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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Art Deco
French Woven Leather Club Chairs with Matching Ottomans Available in any Color
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in our Old Plank Workshop, are an exact copy of an Original Pair of circa 1910-1920 Club Chairs we purchased in France over 20 years ago. The only real difference is that we mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Walnut Armchair, France, C. 1948
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable pair of late Deco armchairs possess many of the beautiful aesthetic trappings of Jules Leleu's most famous 40s designs, and are clad in an elaborate, wildly colorful upholstery...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A sleek pair of solid birch and palisander chairs with a stylized inlaid crest of burled birch and mahogany, which adorns the backrest. Gracefully sweeping arms transform into slim s...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Original 1938 Kem Weber The Airline Chair for Walt Disney, Pair
By Kem Weber
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These rare Pair of "Airline Chair" armchairs by the iconic modernist K.E.M. Weber (American b. Germany, 1889-1963) were originally designed in 1934 and produced in 1938 for the Walt ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
4 Fine French Art Deco Oak Pedestal Lounge Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French Art Deco oak pedestal lounge armchairs.
Price is per armchair.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Rhulmann or Paul Follot Style Chairs--Priced per Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
These French art deco chairs are made in the style of E, J. Ruhlmann or Paul Follot. There are 6 chairs available all together but are sold in pairs. These are perfect for comforta...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Paul Follot Pair of Inlaid Armchairs
By Paul Follot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early French Art Deco armchairs by Paul Follot presented at the 1912 Salon d'Automne and documented in the portfolio thereof. Maple with inlays of amaranth.
Frames have been rest...
Category
1910s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Maple
French Deco Armchair in Cuban Mahogany by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Minneapolis, MN
French Art Deco armchair in Cuban mahogany designed by Jules Leleu. Frame is in very good vintage condition, clear lacquer finish shows some signs of use but is in acceptable and use...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Giorgio Collection Occasional Armchair Iguana Lizard Printed Leather and Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Occasional armchair in combination with iguana printed leather and velvet.
Seat in polyurethane foam wrapped in down.
Chrome stainless steel feet.
Back: Iguana printed Leather
Inner...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Vellum Edged Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of French club chairs with black upholstery, circa 1930s. Front of chairs feature ball feet and flared arms with contrasting off-white vellum inserts. Sold and priced as a pair....
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Sycamore Gilded Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1940s sycamore Armchairs with open design gilded back & trim and slip seat (att: BATISTIN SPADE) (a 3rd single chair is also available 058792A)
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore
American Art Deco Modernage Asymmetrical Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This unusual American Art Deco asymmetrical chair and ottoman was purchased in 1933 by the original owners from Modernage Furniture New Yo...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Fine French Art Deco Club Chair by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco medium size upholstered club armchair by Jules Leleu with sycamore legs.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Sycamore
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Club Chairs by Dominique
By Dominique
Located in Long Island City, NY
Maison Dominique ( Founded by André Domin & Marcel Genevrière) - A pair of fine French 1930's darkened wood frame club armchairs
Bibliography: "Dominique" by Felix Marcilhac, Les e...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Swedish 1940s Gilded Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
1940s Art Deco club chair with a seductive gilded carved wood frame, upholstered in a heavy silk/cotton silver fabric with a gold thread unde...
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Giuseppi Pagano, Art Deco, Armchairs, Ottomans, Taupe, Bentwood, Italy, 1939
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare Art Deco Pair of Giuseppi Pagano Pogatschnig Bentwood Armchairs & Ottomans
A pair of Giuseppi Pagano Pogatschnig upholstered bentwood open armchairs and ottomans designed in 19...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Maurice Jallot Pair of Oak Armchairs with Pony Hide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco substantial size armchairs in oak with pony hide upholstery by Maurice Jallot, circa 1945.
Measures: 24" wide x 24" deep x 34.5" high (arm height 27”).
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Jallot French Art Deco Bergére Arm Chair
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, 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
Attributed to Pierre Lardin, Pair of Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of gracious-sized armchairs, design attributed to Pierre Lardin. Unrestored in the photographs. Price includes restoration, refinishing and reupholstering with b...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Dominique Pair of Oak Armchairs
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French midcentury late Art Deco armchairs, circa 1950, by Dominique in oak. Correctly restored, refinished and reupholstered.
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Reproduction of a French Bridge Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional reproduction of a 1940s Normandy style armchair. Bring an air of effortless grace and timeless sophistication to your home with this armchair. This piece is an exquisi...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 10 French White Muslin Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 French 1940s brass mounted walnut high backed open arm chairs upholstered in white muslin (att: ROGER Le MANACH)
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Breuer for Thonet German Art Deco Lacquered Arm Chair
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
German Art Deco black enameled wood arm chair with chrome trim having a shaped wood back and cane seat (attributed to MARCEL BREUER; manufactured by THONET) (Related item: 061133)
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Ebonized Mahogany Arm Chairs by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco ebonized mahogany bridge armchairs by Maxime Old.
Price includes refinishing In process (see pictures).
Ref: "Maxime Old Architecte decorateur" by Yves...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco "Elephant" Upholstered Armchair by Pierre de la Londe
By Pierre de la Londe
Located in New York, NY
A single Art Deco "Elephant" upholstered armchair designed by Pierre de la Londe after a Ruhlmann design. Upholstered with carved mahogany base. Featured on P12 of moblier et decorat...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Art Deco Modernist Club Chair, Lyon, France, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco modernist club chair in mahogany from Lyon, France. Made in the 1930s.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Austrian Art Deco Wooden Armchairs
By Lieh Stuhl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Austrian Art Deco steel frame folding campaign style Armchairs with hoop design back and slat wood seat (signed: LIEH STUHL)
Category
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Hollywood Tufted Button Back Scroll Form Side Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Hollywood/ Art Deco side chairs were realized by the illustrious 20th Century design firm, Grosfeld House- where luminaries such as Lorin Jackson refined their p...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 German Art Deco Brown Leather Arm Chairs
By Walter Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 German Art Deco (1930s) chrome arm chairs with brown leather tufted seat and back connected with straps. (by WALTER KNOLL)
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Triple Chrome Band Art Deco Style Air Chair by Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco style triple chrome band armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Original fabric.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Leon Jallot Pair of Sculpted Pearwood Armchairs
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Classic French Art Deco pair of armchairs in sculpted pearwood by Leon Jallot. This model was presented by the designer in the office for an art collector at Le Salon d'Automne...
Category
1910s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Pearwood
Pair of 1940s Armchairs by Jean Pascaud
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Cathedral City, CA
An original pair of late 1940s-early 1950s armchairs by: Jean Pascaud. Please note: See pictures 9 and 10 documentation provided by Docantic.
Need new upholstery see detail pictures.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
American Art Deco / Machine Age Tubular Chrome Swivel Armchairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1930s American Art Deco / Machine Age tubular chrome swivel armchairs, amazing form, patina, all original, retain original oil cloth roun...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Custom Art Deco Style Mahogany Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Stately, structural custom mahogany armchair based on a 1940s original. Very sturdy and handsome with clean lines. Slightly tapered legs and tan leather finish the chair wonderfully.
Category
2010s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish 1930s Black Leather Art Deco Club Chairs with Bentwood Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A timeless pair of Swedish Art Deco black leather club chairs with light-toned bentwood structure. Each chair features a reclined rec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Leather
Art Deco Carved Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
1930s white painted Art Deco armchair with carved detail to back and great apron detailing. Newly restored with a beautiful Chenille fabric.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chenille
Meg Club Chair
By Re-editions Collection
Located in Buchanan, NY
A newly manufactured Meg club chair. Add a classic touch to your home with this newly manufactured re-edition of a 1940s French club chair. Crafted with curved wooden arms and turned...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Maple
A Set of 4 Fine French Art Deco Sycamore Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four fine French Art Deco sycamore "bridges" armchairs.
The chairs can be sold individually.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore
Fine And Stylish Pair of Art Deco Gilt Wood Chairs by Decoration Levitan.
Located in Montreal, QC
Extremely fine and stylish pair of French Art Deco style gilt wood armchairs upholstered in a dark grey satin fabric by Decoration Levitan.
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Art Deco Tapestry Armchairs
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs with tapestry upholstery having a round back & scroll design arm (by JULES LELEU) (c.1940) Ref: Decorateurs Ensemble, Francoise Siriex) (similar ber...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry
Leon Jallot Pair of Armchairs
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of sculpted mahogany armchairs, French, 1910. Model exhibited at the 1910 Salon des Artistes Decorateurs. Documented.
Category
1910s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Geoffrey Bradfield French Art Deco Bergéres Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco-style beige linen upholstered bergeres with round back and flared arms with striped seat and back cushion (GEOFFREY BRADFIELD DESIGN) (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen
One Pair Of Art Deco Bent Wood Arm Chairs.
Located in Buchanan, MI
ONE PAIR OF ART DECO BENT WOOD ARM CHAIRS.
Category
French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
A Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Dominique
By Dominique
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco mahogany armchair by Dominique.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black lacquer salon chairs with chinoiserie hand painted floral motifs on arms.
One chair decorated with lotus blossoms and the other with chrysanthemums.
Unique chinoiserie frame ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Silk
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 Jules Leleu French Art Deco Bergerés Armchairs
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1940) bergerés Armchairs with tapestry upholstery having a round back and scroll design arm (by JULES LELEU) (Reference: Decorateurs Ensemble, Francoi...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Tapestry
Pair of Leather Club Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
A pair of lovely vintage distressed leather club chairs. Approx 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use. Price for set of ...
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20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Fine Art Deco Comfortable Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine Art Deco armchair, provenance unknown (by us), we think it's Scandinavian.
Very comfortable.
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Gondola Armchair with Brass Sabots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco gondola armchair with brass details.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Jacques Adnet pair of solid macassar ebony armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of pull-up armchairs by Jacques Adnet, circa 1936. Solid macassar ebony with bronze mounts. Red leather upholstery. 22" wide x 19" deep x 35" high. Documented.
...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Macassar
A Fine French 1940's Beech Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco beech-wood arm chair and ottoman / stool.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Sue et Mare Elegant Art Deco Bergere
By Andre Mare, Louis Sue
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Sue et Mare.
Louis Sue (1875-1968) and Andre Mare (1885-1932).
An elegant high Art Deco armchair in mahogany, circa 1920. The back covered with green leather, the front upholst...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of French Armchairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French armchairs, circa 1940s.
Faux Cerused Oak finish and suede upholstery.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco "Gondole" Chairs by Dominique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Dominique.
André Domin (1885-1967) & Marcel Genevriere (1885-1967).
Pair of low-back chairs "Gondole", in light maple wood covered with mottled beige linen, from ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of French Art Deco. / Modern Neoclassical Teak Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
2 Elegant and dramatic Pairs of French Colonial Art Deco Lounge / club chairs/ armchairs in the Modern Neoclassical spirit. These pieces feature arms hand carved in the form of a 'Gr...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Kingwood, Teak
Italian, Armchairs with Ottoman, circa 1925
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of carved sculptural Venetian Art Deco fruit-wood lounge chairs with matching ottomans.
Newly upholstered.
The chairs measure:
H. 28".
S. H. 18".
W. 22.5".
D. 26.5"....
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Lounge Chairs, Style Armand Albert Rateau
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of French Modern neoclassical style Curile form armchairs or club chairs in solid bronze with the seats and backs formed by linked bronze fishes and the arms formed by link...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
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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