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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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Style: Art Deco
Number in Set: Single Piece
1930s Restored Art Deco Armchair in Solid Walnut, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - rare model - high of seat 43 cm
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Oak Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist armchair. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original bla...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School Armchair, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An antique architectural Dutch armchair in solid oak and an extraordinary design. The chair has a robust look and is heavy in weight. Still it has a modest size and height and is be ...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

1930s Parlor Chair by Magnus Oleson, Denmark
Located in Portland, OR
A classic silhouette armchair from Magnus Oleson circa 1930s. Dark stained Beech frame and striped wool upholstery which appears to be original. Dramatic side profile with button tuf...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Sculptural wooden Armchair, Gio Ponti Style, Italy, 1930s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare sculptural wooden armchair in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1930s An armchair of great refinement, which well represents the sophisticated elegance of the period that goes fro...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French art deco cognac leather and velvet moustache club chair
Located in Kleinburg, ON
French art deco heavily patinated club chairs, featuring a distinctive moustache-shaped back and a distressed, patinated brown leather upholstery with seat in a tonal velvet material...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Leather

Swedish Art Deco Armchair, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Swedish Art Deco Armchair, 1940s. Elegant Scandinavian Art Deco armchair in stained and lacquered beech with curved backrest. Seat is newly upholstered with golden velvet fabric. Ma...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1930s Central European Reclining Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
The unique design of this armchair gives it an intriguing and delightful personality. Made in Central Europe in the 1930s, the low-set seat hovers mere inches from the floor, the siz...
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Ralph Lauren, Pair Of Large Chrome Armchairs, XXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large chrome armchairs, with rounded tubes, in the art deco style; model by the designer Ralph Lauren Original fabrics (traces of use, stains, tears) Good general condition...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Restored Art Deco Armchair, Mahogany Veneer, Beech Solid Wood, France, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco armchair. Source: France Period: 1940-1949 Material: Mahogany Veneer, Beech Solid Wood Revived polish. New professional upholstery. Mahogany veneer. Beech ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Lacquer, Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Functionalist bentwood lounge chair by Thonet Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Functionalist bentwood lounge chair by Thonet Mundus in very good original condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Art Deco armchair, France, circa 1925
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Art Deco armchair, France, circa 1925 Original “chenille”/thick velvet fabric. Beech wood structure. In good condition. Dimensions: height 74 cm width 70 cm depth 64 cm Seat dime...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by renowned Czech interior architect and designer, Jan Vanek. Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process. New u...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Lacquer, Textile, Cotton, Oak

Art Deco Club Chair, Sweden 1920s, Reupholstered in Wool by Hodsoll McKenzie
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Scenographic Art Deco armchair, Sweden 1920s, entirely renovated and reupholstered in Hodsoll McKenzie brown wool. Legs in oak
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Restored Art Deco Walnut Jewelry Box, Rotating Watch Case, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Walnut Jewelry Box/Rotating Watch Case. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Walnut Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

English Art Deco Armchair C.1930
Located in London, GB
English Art Deco Armchair C.1930 Of neat proportions, having been recently upholstered in a duck egg blue cotton velvet. England, C.1930. D67cm H89cm W70cm
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Poppi Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Poppi Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Poppi armchair exudes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Velvet, Jacquard

A French Art Deco Desk, Side Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Art Deco oak desk or side chair. Handsome French Art Deco oak desk chair. This stunning desk chair or office chair has a distressed leather seat and would look great with a Fr...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Deco Armchair, 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric, Wood Seat height is 42cm Good Original Condition
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Armchair by Ateliers Gauthier-Poinsignon in walnut, circa 1920-1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Gauthier-Poinsignon armchair with walnut structure and beautiful green fabric trim. Tapered feet. Art Deco style, France, circa 1920-1930. By the Ateliers Gauthier-Poinsignon...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 1930s. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret an...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

French Art Deco armchair, possible Maison Dominique
Located in Lugo, IT
A French Art Deco armchair possible Andre Domin & Marcel Genevrieve for Maison Dominique 1920/30. Flawless wooden frame and original fabric of the period. The arms have an outward an...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Insanely designed sheep leather Art Deco design armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this very beautiful sheep leather Art Deco armchair with both the appearance and the quality and seating comfort. What colors and what a look! This beautifully designed a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

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...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Chair Armchair Velvet Midcentury Upholstered Design Sergio Prieto Dovain Studio
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Meco chair is one of our latest product, designed by the spanish designer Sergio Prieto. Its geometric and rounded shapes remind us in some way of Japanese purity and elegance, b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Plywood

Art Deco Continental Armchair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of unique chairs are made out of walnut wood and re-upholstered with light beige velvety fabric. The chair is elevated by 3 rectangular legs. Back of the each chair is decorat...
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1930s Romanian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Armchair - throne, Western Europe, early 20th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchair from the 1920s. Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated, seat and backrest covered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 132 cm / seat height. 50 ...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Oak and Rope Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of vernacular armchairs, with rope seats and backs. France, first half of the 20th Century 81 cm high by 51 cm wide by 67 cm depth, seat height 30 cm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Art Deco wooden armchair 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Discover the ultimate in comfort and style with our authentic 1930s French chair. Rich in history and character, this beautiful chair is expertly crafted from high-quality wood and ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fan Back Armchair With Kravet Botanical Upholstery
Located in Centennial, CO
What a stunning accent chair! Vintage 1930s Art Deco fan back wood frame bergere chair recently reupholstered with a gorgeous Kravet botanical damask. Parrots, snails, toads, humming...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Damask, Walnut

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Lounge chair in wood and fabric, model "H-269", designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. One of the best-known lounge chair model...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Art Deco Armchair, Original Upholstery, Walnut, Veneer, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Walnut, veneer Revitalized original polish. Stable construction in perfect condition. Professionally cleaned original up...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Art Deco armchair, Poland, 1930s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco armchair from the first half of the 20th century. The armchair is in very good condition. The seat has been upholstered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 81 cm / seat he...
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1930s Polish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Art Deco Arm Chair attributed to Francis Jourdain 1940s brown leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Armchair attributed to Francis Jourdain, France - 1940s in original fair condition. With beech frame and seat in brown faux leather. We offer reupholstery upon request. Plea...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

French Art Deco Armchairs by Paul Follot
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ARMCHAIRS BY PAUL FOLLOT A Pair of armchairs in beech with zebrano detail, crisply carved with a very classic French Art Deco form, designed and produced by one of the Masters of the...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Yellow Art Deco Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco armchair with scalloped wooden backrest, armrests and wide seat, mustard-coloured upholstery.
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Josef Hoffmann Allegasse Armchair by Wittmann
Located in Dronten, NL
This upholstered suite was designed in 1912 for Dr. Hugo Koller’s music room as part of the furnishings at his Vienna apartment in Alleegasse (now Argentinierstrasse). Manufactured i...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Desk Chair in Leather and Wood, Style: Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Armchair Wood and leather Year: 1930 Country: France If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need. We have specialized in the sale of Art ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Leather

Great Set of 12 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design
Located in Rome, IT
Set of 12 armchairs by Thonet, Austria The chairs were a part of a set made on order for a Villa in Götzens, Tirol, Austria Designer: Josef Hoffmann Mate...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Ebony

Fauteuil Bridge Art Deco Chair, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A single fauteuil Bridge armchair in beech wood, glossy black lacquer, white leather and double keder, wide seat cushion and a curved backrest.
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

art deco modernist chair circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
curious art deco modernist chair circa 1930
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather Art Deco Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An old Portuguese chestnut armchair in pleat and leather.
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Patchwork Velvet Panels With Moveable Arms
Located in Dorchester, GB
Make a statement with these bold Art Deco modular armchairs. Featuring unique patchwork velvet upholstery, this pair of armchairs will give your space a real pop of colour. They're e...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

1930s Restored Art Deco Armchair, up to 4 pieces
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - Carefully refurbished and finished in shellac - Beech skelet with oak veneer finished in shellac - Newly upholstered in brown fabric imitating the leather ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech, Oak

Single old armchair At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Old armchair in wood and havana leather. France, 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Tubular Chrome Z Chairs Art Deco - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Tubular Chrome Z Chairs Art Deco - a Pair. Circa 1930s. Measurements: 31" H x 21" W x 24" D x 18" Seat height x 27.5" Arm height.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Metal

Elegant French Art Déco Macassar Veneered Armchairs Beige Colored Velvet 1930s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of very elegant and early Art Déco armchairs with Macassar veneer. The narrow and long armchair with the cleverly designed front impresses with its details. The front is slightl...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Macassar

Rare Art Deco Oak & Lucite Open Frame Upholstered Armchair With Provenance
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Open Frame Oak Adjustable Armchair From The Designers Guild London With Lucite Corner Idents, Upholstered In A Cut Moquette 1920s Provenance: Chair was purchased from the Amanda Eliasch (photographer) contemporary art & modern design & fashion sale...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Lucite, Oak

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Cream Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Lounge chair in wood and cream fabric, model "H-269", designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. One of the best-known lounge chair...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Coppia di poltrone Art Decò strutttura in legno
Located in Lugo, IT
Coppia di poltroncine Art Deco. Tessuto originale del periodo con qualche imperfezione Le poltrone presentano segni di tarlo ma non di attività. Non conoscendo quale attività contro ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Sleekly designed sheepskin Art Deco design armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Such colors and what a look! This beautifully designed and well-fitting sheep leather armchair from the top brand Lounge Atelier has beautiful deep colors and is finished with decora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in Black Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chair in black Tibetan lambswool upholstery. This design h...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Transat armchair, Editions Pierre Dariel, Paris, France, circa 1925 / 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Transat armchair in painted wood and stretched canvas, with heart-shaped cut-outs on the sides of the arms. The height and depth of the canvas seat are adjustable in two positions. O...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Club Chairs in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Club chairs, brown fabric, beech, brass, France, 1940s. These classically sculpted armchairs feature seatings that are designed as a shell, which embraces the sitter wonderfully. Th...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Armchair in wood and rope, Giuseppe Pagano (Attr), Italy, 1940s
Located in Argelato, BO
Sophisticated and almost museum-like work, suitable for both collectors and lovers of rare and refined furnishings Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Monumental armchair in wood and rope, Ita...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

French Art Deco Salon Chairs Manner of Ruhlman c1925
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO SALON CHAIRS These exquisite French Art Deco Salon Chairs and stools are reminiscent of the iconic style of Ruhlman. With...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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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