Skip to main content

Art Deco Armchairs

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.

5
1,237
159
20
to
137
977
387
1,416
1,284
1,306
9,183
3,882
1,977
510
447
371
279
276
253
220
189
176
167
159
111
58
34
7
1,229
179
306
816
33
2
11
156
474
206
38
5
11
10
2
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
770
785
197
232
145
174
131
152
130
152
126
147
1,138
780
326
227
221
1,246
489
290
125
86
100
35
27
26
21
Style: Art Deco
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Patchwork Velvet Panels With Moveable Arms
Located in Dorchester, GB
Make a statement with these bold Art Deco modular armchairs. Featuring unique patchwork velvet upholstery, this pair of armchairs will give your space a real pop of colour. They're e...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Armchair Art Decó
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco armchair made of mahogany wood and leather upholstery. France, circa 1940.
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Dutch Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, The Netherlands, 1940s This pair of dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy wh...
Category

1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with new seat springs upholstered with Lelievre wool fabric. Another fabric and wood finish o...
Category

1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

French 1900s Design Bistro Rattan Wicker and Braided Resin Outdoor Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Bistro design rattan wicker armchair composed of a rattan structure, braided resin back and seat with a red outline, famous at the beginning of th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Lounge Chair Mahogany Veneer Green Tiger Velvet & Solid Brass Legs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The D-Ring Lounge Chair is an Art Deco-inspired lounge chair made from mahogany, solid brass and velvet. The Honduran mahogany is lacquered with mu...
Category

2010s Canadian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
Located in Poznań, PL
The legendary Halabala H-269 chair designed by Jindřich Halabala circa 1930. One of the most well known czechoslovakian designs in the world. Bent beechwood frame restored to a half ...
Category

1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Jean Pascaud Ebonized Mahogany & Velvet Round Back Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very elegantly design pair of ebonized modernist chairs by Jean Pascaud featuring a thick rounded back, original velvet & gold braid trim.
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Ebony

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
In the early 1900s, a group of French artists established a design collective called the Societé des artistes décorateurs, a group which pioneered the Art Deco design movement. Archi...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Fascinating Art Deco armchair with mahogany veneer
Located in Greven, DE
Immerse yourself in the splendor of bygone eras with our fascinating Art Deco armchair! Handcrafted from luxurious white leather and finished with mahogany veneer that is finished in...
Category

2010s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Leather, Mahogany

Art Deco Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Paris Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Paris armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. Upholstered in beige ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Cambridge Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exudes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in yellow Velvet with Wooden arms 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in yellow Velvet with Wooden arms 1930's
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Art Deco Tile Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Tile Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Built with the best materials and skilled craftsmanship, this high-end modern classic wooden armchai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Wood

Magnificent Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Club Chairs in Luxe Gray Velvet
Located in Kingston, NY
Magnificent pair of ebonized solid mahogany club chairs in the style of Paul Follot in luxe gray velvet. They have been newly refinish and reupholstered.
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Art Deco Abito Sofa Jacquard Velvet Brass Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Abito sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Abito sofa adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. The sofa is upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Magno Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Magno Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Upholstered in dark brown cotton fabric, Magno's bold lines and enve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Modernist Eyre de Lanux Armchairs in Brushed Oak, France, c. 1925
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of French Modernist Armchairs attributed to Eyre de Lanux, France, c. 1925 Brushed Oak, in muslin H: 33.25 D: 20.75 W: 20 in.
Category

1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. Upholster...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Fine pair of swedish elm and birch armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of swedish elm and birch armchairs circa 1940. Elegant pair of late art deco chairs, featuring beautiful elm sides and arms. Arms with ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

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...
Category

1930s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Rare René Gabriel Art Deco Armchair in Grid Canvas Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Gabriel, armchair, beech, canvas webbing, France, design ca. 1934 A frontrunner of French design, René Gabriel (1899-1950) started his career as an interior decorator during th...
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Canvas

Modernist Bobbin Armchair, French c. 1930
Located in Wembley, GB
A bobbin-turned stained beech armchair with upholstered seat and backrest. French, c. 1930. Stock ref. #2157 Sturdy, patinated frame. Newly upholstered in a striped cotton ticking...
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Pair of Original Art Deco Satin Birch Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made pair of original Art Deco Satin Birch armchairs. They were made in Sweden, they date from the 1920-30’s. They have a very bold and beautiful d...
Category

1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Powdery Pink Velvet Swivel and Lounge Armchair Art Deco Style
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Golden round foot and powdery pink velvet swivel and lounge comfy armchair in Art Deco style.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Two Design Art Deco, Club Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - circa -1930 - Good original condition - Very interesting and rare model. - Seat hight 4O cm - The fabric is very worn, suitable for replacement
Category

1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, set of four armchairs, red velvet, stained oak, France, 1940s. This set of four Art Deco dining or armchairs is upholstered with deep red velvet fabric. The frame ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Chromed Tubular Steel and New Blue Mohair Cantilever Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of cantilever Art Deco armchairs in tubular steel with new dark blue mohair fabric covers. The original design of the FN 21 Famos model was made by Mücke & Melder in 1930. The armrests are made of stained beech. Mucke Melder began producing furniture in nickel-plated and chromed steel in 1928. The first type was a spring chair designed by A. Lurcat for the Thonet company, whose designs he often used under licence. Arnošt Beck created her own design for it. This pair of Art Deco- Bauhaus cantilever...
Category

1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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 Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Original Art Deco Beech Armchairs H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno, Czechoslovakia. In the last few years, these chairs have become increasingly rare ...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Art Deco Armchair, H237 by Jindrich Halabala, Flower Patterned Upholstery
Located in Lučenec, SK
This beautiful set of floral patterned Art Deco armchairs will uplift any libing room or conservatory with its beauty and craftsmanship. The armchairs were designed by the reknowned ...
Category

1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

H-269 Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Bouclé
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary easy chairs upholstered in a fine off-white bouclé. Jindrich Halabala's lounge chairs, known as model 'H269,' crafted from stained beech in the Czech Republic during t...
Category

1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Italian Art Deco Parchment, Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Meda, MB
This stunning pair of Art Deco style armchairs was produced in Italy in the 1980s. The back is in parchment (goat skin), the frontal frame and the legs are black lacquered, while th...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Parchment Paper, Velvet

A set of 2 beautiful made Art Deco armchairs with walnut veneer, France, 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / set of 2 armchairs / walnut veneer and grey upholstery / Art Deco A very stylish and extremely well made pair of Art Deco armchairs made in France in the 1930s. Craf...
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Teddy Upholstery Czech Republic 1930.
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Teddy Upholstery Czech Republic 1930. These lounge chairs were designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Thonet in Czechia around 1930. They...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Restored Art Deco Armchair, Mahogany Veneer, Beech Solid Wood, France, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco armchair. Source: France Period: 1940-1949 Material: Mahogany Veneer, Beech Solid Wood Revived polish. New professional upholstery. Mahogany veneer. Beech ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Lacquer, Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Armchair, Austria 40s
Located in Lucija, SI
Original Art Deco armchair made in the 30s in Austria It was recently reupholstered in yellow alcantara fabric
Category

1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"A Rare Jindrich Halabala " Mid-Century Bentwood Lounge Chair one of two.
Located in Bellport, NY
One of two rare Jindrich Halabala bentwood lounge chairs, both are available. Halabala helped create a new mass market approach to home design and furnishings in Czechoslovakia i...
Category

1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Chair Armchair Velvet Midcentury Upholstered Design Sergio Prieto Dovain Studio
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Meco chair is one of our latest product, designed by the spanish designer Sergio Prieto. Its geometric and rounded shapes remind us in some way of Japanese purity and elegance, b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Plywood

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco armchairs with light wood frames and subtly curved armrests. Recently upholstered and meticulously hand-polished, these chairs showcase a charming green checkered fa...
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair French Art Deco Moustache Bridge Chairs
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair French Art Deco Moustache Bridge Chairs An elegant matching pair of Pair French Art Deco Moustache Bridge Chairs, presented in their original burgundy upholstery with piped ed...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Type C Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Poznań, PL
An armchair designed by the world famous Czech designer Jindřich Halabala. Produced during the 1930's. Bent beechwood frame restored to half matt gloss. Seating recreated and covered...
Category

1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. The armchair is upholstered in dark blue velvet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Restored Beech Art Deco Armchair by Jules Leleu, Revived Polish, France, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored beech Art Deco armchair by Jules Leleu. Period : 1920 -1929 Source : France Designed by Jules Leleu, a French designer at the top of French 20th Century decoration who dis...
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Pair of White Boucle Covered Art Deco Tub Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair elegant of white Art Deco style tub armchairs, manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. Dark stained wood frame and new white bouclé fabric upholstery. Minor wear on the wooden p...
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of art deco armchairs, France 1920s, Dedar fabric
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of French art deco armchairs, 1920s, entirely restored, beech wood, boucle fabric by Dedar Milano (Nimbus col.9)
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs ca. 1935
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt....
Category

1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Two Armchairs Designed by Jindřich Halabala, Model H-237
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950 - Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Wooden part has been refurbished - Good, original condition.
Category

1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet A811, 1930s, Rattan, Vintage - set of 2
Located in Bunnik, NL
The Thonet A811 chair is a variant of the 811 chair with armrests. The design by Viennese architects Jozef Hoffman and Jozef Frank was created in the 1920s and is still produced toda...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Armchair “Saxhorn” by CLC France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Armchair "Saxhorn" by CLC France, originating from France in the 1940's. This elegant piece of furniture exudes sophistication and class with its sleek chro...
Category

1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Armchaires, Set of 2, designed by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Lučenec, SK
This beautiful set of unique armchairs by the reknowned designer Jindrich Halabala. They were carefully restored to this very good condition. Armchairs by Mr. Halabala are wery well ...
Category

1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Art Deco Chrome Armchair in Original Naugahyde Very Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into the golden age of design with this Art Deco Chrome Piping Arm Chair, evoking the iconic style of a classic barber shop, attributed to the esteemed designer Kem Weber and cr...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Restored Art Deco Pair of Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco Pair of Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala Period: 1930-1939 Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Walnut With these...
Category

1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipp...
Category

2010s British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Beech, Alpaca

H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
Located in Poznań, PL
The legendary Halabala H-269 chair designed by Jindřich Halabala circa 1930. One of the most well known czechoslovakian designs in the world. Bent beechwood frame restored to a half ...
Category

1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Armchair Thonet A 967F
Located in Praha, CZ
In beautiful condition, perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. Solid and compact. New plywood seat with floral decor installed.  
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Upholstered Art Deco Armchairs, Europe First Half of 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Characterized by its bold geometric shapes, rich materials, and luxurious aesthetics, Art Deco transformed the way we perceive interior spaces. It was a testament to the fusion of fo...
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in White Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Pierre Frey bouclé, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chair upholstered in a fine off-white bouclé by Pierre Fr...
Category

1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Art Deco armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco armchairs 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 armchairs 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 armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Jindrich Halabala, Casa Botelho, Jules Leleu, and R & Y Augousti. 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 armchairs 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 $125,000 while the average work can sell for $4,710.

Recently Viewed

View All