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
Set of Four French Art Deco Armchairs after Jules Leleu
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of four French art deco chairs crafted from radiant mahogany after Jules Leleu. The chairs feature a large flared back with a contoured rest that is upholstered wit...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Dalì Italian Armchair Velvet with Button Tufted Back and Right Armrest, Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Dalì one-armed chair with one right armrest is a Classic piece perfect for every room of the house, from living room to bedrooms. Mainly covered in velvet 3033/227, it features detai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
Faux Leather, Beech
4 French Art Deco beech Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four French 1940s beech bridge armchairs.
Price is per chair.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Art Deco Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Each with brown linen velvet upholstered back and seat and deep mahogany-stained wood frame, including dramatically curving armrests. Generous proportions but not overscaled.
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Softwood
Single Tall Back Art Deco Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A single Art Deco tall back armchair with scrolled arms.
Walnut.
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Bentwood Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and relaxed chairs that can be used daily. Bentwood birch arms enclose the trim, sprung seat and backrest. A deep and comfortable seat has been reupholstered in a textured woo...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fir
DALì Italian Armchair, Velvet with Button Tufted Back & Left Armrest by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
DALì one-armed chair with one left armrest is a Classic piece perfect for every room of the house, from Livingroom to bedrooms. Mainly covered in velvet 3033/227, it features details...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
2 1940s French Art Deco Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 1940s French Art Deco armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Rather in good condition, unfortunately there is a small hole on the seat of an armchair.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Fine original Art Deco Bergère Armchair by A. Bicchierini
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique original Fine Art Deco Bergère by A. Bicchierini was professionally restored, lacquered, and reupholstered. Original upholstery sticker is included in the sale.
About the Re...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Style Bacco Armchair in Natural Walnut & Velvet Dedar
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 gl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Octavio Vidales Armchairs
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Iconic Octavio Vidales armchairs, manufactured in Mexico in the late 1950s-early 1960s, professionally restored, new upholstery, mahogany wood with brass details. Excellent opportuni...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco armchair
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco stained beech "bridge" armchairs by Jules Leleu.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Pair of French Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Chairs are newly upholstered in a linen blend fabric. The chairs have mahogany frames with brass feet.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
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
Faux Leather, Beech
4 Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930-1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930-1940.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Fabric and Wood Art Deco Three Piece Suite, Francia, circa 1925
By Louis Sue
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Fabric and wood Art Deco three piece suite, Francia, circa 1925.
Attributed to Louis Sue.
One large sofa and two armchairs.
Large sofa...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Club Armchair in Red and Yellow, 1930
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely restored and newly upholstered armchair from 1930s. Very comfortable.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
Rare Pair of "Kleinhans" Chairs, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic "Kleinhans" armchairs, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, early chair, collaboration of two modern masters, designed for the Mary Seaton room at Kleinhans music hall...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
4 Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French Art Deco walnut bridge armchairs by Jules Leleu with bronze sabots.
Documented.
Price is per chair.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Green Velvet and Black Lacquered Wood Club Armchairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of very clean and architectural in its design armchairs. Wisely restored by our upholstery atelier, a combination of fabrics was chosen to highlight embellish the beauty of the ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Art Decor Inspired Cupid Sofa in Black American Walnut and Luxe Bronze Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Fusing together the strength and dynamism of Cupid, the god of desire, with a sleek, glamorous style, the Cupid Sofa is an immaculate combination of elegant American walnut, luxuriou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Hungarian Art Deco Armchair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Hungarian Art Deco
Armchairs
One of a kind chairs re-upholstered in a light cream colored fabric. The body of a chair is made out of fine...
Category
1930s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
4 Art Deco Armchairs in the Style of Jules Leleu, circa 1930-1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Art Deco armchairs in the style of Jules Leleu, circa 1930-1940
beech armchair of which 1 was partially stripped.
Backrest and seat covered with faux leather, in good condition, ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Art Deco Walnut Vintage Lounge Chair Armchair Attr. Oswald Haerdtl 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chair or armchair from walnut designed and executed Vienna 1930s attributed to Oswald Haerdtl.
Viennese living fu...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Ten Art Deco Armchairs in Blackened Wood and Ivory Color Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of ten Art Deco armchairs in blackened wood and ivory color leather
Full restored.
armrest height: 26.13" (67 cm)
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Two Art Deco Armchairs with Footstool, 1935
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of beechwood, fabric
- Dimensions of footstool: H 38 x W 45 x D 45
- Maker: UP Závody Brno
- Designer: Jindřich Halabala
- Good, original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Beautifully re-upholstered in Design Tex Glacier fabric. The chair features a very deep seat, tapered wood feet and amazing lines, circa 1930-1940.
Measures: Approximately 34" dee...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 French Maple Lattice Arm Chairs
By Dominique
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s maple arm chairs with open lattice design under arms and upholstered seat and back. (att: DOMINIQUE)
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Camillo Cerri Important Cubist Armchair Designed for Haus Reinbach, 1928
By August Tobler, Camillo Cerri
Located in The Hague, NL
This unique armchair was designed in 1928 by Camillo Cerri specifically for the interior of Haus Reinbach in Stuttgart Germany. The chair was produced in...
Category
1920s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
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 Large Elegant Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, Sled Base, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two large elegant Art Deco armchairs covered in leather, sled base, circa 1930.
Accidents and wear on leather.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, red leather, oak, Denmark, 1930s.
This early Danish lounge chair features a voluminous wingback shape that gives the chair an...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Art Deco Bacco Deconstructed Armchair in Beech Wood Stained and Belo Fabric
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
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Cerused Oak Art Deco Chairs by Michel Polak, Belgium, 1930s, Pair
By Joseph De Coene
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Art Deco chairs with cerused finish on oak, designed by famed Swiss architect Michel Polak. Newly upholstered seats in oxblood red/maroon leather....
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Art Deco Rattan Sofa, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco rattan sofa, circa 1930
good general condition, small problems with the rottin on the feet.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
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
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
Bentwood Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody, Brno, Czech Republic, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, Austria
1930s bentwood armchair designed by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody. The frame is made up of steamed beechwood that has been formed into curved elements. After it's assembly it was stained b...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Inspired Cupid Corner Chair in Natural Walnut and Luxe Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Also inspired by the masculine and desirable qualities of the Roman god, cupid, the Cupid corner armchair combines a fierce, glamorous aesthetic with a luxurious material composition to match. Made from high quality walnut, brass and velvet, the Cupid corner armchair is robust, durable and timeless, just like the god who inspires it. Due to its ‘corner’ construction, there’s no need to worry about buying a left or right side. The Cupid corner Armchair will slot effortlessly into your existing living space. We recommend pairing the Cupid corner Armchair with tables from the Eros Collection to create a beautiful connection between the two gods. The result; an overall strong, masculine and seductive aesthetic. An armchair and two-seat sofa is available in the same style.
The Cupid corner chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Dominique Pair of Armchairs, Two Pairs Available
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco armchairs by Dominique, circa 1935, in cherry. 25” wide x 25” deep x 33.5” high. Two pairs available. Unrestored in the photographs.
DOMINIQUE
From a 192...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Jules Leleu French Art Deco Bergére Armchairs
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco mahogany Bergère armchairs with beige geometric upholstery attributed to Jules Leleu.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs Designed by Jan Vanek, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Art Deco, Bauhaus, functionalism
- Rare type
- Very comfortable.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine Set of Four Chairs Attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in London, GB
A fine set of four chairs attributed to André Arbus.
The distinctive swept arms and tapered legs are classic Arbus. These chairs are beautifully proportioned with elegant lines an...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Art Deco Rattan Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco rattan armchairs, circa 1930
good general condition, small problems with the rottin on the feet.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Exceptional Aged Leather French Art Deco Adjustable Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional aged leather French Art Deco adjustable club chair. Standard 18" seat height. Adjustable back angle.
This chair is in its original...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco round barrel back mahogany tub form Armchairs with inlaid trim on front of arms and upholstered in yellow satin with a seat cushion. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Mahogany, Upholstery
20th Century French Pair of Beech Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin & Steiner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French Art Deco pair of armchairs, fauteuils made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, detailed in a high gloss finish, designed by the Etienne-Henri Martin and produced by ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet, Upholstery, Fabric
Set of 4 French Art Deco Beige Velvet & Black Satin Beech Armchairs, Circa 1940
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four armchairs from the late Art Deco period in the style of André Arbus. Lacquered in a semi gloss black color, circa 1940.
The chairs have been recently reupholstered in a ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
1940s Pair of Rare Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use
- Original fabric upholstery with signs of use
- Suitable for new upholstery.
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Machine Age Tubular Chrome and Leather Cantilevered Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 1930s American Art Deco / Machine Age armchair in the style of Gilbert Rohde or Mies van der Rohe, but designer is unknown.
Features a black leather seat / back rest and eboni...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1940s Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s pair of French Art Deco armchairs in the style of André Arbus
Painted wood,
Upholstery redone, slightly dirty fabric
A series of 6 model chairs are also available.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Art Deco Walnut Armchair Jules Leleu attributed
By Jules Leleu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Art Deco blond walnut chair armchair Jules Leleu manner, Mid-Century Modern. Original Vintage waxed fabric in very good condition
Desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Walnut
Pair of Mahogany & Leather Bridge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco leather chairs in good overall condition
located in NY
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Adjustable Armchair in Red Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, oak, leather, brass, Europe, 1930s
This adjustable chair is architectural in its design and therefore a true eyecatcher. The straight back is both elegant and sturdy....
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Leather & Wood Modern Lounge Armchair from Costantini, Gianni
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Gianni Art Deco Style Leather & Wood Modern Lounge Armchair from Costantini
Measurements are: 28" W x 27" D x 34" H
The Gianni Lounge Chair pays homage to Art Deco styling and has ...
Category
2010s Argentine Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely French 1940s upholstered armchair in curved-back form with distinctive croisillon diamond-shaped stitching on the burgundy velvet.
Plump loose seat cushion filled with down feathers.
Tapered wood conical legs.
Companion sofa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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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