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
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp. France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration.
We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 194...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Chair, (1939-1949), Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare and restored 1940`s salon chair recently revised by a carpenter with painted art deco central wood inlaid and classic lining reupholstered recently.
A very cozy coffee enviro...
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A sleek pair of solid birch and palisander chairs with a stylized inlaid crest of burled birch and mahogany, which adorns the backrest. Gracefully sweeping arms transform into slim s...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Art Deco to Arts & Crafts Oak and Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome oak period Art Deco club chair. In wonderful vintage condition, circa 1930s
What a wonderfully comfortable club chair. And, just look at the oak geometric design of its f...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Art Deco 8 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco 8 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 ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century White French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Dresser, Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of 20th century Art Deco French dresser chairs “in the taste of Jean Harlow”. The chairs are composed of polished mahogany and have been n...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 4 French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs by Gaston Poisson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four fine French Art Deco solid mahogany dining chairs by Gaston Poisson.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Carved Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Carved Armchair
Circa Late 19th Century
Dimensions:
H 45"
W 23.5"
D 19"
SH 16"
AH 27"
SD 18"
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann Pair of Early 20th Century Chairs for Cité Universitaire
Located in PARIS, FR
Emblematic pair of chairs by Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann for la Cité Universitaire in Paris. Extraordinary work and condition 100 years later.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Art Deco Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco chairs circa 1930, relacquered and covered with new fabric.
good condition, a few lacks of paint.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Original French 1940s Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
Set of six fine original French Modernist beech wood dining chairs in the style of Jules Leleu.
Tall elegant backs with sculptural detailing on top crest and lower backrest, featuring elegant cabriole front legs and tapered splay back legs.
All six wood chair...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine French Art Deco-inspired open armchair with a curved and padded backrest, down swept arms with bronze finish terminals, a boxed seat, and kidney pillow above square tapered an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eugène Printz, Set Of 4 Art Deco Cherrywood Chairs Circa 1940
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Eugène Printz, Set of Art Deco Cherrywood Chairs Circa 1940
price is for 4 chairs
Bridge chairs of the model are available in another advertisement
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Cherry
1980s Fasem Chrome and Black Rubber Dining Chairs, a Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
These 6 Minimalist Fasem dining chairs are comfortable and sturdy. The back and seat are molded black rubber, while the base and legs are chrome. Their design is noteworthy for the r...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white 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
Set of 6 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair Art Deco Side Chairs, in Blond Walnut Wood by Osvaldo Borsani All Original
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair elegant Art Deco side chairs, in blond walnut wood by Osvaldo Borsani, for Atelier di Varedo, with spring seat and original leatherette upholstery in good condition.
Osvaldo B...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Three Art Deco Chairs, in Wood Painted Faux Wood Decor, circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three Art Deco chairs, in wood painted faux wood decor, circa 1925.
price isf or one , three are available
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company
Located in New York, NY
This stunning side chair was realized by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright in the United States, circa 1940. It features four conical splayed legs in ebonized walnut; and ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
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
Set of 6 Vintage Yale Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy, 1980s-1990s
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare set of 6 Yale chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy, 1980s-1990s. Quilted ivory ultrasuede upholstery, black lacquer frames. The set comprises 2 armchai...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Art Deco Style Club Chair with Loose Cushions
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired Club style chair features loose feather/down back and seat in feather/down wrapped foam. Shown in a Zinc jacquard velvet fabric with a unique burnt-out appearance a...
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2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet
1970s Jazz Art Deco Revival Chrome and Leather Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this exceptional pair of Art Deco revival chairs, a tangible testament to the glamorous 1970s aesthetic reimagined by the iconic company, Jazz.
Jazz, a highly...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italy Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs, Solid Walnut Polished to Wax from Asolo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy 1940s Art deco pair of chairs, solid walnut polished to wax " Asolane chairs" excellent patina elegant and very robust
Measure cm: H 95\47 W 46 D 44.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm)
Dimensions:
Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8
Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2.
Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Chair with Wide Curved Backrest in Art Deco Style with Leather and Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Elegant Art Deco chair with beautifully wide curved backrest.
This is the most famous Art Deco chair shape.
Very elaborate in production, offers excellent seating comfort.
Hi...
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2010s German Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A Set of Six French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs by Gaston Poisson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Art Deco dining chairs in solid mahogany by Gaston Poisson.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 Art Deco Walnut Chairs, (1930-1949)
Located in Lisbon, PT
A set of four elegant walnut dinner / coffee table chairs.
A great example of leather upholstery and metal round studs, reviewed by a professional recently.
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Period '1920s' French Bench Made of Rosewood
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Deco Period (1920s) French bench made of rosewood and unupholstered in a dark gray linen fabric.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Rosewood
2 Fine French 1950s Solid Oak Chairs by Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine French Mid-Century solid oak dining / side chairs by Andre Arbus.
Created by Arbus for "la Chambre du Commerce et de l'Industrie D'Orleans" in the 1950s. Expert: Amelie Mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Art Deco Style Orange Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair Brass Detail
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair Iron is an Art Deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests—upholstered in warm orange velvet with a modern wood structure. Perfect for modern ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
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
Sophisticated Mid-Century Prie Dieu Chairs, aPair
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a pair of exquisite mid-century Prie Dieu chairs inspired by the iconic designs of Charlotte Perriand. Crafted in the 1950s, these chairs s...
Category
1960s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Dutch Modern Haagsche School Dining Chair, 1930s, Netherlands
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Dutch Modern Haagsche or Amsterdam School Design Dining Chair, made in the Netherlands 1930s. Art Deco period. Solid wood constructed chair with v...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gatsby Chair - Modern Handcrafted Art Deco Chair in Brass and Velvet
Located in London, GB
Taking a glimpse into the past, the Gatsby collection takes us back into an era of opulent splendour and wondrous beauty by simply laying our eyes on its magnificent curves. The piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Moret Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Moret Company, editor of Pierre Chareau design for Switzerland.
Set of two chairs in solid mahogany, characteristic of the design of Pierre Chareau,
circa 1930.
Perfect conditio...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s Hammered Iron Mirror and Chair, France
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful, charming and unusual mirror and chair set.
The mirror is of very heavy wrought iron. The frame is stamped with a floral frieze motif with gilded accents and wavy scal...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vinyl, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. Restored and polished.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chair, Germany, 1930s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chair from the 1930s.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat is covered with new fabric.
Dimensions: height 86 cm / seat height. ...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
4x Chairs Thonet Nr.717, Gustav Siegel
By Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfect original condition, really exceptionally well preserved. Only the upholstery is new, with woven decor inspired by Gustav Klimt paintings. The wooden bases were perfectly clea...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Textile, Bentwood
Art Deco Set of Four Wood And Jaguar Green Leatherette Armchairs Circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very good quality living room set of foor art deco living room chairs with slightly curved front feet. The color of the faux leather is Jag...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Belgian Art Deco Chair, 1930s
Located in Balen, BE
Belgian Art Deco chair from the 1930's with interesting dimensions and details like the low backrests and armrests, turned front legs, wonderful mix o...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Textile
Jules Leleu, Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1925
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
The house of Leleu rose to prominence in the 1920s during the Art Deco period, and became known for the ornate classicism of its richly refined furniture...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Macassar
6 Art Deco Chairs, Gondola Back, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 Art Deco chairs, gondola back, circa 1930
large chairs, "heavy as an armchair"
rare model, with a lot of lack of veneers.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Custom Art Deco Style Mahogany Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Stately, structural custom mahogany armchair based on a 1940s original. Very sturdy and handsome with clean lines. Slightly tapered legs and tan leather finish the chair wonderfully.
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Art Deco Rusnak Brother Chairs, A Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
70 years later these chairs are still relevant and stunning. Completely restored with an almost black stain and cocoa aubergine mohair.
Dimensions: 26"W × 24"D × 35"H
Styles: Art...
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20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu- A pair of fine French 1940s mahogany chairs with intertwining curved wood backs
Numbered: 21956 & 21957
For an illustration of a similar armchair, see Siriex, Francoise. The House of Leleu. New York: Hudson Hills...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Walnut Chair, (1939-1949), 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant walnut dinner / coffee table chair.
A great example of leather upholstery and metal round studs, reviewed by a professional recently.
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Single Tall Back Art Deco Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A tall-backed Art Deco armchair featuring gracefully scrolled arms, designed by Etienne Henri Martin. Crafted from French walnut, this elegant chair embodies the timeless sophisticat...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut and Cotton Chairs, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of wooden chairs designed and produced in the 1920s by a fine Italian manufacturer.
The chairs have a supporting frame made entirely of light walnut wood, which has b...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Art Deco Machine Age Sling Chair by McKay Craft Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age sling seat lounge chair having elegant chrome and black arms on a blacked steel spring base. The chair is in overall very good condition, the chrome is b...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set of Seven Art Deco Chairs by Christian Krass
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A Christian Krass set of seven Art Deco chairs
in mahogany wood with beige leather upholstery.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Lauren Side Chair in the Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Bronx, NY
This chic dining side chair was created to partner with the Jackie dining chair. These are in a cerused white oak with a wax finish. The chair is shown in a mushroom mohair. This cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wood
Art Deco Chair Designed by Mart Stam, Type s10, 1930's
By Mart Stam
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of chrome, wood
- good, original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chair Thonet Nr. 511, Since 1904, Gustav Klimt
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Solid and compact. Cleaned and gentle re-polished with shellack finish. New upholstery. Pattern of fabric inspired by the work...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, 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, Bronze, Brass
Dressing table with chair in Art Deco style, Poland, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A dressing table and a chair in the Arty Deco style from the 1950s.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. The chair seat has been covered with new upholstery.
...
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1950s Polish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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.