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Art Deco Seating

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
Set of 8 Art Deco French Leather Upholstery Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Set of 8 chairs in light veneer mahogany wood and upholstered in natural green leather and traditional studs. Two chairs in the set with armrests, armchairs (see photos). Solid chair...
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Gigi Radice Club Chairs for Minotti, c. 1950 (for restoration)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Gigi Radice for Minotti, c. 1950 Club Chairs for full restoration: "you pick the color, you pick the fabric.... complement the room, mak...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Art deco armchair, 1960s France
Located in Brussels, BE
Art deco style armchair from 1960s France, featuring new blue velvet fabric. Great condition. Do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information. We would be more than de...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Club Chair in Black Motorcycle Leather
Located in New York, NY
An oversized club chair with a strong masculine frame, crafted of solid and bent birch and upholstered in tough, black motorcycle leather.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Birch

1940s Pair of Restored Beech Art Deco Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - armrests 65 cm
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Important Art Deco Armchairs with Ottomans, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco, the glamorous and influential design movement that emerged during the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of furniture design. This beautiful and elegan...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Pair of Art Deco Solid Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco side chairs. Solid walnut with carved scroll detail to feet and back. Upholstered in cream leather. Dimensions: H 90cm W 60cm D 50cm, Seat H 45cm Origin: English...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco French Sofa in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco sofa Great Art Deco sofa has “kidney” shape body. The back is slightly curved. Sofa is newly re-upholstered in a light purple velvet fabric. Outer edge of the back h...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

ROMEO REGA - Atribuidas, Conjunto de cuatro sillas
Located in MADRID, ES
Sillas atribuidas a Romeo Rega, juego de cuatro unidades. Italia años 60. Metal dorado- latón y RETAPIZADAS en terciopelo. Altura: 96 cm, Anchura: 43 cm, Profundidad: 55 cm,
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Armchair by Ateliers Gauthier-Poinsignon in walnut, circa 1920-1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Gauthier-Poinsignon armchair with walnut structure and beautiful green fabric trim. Tapered feet. Art Deco style, France, circa 1920-1930. By the Ateliers Gauthier-Poinsignon...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Smoker Armchairs in Light Blue Velour, The Netherlands ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the heart of Dutch design innovation during the 1930s emerged these exquisite embodiments of the fusion between Dutch modernism and the opulent Art Deco style. These angular armch...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gilbert Rohde Styled Art Deco Z Sitting Chairs (B)
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of two sculptural chromed framed sitting chairs in the design manner of Gilbert Rohde's Z chairs . Upholstered in a satin black soft and smooth leatherette fabric which makes t...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

Restored Art Deco Walnut Jewelry Box, Rotating Watch Case, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Walnut Jewelry Box/Rotating Watch Case. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Walnut Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

French 1940's Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in East Hampton, NY
Amazingly restored vintage Set of 4 Charles Dudouyt Oak Chairs with rush seats. NOTE: we also have the matching dining table with extensions available in separate listing. Please ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Green Czech ArtDeco Beech Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of green Czech Art Deco beech armchairs, Jindrich Halabala. Source: Czechia Period: 1930-1939 Architect: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Maker Material: Beech, fabri...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Art Deco wooden armchair 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Discover the ultimate in comfort and style with our authentic 1930s French chair. Rich in history and character, this beautiful chair is expertly crafted from high-quality wood and ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

French Leather Daybed
Located in Faversham, GB
A handsome fully reclinable daybed in a rich brown cognac leather. The daybed has two extendable arms, with four adjustable gradients for each arm. The daybed can be placed into a f...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Art Deco Silk Velvet Upholstered Mahogany 'S.S. Normandie' Dining Armchairs, Pierre Patout (French 1879-1965), Circa 1934. This Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholster...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bronze

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 Seating

Materials

Leather

1930s Set of Four Restored Art Deco Dininng Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - Walnut veneer
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Faux Shagreen J. Robert Scott Side Chair, 1990s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Faux Shagreen J. Robert Scott Side Chair. Featuring an art deco form and iridescent faux shagreen Priced each. Additional information: Materials: Faux Shagreen, Mahogany P...
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20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Classic Art Deco Dining Chair - Two
Located in Westwood, NJ
Clean, classic lines, fully upholstered in a neutral brushed fabric, with tapered sabre legs are finished in Bourbon Glaze. With its band of brass nails at the base, these chairs pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Unusual 1930s Art Deco Wood and Mohair Ottoman / Foot Stool
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 1930s Art Deco Wood and Mohair Ottoman / Foot Stool..Great form and proportion. Wonderful stylized cut mohair patterned upholstery,, Minor loss / wear to original fabric (see...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Grosfeld House Attributed Fireside Chairs in Green Floral Upholstery - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Stunning pair of 1940s saber leg fireside lounge chairs attributed to Grosfeld House. This elegant pair of armchairs features shapely and highly carved solid mahogany wood frames wit...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Classic Art Deco Dining Armchair - Two
Located in Westwood, NJ
Clean, classic lines, fully upholstered in a neutral brushed fabric, its open, squared-off arms and tapered sabre legs are finished in Bourbon Glaze. With its band of brass nails at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Briar Walnut Wood Animalier Zebra Upholstered Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1940s mid-century Art Deco lounge or side chair and stool with beautiful veneer burl walnut briar wood all around and great decorated legs. This set ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Art Deco Leather Club Chair by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Beautiful little vintage Art Deco leather club chair by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. Condition Disclosure: Please understa...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A steel framed satin black glider sofa with curved chrome and metal banded arms black upholstered cushions with medium gray piping . To each end there are ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage American Seating Metal Frame Red Upholstered Folding Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American seating metal frame red upholstered folding chairs - Set of 4. Item features (4) folding chairs, unique metal frames, origin...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

Shagreen Stool with Velvet Upholstery and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The ring stool in black shagreen is one of the most iconic pieces of the R&Y Augousti Collection. A Sculptural, jewel-like shape, this piece has been revamped with a discreet bronze-...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Jindřich Halabala for Up závody Pair of Art Deco Stools in Fabric, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of Art Deco stools or ottomans in light fabric and wood designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured by UP závody in the former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. These elegant Art Deco ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco French Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Bench is made out of walnut wood, comfortable seat is re-upholstered with beige leather. Bench is supported by two curved wooden legs that are connected with trapezoid shape base. C...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian Modern Wooden Rectangular Stools in Art Deco Style, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden rectangular stools in art deco style, 1970s Pair of stools with rectangular wooden seat. The legs are rectangular in section joined in the middle by a beam. Re...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Easy Chairs in Viggo Boesen Style with Red Wool, Denmark 1930's
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Here is a pair of Art Deco easy- and lounge chairs in Viggo Boesen style from the 1930-1940's. They are made with wavy back of dark stained beech upholster...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Fine original Art Deco Bergère Armchair by A. Bicchierini
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique original Fine Art Deco Bergère by A. Bicchierini was professionally restored, lacquered, and reupholstered. Original upholstery sticker is included in the sale. About the Re...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Chrome Tubular Sofa & Lounge Chair Set in Black Leather by Kem Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Chrome Tubular Sofa & Lounge Chair Set in Black Leather - Set of 2 This exquisite Art Deco sofa and lounge chair set designed by Kem Weber showcases the iconic streamline ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco French Ottoman in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco ottoman from France made out of high quality walnut wood. Comfortable sit is supported by the semi-circular leg that is attached to the trapezoid stable base. Otto...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Six Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dining Room Chairs by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of six Art Deco Amsterdamse School dining room chairs. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut frames with solid...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Macassar, Walnut

Art Deco Period Cherrywood Armchair by André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Period cherrywood armchair by André Arbus.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Oak and Rope Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of vernacular armchairs, with rope seats and backs. France, first half of the 20th Century 81 cm high by 51 cm wide by 67 cm depth, seat height 30 cm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Rope, Oak

Rare Art Deco Armchair, 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric, Wood Seat height is 42cm Good Original Condition
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in white Tibetan lambswool upholstery. This design...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Square Armed Club / Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of square armed modern club chairs. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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2010s British Art Deco Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Pair Of Lounge Chairs Designed By John Hutton For Sutherland
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite Pair of designer armchairs designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for the Sutherland Collection (Dallas). Art Deco Moderne inspired l...
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20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Ruhlmann Manner Art Deco Satin Armchairs, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco wooden arm chairs in the style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann (French, 1879-1933), circa 1930s, the arched backs, cushions, and rectangular arms upholstered in a muted go...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood

Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Jindrich Halabala H-269 Armchairs the wood has a very nice patina, the fabric needs to be redone
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Pair of 1940's Art Deco Wingback Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Belgic Wool
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of original Art Deco Midcentury Modern lounge chairs for sale. They have been professionally restored and are now in showroom condition. The legs are solid birch and have been refinished in a natural birch finish. They were professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. The high-end designer fabric that we chose is Fabric & Steel's Theo in Cinder that goes for $195 per yard and woven in Belgium. It's a beautifully textured wool blend with a wonderful cozy texture. It's brown in color with gray, beige, and light brown wonderfully woven. The chair frames are solid and have coil springs on the seat and webbing on the backrest. They are really comfortable and very well made. Very rare chairs from a wonderful period of design. In the manner of Gosta Jonsson, AB Erik Ek...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Art Deco French Ottoman in Beech Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco French ottoman is made out of beech wood. Newly re-upholstered and re-polished. Seat is made into semi-circular shape and covered with light velvety fabric. Restin...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Original Art Deco tubular steel streamline sofa cushion Design by ZEITLOS-BERLIN
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Rediscover the Glamour of the 1930s with Our Art Deco Tubular Steel Streamline Sofa We proudly present our exquisitely restored 1935 Art Deco tubular ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 "Safari" Armchairs, Sellerie Bouix, 1920
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Exceptional set of 4 'Demountable' armchairs produced by Sellerie Bouix, Tunis 1920. In this "Luxury" version, this safari-style armchair is available in burgundy leather. The beech...
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1920s Tunisian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

Striking Art Deco design sofa in excellent condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this hand-patinated cognac-colored sofa made of beautiful sheep leather. This 2.5-seater sofa is beautifully upholstered with sheep leather and hand patinated in a warm c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Art Deco Dining Chair in Oak and Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, oak, fabric, France, 1940s Late French Art Deco dining chair. This chair in solid oak features beautifully shaped sculptural legs and frame. Its armrests are rounded a...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Style Maple Wood Dining Chairs by Prince Seating, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco style maple wood dining chairs by Prince Seating - Set of 8. Item features (8) Side chairs, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, orig...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Maple

Set of 3 Art Deco hairdresser / barber chairs, WITUB, France, circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb set of 3 hairdresser chairs. They are swivel, height adjustable, and can be extended. Folding step. Structure in cast aluminum, chrome/nickel...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

English Art Deco Lounge Chair Armchair Jacquard Wool /Silk Fabric
Located in Norwich, GB
A stylish Art Deco beech bentwood framed lounge chair, with Bute jacquard wool mix fabric. Circa 1930's. The frame has been re-finished in shellac, it has a smooth waxed finish wit...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech, Bentwood, Silk, Elm

Morris armchair / lounge chair in beech, Art Deco, France, Circa 1925
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
"Morris" type armchair / lounge chair in beech. Art Deco. France, Circa 1925. Manufacturer's plaque on the back: "Fauteuil G.B Baudignecourt" In very good condition, treated and ne...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Jindrich Halabala, R & Y Augousti, Casa Botelho, and UP Závody. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $129 and tops out at $165,000 while the average work can sell for $4,595.

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