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Art Deco Settees

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

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
Spectacular Gilbert Rohde Loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company C.1934-1937
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare Gilbert Rohde loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company. The simple design was from the Troy Sunshade living room collection of Modern Interiors. B...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Chrome

Marcel Kammerer for Thonet Bench in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, sofa bench model 6217, bentwood and fabric, Austria, ca. 1910 An elegant bentwood settee designed by Marcel Kammerer a...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Fabric, Bentwood

Art Deco Style Birch Mohair Sofa Settee After Jules Leleu
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Art Deco style birch sofa or settee made in the manner and style of Jules Leleu. The sofa features a plush, dark emerald mohair upholstery that beautifully contrasts the hon...
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20th Century Art Deco Settees

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Mohair, Birch

Vintage Art Deco Styled Adjustable Sofa Bed With Cushions and Fringes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 33.3" / W 62.5" / D 32.7"/ Seat depth 19.7" / Height from floor to seat: 17.8" / Height from floor to armrests 26.5"/ Back height: 21" An impressive Art Deco styled lounge sofa bed with adjustable sleep function and "drop-side" arms. This goldish yellow striped mohair velvet upholstered sofa...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Settees

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Mohair, Velvet

Danish Banana Sofa in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved settee, green fabric, oak, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and a soft green fabric. The sofa shows a curved back, while the backrest is horiz...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Fabric, Oak

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light blue velvet with a light gray velvet border, in a minimalist way, which ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Velvet, Beech

Modern Day Deco style small Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
A modern small hand made settee in the ‘1920’s’ style, Traditionally upholstered beech wood frame with turned ebonised beech wood feet raised on brass castors. Patch came across t...
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2010s British Art Deco Settees

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Hardwood

Modern Art Deco Style Mahogany Settees / Large Chair By Baker Furniture - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Art Deco style settees by Baker Furniture. The backs are an inlaid mahogany. The upholstery is vintage but in very good condition. They are marked.
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees

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Upholstery, Wood

1950's Ficks Reed Rattan Split Settee or Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Ficks Reed rattan split seat settee or pair of open sided one arm lounge chairs. Completely original finish and upholstery. Exceptional quality piece of furniture circa 1950's. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees

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Upholstery, Rattan

Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, off white upholstery, wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed in a wonderful off white fabric with a special looking pattern in it. The sofa has a...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Fabric, Wood

1940's French Sculptural Frame Cherry-wood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1940's sculptural frame French cherry-wood settee with Italian velvet upholstery, fully restored and re-upholstered in Italian velvet upholstery, with minor wear and patina d...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Velvet, Cherry

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa '1/2'
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to present this Gorgeous Art Deco Style fully restored whiskey brown hand-dyed leather sofa. Condition the sofa has been fully restored, it has been washed back and...
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20th Century British Art Deco Settees

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Leather

Art Deco Sofa in Red Striped Velvet and with Swoosh Armrests, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite two-seater lounge sofa, a piece of timeless elegance hailing from the early 20th century. The gracefully curved armrests and streamlined design create an air of sophisticat...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Nancy Corzine Art Deco Curved Tufted Yellow Satin Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Nancy Corzine Art Deco Curved Tufted Yellow Satin Sofa.
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1990s American Art Deco Settees

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Satin, Wood, Feathers

Vittorio Valabrega Sofa in Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Valabrega sofa, maple, fabric, Italy, 1920s. Elegant and beautiful two seat sofa with a maple frame, and a vertical striped fabric in green and beige motive. This settee is...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Fabric, Maple

French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, velvet fabric, stained beech, France, 1930s This exquisite settee of France origin adopts stylistic motifs of the 19th century Victorian Era as can been seen in the ornate ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Velvet, Beech

Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 3-piece salon set by Jules Leleu made out of mahogany. The set is composed by a sofa and 2 bridge chairs. Made in France Circa: 1945 Sofa: 57.50"W x 34"D x 32.75"High Bridg...
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20th Century French Art Deco Settees

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Mahogany

Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Graham 3-4 Seater Leather Sofa Hardwood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare RRP £15,000 custom made to order fully labelled Ralph Lauren Graham cream leather sofa in fully restored condition with feather fill...
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20th Century English Art Deco Settees

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Hardwood, Leather

Unique Italian Art Deco Sofa in Walnut Burl and Striped Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, walnut burl, velvet, fabric, Italy, 1930s. This unique sofa is designed according to the Art Deco principles that were in vogue in the 1930s. While the furniture's overall visual appearance was undoubtedly modern, the movement's geometric patterns, emphasis on simplicity of form, and preference for honest expression of materials were all clearly influenced by Oriental aesthetics. An Oriental principle that is evident in the early work of notable designers like Gaetano Borsani & Osvaldo Borsani (Atelier di Varedo), Paolo Buffa, Tomaso Buzzi and, Alfonso Liporesi...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Fabric, Velvet, Walnut, Burl

Art Deco / Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Bench Designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Art Deco / Bauhaus style Tubular chrome bench designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell, chrome in great original condition, reupholstered (most l...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Chrome

ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO THREE SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco style reddish brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Settees

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Leather

Ebonised and Upholstered Art Deco Settee or Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1920s settee or sofa has a newly ebonised frame and is covered in white muslin - ready to be upholstered in the fabric of your choice. Eight legged frame features turned and reeded details and curved arms. Unknown maker. Frame and seat back are very good antique condition with a new finish. Insides of bench portion do not appear to have been rebuilt or restored. We acquired this piece from our English dealer...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees

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Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Sofa with High Back in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, beech, fabric, Europe, 1940s This sofa is a beautiful piece made in the late Art Deco period in Europe. It has a very strong appearance, due the high back and the angular shap...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Fabric, Beech

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Sofa with Rounded Back, French, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A lush, upholstered sofa with rounded arms, back, and feet. These last, executed in French polished beech, serve as a charming, subtle accent. Numbered...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Upholstery, Beech

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa '2/2'
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to present this Gorgeous Art Deco fully restored whiskey brown hand-dyed leather sofa. Condition-wise, the sofa has been fully restored, washed back, and hand dye...
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20th Century British Art Deco Settees

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Leather

Italian Art Deco Sofa in Walnut and Silk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s/1940s A magnificent and strong angular sofa in walnut wood. Upholstered in a cream silk fabric in a subtle triangular pattern, a typical choice fo...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Silk, Walnut

Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Early Art Deco period Northern Italian sofa, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the back of the sofa is gracefully curved and extends to acce...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Velvet, Walnut

Daybed Settee Window-Seat Single-Bed Sofa-Bed Reclining Linen Green Gold Recline
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Ergonomic piece functioning as a formal settee with arms in upright and reclining positions, a daybed and a single bed for guests - Formal aesthetic suitable for drawing/sitting ro...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Deco Settees

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Linen

Art Deco Living Room Set in Red Striped Velvet and Swoosh Armrest, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning Art Deco living room set that encapsulate the sophistication of the early 20th century. This set boast gracefully curved armrests, adding an air of elegance to their substan...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Settees

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Hand Dyed Brown Leather Art Deco Odeon Style Three Seat Sofa Feather Filled Seat
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco Odeon style brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather filled cu...
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20th Century English Art Deco Settees

Materials

Leather

Paul Follot Salon Suite from the 1912 Salon Des Artistes Decorateurs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Classic French Art Deco salon suite in sculpted giltwood. Suite consists of a settee, two armchairs, two side chairs and a small table. The...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Settees

Materials

Wood

Theatrical "Egyptian" Living-Room Set, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and extravagant living-room set comprised of a settee, two armchairs and a table, of Egyptian inspiration. Polychrome decor. The seating pieces are raised on paw feet (front)...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Settees

Italian 1940s Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A beautiful long sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. This sofa is an exceptional example of Ulrich's architectural skill where line becomes form an...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Wood

Art Deco Tailored Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sofa with squared corners is impeccably tailored. Fully encased in soft brushed neutral linen-look fabric, the back and arms have a vertical stitch detail and a slender blanket ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Settees

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Armchairs in Red Striped Velvet and with Swoosh Armrests, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of stunning Art Deco armchairs that encapsulate the sophistication of the early 20th century. These lounge chairs boast gracefully curved armrests, adding an air of elegance t...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Settees

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Art Deco French Three Piece Sofa Suite
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco French Three Piece Sofa Suite , recently restored with new cushioning and soft velvet fabric. These pieces are so very comfortable which makes this set a pleasure to own and use. The wood framing has been restored as well. The color is a rich light burgundy-red. Would fit perfectly into any Art Deco setting. The craftsmanship is outstanding with all pieces finished using hand-hammered, decorative French nails on both the outsides and insides of all 3 pieces. The wood tone is warm medium mahogany brown. We love the lines of Art Deco sofas and chairs...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Velvet, Wood

Sofa Grace 2-Seat in Blue Marka River Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees

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Brass

Sofa Grace 3-Seat in Light Blue Marka River Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees

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Brass

Sofa Grace 3-Seat in Yellow Marka Barket Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees

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Brass

Sofa Grace 2-Seat in Yellow Marka Barket Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees

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Brass

English Art Deco Walnut Framed Cane Bergere Sofa C.1920
Located in London, GB
An English Art Deco Walnut Framed Bergere Sofa C.1920. Classic Art Deco shaped arms with with acanthus leaf and lion head carvings. A scalloped apron terminating on ball and cla...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees

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Cane, Walnut, Upholstery

20th Century French Art Deco Settee or Sofa in Original Dark Brown Leather
Located in Birmingham, AL
A wonderful 20th century French Art Deco two seater settee or sofa in original dark brown leather, circa 1930s, having a tight back, scrolled arms with nailhead trim, and two loose seat cushions. Raised on short tapered walnut legs. All original. This handsome sofa with its beautiful aged patina provides a clean, tailored look that's perfect for both traditional and modern interiors. Dimensions: back H - 33"; seat H - 18" arm h - 24.5" W - 60" D - 33" Lolo French Antiques...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Leather

George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare George Smith Signature full scroll arm corner sofa that seats up to seven people Well.. where to begin, what a sofa! This piece is sim...
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20th Century English Art Deco Settees

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Upholstery, Beech

Art Deco Sofa in Walnut, with Original Green Fabric and finish by Georg Kofoed
Located in Greven, DE
Stunning sofa by Georg Kofoed from Denmark. This sofa is in very good original condition - the fabric and finish are original and in fantastic condition given its age. A piece of des...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees

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Fabric, Walnut, Spruce

Art Deco Sofa with Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco sofa, wood, fabric, France, 1940s This charming two-seat sofa comes with a delicate upholstery featuring a cream overtone decorated with an illustrative pattern of fauna an...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Fabric, Wood

1930s Made in England Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown 3 Seat Chesterfield Club
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled cushions ...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Leather, Hardwood

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Sofa, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular three-seat sofa attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original of the time but it is recommended to replace it. 1940s production in Art De...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Fabric, Beech

Sofa Grace 3-Seat in Beige Marka 10 Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees

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Brass

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Loveseat Settee
Located in Pasadena, TX
Newly upholstered in off-white/light grey vinyl with an accentuated white piping and detachable cushion.    
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Fabric

Custom Made Art Deco Style Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
A recently designed sofa based on a classic French Art Deco 1920’s style design. This stunning piece is crafted in the traditional way, featuring hand tied springs and horsehair cons...
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2010s American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Living Room Set from 1920
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco living room set from 1920 We present living room set made in the Vienna, Austria.  Every piece of furniture that leaves our works...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Synthetic

French Art Deco Settee, Chairs and Table in the Style of Paul Follot green
Located in Oakland, CA
Original French Art Deco settee plus chairs and matching table. This spectacular set with intricate carving throughout the frame represents that ‘old world craftsmanship’ all solid w...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Italian Neoclassic Settee
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Art Deco Italian settee has distinctive neoclassic elements such as the fluted carving details on arms/legs and the use of Classic black lacquer wi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Linen, Walnut

Sofa Grace 2-Seat in Beige Marka 10 Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A perfect combination of hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees

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Brass

Art Deco Satin Birch Sofa with Fluted Arms & Paw Feet
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco satin birch sofa with fluted arms and paw feet. Upholstered in buttoned cotton velvet.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Settees

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Velvet

Art Deco Settee, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very pretty Art Deco loveseat or sofa. The wood structure is carved with a rope and tassel decor on a fluted background, and painted in the original green/blue color, with details pi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees

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Velvet, Wood

French Art Deco Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Settee new reupholstered in cotton Italian upholstery material. Dark walnut color wood .Clean line designee ,settee can be implemented in modern or classic antique design.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Settees

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Walnut

French Art Deco Exotic Bench, circa 1940s
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco ebony sitting bench. Recently reupholstered in a plush fabric. Having beautiful details and black lacquered legs. Perfect for an...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Settees

Art Deco settees for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco settees 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 settees created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco settees made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original settees, popular names associated with this style include Mambo Unlimited Ideas, George Smith, Guglielmo Ulrich, and Jules Leleu. 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 settees differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,040 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $4,857.

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