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
Number in Set: Single Piece
German Art Deco Cantilever Armchair Tubular Steel Silver Black White, circa 1925
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare German Art Deco Tubular steel cantilever armchair was made circa 1925.
It was chromed. The chrome come of at some spots but gives the chair a great look and Patina.
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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
A French Art Deco beech Wood Bridge Armchair with a Tartan Fabric
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco darkened beech wood bridge armchair with a Tartan fabric.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Henri Rapin Sculpted Armchair
By Henri Rapin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco exquisitely sculpted armchair by Henri Rapin, sculpted by Charles Hairon. This prototype is published extensively in the period por...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Blue Fabric Armchair Lounge Chair circa 1925 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage armchair or lounge chair from walnut and electric blue textile fabric designed and executed circa 1925 Vienna in the circle of Fritz Gross.
While the walnut frame is shellac polished by hand, the seat and back are reupholstered with bold blue textile fabric for a color splash.
The back cushion is removable.
This Viennese furniture piece or Wiener Möbel or Viennese living from the interwar period could perfectly use as a freestanding comfortable fireplace armchair...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
A Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs attributed to Etienne-Henri Martin, circa 1937
By Jean Pascaud
Located in London, GB
Exquisite form, patina and quality. With scroll arms, sabre legs and elliptical scalloped back.
Finished in Skai nappa faux leather.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cherry
Oxford Chair Shagreen and 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 inlaid in coal black shagreen, wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Luigi XVI-Canc Armchair in Lacquer & Printed Fabric, Paolo Canciani & Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Luigi XVI-Canc armchair features the fabric with an image from the “DORIFORO” collection, by Paolo Canciani for Zanaboni. It is a tribute to Classic and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Powdery Pink Fabric Lounge Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Golden round foot and powdery pink fabric and lounge comfy armchair in Art Deco style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Cherrywood and White Velvet Italian Armchair, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Armchair with a particular design and precious cherrywood, all finished with a beautiful white stitched velvet fabric.
All veneered in cherrywood and covered with a white embroidere...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Cherry
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
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Armchair Windsor Chair Josef Frank, Austria
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage brown beech armchair or Windsor chair, which was designed by Josef Frank, circa 1925, Austria.
The armchair was made from solid beech, cherry stained and natural lac...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Red Leather Armchair, Art Deco, Made in 1920s France, Designed by Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
French Art Deco armchair.
Designed: Jules Leleu
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery in red leather.
Material: Macassar ebony ven...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Macassar, Lacquer, Leather, Fabric, Wood
Oxford Chair Cream Shagreen and 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 inlaid in cream shagreen, with a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Grey Art Deco Armchairs Made in the 1930s, Fully Refurbished Beech
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs made out of beech, fully restored by our team.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
4 Fine French Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu (2 on hold)
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French Art Deco walnut bridge arm chairs by Jules Leleu.
Original Aubusson tapestry, as shown in "Mobilier et Decoration" - see picture.
P...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Q Chair, Modern Art Deco Armchair Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kontra's interpretation of armchair.
The leather chair provides comfortable seating with leather side pockets of its own.
"Experience Luxury and Style with the Q Chair Modern...
Category
2010s Turkish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
White Art Deco Armchair from Czechia, 1920s, Walnut, Restored Upholstery
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery and fabric.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Warren McArthur Z Chair Model 708, circa 1938
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur anodixzed aluminum light armchair Model 708 manufactured by the Warren McArthur Corporation circa 1938.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Kem Weber Chrome Tubular Sofa by Lloyd Manufacturing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A Kem Weber designed chrome flat iron sofa, featuring a bent spring-like base with the iconic rolled Weber arms. The arms are topped with red padded vinyl armrests that follow the cu...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2 Art Deco 1940 Oak Armchairs in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Art Deco 1940 oak armchairs in the style of Jacques Adnet.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Red Armchair, Made in Czechia, 1930s, Original Condition, Art Deco Style
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Red armchair
Sold Individually
Source: Czechia (Czech republic)
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech
Original well preserved condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Grace Armchair in Beige Alston Flamingo Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace armchair is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A perfect combination o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Selene Armchair by G. Ventura
Located in Milan, IT
This armchair designed by G. Ventura boasts Art Deco-style reinterpreted with modern graphic details that highlight its timeless elegance. The sculptural silhouette features a unique construction with a generous seat, round open back...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
KEM Weber Springer Armchair for Lloyd
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Known as the “Springer” chair, the chairs sit on flat band chrome iron springs and function as rocking chairs.
The chair retains its original chrome and with newly made cushions.
...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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
French Art Deco Armchair Made in the 1920s, Restored Makasar Ebony
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs. Material macassar, silver and satinwood.
Completely restored, surface is polished by lacquers to the high gloss.
Source: France
Period: 1920-1929.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Silver
1940s French Art Deco bergere Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco bergere armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
8 Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930-1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
8 Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930-1940.
to be restored.
the wood is dirty but in very good condition.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Armchairs, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs in braided rope, wooden structure with cushions covered in off-white mohair.
Plaque "Les meubles Audoux-Minnet registered design Golfe-Juan".
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rope
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
Art Deco Armchair Made in the 1930s in Czechia, Restored Oak, Oskar Poříska
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Unique armchair. Material: Oak
Completely restored, surface is polished by shellac.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Baptistin Spade, Two Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930 / 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baptistin spade, two Art Deco armchairs circa 1930 / 1940
patina and coating to redo.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Coating
Elegant Art Deco Armchair in Oak, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant Art Deco armchair in oak circa 1930
Patina and fabric to redo.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
2 Large and Deep Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 large and deep Art Deco mahogany armchairs circa 1930.
Patina and coating to be redone.
1 sofa is also available.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Decoration Levitan, 4 Elegant Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930
By Levitan Decoration
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoration Levitan, 4 elegant Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis Sognot Rare Tubular Sling Armchair for Maurice Dufrene 'La Maitrise', 1928
By Louis Sognot
Located in Sharon, CT
Welded steel and canvas upholstered 'sling' armchair designed by Louis Sognot and Maurice Dufrene for a 1928 La Maitrise installation. Extremely rare, perhaps a unique survivor. Peri...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
8/B-CANC Gold & White Armchair in Printed Fabric, Paolo Canciani & Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The 8/B-CANC armchair features the fabric with an image from the “DORIFORO” collection, by Paolo Canciani for Zanaboni. It is a tribute to Classic and neoclassic style read in a cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Art Deco Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco armchair
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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
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
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
Faraone-Canc Black & Silver Armchair w Printed Fabric, Paolo Canciani & Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Faraone-Canc armchair features the fabric with an image from the “DORIFORO” collection, by Paolo Canciani for Zanaboni. It is a tribute to classic and neoclassic style read in a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
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
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
1930´s Art Deco Desk Chair in Solid Oak, leather - Belgium
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco desk armchair, solid oak wood and oak veneer, french polish, restored seat with leather uphostery.
Belgium c. 1930
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
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
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
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 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
Custom Made Ottoman in Beech Black Ebony and Boucle
Located in London, GB
A brand-new addition to the Atena collection, is the Atena ottoman. While donning the same curvaceous features and organic textures, the Atena ottoman pairs perfectly with all the At...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
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
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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