Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk 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
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Brown Velvet Elite Dining Chair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison brown velvet elite dining chair, Italy
Rich and powerful, The Elite Dining Chair is a timeless ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Marcel Breuer Style Cantilever Cesca Side Chair Set w/ Dining Table, Italy
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare set of 4 Italian-made "Cesca" chairs made in the style of Marcel Breuer paired with a matching dining table. This classic Art Deco design combines modern styling with natural el...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1930's American Art Deco Oak and Leather swivel desk chair / F.L.W. inspired
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930's American / Industrial Art Deco Oak and Leather swivel desk chair / bASE VERY Frank Lloyd Wright inspired , Sold oak frame and base,, wonderful, perfectly worn (patinaed) lea...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather, Oak
9 Fine French 1940s Oak Armchairs by Jacques Quinet (price is per chair)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet (1918 - 1992) - Nine fine French 1940s comfortable solid oak dining / desk arm chairs.
Provenance: Reading room of the library of Rouen.
Price is per chair
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Oak
Fine French 1940s Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - A fine French Art Deco mahogany arm chairs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Giorgio Collection Moonlight presidential leather chair
Located in New York, NY
The Giorgio Collection Moonlight Presidential Office Chair is designed for comfort and style. It features a textured back, adjustable height, and armrests for a personalized and comf...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oak Office Chair, Swivel and Height Adjustable, Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oak Office Chair, Swivel and Height Adjustable, Circa 1930
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1930s North American Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco Office Chair / Armchair Black - White Raydesign Colored Leather
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant shaped French Art Deco office chair (armchair) restored.
Re-lacquerd with black shiny gloss finish, re-upholsterd with black and white colored leather in raydesign.
With a s...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Armchair A63/F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus
By Josef Frank
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Armchair A63/F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished with new seat.
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Bronzed Velvet Elite Dining Chair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison bronzed velvet elite dining chair, Italy
Rich and powerful, The Elite Dining Chair is a timeless classic able to distinguish itself through ex...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Walnut
Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchair by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco walnut armchair with bronze sabots.
Original Aubusson tapestry (in vintage condition).
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Luna Office Presidential Chair
Located in New York, NY
Presidential desk chair on rollers with adjustable height seat and back,
all in first quality brown leather.
Back in caramel British sycamore in high gloss polyester.
Size: cm 78W...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sycamore
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French / Belgian Art Deco Vanity Chair by Van der Borcht Freres, 1925-1930
By Van der Borcht Freres
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, stylish French / Belgian Art Deco vanity chair in Sycamore wood by Van der Borcht Freres, circa 1925-1930. The piece has an exquisite fo...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine French Art Deco Armchair by Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained beech "bridge" armchair by Leleu.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1930 Czech Republic.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual ren...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
2 Fine French 1930s Oak Side Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine French Art Deco side chairs in solid oak.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Ebonized Mahogany Arm Chairs by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco ebonized mahogany bridge armchairs by Maxime Old.
Price includes refinishing In process (see pictures).
Ref: "Maxime Old Architecte decorateur" by Yves...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Thonet Chair in Style of Josef Frank
By Thonet, Frank Josef
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art Deco Thonet chair in style of Josef Frank in very good original condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Tanker Office Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cosco Globe Wernicke Art Deo Propeller Base Rolling Tanker Office Desk Chair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 19" W x 19" D x 20" Seat height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Cream EJ Ruhlmann Style Leather Swivelling Tub Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 1 AD
French Art Deco Cream EJ Ruhlmann Style Leather Swivelling Tub Desk Chair With Rail Swept Arm Supports. With A Cast Iron Mechanism & Fo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fine French Art Deco Beech Wood Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s desk armchair in solid stained beech wood.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Desk and Chair, Parchment Top, Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930's
Located in Austin, TX
Double pedestal desk with goatskin parchment top and trim and matching desk. Designed by Vittorio Valabrega, a hard to find Art Deco designer, Italy, 1930's. ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Goatskin
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.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1930s Adolf Loos Office Chair Model 669 for Cafe Capua by Thonet
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac.
- Measures: height of the armrests are 71cm.
- height of seat 44 cm.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Set of 3 Fine French 1930s Office Armchairs - 1 desk chairs and 2 Visitors -
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of three fine French Art Deco (with a Louis XVI influence) solid mahogany office armchairs comprising one desk chair and two visitor chairs.
Dimensions of the desk chair:
H: 3...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Fine 1930s Beechwood Bridge Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco solid beech bridge armchairs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco armchairs in Leather and iron attributed to Jean Michel Frank
Year 1935
Elegant and sophisticated armchairs.
You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs y...
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1930s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Fine French 1930s Desk Chair Attributed to Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco patinated beech armchair attributed to Alfred Porteneuve.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair. Details: Adjustable height, sculpted aluminum base, black vinyl upholstery, rolling casters, original lab...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
German Art Deco Cantilever Armchair Tubular Steel Silver Black White, circa 1925
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare German Art Deco Tubular steel cantilever armchair was made circa 1925.
It was chromed. The chrome come of at some spots but gives the chair a great look and Patina.
Th...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Andre Sornay
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Desk Chair Attributed To Andre Sornay.
Handsome French Art Deco cerused or limed oak desk chair attributed to Andre Sornay. This stunning desk chair or of...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk has three front drawers and two sets of shelves on ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Stained Beech Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco orange stained beech armchairs with brass sabots.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
Lovely Vintage Restored Brown Leather Oak Framed Captains Directors Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored original oak framed vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather directors chair.
...
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20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco French Arm Chair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
The comfortable desk chair is from the Art Deco period in France. It has been newly reupholstered in dark grey fabric and re-polished. The chair has leather piping on the edges. Two ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs by Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco upholstered walnut visitor / lounge armchairs by Leleu.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French 1930s beech bridge / office chairs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
Art deco walnut office chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco walnut office chair in very good original condition.
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco office set from the 1930s, Poland. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco cabinet set from the 1930s, Poland.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated.
Dimensions:
Desk: height 79 cm / width 172 cm / depth 87 cm, armchair rece...
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1930s Polish Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair. Item features an adjustable height, sculpted aluminum base, black vinyl upho...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchair with bronze sabots.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Art Deco Armchair from 1930
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1930 Czech Republic.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Office Chair in Leather and Real Wood Veneer in the Style of French Art Deco
Located in Ulm, DE
Whether you're an expert at your job or even the boss:
This office chair on your desk is a statement of competence.
High quality! Handmade in Germany.
Black high lacquered real woo...
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2010s German Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930's mahogany armchair in the manner of Adnet.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Pair of French Art Deco Desk or Bridge Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of French Art Deco beech desk / bridge armchairs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
De Coene Frères Art Déco swivel desk chair.. Belgium 1930s.
Located in Köln, NW
Art Déco swivel armchair / deskchair by De Coene Frères . Belgium 1930s.
The deskchair is in the original condition of the thirties.
The upholstery is good, no cracks in the leather ...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Decoene Freres, Art Deco Pivoting Armchair circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene Freres, Art Deco pivoting armchair in walnut
Fully restored, leather reupsholted.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco 2 Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco French Desk Chair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Comfortable and spacious Art Deco French Chair made out of walnut wood. Newly re-upholstered with light beige velvety fabric. The chair is supported by 4 elongated legs, with tips of...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Cubist art deco desk chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Cubist art deco desk chair in very nice original condition. Dark brown - black french polish.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Beech
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940 Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period....
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
De coene Freres, Art Deco Pivoting Armchair circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene Freres, Art Deco pivoting armchair in walnut
good general condition, original covering torn
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Antique Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood armchair in good conditions and fully newly upholstered in white fabric with very elegant shape and great color of wood to highlight the detailed...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco office chairs and desk 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 office chairs and desk chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco office chairs and desk chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Czech Republic, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original office chairs and desk chairs, popular names associated with this style include Jules Leleu, Thonet, Warren McArthur Corporation, and Warren McArthur. 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 office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $428 and tops out at $16,000 while the average work can sell for $2,650.