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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:  Blue
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, wood and blue upholstery, Europe, 1940s This fine pair of lounge chairs undoubtedly breathes the late art deco period of the 1940s. The design has a certain t...
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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Vintage Art Deco Steel Metal Blue Garden Patio Outdoor Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Vintage Art Deco steel metal blue garden patio outdoor chair. Item features blue painted finish, round back, very nice vintage item, sleek ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

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Metal

Turquoise and Green Velvet and Fabric with Gold Touch Swivel Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Egg-shaped turquoise and green velvet and fabric with parrots and gold touch swivel and lounge comfy armchair in Art Deco style.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet

Pair of French 1950s Brass and Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1950s brass and velvet lounge chairs. The chairs have blue velvet upholstery, arched backs, sloping arms, loose cushioned seats with brass feet.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

Art Deco Navy Blue Club Cocktail Chairs
Located in Chorzów, PL
Club vintage seat. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the armchair is upholstered with a new fabric.
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1960s Polish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut, Velvet

Jade Green Deco Chairs by G. Darbois-Gaudin - Set of 4
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of four amazing Jade green stain lacquer on beech-tree armchairs by Germaine Darbois-Gaudin, 1949. Removable fittings and fabric with two nickel-plated boots on front legs. Extr...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Nickel

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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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