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
Architect Oskar Strnad 1879-1935 Pine & Cane Arm Chair 1920's Art Deco
By Oskar Strnad
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Pine
Original French Art Deco Lounge Chair and Original Soft Comfy Fabric, circa 1935
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Armchair A 403/F by Adolf Schneck for Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare armchair A 403/F by Adolf Schneck for Thonet professionally stained and repolished.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
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 ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930
the leather is stained but not torn, very correct general condition, beautiful patina;
the price is for 1 , the buyer can buy 1 , ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Brown Armchair, Made in Czechia, 1930s, Original Condition, Art Deco Style
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchair
Source: Czechia (Czech republic)
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech
Original well preserved condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, 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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco H-237 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
One of the icons of Czech art deco design, armchair model H-237, designed by Jindrich Halabala. The armchair was manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the late 1930s. The structure is ma...
Category
20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
1930s Art Deco Armchair in Walnut and Backhausen Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished.
- Professionally reupholstered in quality Backhausen Fabric including padding.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco Style and Scandinavian Design Bouclé Fabric and Black Wooden Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Art Deco Style and Scandinavian design Bouclé fabric and black wooden armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair Fn 21 by Mücke & Melder, circa 1930
Located in Lucenec, SK
This Bauhaus armchair was produced in the 1930s by Mücke & Melder Czechoslovakia.
New upholstery and new chrome.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Cambridge Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exudes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1930s, More Items Available
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic beech bentwood armchair by Jan Vanek. Very comfortable and eye-catching piece! Professionally restored: wood refurbished, new straps. 7 items available. Restoration time: 2 we...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Easy Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s.
This easy chair with its soft edges, tufted lines, and sturdy shape is typical for Danish design of the Art Deco period. The imposing, hi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco armchairs in red upholstery, 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A set of Art Deco armchairs in a red salmon color velvet upholstery in a overall good condition. The rounded forms of the chairs are applying a dynamic accent to the design. Overall,...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Art Deco Armchair Attributed to Maurice Jallot
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco armchair attributed to Maurice Jallot.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Pair of well sized Velvet Covered Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Pair of large comfortable armchairs reupholstered to match the existing vintage upholstery. The chairs have polished wooden legs and are reupholstered in a quality blue cotton velvet...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of French Oak and Papercord Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of French Art Deco solid oak and papercord chairs by Charles Dudouyt. Foldable back rest with beautiful turned details throughout.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
French Art Deco Design and Bauhaus Style Beige Bouclé Fabric Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Art Deco Design and Bauhaus style Beige Bouclé fabric hanging seat with brass Bentsteel structure lounge chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Art Deco Oak Armchair in Brown Velvet - F750
Located in Lyon, FR
French Art Deco armchair from the 40s/50s. Solid oak structure, original seat in brown velvet with studs. Nice vintage condition of the whole, ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs Made in the 1930s, Non Restored, Original 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
1930's Unique Cubist Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in cream Wool Boucle Fabric from ZINC
- Wooden parts have been re-polished
- Height of seat 44 cm.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
2 Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
2 Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding c...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Recliner Lounge Chair Czechoslovakia, 1930’s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Large Art Deco reclining lounge chair, Czechoslovakia, 1930’s. The backrest and seat can be put in three different positions.The upholstery is not or...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
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 ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1930 Czech Republic.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual ren...
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming swivel armchair in beige bouclé fabric with brass finishes base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
70s Pair Artdeco German White Leather Armchairs, Steel
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing pair of German Art Deco style armchairs, manufactured in the 70s.
Characterized by the pursuit of both functionality and aesthetics, Art Deco furniture aspired to elegance a...
Category
1970s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Adjustable H-70 Boucle Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This H-70 armchair was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Spojene UP zavody, circa 1930. The backrest and seat can be put in three different pos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Bentwood
New Pair of George Smith Norris Armchairs in Mulberry Flying Ducks Upholstery
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of fully refurbished, George Smith Norris armchairs upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks linen which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Chair Armchair Velvet Grey Dovain Studio Design Sergio Prieto Deco Upholstered
Located in Lisbon, PT
Meco chair is one of the newest pieces of Dovain Studio. Its geometric and rounded shapes remind us in some way of Japanese purity and elegance, but with a picaresque and fun touch t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Baptistin Spade, Set of Four Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Baptisitin Spade (1891-1969) Baptistin Spade, Set of Four Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs
Created for the transatlantic liners.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s.
Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar silk fabric.
Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Style and Scandinavian Design Bouclé Fabric and Black Wooden Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Art Deco Style and Scandinavian Design Bouclé fabric and black wooden armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Original upholstery in good condition.
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Colosseo Armchair Blue Designed by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Pivoting upholstered armchair with patterned silk velvet.
Made in France.
Category
2010s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak, Silk
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s.
Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric.
Another fabric and wood...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Desk Chair Style: Art Deco, France, Material Wood and Leather, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk chair
Material: leather and wood
Year: 1930
Country: France
If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you nee...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Elefante Armchair, Art Deco Style white black & pink velvet upholstered
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elefante is recognized as the most charismatic armchair of our collection. Designed by Sergio Prieto with strong inspiration by the rounded shapes of an elephant, as the name reflect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
Armchair Art Deco, France, 1920, Materials, Leather and Golden Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchairs Art Deco
Year 1920
Materials :Leather and golden iron
Country: French
Elegant and sophisticated armchairs.
You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs yo...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Kem Weber Style 1930s Art Deco Chrome Tubular Frame Tandem 3-Seater Arm Chairs
By Howell Mfg., Kem Weber
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...
Category
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
...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Armchair, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco armchair, circa 1930
carved and partially silvered uprights.
Category
1930s 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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Armchair H.F. Jansen En Zn
By H.F. Jansen
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Armchair made by the company “H.F. Jansen en Zn” around 1910. This piece of dutch design is made of oak wood and the upholstery is in a good condition. Branded ”H...
Category
1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Armchair , 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s
- good original condition
- seat height 43 cm
- springs in the seat
- elbow springs
-very comfortable
-in the 80's a new fabric and is very well p...
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Colosseo Armchair Pop Red Designed by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Pivoting upholstered armchair with cotton upholstery.
Made In France.
Category
2010s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Oak
Colosseo Armchair Tiger White Designed by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Pivoting upholstered armchair with patterned silk velvet.
Made In France.
Category
2010s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Oak
Odeon Single
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Odeon armchair single
The Odeon armchair is like a wide throne in the middle of a lecture hall, sitting in it you can feel as if you are in another world. Its futuristic shape is ...
Category
2010s Swiss Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Eberhard Krauss, Rare Armchair Model A 821 F for Thonet, 1930
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare armchair / lounge chair designed by Eberhard Krauss for Thonet in 1930 for the exhibition "Thonet Werkbund" in Vienna. This model is sometimes also wrongly attributed to Adolf S...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Birch
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Art Deco Antique Armchair Early 20th Century Golden Birch Bentwood Arms
Located in LONDON, GB
Single Swedish Art Deco armchair from the Art Deco period with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French polish finish. It is structurally sound.
The extra deep fully ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Majorelle Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair from the ateliers Majorelle in the 1930´s
Chair in original condition from the period
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Upholstery
Gino Levi Montalcini 'Attr' Rationalist Armchair Black Oak, Italy 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare rationalist chair attr. Gino Levi Montalcini designed in 1940, Italy
Good vintage condition.
Dimensions: 26" x 26" x 34.6" / seat height ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
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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