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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:  Brown
1950s J. Halabala Lounge Chair H-237
Located in Praha, CZ
Original fabric upholstery in good condition. Wooden legs have been repolished.
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Ebonized Open Armchairs, circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Italian ebonized open armchairs with open armrests, circa 1940.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

CLASSIC GALLERY Late 20th Century Art Deco Mauve Club Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Art Deco style upholstered club chair by Classic Gallery. Solid wood frame, mauve color velvet fabric upholstery, tufted rounded back, rounded fully upholstered arms, ventilated c...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut and Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco armchairs in walnut and teddy upholstery, Italy 1930s. Art Deco armchairs in walnut and teddy upholstery, Italy 1930s. These exceptional lounge chairs would make an eye-...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco H-237 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Set of 2 Art Deco H-237 A
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
One of the icons of Czech art deco design, armchairs model H-237, designed by Jindrich Halabala. The armchairs were manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the late 1930s. The structure is...
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Textile, Wood

D.I.M Petit & Joubert Pair of Elegant Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
D.I.M PETIT & JOUBERT pair of elegant Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930 Fully restored armchairs, covered with Lelièvre Paris fabric, 2 pairs are available; these armchairs have been ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

2 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - Two fine French Art Deco mahogany arm chairs by Jules Leleu. Price is per armchair, only two are available.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

After Paul Iribe, circa 70'' fantastic pair of Nautile Armchairs
By Paul Iribe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
After Paul Iribe, circa 70'' fantastic pair of Nautile armchairs,in wallnut tree reupholsterd with Pierre Frey fabric.
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20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Reclining Bentwood Armchair Lounge Chair Set, 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco design reclining armchair fauteuil lounge chair set of 2, made in France, 1930's. Recliner bentwood armchair set. Striped velvet spring seat and back with bend walnu...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut, Bentwood

Pair of Modernist Art Deco Armchairs Green Leatherette Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of vintage Art Deco armchairs from the 1950s in the style of Jacques Adnet's work. Structure, seats and backs covered with imitation lea...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Jules Leleu Late Art Deco French Mahogany Open Armchair in Original Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Late Art Deco mahogany open armchair with floral tapestry upholstery, resting on two shaped front legs ending in brass sabots and 2 splayed back legs. (JULES LELEU).
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Tapestry, Mahogany

Pair of Lajos Kozma Attributed Armchairs in Oak and Dedar Jacquard, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of armchairs was produced in the late 1940s. The rare design is attributed to the Hungarian designer Lajos Kozma. Kozma was working in the specific Central Europe...
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1940s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Jacquard, Oak

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs by Josef Chochol, Oak, Czechia, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Restored Art Deco armchairs by Czech Avant-Garde Josef Chochol. Designer: Josef Chochol Period: 1920 - 1929 Source: Czechia Material: Blackened Solid Oak New profes...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak

1930s English Art Deco Beech Armchairs in Oyster White Leather, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pair of English Art Deco armchairs, crafted in the 1930s from beech wood. The chairs are newly reupholstered in oyster-white leather which beautifully complements the warm ...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

An Original Pair of Art Deco Bankers Chairs English Circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco pair of Bankers chairs. Birdseye maple veneered with solid satin birch legs. Re-upholstered in cream leather and contrasting oatmeal faux suede. Dimensions: H 78cm W 59...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood

Art Deco Club Armchair Green Velvet, France circa 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Sophisticated French Art Deco club armchair from the period around 1940. This unique lounge chair impresses with beautiful shaped lines and the still original, amazing looking green ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

VINTAGE CIRCA 1930's ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage circa 1930's English rocking armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fabric cover Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price I have a matching wingback...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Set of 6 Dominique Art Deco Ebony de Macassar Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 French Art Deco Ebony de Macassar armchairs featuring a tapered rectangular back, scroll arms with armrests, upholstered in an earth tone geometric patterned fabric with pip...
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20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Chinese Art Deco Lounges Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of decorative Chinese art deco easy chairs. Straight wooden armrests with yellow lacquer. Newly upholstered with herringbone striped fabric f...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

3 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 armchairs Art Deco Year 1930 Materials : Wood Country: French Elegant and sophisticated armchairs. You want to live in the golden years, t...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Custom Made Atena Dining Chair in Black Ebony & Green Bouclé Upholstery
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

French Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Rush
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Armchairs in oak and rush, France 1930s. These gorgeous art-deco armchairs were crafted in France, circa 1930. Fantastic good original condition with a lovely patina. These chairs would be an eye-catching addition to any interior, such as a living room, family room, screening room, or office. It also perfectly fits in a hospitality or corporate location like a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, or luxury loft. When you choose for used mid...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Spectacular Set of 10 Art Deco Revival Chairs in Bookmatch Figured Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Walnut Chairs by Jules Leleu (10 Side and 2 Arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of twelve fine French 1940s dining chairs (ten side and two arm) with intertwining curved wooden backs and original off-white lacquer finish. Dimensions: Chairs: H: 37" W: 1...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Art Deco Halden Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Halden armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Halden armchair is inspired by the Norwegian border town of the same name at the mouth of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

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Stainless Steel, Brass

Custom Made Art Deco Inspired Atena Chair Black Ebony and Butternut 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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Beech, Bouclé

Pair of Moret Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Moret Company, editor of Pierre Chareau design for Switzerland. Set of two chairs in solid mahogany, characteristic of the design of Pierre Chareau, circa 1930. Perfect conditio...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Art Deco living room suite, circa 1930 Two armchairs and a two-seat bench.
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco living room suite, circa 1930 Two armchairs and a two-seat bench. The gilt is original, wood relacquered. Dimensions armchairs: ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

British Colonial Rattan and Wood Art Deco Arm Chair, India, 1920s
Located in Almelo, NL
A unique British Colonial Art Deco lounge chairs in hardwood with cane seat. This Art Deco British Colonial armchair would work great in an Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian...
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Armchairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Story Book Pair of Dutch Brutalist Oak and Rush Throne-Like Lounge Chairs
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. ...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Art Deco Beechwood Armchairs by Jan Vaněk & Jaroslav Grunt, 1930´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These ART DECO bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Grunt in cooperation with Jan Vanek(ÚP Závody) / Czechoslovakia, 1920´s. Made...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Preserved Armchair by Kozelka a Kropacek, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very well preserved armchair designed by Kozelka a Kropacek for Interier Praha. Wood in perfect condition, upholstery with one minor defect see photo. Spring core in perfect conditi...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

French Art Deco Style Beige Bouclé Fabric and Black Wooden Feet Club Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Design And Art Deco style beige bouclé fabric and black wooden feet rounded curved and comfy club chair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Low Oak and Tweed Armchairs Amsterdamse School 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Very cool set of low armchairs in the manner of De Amsterdamse School from the art-deco period. Likely from the 1930s or 1940s. The oak frame is bent in a very particular backward...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Art Deco Mahogany Armchair and its Footrest, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco mahogany armchair and its footrest, circa 1930 to be restored Measures: stool 35 x 55 x 55 cm.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, white fabric embroidered with green and blue in Jupe by Jackie Home and stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s.  This Halabala chair has been upholstered in collaboration with Jupe by Jackie Home collection. The chair is part of the first Home collection conceived by Jackie Villevoye, Dutch designer, founder and creative director of the Jupe by Jackie brand. High-end fabrics, including linen, cotton, velvet and silk, are embellished with elegant and colorful drawings exquisitely embroidered on versatile blankets and precious cushions. Defined by the vibrant tones of the Indian tradition, which are juxtaposed with natural shades, the Jupe by Jackie Home pieces are injected with that timeless versatility making them perfect to decorate any type of ambiance with extreme sophistication and elegance. The easy chair is upholstered with a white graphical fabric of curvaceous lines in green and blue, handwoven in India. The main feature of this chair by Jindrich Halabala is the voluptuous curved armrest, thanks to this, this chair has a very dynamic appearance. This customized, unique...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Original French Art Deco Lounge Chair and Original Soft Comfy Fabric, circa 1935
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of grey H-269 Armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of H-269 Armchairs 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 with an equally increasing demand from interior designers. The armchair has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The new upholstery is high quality leather, it's very easy to clean and retains its colours very well even in direct sunlight. Additionally, you can custom order this item with any upholstery you want, from high quality leather to premium backhausen fabric, the choice is yours. Sold individually, although you can find this item in sets or even custom order yours in a set. Please get in touch with us for any questions you may have about this item's condition, authenticity, or any question in general. We're happy to help. More about the designer Jindrich Halabala was born on May 24, 1903 in Korycany into the family of carpenter Štepán Halabala, whose craft he learned in a family business between 1918 and 1920. He then joined the State Czechoslovak Vocational School for Wood Processing in Valašské Mezirící, which he graduated from two years later. After school, he started practicing at the United UP races, where he met their founder Jan Vanek. In 1922 he also began to study architecture at the School of Applied Arts in Prague, specializing in furniture and interiors with prof. Pavel Janák...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair Country: France If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Danish Modern Easy Chair in Leather & Lambswool, Fritz Hansen, Made in 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a beautiful and comfortable easy chair in leather, legs made in beech. Cushion reupholstered in Shearling lambswool. Made in the style of the popular model 1669 from Fritz Hanse...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

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Lambskin, Leather, Beech

Fine French 1930s Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained beech armchair.        
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchair, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular armchair attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is not original of the time, the fabric was replaced in the 80s but it is recommended to repla...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Fabric

Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the epitome of French design with this exceptional pair of French Art Deco club chairs, originating from circa 1930. Crafted in the style of the renowned Jacques Adnet, these chairs have undergone a thoughtful reupholstery process, skillfully restoring them to their former glory. Featuring wide and reclined seats...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair Wood Year: 1930 Country: France If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Beech and Brown Fleece Armchair Art Deco Design, 1930
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Vintage armchair with a laminate beech structure, covered by a brown fleece fabric (new) Made in France in the 30s, during the Art Deco period Nice patina of the wood.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Italian Settee in Stained Beech, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic modern, Art Deco style, cubist loveseat, Italy, 1940s Craft style junctions give these Art Deco chairs a very rustic feel to it. What should be a conflict of styles is a m...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

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....
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Beech Art Deco Armchairs Made in 1930s, Czechia, Revived Polish
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Beech Art Deco armchairs. Period: 1930-1939. Source: Czechia. Original very well-preserved condition. Revived polish. The upholstery has been professionally cleaned.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

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...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

French Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Leather and Pink Silk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, silk, leather, brass, birch, France, Circa. 1930. These beautifully designed lounge chairs are created in one of the most influential periods for the arts namely ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

French Art Deco Oak Armchair in Brown Velvet - F750
Located in Lyon, FR
French Art Deco armchair from the 40s/50s. Solid oak structure, original seat in brown velvet with studs. Nice vintage condition of the whole, ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Danish Easy Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s. This easy chair with its soft edges, tufted lines, and sturdy shape is typical for Danish design of the Art Deco period. The imposing, hi...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

Restored Art Deco Positioning Armchair, Beech Solid Wood, Walnut, 1930s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco Positioning armchair. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Beech solid wood with walnut veneer. Seat height: 40 cm ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Beech

Original Pair of White Art Deco Beech Armchairs, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original pair of white Art Deco beech armchairs. Source: Czechia. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech, Fabric. Original preserved uphol...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Tubular Steel Armchairs from Mücke-Melder, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
The armchair with tubular steel frames from the 1930s. Manufactured by Mücke-Melder Frystat in former Czechoslovakia. Completely restored with new springs. Armrests have a lacquered ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Nickel

Pair of Custom Art Deco Mid-Century Style Walnut Armchairs by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom Art Deco mid century style American walnut armchairs upholstered in grey alpaca bouclé. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Impor...
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2010s American Art Deco Armchairs

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Bouclé, Walnut

Large Art Deco Armchair by Paolo Buffa in Pearl Gray Fabric - Italy, 1935
Located in Girona, ES
Large armchair with wooden structure, fully restored, new upholstery in pearl gray cotton velvet fabric. Armrests and feet in stained and varnished solid cherry wood. Design: Paol...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Cotton, Wood, Cherry

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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