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.
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Style: Art Deco
Pair of Club Chairs, France, 1940s, For Reupholstery
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of French 1940s Elephant club chairs, originating from a private home near Lyon, sold in original condition for the customer to reuph...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Mid-century design armchairs by Jindřich Halabala
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century design armchairs by Jindřich Halabala. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
French Art Deco Style Blue Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco style leather upholstered club chair, in Chateau Blue leather, with long rolled arms, a padded seat back, and cushions, with detailed nailhead trim and raised on a swivel ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Berlin Deko Expressionist Armchair
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Petershagen, DE
This large-scale armchair embodies the bold expressionist spirit of 1920s Berlin Deco design, channeling influences from Lajos Kozma's innovative aesthetic sensibilities. The piece f...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Malatesta and Masson Art Déco Style Italian Walnut and Bouclé Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Comfortable armchair designed by Malatesta and Masson, Art Deco style, with rounded curves of great design, completely restored and upholstered in light ivory bouclé fabric. This lou...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Saint Germain Armchair in Black Pen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Low Slung French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of low slung Art Deco lounge chairs, French, 1930s. They have a chic low slung form. They are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. The price noted ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
1930 3 Art Deco Halabala Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Walnut veneered wooden construction
- production by U.P. Race Brno Czechoslovakia
- High of seat 45 cm
- Price for 3 pieces 5500.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classical Thonet Bistro or Cafe Armchair, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood still not restored but restoration will be done on request and is in price included.
Up to 6 pcs available.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Beige Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, reupholstered in sheepskin "Maori" Honey by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Extraordinary easy chairs in beige brow...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
1940s Alfred Christensen Pair of Danish Low Back Easy Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Original condition with minor signs of use.
- Wooden parts have been repolished.
- Height of seat 42 cm.
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine French 1940s Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - A fine French Art Deco mahogany arm chairs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Original upholstery in good condition.
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Yellow Boucle Armchairs by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Furniture in very good condition, wooden elements after professional renovation, armchairs covered with a new yellow boucle...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
1930's Unique Cubist Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in cream Wool Boucle Fabric from ZINC
- Wooden parts have been re-polished
- Height of seat 44 cm.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Pair of Lajos Kozma Attributed Armchairs in Oak and Dedar Jacquard, Late 1940s
By Lajos Kozma
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
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Oak
Ralph Lauren, Chrome-plated Metal Armchair, 20th Century
By Ralph Lauren
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large chrome-plated metal armchair, in the art deco style; model by designer Ralph Lauren
Seat and bouclette fabric redone, some scratches and signs of use on the chrome
The back o...
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20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of arm chairs by Karel Kozelka & Antonín Kropáček for Interier Praha, 1940s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This elegant pair of armchairs was designed by renowned Czech designers Karel Kozelka and Antonín Kropáček, who significantly influenced modernist furniture of the 1940s. Created for...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Wingback Armchairs, France circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1940
In original floral velvet upholstery.
34”w x 30”d x 38.75”h x 17”seat
Ref. CHAIR1306
$ 4800 pair
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Genebra Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Ebony, Oak, Walnut
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco Armchair Designed by Jindrich Halabala
Period: 1930-1939
Designer: Jindrich Halabala
Maker: UP Zavody
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Material: Walnut
With this armchair,...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930 by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930 by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody Brno.
Chairs are still unrestored and will be restored according to customer requirements.
delivery time ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Softwood
Atena Armchair in Black American Walnut Stained in Black Ebony and Luxe 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic.
These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, the model ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Thonet armchair by Otto Wagner, 1910s
By Otto Wagner
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 50cm
cleaned
reupholstery
used renovation oil
Category
1910s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gabriel Englinger Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gabriel Englinger, lounge chair, wood, long pile velvet upholstery, France, 1928.
This rare Art Deco armchair, designed by the esteemed designer Gabriel Englinger in 1928, epitomize...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rare Club Chair, France, 1940s / 50s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb rare 1940s / 1950s oversized club chair reminiscent of Maison Gouffe / Jean Royere. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, dark grey (wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, Made by THONET, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been professionally restored, reupho...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Barbara Barry for Baker Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, American, circa 21st century.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Extraordinary easy chairs in white Tibetan lambswool upholstery. This design...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Art deco armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of rounded armchairs in an art deco style. Nice wood work, especially with veined details at the feet. reupholstery in a green mohair velvet.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Restored Art Deco Reclining Armchair, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Czech. 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This early 20th-century reclining armchair is a masterpiece of Czechoslovakian design, created by Jindřich Halabala for UP závody. Expertly restored, it retains its original charm—it...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Large Art Deco Armchair in Original Floral Fabric Prague, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco armchair in original floral fabric Prague 1930s.
Particular large armchair in original floral made in Prague and production of the 1930s in Art Deco style. Thanks to...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Maison Dominique “Clemenceau” Armchairs, France 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Maison Dominique as part of their commission for the French warship Clemenceau, those chairs predate the Prouvé design language by a couple of decades and are rarer, made...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1930's French Leather Club Chairs, PAIR
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely desirable pair of French leather club chairs in original soft leather in light cognac tone. Shows dark coloration in some areas from regular use but overall very appropria...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Metal Basketweave Old Green White Porch Outdoor Spring Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco metal basketweave old green white porch outdoor spring arm chair. Item features original green and white painted finish, woven bask...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Marie Antoinette Chair in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Marie Antoinette chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1940s Italian Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. These chairs are an exceptional example of Ulrich's architectural skill where line bec...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Artdeco armchair made in france 1950s.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Camillo Cerri Important Cubist Armchair Designed for Haus Reinbach, 1928
By Camillo Cerri, August Tobler
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...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
French Club Chairs in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, brown fabric, beech, brass, France, 1940s.
These classically sculpted armchairs feature seatings that are designed as a shell, which embraces the sitter wonderf...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Jallot French Art Deco Bergére Arm Chair
By Léon Jallot
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco fruitwood bergere arm chair carved with leaf & rosette motifs and upholstered in beige silk. (Attributed to LEON JALLOT)
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Fruitwood
Scandinavian Beech Reclining Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
We offer a reclining armchair from the 1950s in Scandinavian Modern style, made in Sweden. The structure is crafted from solid beech wood, with seat and back upholstered in brick-red...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Rounded Armrests, Europe, 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Art Deco movement took inspiration from its predecessors, such as Art Nouveau and Cubism, and transformed the world of interior design. Characterised by geometric shapes, rich ma...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1930's French Linen Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of upholstered armchairs from France, 1930's. Newly upholstered in a creamy linen with button detail. Beautifully curved wood arms and wood tapered feet in a medium s...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Walnut Veneer, Europe circa 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
During its heyday, Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance and faith in social and technological progress. The movement peaked in popularity around the 1930s, spreading acro...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Great set of Art Deco club chairs and sofa made by the French designer Jules Leleu made around 1930.
Fully reupholstered in champagne color velvet. Has some great details in the cur...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
A Pair of Striped Art Deco Armchairs with Stained Oak Frame, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
European furniture design of the 1930s saw a shift towards sleek, architectural lines with a focus on symmetry and proportion. Chairs, tables, and cabinets often featured strong, fra...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of French Moustache back Club Armchairs
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH MOUSTACHE BACK CLUB ARMCHAIRS
These French leather moustache back club chairs are an excellent choice for any home, fitting in with any eclecti...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs with Grey Fabric, circa 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
A wonderful pair of French Art Deco Armchairs, dating from the 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs Pair Tub Chairs Round mid Late 1800s Fauteuil
Located in Lewes, England
Pair of rare antique Swedish Biedermeier armchairs tub chairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French polish finish and with delicately curved legs, C. mid late ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of 1940's Rene Gabriel Oak Armchairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in North Miami, FL
An Iconic pair of French Art Deco armchairs, club or lounge chairs in classic French oak by René Gabriel upholstered in a loose back and seat cushion with linen fabric. The chairs f...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
A set of 2 beautiful made Art Deco armchairs with walnut veneer, France, 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / set of 2 armchairs / walnut veneer and grey upholstery / Art Deco
A very stylish and extremely well made pair of Art Deco armchairs made in France in the 1930s. Craf...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco Armchair Wood and Floral Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time with this stunning Art Deco armchair, a beautiful representation of the early 20th century's design aesthetics. Featuring a rich tapestry of floral upholstery and o...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Art Deco Office Chair / Armchair Black - White Raydesign Colored Leather
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant shaped French Art Deco office chair (armchair) restored.
Re-lacquerd with black shiny gloss finish, re-upholsterd with black and white colored leather in raydesign.
With a s...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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.