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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
Style: Art Deco
Color: Brown
Bacco Armchair in Black American Walnut Luxe Velvet & Brass Studs
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Utterly lounge worthy, the Bacco armchair design is a contemporary remodel of the iconic boxy chair.
Showing opulence with a Hollywood Regency feel, the glamorous Bacco armchair is upholstered with natural wood finishes, 6 meters of the most divine and seductive Italian velvet or linen and brightly polished brass, black and gunmetal studs.
Price displayed is for the Bacco Armchair in walnut with Luxe Velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
Giorgio Collection Ebony Macassar Wood and Leather Office Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection ebony Macassar wood and leather Art Deco Presidential Office chair. Residential office chair on wheels with adjust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Ebony
1940s French Art Deco Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Cory Grosser 009 Airline Chair, After Famed 1934 Airline Chair by Kem Weber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Cory Grosser 009 airline chair, based on the 1934 chair Walt Disney commissioned for his animation studio, check out this beauty from the past to the pre...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
English Art Deco / Midcentury Geometric Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
4 English 1940s maple armchairs with open geometric design back and upholstered seat (model for Claridge's Hotel, London dining room).
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple
Art Deco J.Halabala Armchair Skin .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair skin from 1940 Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern pe...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Inspired Atena Armchair in Black America Walnut and Rio Fabric
By Casa Botelho
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Chair
Located in New York, NY
chair.
Category
1980s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Wood
Poltrona Frau Model Tabarin Leather Armchair Red Bordeaux
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Poltrona Frau Classic armchair model Tabarin is made of red Bordeaux
The feet is made of dark beech.
A classic timeless design from Italy of the 1930 era.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of two early Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s. Hardwood construction.
Complete professional restoration / upholstery on request possible.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Custom Made Atena Chair and Foot Stool, Black Ebony and Blue Notte Velvet
By Casa Botelho
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Giltwood Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Art Deco white gold armchairs.
White gold leaf with fluted front leg details.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Art Deco Revival Chrome and Upholstered Accent Armchair, 1970-1980
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Art Deco Revival accent armchair in chrome rectangular tube with upholstered seat and back. It is in wonderful vintage condition with no outstanding flaws. The original vint...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Lloyd Tubular Chrome Steel KEM Weber Style Art Deco Springer Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco / Machine Age Lloyd Springer chrome tubular and steel armchairs with rare upholstered frames, in the style of KEM Weber. Chairs feature heavy metal frames, fully upholstered in the original yellow floral vinyl...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Bacco Deconstructed Armchair in Natural Walnut Upholstered with Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
The Bacco armchair design is a magnificent fusion of Art Deco inspiration and contemporary style, offering a daring and refined interpretation of the classic boxy chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
Set of Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs, 4 Pcs, Austria-Vienna, New Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of Art Deco armchairs, four pieces.
Completely restored. The surface is polished by shellac.
New upholstery and new fabric.
Source: Austria, (Vienna)
Period: 1920-1929
Mat...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
1940´s Art Deco Style Armchair With High Back, Leather, Wood - France
Located in Girona, ES
Elegant Art Deco style armchair with high back, French polished wood and beige-grey leather upholstery.
France, c. 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Czech 1930s Tubular Chrome Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Czech 1930s upholstered tubular chrome armchair.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Decoene Freres , 1940s French Art Deco Armchair
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene Freres , 1940s French Art Deco Armchair
"Pascal" model
walnut.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Three Sycamore Bridge Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sycomore armchairs forms he art deco period in France
Original condition
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore
Pair of Elegant Art Deco Armchairs in the Style of Dominique, circa 1930-1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of elegant Art Deco armchairs in the style of Dominique, circa 1930-1940.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Macassar
Atena Carver Chair in Black American Walnut Upholstered with Novasuede
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
The Goddess Athena was both intelligent and beautiful, patience and persistent, elegant and fierce. All these characteristics have influenced the design of the Atena carver dining ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Walnut
Art Deco Style Extra Large Bacco Deconstructed Armchair Upholstered
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
The Bacco armchair design is a magnificent fusion of Art Deco inspiration and contemporary style, offering a daring and refined interpretation of the classic boxy chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Oversized Armchairs by Hendrix-Allardyce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of armchairs custom designed and built for a private client in Los Angeles.
The chairs are beautifully crafted and well designed, beautiful comination of colors hav...
Category
Early 2000s North American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 1940s French Bridge Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a classic pair of French 1940s bridge chairs, steeped in history and elegance, waiting to grace your home with their timeless charm. These chairs feature a refined blonde...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Brown Oak Cubist Art Deco Armchair, Original Well Preserved Condition, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original very well preserved condition.
Art Deco armchair
Material: Oak
Source: Czechia
Period: 1920-1929.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Oversized Armchairs by Hendrix-Allardyce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of armchairs custom designed and built for a private client in Los Angeles.
The chairs are beautifully crafted and well designed, beautiful combination of colors ha...
Category
Early 2000s North American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Oakwood and Fabric Armchairs, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of oakwood and fabric armchairs. Art Deco period, France, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Velvet, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs in oak and velvet, circa 1940-1950.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Arch Narrow Armchair 'Black Lacquered Maple Wood' by Dmitry Samygin
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair by Russian designer Dmitry Samygin
Lacquered maple wood and plywood and black wool for the seat.
Measures: 112 cm x 66 cm x 42 cm.
....
After studying Applied Arts at the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Bacco Deconstructed Armchair in Natural Walnut Upholstered with Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Utterly lounge worthy, the Bacco armchair design is a contemporary remodel of the iconic boxy chair.
Pushing the boundaries in design and playing around wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
Art Deco J.Halabala Armchair Skin .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair skin from 1930 Czech Republic.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to rest...
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1950
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs, circa 1950
Straw yellow fabric on very good condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Cherrywood Blue Fabric Armchairs Josef Frank c 1927 Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco pair of vintage cherrywood armchairs or chairs attributed to Josef Frank, which were designed and made in Vienna circa 1927.
The spoke back shows an elegant surface, while t...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Cherry
Six Rhulmann or Paul Follot Style Chairs, Priced Per Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
These French Art Deco chairs are made in the style of E, J. Ruhlmann or Paul Follot. There are six chairs available all together but are sold in pairs. These are perfect for comforta...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Machine Age KEM Weber for Lloyd Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair
By Kem Weber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, Machine Age, lounge chair by KEM Weber for Lloyd with cantilever, tubular chrome frame with wood lacquered armrests and newly upholstered leather cushions.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Two Design Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present to you Two Design armchair from 1960 Czech Republic, furniture in its original condition as produced in the 1960s.
They will be a perfect complement to the interior, ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Rocking Chair J. Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present the rocking chair by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala coming from Prague, the Czech Republic. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Art Deco Two Vintage Ash Viennese Mesh Armchairs Josef Frank Vienna, circa 1928
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco two armchairs from ash wood and Viennese mesh by Josef Frank, Vienna circa 1928.
The armchairs show a Viennese mesh structure at the back. Furth...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchair with bronze sabots.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Dutch Art Deco ‘Amsterdamse School’ Pair of Armchairs
By Michel De Klerk
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amsterdamse School pair of armchairs attributed to Michel de Klerk.
Atelier Speelman pair of easy chairs, solid mahogany and ebony frame, purple velvet upholstery. Unusual high end ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Atena Carver Chair in Walnut Upholstered with Nova Suede
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
The Goddess Athena was both intelligent and beautiful, patience and persistent, elegant and fierce. All these characteristics have influenced the design of the Atena carver dining ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Walnut
Set of Two Rare Design Armchairs Model H221, Designed by Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Manufakturer: UP Závody Brno, Czechoslovakia
- Functionalism
- Chrome parts have some signs use
- Original upholstery
- Good, original condition
- circa 1920.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian 1920s Art Deco Bridge Chairs, All Original Velvet Upholstered, in Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Restored and wax polished Italian Art Deco armrest chairs, with spring seat, velvet upholstered in good conditions, Gaetano Borsani attributed. Robust and elegant.
On request we can ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Atena Armchair in Black Natural American Walnut & Riviera Blue Velvet
By Casa Botelho
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of 4 French Louis XIV Arm Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s oak Louis XIV style arm chairs with natural, red, and multicolored sea grass back and seat (att: ANDRE ARBUS, ref: pg 2...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Oak
French Art Deco Dufrene Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco mahogany cube shaped club chairs with floral carved frames and original geometric upholstery. (by Maurice Dufrene).
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Niccolini Gilt Iron Pair of Armchairs
By Niccolini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Niccolini pair of armchairs. Italian, circa 1950, in gilt forged iron. Measures: 23" wide x 19" deep x 36" high.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Bacco Carver Chair in Natural Walnut Upholstered with Lino
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Dining in your own home has never been so luxurious until now! The Bacco Carver chair is an architectural seating design with strong angles and solid form; a design that demands attention. A signature style of the Casa Botelho brand is a unique ability to elegantly contrast materials and textures, and this chair is no exception. The robust walnut frame lays a strong foundation for this chair design both in terms of function and aesthetic while the crisp linen, double-cushioned seating with buttoned detailing, gives the Bacco Carver chair its comfortable and welcoming allure.
Available in a range of materials and fabrics, the Bacco Carver chair is customizable and will complement the era dining table beautifully, adding its own charm and character to your interior.
Measures: Bacco Carver chair – 57 (W) x 60 (D) x 80 (H)cm – (SH 45cm)
Bacco chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
Paul Follot Pair of Armchairs
By Paul Follot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco low-backed armchairs. Two pairs available by Paul Follot circa 1927 in sculpted mahogany. Documented.
Please note that these chairs are unrestored in the p...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Art Moderne Side or Desk Accent Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Moderne side accent armchair made of golden flame birch with original upholstery. Fabric is in excellent vintage condition but the price does include reupholstery in your...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Antilles Ocean Liner Pair of Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French midcentury pair of armchairs (two pairs available) designed for use in the Classe Salon of the French oceanliner Antilles, 1951. These chairs are fabricated in oak with bronze...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
1930s Reupholstered Leather Bridge Chairs
Located in Bagshot, GB
1930s reupholstered red leather bridge chairs.
Unfortunately I could not save the original leather, but this red leather really makes an impac...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco brown leather upholstered mahogany armchair, 1920s.
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Two Rare Art Deco Armchairs with Footstools, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of nut wood, fabric
- Dimensions footstools: H 36 x W 43 x H 43
- Wooden part are restored
- Suitable for renovation upholstery
- Good, condition.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Czech Adjustable Functionalist Leather and Oak Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of adjustable armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery. Period 1930-1939.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Leather
Pair of Gold Patinated Art Deco Style Armchairs, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs with gold patinated frame, straight armrests and seat cushions in Art Deco style. Very nice patina and geometrically constructed design on the sides, worn in places...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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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