Art Deco Armchairs
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.
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
2010s Canadian Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
2010s German Art Deco Armchairs
Lacquer, Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Armchairs
Oak, Beech, Alpaca
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
2010s British Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Oak, Alpaca
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Velvet, Jacquard
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s British Art Deco Armchairs
Alpaca, Beech
2010s Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
2010s British Art Deco Armchairs
Alpaca, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Resin, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Foam, Plywood, Velvet
2010s American Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s American Art Deco Armchairs
Silk, Wood
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Iron
2010s Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
2010s Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Brass