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
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.
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs, Oak and Olive Green Mohair, 1930s
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of French Art Deco armchairs dating to the 1930s, sourced in Paris, France. Crafted with oak frames, the chairs have been fully restored in our workshop, including structural ...
Mohair, Cotton, Oak
Pair Early 20th C Armchairs New Upholstery Attrib to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of armchairs date from the 1930s. Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, these chairs feature walnut frames with curved, padded arms. Newly upholstered in a sage gr...
Upholstery, Walnut
$12,800 / set
A Pair of Indian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking pair of vintage lounge chairs embodies the bold elegance of Art Deco design. Featuring sweeping, sculptural arms with a rich, mellow finish, the polished wood frame off...
Velvet, Teak
Pair of Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Elm & Green Velvet, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, featuring generously upholstered forms combined with elegant curved wooden armrests and sculptural feet. Made by a Danish c...
Fabric, Textile, Elm, Velvet
Vintage Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs, Renovated with Velour Upholstery
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Swedish art deco armchairs. These vintage armchairs are made in Sweden around 1930 with classic rounded armrests in stained birch. Comfortable and inviting armchairs that are...
Birch
Pair of Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Patinated Bentwood Lounge Armchairs 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
**Pair of Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1930s** An elegant pair of Art Deco lounge armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, dating from the 1930s. Combining sweeping ben...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Two Large Sculptural Italian Art Deco Walnut Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Sculptural Italian Art Deco Walnut Armchairs, circa 1930 An elegant pair of Italian Art Deco armchairs dating from circa 1930, distinguished by sculptural walnut frames and ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier. Art Deco Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French 1940s Style Club Chairs. Large scale with a deep seat . Ideal to lounge with a large arm you can use as a side table for your lab top or magazine. The chairs have a ch...
Upholstery
# Pair of Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Sculptural Bentwood Lounge Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
# Pair of Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Sculptural Bentwood Lounge Armchairs, 1930s An elegant and highly decorative pair of Art Deco lounge armchairs attributed to **Jindřich Halabala...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Jindřich Halabala Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The H-269 is one of Halabala's most recognizable designs, distinguished by it...
Fabric, Beech
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare pair of two Art Deco armchairs, model H-269, designed by the renowned Czech designer Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s in Czechoslovakia. The H-269 is one of Halabala’s most iconic...
Beech, Bentwood
Set of 2 Art Deco Armchair by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare pair of iconic H269 lounge chairs, designed by the renowned Czech designer Jindřich Halabala in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. The H269 is one of Halabala’s most recognizable desi...
Beech, Bentwood
Berga Mobler Highback Lounge Chair in Green Striped Upholstery
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, highback armchair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of a green s...
Fabric, Beech
L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A beautifully constructed modernist armchair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek (Labor Omnia Vincit), dating from the 1920s and documented in the original factory catalogue. This design represents...
Oak
Mid 20th Century, Pair of Danish Art Deco Armchairs, Birch & Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of Danish lounge chairs from the 1940s, combining the elegant curves of the Art Deco period with the warmth and craftsmanship of Scandinavian cabinetmaking. The chai...
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Elm
Superb, Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1930s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Paul Follot, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning pair of Art Deco French chairs from the 1930s. Would benefit from new upholstery. Listed and priced for sale as are. For reupholstery in COM by our team please enquire....
Fabric, Wood
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Art Deco Armchair by Paul Bromberg, Solid Oak, Re-Upholstered, 1920s
By Paul Bromberg, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchair. Design by Paul Bromberg for H.Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frame and re-uph...
Fabric, Oak
Extraordinary Sculptural Art Deco Chairs, France, 1920s - COM reupholstery
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning pair of Art Deco French chairs from the 1920s/30s. Would benefit from new upholstery and some minor restorations to the wooden frames so these are listed and priced to in...
Fabric, Wood
$2,992 / item
Moon Swivel Armchair in orion III artichoke fabric
Located in Lisbon, PT
structure and swivel base in Orion III Artichoke fabric Made to Order.
Fabric
Art Deco Lounge Chair, Scandinavia, c. 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A lounge chair with a scalloped, channelled backrest and a deep upholstered seat. Open armrests in bentwood sweep from the back down to the front legs in one continuous curve, and th...
Wool, Beech
$3,216
Art Deco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Art Deco armchair, Made in Italy, 1930s. This Art Deco-style Armchair features a wooden frame with semicircular armrests. The seat and back are green velvet with dark green piping. I...
Velvet, Wood
Keys Chair in Dedar Adamo & Eva by Kevin Frankental for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Keys collection draws inspiration from the bold simplicity of early 20th-century design, reflecting the geometric clarity of Koloman Moser’s work within the Vienna Secession move...
Beech, Lacquer
Rare Pair of Monumental Art Deco Skandilock Sheepskin Wingback Chairs 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
An extraordinarily rare pair of monumental Art Deco wingback lounge chairs, newly upholstered in premium Skandilock genuine sheepskin in the elegant Honey color. Combining sculptural...
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Charles Dudouyt Style Beech and Rush Sculptural Armchairs France 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Charles Dudouyt Style Beech and Rush Armchairs, France, 1940s A sculptural pair of French armchairs, circa 1940s, crafted from hand-turned, patinated beechwood with woven ru...
Rush, Beech
20th Century French Vintage Art Deco Single Walnut Armchair by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, single vintage French Art Deco armchair made of hand crafted polished designed by Paul Follot, in good condition. The detailed Parisian center, side chair is c...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Ivory Mohair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory / stone, soft, pure mohair fabric with French Samuel an...
Mohair, Beech
Set of 2 Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut Veneer, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
These 1930s French Art Deco armchairs present a refined dialogue between sculptural woodwork and soft, modern upholstery, capturing the confident elegance that defined the movement a...
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Art Deco Cocktail Tub Chair With Chinoiserie Satin Upholstery
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE CLOUD-BACKED TUB ARMCHAIR A very comfortable and extremely pretty little chair that would work equally well as boudoir/bedroom chair or as cocktail chair in a living room. ...
Satin, Wood, Trimming, Feathers
Pair of Art Deco Hague School Oak Armchairs, Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Pair of Dutch armchairs from the 1920s, designed in the characteristic architectural language of the Hague School.The chairs feature strongly constructed wooden frames with broad geo...
Oak
Upholstered Armchair with Chrome Finish Stainless Steel Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1940s Art Deco Armchair Bentwood Ebonised Pink Schumacher Tiger Velvet Animal
Located in London, England
A classic bentwood art deco armchair in ebonised wood frame reminiscent of JIndrich Halabala armchairs combined in a super exciting fabric from Schumacher! The frame has been master...
Fabric, Wood
Modernist High Back Armchairs, Walnut Veneer Fabric/ Leather Upholstery, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant modernist high-back armchairs with walnut-veneered frame and original upholstery, Austria, circa 1930 These armchairs are restored on request and available in different amou...
Upholstery, Walnut
Jindřich Halabala Pair of 'H-269' Armchairs in Beech and Fabric, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, pair of model 'H-269' armchairs, wood, fabric upholstery, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. The listed price is for the pair. One of the best-known lou...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
$2,748Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Armchair in Oak with Patinated Leather, France, 1920s Design
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking early Art Deco armchair distinguished by its sharply faceted geometry and stepped side profiles. Constructed in solid wood with original patinated leather panels, the chai...
Faux Leather, Oak
Pair of H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody Brno, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Lucenec, SK
A pair of H-269 armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. The chairs feature the characteristic curved wooden armrests and retain their or...
Bentwood
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs in Striped Plush and Mahogany, circa 1940
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Striking pair of Art Deco armchairs made in France in the late 1930s to early 1940s. The chairs feature a particularly architectural silhouette, with...
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 2 Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Dutch Art Deco Modernist The Hague School armchair by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Designed by Jan Brunott (1889–1951), one of the refined voices within the Hague School tradition, this armchair embodies the Dutch Art Deco translation of Modernism in the 1920s. A s...
Fabric, Oak
Rare Wingback Bentwood Tank Armchair by Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Up Závody, Alvar Aalto, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare and highly distinctive wingback lounge chair designed by Miroslav Navrátil in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. An exceptional example of early Central European modernism, combin...
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
$11,009 / set
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Jacques Adnet style club armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brown, soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Beech, Mohair
1930s Art Deco Wingback Armchair in Honey Skandilock Sheepskin
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional 1930s Art Deco wingback armchair, newly upholstered in luxurious Skandilock genuine sheepskin in the warm Honey color. This remarkable chair combines generous proporti...
Sheepskin, Wood
Art Deco Armchair, France 1940s
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Art Deco armchair featuring a softly rounded frame and distinctive rectangular cut-outs at armrest height. Newly reupholstered and covered in high-quality white fabric, th...
Upholstery, Cherry
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
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...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Liquid Metal Fabric Kate Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison liquid metal fabric Kate armchair, Italy With its geometric charm, the captivating design of th...
Metal
$3,860Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane in the Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Roma, IT
A Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs, probably made in Italy by amazing craftsmen, between the 1920s and 1930s. This set is made up of 2 Mid Century Armchairs...
Cane, Teak
$6,590 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with green velvet. Another fabric and wood finish on request poss...
Beech, Bentwood
Custom 1930s Austrian Mahogany Recliner with Exposed Brass Hardware
Located in Trieste, IT
An exceptional and rare 1930s adjustable reclining armchair, masterfully crafted from solid mahogany. This piece brilliantly bridges the gap between traditional Arts & Crafts functio...
Brass
Fine French 1930s Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained beech armchair.
Wood
Rattan / Wicker Natural Finish Art Deco Boat Tail Style Yachting Arm Chairs
Located in Nashua, NH
A pair of antique, handsome and stylish Art deco boat tail style rattan yachting arm chairs in natural finish, one of which has magazine pocket, American,C. 1920s, brass labeling, Cr...
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Carved Details, Europe First half of the 20th C
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of armchairs is rooted in the European Art Deco movement. It was a period defined by confidence, structure, and a belief in modern luxury. Art Deco design emerged between t...
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Sculptural Armchairs, Solid Oak and Pure Alpaca Upholstery
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of refined, organic armchairs, with a curved, sculptural form in solid oak and upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Also available in COM. Fast shipping worldwide. ...
Alpaca, Oak
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-237 Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs designed in the late 1930s by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet, fully restored. Delivery time 5-6 weeks.
Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric. Another fabric and wood...
Beech, Bentwood
Fauteuil sculptural Art Déco, France, années 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This 1930 French Art Deco armchair captures the confident elegance and material richness that defined the movement at its height. Its sculptural silhouette, combining smooth curves w...
Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
$5,779 / item
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern angular club armchair. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar bouclé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood
$2,022Sale Price|20% Off
Halabala Style Czechoslovakian Art Deco Velvet Armchair
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as it contains detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This iconic Czechoslovakian...
Velvet, Wood
Fine pair of Swedish Art Deco elm and birch armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of Swedish elm and birch armchairs circa 1930. Elegant pair of art deco chairs, featuring beautiful elm sides and arms. Arms with channeled detailing to the fronts. Applie...
Leather, Fabric, Elm
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / mos...
Mohair, Beech