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
Period: Mid-20th Century
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
Bentwood Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and relaxed chairs that can be used daily. Bentwood birch arms enclose the trim, sprung seat and backrest. A deep and comfortable seat has been reupholstered in a textured woo...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fir
Art Deco Navy Blue Club Cocktail Chairs
Located in Chorzów, PL
Club vintage seat. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the armchair is upholstered with a new fabric.
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Pair of Blue Italian Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Meda, MB
These elegant armchairs were produced in the 1930s in Italy.
The armrests and feet are in black lacquered solid walnut.
Fabric and upholstery are new.
Fully restored.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Two Large Elegant Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, Sled Base, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two large elegant Art Deco armchairs covered in leather, sled base, circa 1930.
Accidents and wear on leather.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchairs by Jules Leleu.
Price includes refinishing (satin - semi gloss finish). Re-upholstery not included.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 French Maple Lattice Arm Chairs
By Dominique
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s maple arm chairs with open lattice design under arms and upholstered seat and back. (att: DOMINIQUE)
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Set of Four Art Deco Armchairs, France, 1920s-1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A lovely and unusual set of four large Art Deco period armchairs, upholstered in beige velvet, with embroidered detailing on the backs.
They have deep seats and tall backs.
The...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
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 J. Halabala Armchair from 1940
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
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, red leather, oak, Denmark, 1930s.
This early Danish lounge chair features a voluminous wingback shape that gives the chair an...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Fine Set of Four Chairs Attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in London, GB
A fine set of four chairs attributed to André Arbus.
The distinctive swept arms and tapered legs are classic Arbus. These chairs are beautifully proportioned with elegant lines an...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
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
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
Art Deco Wilhelm Knoll "Antimott" Armchairs with Bright Yellow Boucle Art Fabric
Located in Halle, DE
A rare and early elegant pair of armchairs from the "Antimott" line, Wilhelm Knoll, 1930s.
With bright yellow bouclé´-art fabric comfortable upholstery/cushions and woven cane back.
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Wood and Fabric Armchairs, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and fabric armchairs. Art Deco Period. France, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
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
Adjustable Armchair in Red Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, oak, leather, brass, Europe, 1930s
This adjustable chair is architectural in its design and therefore a true eyecatcher. The straight back is both elegant and sturdy....
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Bentwood Armchair by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody, Brno, Czech Republic, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, Austria
1930s bentwood armchair designed by Jan Vanek for UP Zavody. The frame is made up of steamed beechwood that has been formed into curved elements. After it's assembly it was stained b...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs Designed by Jan Vanek, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Art Deco, Bauhaus, functionalism
- Rare type
- Very comfortable.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Club Armchair in Red and Yellow, 1930
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely restored and newly upholstered armchair from 1930s. Very comfortable.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
Set of 4 French Art Deco Beige Velvet & Black Satin Beech Armchairs, Circa 1940
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four armchairs from the late Art Deco period in the style of André Arbus. Lacquered in a semi gloss black color, circa 1940.
The chairs have been recently reupholstered in a ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
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 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
Pair of Rare Design Armchairs H-320 by Jindřich Halabala - 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1940s
- good original condition suitable for new upholstery
- publicated in literature (see the photos)
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
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
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
1940´s Art Deco Style Armchair With High Back, Leather, Wood - France
Located in Girona, ES
Elegant Art Deco style armchair with high back, French polished wood and beige-grey leather upholstery.
France, c. 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Giltwood Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Art Deco white gold armchairs.
White gold leaf with fluted front leg details.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of two early Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s. Hardwood construction.
Complete professional restoration / upholstery on request possible.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco Style 1950s Elmwood Armchair with Pierced Back and Curving Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Art Deco style elmwood armchair from the mid-20th century, with pierced back and brown patina. Experience the elegant fusion of Art Deco design and traditional elmw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Two Art Deco Armchairs with Footstool, 1935
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of beechwood, fabric
- Dimensions of footstool: H 38 x W 45 x D 45
- Maker: UP Závody Brno
- Designer: Jindřich Halabala
- Good, original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Machine Age Tubular Chrome and Leather Cantilevered Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 1930s American Art Deco / Machine Age armchair in the style of Gilbert Rohde or Mies van der Rohe, but designer is unknown.
Features a black leather seat / back rest and eboni...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Brown and Withe Fabric Italian Club Chairs Armchairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs in fine white and brown fabrics, very special design.
All covered in white and brown fabric. The armchairs are formed by a round seat with around a band th...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cerused Oak Art Deco Chairs by Michel Polak, Belgium, 1930s, Pair
By Joseph De Coene
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Art Deco chairs with cerused finish on oak, designed by famed Swiss architect Michel Polak. Newly upholstered seats in oxblood red/maroon leather....
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Exceptional Aged Leather French Art Deco Adjustable Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional aged leather French Art Deco adjustable club chair. Standard 18" seat height. Adjustable back angle.
This chair is in its original...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1940s Pair of Rare Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use
- Original fabric upholstery with signs of use
- Suitable for new upholstery.
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Beautifully re-upholstered in Design Tex Glacier fabric. The chair features a very deep seat, tapered wood feet and amazing lines, circa 1930-1940.
Measures: Approximately 34" dee...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Decoene Freres , 1940s French Art Deco Armchair
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene Freres , 1940s French Art Deco Armchair
"Pascal" model
walnut.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, 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
Set of 4 French Louis XIV Arm Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s oak Louis XIV style arm chairs with natural, red, and multicolored sea grass back and seat (att: ANDRE ARBUS, ref: pg 2...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Oak
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Velvet, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs in oak and velvet, circa 1940-1950.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Rene Prou Armchairs in Walnut, 2 Pairs
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two pairs of French modernist Art Deco armchairs/pull-up chairs by Rene Prou, circa 1930 in French walnut. Model exhibited at 1929 Salon d’Automne and pictured in the book, Rene Prou...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Each with brown linen velvet upholstered back and seat and deep mahogany-stained wood frame, including dramatically curving armrests. Generous proportions but not overscaled.
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Softwood
Niccolini Gilt Iron Pair of Armchairs
By Niccolini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Niccolini pair of armchairs. Italian, circa 1950, in gilt forged iron. Measures: 23" wide x 19" deep x 36" high.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Art Deco J.Halabala Armchair Skin .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair skin from 1940 Czech Republic.
Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern pe...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Oakwood and Fabric Armchairs, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of oakwood and fabric armchairs. Art Deco period, France, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Two Design Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present to you Two Design armchair from 1960 Czech Republic, furniture in its original condition as produced in the 1960s.
They will be a perfect complement to the interior, ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Cubistic Black Leather Armchair with Mahogany Arms
Located in Weiningen, CH
Art Deco cubistic black leather armchair with mahogany arms complexly restored, reupholstered and recovered with leather.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s pair of French Art Deco armchairs in the style of André Arbus
Painted wood,
Upholstery redone, slightly dirty fabric
A series of 6 model chairs are also available.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Elegant Art Deco Armchairs in the Style of Dominique, circa 1930-1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of elegant Art Deco armchairs in the style of Dominique, circa 1930-1940.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Macassar
English Art Deco / Midcentury Geometric Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
4 English 1940s maple armchairs with open geometric design back and upholstered seat (model for Claridge's Hotel, London dining room).
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchair with bronze sabots.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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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