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
Pair of White Functionalism Armchairs from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
United Arts and Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Cupid Chaise in Natural Walnut Frame and Luxe Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
The deity of desire, love, and affection in ancient Roman mythology, Cupid embodies qualities of masculinity, seduction, and romance. These attributes are masterfully captured in the...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Rene Prou Pair of Open-Sided Armchairs
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of armchairs in stained beech by Rene Prou, circa 1935.
Restored and newly upholstered.
Measures: 21.5" wide x 26" deep x 32" high.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pierre Dariel Pair of 'Hendaye' Armchairs in Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Dariel, pair of Hendaye armchairs, beech, fabric, France, 1930s
Pair of armchairs designed by Pierre Dariel in the 1930s. The structure is composed entirely out of beech, whi...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Walnut Art Deco Seating Set, 2 Armchairs and 4 Chairs, Shellac Polish, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Art Deco seating set.
Made of walnut.
Completely restored, new upholstery included.
Surface was done by Shellac polish.
Period: 1920-1929
Arm...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Walnut Art Deco Armchair, Made in 1920s Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
Completely restored, surface made by shellac polish. New upholstery and fabric.
Material: Walnut.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Warren McArthur Z Chair Model 708, circa 1938
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur anodixzed aluminum light armchair Model 708 manufactured by the Warren McArthur Corporation circa 1938.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Restored White Armchair Made in France 1930, Upholstered with Artificial Leather
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Style: Art Deco
Source: France
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Oak
Completely restored.
New professional upholstery and fabric.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Golden Green Velvet Adjustable Armchairs in Pitch Pine Clemens Holzmeister, 1930
Located in MIlano, IT
Golden green velvet adjustable armchairs in Pitch Pine Clemens Holzmeister, 1930
Pair of unique armchairs with solid wood structure and rectangular seat in bright green velvet. ...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Pine
Art Deco Vintage Brown-Cognac Leather Club Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This club armchair, is covered with hand-patinated sheep leather. The armchairs have a very nice Art Deco shape. The leather is very sturdy and it is very comfortable to sit.
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Blue Italian Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Meda, MB
These elegant armchairs were produced in the 1930s in Italy.
The armrests and feet are in black lacquered solid walnut.
Fabric and upholstery are new.
Fully restored.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Art Deco Armchair, in Wood Painted, circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco armchair, in wood, circa 1925.
Beautiful patina
To restore completely.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Josef Hoffmann Style Side Chair, 1920´s, Central Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Side chairs in the style of Josef Hoffmann.
It was made in the period between 1920-1930, probably in Bohemia or Austria.
Made of beech wood and the seat with backrest is upholstered in fabric.
The chair is relatively in good condition, showing standard signs...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair from 1940
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
Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile
By Paul Iribe
Located in Hanover, MA
We are fortunate to have acquired two pair of these amazing gondola chairs from the glamorous and historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
There were only a total of 12 of these generously sc...
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Knoll Art Deco Style Leather Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six leather dining armchairs made by Spinneybeck for Knoll. The chairs are made in a sculptural art deco moderne style from hardwood frames and soft Italian full grain an...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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
Two Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armchairs by Jacques Grubben, 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and very rare pair Art Deco Haagse School armchairs.
Design by Jacques Grubben.
Striking Dutch design from the 1930s.
Solid oak with original black lacquered details.
...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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
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
Pair of Armchairs in Solid Walnut, with Upholstery to Be Redone Elegant
Located in Buggiano, IT
1920s pair of armchairs in solid walnut, with upholstery to be redone, very elegant and heavy.
They will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, packed in bubble wrap.
Com...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Powdery Pink Fabric Lounge Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Golden round foot and powdery pink fabric and lounge comfy armchair in Art Deco style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Unusual Pair of French Art Deco Ebonised Armchairs in a Crushed Velvet
Located in Benington, Herts
A very comfortable pair of Art Deco 20th century ebonised armchairs upholstered in an off white crushed velvet.
French Circa 1930-40.
The ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Blue Fabric Armchair Lounge Chair circa 1925 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage armchair or lounge chair from walnut and electric blue textile fabric designed and executed circa 1925 Vienna in the circle of Fritz Gross.
While the walnut frame is shellac polished by hand, the seat and back are reupholstered with bold blue textile fabric for a color splash.
The back cushion is removable.
This Viennese furniture piece or Wiener Möbel or Viennese living from the interwar period could perfectly use as a freestanding comfortable fireplace armchair...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Henri Rapin Sculpted Armchair
By Henri Rapin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco exquisitely sculpted armchair by Henri Rapin, sculpted by Charles Hairon. This prototype is published extensively in the period por...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs attributed to Etienne-Henri Martin, circa 1937
By Jean Pascaud
Located in London, GB
Exquisite form, patina and quality. With scroll arms, sabre legs and elliptical scalloped back.
Finished in Skai nappa faux leather.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cherry
Pair of Fine 1920´s Elegant Art Deco Unique Swedish Armchairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Swedish 1920s black leather Art Deco club chairs with bentwood frame, fine carving details and refined arm lines. beautiful base details and clean lines. The chair offers a g...
Category
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Monumental Art Deco Throne Chairs, Manufactured by the Henderson Ames Co.
By Henderson Ames Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Art Deco throne chairs, manufactured by The Henderson Ames Co. amazing design! Wonderful scale and proportion. I believe these to be out of ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco Cherrywood and White Velvet Italian Armchair, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Armchair with a particular design and precious cherrywood, all finished with a beautiful white stitched velvet fabric.
All veneered in cherrywood and covered with a white embroidere...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Cherry
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
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage brown beech armchair or Windsor chair, which was designed by Josef Frank, circa 1925, Austria.
The armchair was made from solid beech, cherry stained and natural lac...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
4 Fine French Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu (2 on hold)
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French Art Deco walnut bridge arm chairs by Jules Leleu.
Original Aubusson tapestry, as shown in "Mobilier et Decoration" - see picture.
P...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Czech Art Deco Oak Armchairs 1930s, Original Well Preserved Condition
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs
Source: Czechia (Czech republic)
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Oak
Original well preserved condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Pair of Grey Art Deco Armchairs Made in the 1930s, Fully Refurbished Beech
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs made out of beech, fully restored by our team.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Four Vintage of William Morris for Libertys London Early 20th Century Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale set of four early 20th century William Morris for Liberty London armchairs
A very good looking and well made set of four highly decorative chair...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Adjustable Lounge Chairs by Thonet, 1930's
By Thonet
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and very rare pair of Thonet lounge chairs, fabricated in the 30's.
Both chairs of this magnificent set are marked in the wood u...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Selene Armchair by G. Ventura
Located in Milan, IT
This armchair designed by G. Ventura boasts Art Deco-style reinterpreted with modern graphic details that highlight its timeless elegance. The sculptural silhouette features a unique construction with a generous seat, round open back...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
2 Art Deco 1940 Oak Armchairs in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Art Deco 1940 oak armchairs in the style of Jacques Adnet.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Grey French Art Deco Armchairs, Newly Upholstered, High Gloss, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery and fabric.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Paul Follot Four Sculpted Rosewood Armchairs
By Paul Follot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco set of four sculpted rosewood armchairs by Paul Follot. This model is documented in the compendium, Paul Follot, by Leon Riotor, Conseiller Municipal de Paris...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco armchairs.
Lacquered beechwood with carved leg detail.
Category
1930s Albanian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
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...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Armchair Made in the 1920s, Restored Makasar Ebony
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs. Material macassar, silver and satinwood.
Completely restored, surface is polished by lacquers to the high gloss.
Source: France
Period: 1920-1929.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Silver
1940s French Art Deco bergere Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco bergere armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Armchairs, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs in braided rope, wooden structure with cushions covered in off-white mohair.
Plaque "Les meubles Audoux-Minnet registered design Golfe-Juan".
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rope
Rene Prou Armchairs in Walnut, 2 Pairs
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two pairs of French modernist Art Deco armchairs/pull-up chairs by Rene Prou, circa 1930 in French walnut. Model exhibited at 1929 Salon d’Automne and pictured in the book, Rene Prou...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
8 Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930-1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
8 Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930-1940.
to be restored.
the wood is dirty but in very good condition.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Art Deco Beech Armchairs from Czechoslovakia by Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Art Deco Armchair Made in the 1930s in Czechia, Restored Oak, Oskar Poříska
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Unique armchair. Material: Oak
Completely restored, surface is polished by shellac.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Mahogany Art Deco Armchairs, Made in France, Fully Restored, 1920-1929
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery and fabric.
We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from ...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Baptistin Spade, Two Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930 / 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baptistin spade, two Art Deco armchairs circa 1930 / 1940
patina and coating to redo.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Coating
Decoration Levitan, 4 Elegant Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930
By Levitan Decoration
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoration Levitan, 4 elegant Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Wood and Fabric Armchairs, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and fabric armchairs. Art Deco Period. France, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Elegant Art Deco Armchair in Oak, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant Art Deco armchair in oak circa 1930
Patina and fabric to redo.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Completely Restored Pair of white Art Deco Armchairs, Reupholstered, High Gloss
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery and fabric.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
2 Large and Deep Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 large and deep Art Deco mahogany armchairs circa 1930.
Patina and coating to be redone.
1 sofa is also available.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
French Art Deco Armchair Dominique style ultrasuede Fabric, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco 'Bridge' armchairs in black lacquered mahogany and upholstered in beige or tan Ultrasuede. In the style of Dominique .
The set has a unique medallion backrest and v...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Ultrasuede
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Leather Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XVI French carved wood leather armchairs with columnal fluted legs and nailhead trim. Great patination to green painted legs. Button tufted seat with newly refreshed do...
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Late 19th Century French Antique 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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