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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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Art Deco
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The blue velvet upholstered piece provides comfort while exuding a playful aesthetic in its abstract nod to a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1930s Ebonized Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This exuberant pair of European art deco club chairs frame generous, comfortable seats between muscular curves of ebonized wood. They are very solid and in excellent structural con...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Signed Art Deco Armchairs and Ottoman by André Sornay, circa 1925
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French designer André Sornay’s subtle decorative finesse is echoed in this Pair of Armchairs and Ottoman, featuring walnut wood and distinctive chartreuse velvet upholstery. Sornay's...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco French Beige Upholstered Wooden Tub Chairs with Step Back Arms
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco French mahogany tub / parlor chairs in a bergère style with a low curved horseshoe back, step back arms, tufted beige upholstery in a satin finish with piping and re...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of 1980s Neo-Deco Style Black Satin Scallop Fan Back Slipper Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintge 1980s Post-Modern / Neo-Deco style black slipper chairs. These chairs fully embody the glamour of the Nineteen-Laties (latter part of the 20th Century). The black fabric is satin-like with a lustrous sheen. There is a black on black embroidered “dash” pattern. This patter in iridescent. Depending on your viewing angle, the pattern presents in a variety of tones of gray to black. A heart shaped seat...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

French Art Deco Style Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Art Deco Style club chairs, upholstered with top-grain vintage Havana brown leather with a deep padded upholstered backrest and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair American Art Deco / Streamline Chrome Lounge Chairs by Royal Metal
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic American Art Deco / Streamline Lounge Chairs manufactured by Royal Metal Company.. Stunning lines ..scale,, Recently reupholstered in a hig...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Andre Domin, Maison Dominque, French Art Deco, Lounge Chairs, Sycamore, Boucle
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair mid-century French Art Deco Arm / lounge chairs by Maison Dominque, Boucle Rare pair of chic French deco geometric accent chairs by Andre ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Sycamore

A Pair of French Art Deco Desk or Bridge Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of French Art Deco beech desk / bridge armchairs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930's mahogany armchair in the manner of Adnet.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Chrome Cantilever Milo Baughman Armchairs, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco chrome cantilever Milo Baughman style armchairs - a Pair. Item features a chrome cantilever frame, sweeping Art Deco design, very nice vintage item, clean...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Pair French Art Deco Period, Rosewood, Armchairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair French Art Deco Period walnut Armchairs decorated with a rust color velvet upholstery. Provenance: Christie's New York, June 9, 1998 (lot 155) Eli and Edythe Broad; Private Col...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Deco Style Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of maple armchairs with sharp deco style lines. Please confirm location
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronze-patina brass frame an...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Architect Oskar Strnad 1879-1935 Pine & Cane Arm Chair 1920's Art Deco
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Oskar Strnad (1879-1935) Vienna, Austria architect, designed yellow Pine & cane arm chair. Circa 1920's. Exceptionally rare, museum piece. Provenance, purchased from the Strnad fami...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Pine

Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams Modernist, Art Deco Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams Modernist, Art Deco style lounge chairs. Amazing design. Superior quality and construction. Extremely comfortable. Hand delivery avail to Ne...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 25” wide x 29” deep x 32” high. MAURICE DUFRENE (1876 - 1955) One of the ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of French Modernist Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Modernist armchairs. Upholstered seat and back mounted on chrome plated steel frame with original patina.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Marie Antoinette Chair in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Marie Antoinette chair by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Russel Wright Easy Chair for Conant Ball's, American Modern, 1935
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Art Deco easy chair designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball American modern in 1935 ,solid maple contraction with original cushions retains original finish ,patina..,, signed ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece in cream Pierre Frey fabric provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Set of four Armchairs by André Arbus.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Sycamore Armchairs by French Designer André Arbus upholstered in an Art Deco pattern fabric. Documented in the Andre Arbus book. Made in Franc...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Sycamore

Matched Pair Asymmetrical Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Grosfeld House, Cream Mohair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair Art deco / regency asymmetrical lounge chairs by Grosfeld House. Amazing design, hollywood glam. Retain original cream color m...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo Armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece in camouflage Pierre Frey fabric provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair & footstool set by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered pieces provide comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronze-patin...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Henri-Albert Kahn, Pair of Folding Armchairs, Steel and Upholstery, France, 1938
By Henri-Albert Kahn
Located in New York, NY
These chairs, remarkable for their form, their cantilevered arms, and the material used in their execution -- cast aluminum -- were designed by Henri-Albert Kahn...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Andre Arbus-Style Pair of Large-Scale Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco pair of large-scale armchairs in the style of Andre Arbus. 26” wide x 30” deep x 37” high. Andre Arbus (1903-1969) French Art Deco Architect and Designer, ANDRE ARBUS, was born in Toulouse, France and was a third-generation cabinetmaker. Arbus became active in the Salons of the Societe des Artistes Decorateurs and the Salon d’Automne in Paris in 1925 at the young age of 22. His work included commissions for the 1922 oceanliner Bretagne, the 1927 La Provence and Ile-de-France as well as the 1961 France. He often used rare and exotic materials in his refined designs. These were elegant and pure and often gave the appearance of fragility – as in his neo-classical presentation at the Paris International Exposition of 1937. He compared the joints in his furniture to the joints of the human hand. His commissions also included private townhouses as well as Le Mobilier National for which he designed a desk for U.S. Ambassador W. H. Harriman, and the post World War II Medici Room of the Chateau de Rambouillet.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Kem Weber Style 1930s Art Deco Chrome Tubular Frame Tandem 3-Seater Arm Chairs
By Kem Weber, Howell Mfg.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique streamline tubular chrome Art Deco tandem 3-seater with arms and upholstered seats and backs, in the style of Kem Weber or Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Manufacturing. Older up...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Jacques Adnet Set of Six Rosewood Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco set of six armchairs by Jacques Adnet in rosewood, circa 1935. 24” wide x 26” deep x 30” high. Restored, refinished. Need new upholstery. JACQUES ADNET ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

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...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Club Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic near pair of French Art Deco period armchairs featuring a unique architectural open design with "U" form front arm supports and wide flat arms. The design is heightened wit...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Macassar, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Black Lacquered Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of stylish vintage Mid-Century Modern C formed black wood frame orange toned leather back and black seat. Search terms: Art Deco style arm chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine French Art Deco-inspired open armchair with a curved and padded backrest, down swept arms with bronze finish terminals, a boxed seat, and kidney pillow above square tapered an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

C1930 Mid Century Sculpted Cock Fighting Chair in Bright Red Leather
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous style and a great color but in need of a redo. Upholstery is worn and fading. Structure is completely sound. Seat height is 19.
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

‘Biltmore’ Wrought Iron Chair's Marina McDonald Jazz Furniture Art Deco
Located in Buffalo, NY
Jazz Furnishings created some of the finest American Art Deco revival designs of the postmodern era. Catering to the design trade, Marina McDo...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Rare French Art Deco Hand Carved Teak Armchairs/ Lounge Chairs, 1920-30
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of French Art Deco Hand Carved Teak armchairs / Lounge or Club Chairs circa 1920 - 1930. The chairs are hand made of pure, solid teak and possess a unique, iconic form. T...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Teak

Hungarian Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Armchairs are made out of walnut wood and re-upholstered in a light velvety fabric. Arms of the chair is made out of solid piece of wood. On the side beautiful woodgrain is visible. ...
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1930s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Andre Arbus Armchair
Located in New York, NY
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

2 Club Armchairs in Leather, Art Deco 1930 France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
They were exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" and they were exhibited at The Original Miami Beach Antique Show Y...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Maxime Old
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of tinted oak Art Deco armchairs with inclined backrests ending in coils and openwork armrests by Maxime Old (Documented) Made in France. Circa: 1947.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Early Mid Century Italian Wrought Iron Folding Armchair Pair by Carlo Crespi
By Carlo Crespi
Located in Encinitas, CA
Comfortable pair of Carlo Crespi wrought iron folding armchairs, handcrafted in the Village of Parabiago, Milan Italy. The style details are supe...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Art Deco Carved Walnut Wing Club Lounge Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Deco carved walnut wing club lounge arm chair. Item features unique carved walnut shapely frame, tapered legs, floral carved pediment, very nice antique item, grea...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Referenced Armchairs by Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly proportioned pair of tall armchairs by renowned French 1940s furniture designer and interior decorator Jean-Charles Moreux. Perfect for a chic...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Muslin, Upholstery

Stylish Pair of Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wood frame armchairs with upholstered seats and backs. The wood frames show cosmetic wear, the fabric shows minor cosmetic wear as...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Jacques Adnet Pair of Black Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Fortie Art Deco pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet in black French polish with bronze mounts. 21.5” wide x 19” deep x 35” high. These chairs are unrestored in the photographs....
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Machine Age Bent Aluminum and Platinum Velvet Occasional Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age occasional/ side chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935. It features a subtly cantilevered tubular bent aluminum frame with a flo...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Period Cherrywood Desk Chair by André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Period cherrywood desk chair by André Arbus. with brand new upholstering.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of 1930s Maurice Rinck Style Art Deco French Club Chairs in Alpaca Wool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oversized 1930s Maurice Rinck styled French Art Deco club chairs. The pair have been completely restored. They have been reupholstered in an alpaca wool. The legs have been r...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair & footstool set by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered pieces in cream Pierre Frey fabric provide comfort while retaining a unique aes...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Oxford Chair Fur Upholstery & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Oxford chair by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic. This piece is upholstered in a lustrous & soft cream calf-hair, with a bronze-patina brass frame. Available with cream shagreen inlay...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Fine French Art Deco Maple Desk Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s desk chair in solid maple with bronze details.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 127 Siam Red
Located in New York, NY
The company’s most iconic product, the Vanity Fair armchair encapsulates all of the values of timeless elegance, quality materials and consummate craftsmanship that have made the Poltrona Frau brand a renowned name over the years. Officially called “model 904” but known, since 1984, as Vanity Fair, this seat has become one of the universal icons of Italian design. The project, which first went into production in 1930, has been revamped by the Poltrona Frau Style & Design Centre on the basis of designs that Renzo Frau left his wife, Savina. To mark the 90th anniversary of the Vanity Fair armchair, the company asked designer Roberto Lazzeroni to revisit it and adjust its proportions to make it even more comfortable and welcoming. The supporting structure of the Vanity Fair XC...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French 1930s beech bridge / office chairs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Modernist / Art Deco Style Arm Chair, Hand Painted, After Jean Dunand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist / Art Deco Style arm chair,,hand painted ,after Jean Dunand.. Nice quality and designed Mid Century Modern Chair that has been stripped,,gessoed, and hand painted in the manner of Jean Dunand.. Wonderful art Deco graphics...
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1970s American Vintage 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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