Chairs by Fischel, 1930s
By Fischel
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, fabric
Upholstery has signs of use
Original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
4 Chairs in lacquered wood and gold leaf, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Group of 4 Art Deco chairs, 1930s. Lacquered wooden frame with gold leaf details, seat and back covered in floral fabric. The upholstery is original and in excellent condition.
Packa...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Four Czech 1930s Tubular Chrome Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four Czech Art Deco tubular chrome chairs.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Dining Chairs from Rms Queen Mary ii Cunard White Star Liner Cruise Ship
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original RMS Queen Mary II dining chairs circa 1920's.
A truly stunning and highly collectable suite of dining chairs....
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Swan Chair – Clear – Iconic Design with Captivating Light Play
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Swan Chair is an iconic masterpiece that transforms any room into a haven of elegance and style. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century modern decor, this chair's unique...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, Leather Upholstery & Brass Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down tail design, capturing both fluidity and elegance. This modern chair is more than ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down tail design, capturing both fluidity and elegance. This modern chair is more than ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of 8 Chairs, 20th Century Art Deco
Located in Lisbon, PT
Step back in time with this exquisite 1940 Art Deco set of 8 leather and wood chairs from a former Portuguese railroad tea salon.
This rare and exceptional piece epitomizes the era'...
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 10 Leather Chairs, 20th Century Art Deco
Located in Lisbon, PT
Step back in time with this exquisite 1940 Art Deco set of 10 leather and wood chairs from a former Portuguese railroad tea salon.
This rare and exceptional piece epitomizes the era...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Art Deco Chairs, Black Ash Wood, White Upholstery & Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Set of 4 Art Deco Chairs, Black Ash Wood, Green Upholstery & Brass Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
barh armchair in natural ash wood with brass details and beige upholstery
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh armchair was made for those who desire just that little bit of extra comfort. It is an updated version from our original barh chair 01 with its classic contemporary design a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, White Upholstery & Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Set of 4 Art Deco Chairs, Black Ash Wood, Upholstered Seat & Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Chair, Leather, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco chair, circa 1930, varnished wood and beige leather.
5 pieces available.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Wood Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
- In original condition
- Fully functional
- seat height-45cm.
Category
1910s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, Leather Upholstery & Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Set of 6 Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, Leather Upholstery & Brass Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Set of 4 Art Deco Chairs, Black Ash Wood, White Upholstery & Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Set of 4 Art Deco Chairs, Natural Ash Wood, Brown Upholstery & Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Machine Age Salesman Sample or Childs Spring Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Moderne Art Deco era salesman sample or childs chair . Recovered in supple leather . Chrome frame shows minor pitting . Retains Lloyd products label.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Dining Chairs by Paul Frechet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paul Frechet (1875-1973)
A set of eight fine French Art Deco Macassar ebony (veneer and solid) side chairs with a refine trim along the side and front legs.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Ebony
Art Deco Carved Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
1930s white painted Art Deco armchair with carved detail to back and great apron detailing. Newly restored with a beautiful Chenille fabric.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chenille
Vintage Thomsville chairs set of four
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage Thomsville Art Deco Dining Chairs Preowned in VERY good condition with beautiful mauve textile on the seats with no tear or stain , seat cushion in very good vintage shape ....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Textile
Dining Chairs by Josef Pehr, Czechoslovakia, 1940s, Set of 4
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Set of four dining chairs designed by Czechoslovak architect Josef Pehr. Made to order for functionalist villa in Prague in the 1940s.
Beech wood, fabric.
The chairs were obviously...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Crystal Tufted Armchair – A Magnificent Blend of Crystal and Natural Elegance
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Make a regal statement with the Crystal Tufted Armchair, a striking piece that combines clear crystal with natural wooden branches for a truly unique design. The fine crystal, mixed ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Elytre Chair by Emilie Lemardeley, 2021, Beech Tree and Fabric
Located in Clamart, FR
Creation by Emilie Lemardeley in 2021.
Handmade in France, black tinted beech tree
Kvadrat fabric, 100% wool.
Made on demand:
Customers can choose th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco 5 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco French Office Chair in Macassar Wood
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco chair is made out of Macassar wood, newly re-upholstered with dark brown leather. Back of the chair has slightly curved top. Front legs are slightly curved and have d...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down tail design, capturing both fluidity and elegance. This modern chair is more than ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of 4 Wood and Leatherette Chairs - Italy - 1930s
Located in Milano, IT
The feature of these chairs is a wood handle on the back and legs on the side. are covered with a green vinyl leather, still original.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
2 Fine French Art Deco Chairs by R. Damon & Bertaux
Located in Long Island City, NY
In sycamore with floral stencil, refine turned spindles and carved details.
Signed R. Damon & Bertaux - Paris -
Price is per chair.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
Italian Art Deco Chair in Walnut with Ladder Backrest
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chair, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s
This elegant chair, crafted in Tuscany, Italy, during the 1930s, showcases the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of the period. Made from rich wa...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
rare chaise Moderniste 1940 bois et métal
Located in LYON, FR
Rare chaise art deco moderniste des années 1940 en bois et métal. Le dossier ajouré et les pieds et dossier gainés de métal.
Superbe état.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
9 Chairs in the Thonet Style, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
9 chairs in the Thonet style, circa 1930
Traces of labels, slightly different patina.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down tail design, capturing both fluidity and elegance. This modern chair is more than ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Czech Black Art Deco Chairs, 4 Pcs, Maker UP Zavody, Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Art Deco chairs, 4 pcs
Material: Beech
Period: 1930-1939
Original preserved condition
Made by architect Jindrich Halabala in United Art...
Category
20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Pair of English Art Deco Iron Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These are a sleek matte black pair of iron chairs with a simple white seat cushion. You can add a splash of fun in your choice of back pillow yours...
Category
1940s English Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 Art Deco Walnut Chairs, Brass Foot Clogs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 Art Deco walnut chairs, brass foot clogs.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Leather High Back Chairs in the Manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four leather high back chairs in the manner of Jacques Adnet. Original condition
located in Brooklyn.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Chairs 8 Pieces Made of Beech Painted in Macassar
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco chairs 8 pieces made of beech painted in Macassar
8 Art Deco around 1930 from France
Art Deco chairs with brown leather from France circa 1930...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Swan Chair – Pastel Pink – Iconic Design with Captivating Light Play
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The Swan Chair is an iconic masterpiece that transforms any room into a haven of elegance and style. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century modern decor, this chair's unique...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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.