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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.

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Style: Art Deco
Color:  Black
Set of Six Ocean Liner Armchairs by Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Set of six beechwood armchairs, "fauteuils de paquebot", with coiled armrest supports, reupholstered with dark green leather, standing on four slightly arch...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

French Antique Art Deco Pair of Steel chairs with gilt decoration highlights
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
French Antique Art Deco Pair of Steel chairs with gilt decoration highlights In gold. An amazing pair of chairs for display. If you need 4 please ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of vintage oversized George Hepplewhite wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings These are a showstoppi...
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20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of 6 Jules Leleu Amboyna Gold Geometric Fabric Upholstered Dining/Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 French Art Deco dining armchairs with amboyna wood frames, upholstered in a gold fabric with a hexagonal geometric pattern (PRICED AS SET) (JULES LELEU)
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Silver, Bronze

Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
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 h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Style Her Ll Armchair Made with Black Iron, Leather and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand´s aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Black Lacquer Mahogany Wooden and Woven Cane Lounge Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquer wooden structure brass wheels finish adorned with woven cane panels and green fabric Art Deco style lounge armchair.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco inspired custom leather upholstered club chair. This armchair with a bold and comfortable dome backrest, with long and low sweeping arms with a boxed cushion seat raised ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The black velvet upholstered piece provides comfort while exuding a playful aesthetic in its abstract nod to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Set of 2 Gingko armchairs by R & Y Augousti are elegant and whimsical pieces. The black velvet upholstered pieces provides comfort while exuding a playful aesthetic in its abstra...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Armchair 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco armchair made around 1930. Made of green velvet and brown Leatherette. Has some nice brass details. Price per piece.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Faux Leather

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The blue velvet upholstered piece provides comfort while exuding a playful aesthetic in its abstract nod to a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Armchair in Black and Green, Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco armchair made of black painted wood and green fabric. Made around 1930 in Belgium. Has some nice details in brass buttons.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Set 3 Chrome Tube & Black Faux Leather Chairs Attr to Kem Weber Z Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Art Deco set of 3 chrome tube and original black vinyl or faux leather chairs attributed to Kem Weber Z Chair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The frames have scratches consistent with age and on two of the chairs the texture on the vinyl is a bit different than the third chair. These chairs also have an extra factory hole in the arm on opposite sides leading us to believe these may have been originally part of a ganged set. They work perfectly as singles, however. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1920-1940’s. Now THIS is a Triple-TREAT!!! We have not one, not two, but THREE fantastic vintage Art Deco chrome and black faux leather chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Francois Carre Inspired French Garden Chairs by Woodard
Located in Wilton, CT
Circa 1950's, pure vintage with a patina that shows their age and history. This exquisite pair of chairs are lovingly Not restored. The unique ribbon effect of the barrel design is ...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of 1980s Neo-Deco Style Black Satin Scallop Fan Back Slipper Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintge 1980s Post-Modern / Neo-Deco style black slipper chairs. These chairs fully embody the glamour of the Nineteen-Laties (latter part of the 20th Century). The black fabric is satin-like with a lustrous sheen. There is a black on black embroidered “dash” pattern. This patter in iridescent. Depending on your viewing angle, the pattern presents in a variety of tones of gray to black. A heart shaped seat...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Restored Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Style Fluted Back Leather Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of fully restored, vintage, Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco style armchairs with fluted backs A good l...
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20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Early Mid Century Italian Wrought Iron Folding Armchair Pair by Carlo Crespi
By Carlo Crespi
Located in Encinitas, CA
Comfortable pair of Carlo Crespi wrought iron folding armchairs, handcrafted in the Village of Parabiago, Milan Italy. The style details are supe...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Black Lacquered Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of stylish vintage Mid-Century Modern C formed black wood frame orange toned leather back and black seat. Search terms: Art Deco style arm chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gino Levi Montalcini 'Attr' Rationalist Armchair Black Oak, Italy 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare rationalist chair attr. Gino Levi Montalcini designed in 1940, Italy Good vintage condition. Dimensions: 26" x 26" x 34.6" / seat height ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak, Fabric

Art Deco Armchairs with Black Wood & Reupholstered in Bouclé Fabric France '30s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of two elegant Art Deco armchairs or lounge chairs manufactured and designed in France 1930s. Made of hardwood and professionally reupholstered in bouclé wool fabric. These armc...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Hardwood, Bouclé

Jacques Adnet Pair of Black Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Fortie Art Deco pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet in black French polish with bronze mounts. 21.5” wide x 19” deep x 35” high. These chairs are unrestored in the photographs....
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Original Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Steel Tube SS33 Chair, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Anton Lorenz (1891–1966) Timeless, early edition Bauhaus Model SS33 cantilevered armchair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1930, ...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Handmade Lounge Chair With Custom Printed Silk Upholstery & Rebar Metallic Frame
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Custom-made lounge chair with one hundred percent silk upholstery in original graphic textiles. The frame is made from 1" construction rebar. The same kind of steel that is used to r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Black and White Velvet French Armchairs, 1920
Located in Rome, IT
A thrilling pair of armchairs, both for their particular chosen velvet fabric and for their shape. Their design consists of a disproportion, a large seat and a small chubby backrest....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet

Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 188 Viridiana Green
Located in New York, NY
The company’s most iconic product, the Vanity Fair armchair encapsulates all of the values of timeless elegance, quality materials and consummate craftsmanship that have made the Pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 255 Belladonna Violet
Located in New York, NY
The company’s most iconic product, the Vanity Fair armchair encapsulates all of the values of timeless elegance, quality materials and consummate craftsmanship that have made the Pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Style Vintage Brown Leather Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois
Located in Schagen, NL
This exclusive lounge fauteuil was manufactured by Roche Bobois. It features a thick Brown leather upholstery, offers a highly comfortable seat and shows a typical Art Deco look. The...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

KEM Weber Springer Armchair for Lloyd
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Known as the “Springer” chair, the chairs sit on flat band chrome iron springs and function as rocking chairs. The chair retains its original chrome and with newly made cushions. ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Jean-Charles Moreux Pair of Gilt Forged Iron Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of gilt hand forged iron armchairs by Jean-Charles Moreux, circa 1936. inspired by Louis XV, part of Moreux’s antidote to functionlism. Pictured with matching...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Iron

Saint Germain Armchair in Black Pen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Saint Germain is a sophisticated armchair in a stylish midcentury shape designed for a contemporary home. Perfect for a conversation. This piece is inlaid in black pen shell crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Luigi XVI-Canc Armchair in Lacquer & Printed Fabric, Paolo Canciani & Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Luigi XVI-Canc armchair features the fabric with an image from the “DORIFORO” collection, by Paolo Canciani for Zanaboni. It is a tribute to Classic and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Black Leather and Wood Art Deco Armchairs, Italy, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of black leather and wood Art Deco armchairs. Italy, circa 1930. Attributed to Renzo Frau.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Oxford Chair Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Oxford chair by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic. This piece is inlaid in coal black shagreen, wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Completely Restored Art Deco Armchairs, New Upholstery, High Gloss
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of adjustable armchairs in black polish, newly upholstered to the fabric Backhausen, according to the original designs. Rare, partially hidden positioning. Source: Czechoslov...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer

Q Chair, Modern Art Deco Armchair Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kontra's interpretation of armchair. The leather chair provides comfortable seating with leather side pockets of its own. "Experience Luxury and Style with the Q Chair Modern...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Luxury Beverly Hills Art Deco Contemporary Leather Upholstered Dining & Armchair
Located in Coimbra, PT
The current vogue for Art Deco furniture, combined with an interior design love affair with leather makes this chair one of the most sought after pieces in our collection. Beverly Hills chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

German Art Deco Cantilever Armchair Tubular Steel Silver Black White, circa 1925
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare German Art Deco Tubular steel cantilever armchair was made circa 1925. It was chromed. The chrome come of at some spots but gives the chair a great look and Patina. Th...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Faraone-Canc Black & Silver Armchair w Printed Fabric, Paolo Canciani & Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Faraone-Canc armchair features the fabric with an image from the “DORIFORO” collection, by Paolo Canciani for Zanaboni. It is a tribute to classic and neoclassic style read in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Custom Made Ottoman in Beech Black Ebony and Boucle
Located in London, GB
A brand-new addition to the Atena collection, is the Atena ottoman. While donning the same curvaceous features and organic textures, the Atena ottoman pairs perfectly with all the At...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Velvet

Custom Made Atena Chair and Foot Stool, Black Ebony and Boucle
Located in London, GB
In the modern home, an armchair is no longer just a place to sit and comfortably read your favourite novel, it plays a much larger role in the overall interior aesthetic. Casa Botelh...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Custom Made Art Deco Inspired Atena Chair Black Ebony and Grey Ribbed Velvet
Located in London, GB
In the modern home, an armchair is no longer just a place to sit and comfortably read your favourite novel, it plays a much larger role in the overall interior aesthetic. Casa Botelh...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Black Art Deco Armchairs from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs. United Arts & Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindřich Halabala. Material: Chrome-plated steel and High quality leather.   
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Pair of Grey Art Deco Beech Armchairs, Black Lacquer, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Beech, high gloss black lacquer Completaly restored. New upholstery.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Vintage French Art Deco Club Chair Restored from Frame up in a Beautiful Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
French Deco club chair, that our Old Plank upholstery department stripped to the bare wooden frame and rebuilt the old fashion way. We used 8-way hand-tied coil springs, padding with...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Mohair, Upholstery

A French Art Deco beech Wood Bridge Armchair with a Tartan Fabric
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco darkened beech wood bridge armchair with a Tartan fabric.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

Set of Four Armchairs by Gauthier Poinsignon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
4 bridge chairs from the 1930's realized by Gauthier Poisnignon , Nancy , France original condition
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

1930´s Art Deco Desk Chair in Solid Oak, leather - Belgium
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco desk armchair, solid oak wood and oak veneer, french polish, restored seat with leather uphostery. Belgium c. 1930
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Black Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs, Chrome, New Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Luxury Pair of Very Large Contemporary Grey Leather Armchairs or Love Seats
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of contemporary heritage grey leather oversized armchairs or love seats These are a large pair of very comfortable armchairs,...
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20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Inspired Ottoman in Beech Black Ebony and Storm Grey Ribbed Velvet
Located in London, GB
A brand-new addition to the Atena collection, is the Atena ottoman. While donning the same curvaceous features and organic textures, the Atena ottoman pairs perfectly with all the At...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Art Deco Cubistic Black Leather Armchair with Mahogany Arms
Located in Weiningen, CH
Art Deco cubistic black leather armchair with mahogany arms complexly restored, reupholstered and recovered with leather.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs by Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco upholstered walnut visitor / lounge armchairs by Leleu.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Luxury Pair of Very Large Designer Grey Leather Armchairs or Love Seats
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of contemporary heritage grey leather oversized armchairs or love seats These are a large pair of very comfortable armchairs,...
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20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather

Black Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Chrome, New Leather and Upholstery
Located in Horomerice, CZ
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

French Art Deco Black Edelman Leather Armchair
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A comfortable French Art Deco armchair from the 1930s. The pale beechwood legs contrast with the soft black Edelman leather upholstery. Add the silver ...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather

Art Deco Inspired Atena Armchair in Beech Black Ebony & Ribbed Velvet
Located in London, GB
In the modern home, an armchair is no longer just a place to sit and comfortably read your favourite novel, it plays a much larger role in the overall interior aesthetic. Casa Botelh...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Velvet

Pair of Armchair Warren McArthur Rare Model with Hidden Ashtrays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of metal armchairs designed by Warren McArthur (1885-1961) and made by Warren McArthur Corporation for Chrysler headquarter in Chicago b...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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.

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