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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
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Black Lacquer Mahogany Wooden and Woven Cane Lounge Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquer wooden structure brass wheels finish adorned with woven cane panels and green fabric Art Deco style lounge armchair.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

1940s Art Deco Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered. - Carefully refurbished. - Height of seat 44 cm.
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, Belgium 1940's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, made in Belgium 1940's. Beautiful shaped chairs with OP Art velvet fabric, which is probably not original and reupholstered somewhere in...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Oak

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930's mahogany armchair in the manner of Adnet.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Mahogany

Rare Velvet Upholstered Oak Lounge Armchair by Maxime Old.
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare velvet upholstered oak lounge armchair by Maxime Old. France: circa 1947 Ref: Identical model shown p.294 in "Maxime Old , Architecte-Decorateur by Yves Badetz , Editions Norma ". Provenance: Galerie Yves Gastou...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

Rare French Art Deco Period Cherry Wood Armchair by Maison Dominique
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare French Art Deco period Rosewood armchair , fitted with silvered brass hoofs , upholstered with green velvet fabric. Maison Dominique , Andre Domin & Marcel Genevrière , Paris France: circa 1925. Reference Art Deco les maîtres du mobilier le décor des paquebots par Pierre Kjellberg...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Cherry

Armchair L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Armchair from the firm ” L.O.V. Oosterbeek ” made of oak with corduroy upholstery. This abbreviation means Labor Omnia Vincit (Work Conquers All) Th...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Bas Van Pelt Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Bas Van Pelt, a set of four Art Deco / early mid-century easy chairs, rosewood color stained oak frame with new upholstery, manufactured in the Netherla...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Pair of Bent Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Beechwood Good Original condition
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

French Art Deco Style Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Art Deco Style club chairs, upholstered with top-grain vintage Havana brown leather with a deep padded upholstered backrest and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair French Art Deco Period, Rosewood, Armchairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair French Art Deco Period walnut Armchairs decorated with a rust color velvet upholstery. Provenance: Christie's New York, June 9, 1998 (lot 155) Eli and Edythe Broad; Private Col...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Rosewood

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of French Art Deco armchairs reupholstered in extremely attractive form. The black and beige pattern and the form of the armcha...
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, armchairs, wood, fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s. Dynamic armchairs with beautiful fluent armrests. The main feature of these chairs are the voluptuous curved armre...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchair, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular armchair attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is not original of the time, the fabric was replaced in the 80s but it is recommended to repla...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Deco Style Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of maple armchairs with sharp deco style lines. Please confirm location
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Unique Danish Design chair. Madsen & Schubell style chair. Extreme rare chair
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a chair!! This is the kind of chair you will never see again. Made in the 60's but in absolute top condition! It stood in a small room of an elder couple for decades. They reall...
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1960s Danish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
The lounge chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s. The armchair will be restored with a new spring core and up...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Architect Oskar Strnad 1879-1935 Pine & Cane Arm Chair 1920's Art Deco
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...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

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Cane, Pine

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.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Bentwood

Art Deco Metal Basketweave Old Green White Porch Outdoor Spring Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco metal basketweave old green white porch outdoor spring arm chair. Item features original green and white painted finish, woven bask...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

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Leather

1930s Art Deco Armchair in Walnut and Backhausen Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished. - Professionally reupholstered in quality Backhausen Fabric including padding.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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...
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Textile, Wood

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.
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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.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Desk Armchair, Denmark, C 1920
Located in Kastrup, DK
Art Deco desk armchair made of birch wood and details in black polished birch. Newly upholstered textile with pebble velour from Larsen. Denmark ca. 1920.  
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Birch

Art Deco Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1930s, More Items Available
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...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Cambridge Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese 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...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

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.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Chrome Cantilever Milo Baughman Armchairs, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco chrome cantilever Milo Baughman style armchairs - a Pair. Item features a chrome cantilever frame, sweeping Art Deco design, very nice vintage item, clean...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Four Moroccan Armchairs Art Deco circa 1930, Carved Pine
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Moroccan Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930 One of the fauteuils has the particularity of having armrests lower than the others. Original antique condition Frames are sound a...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Unique Art Deco Armchairs in Botanical Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, fabric, dark stained wood, Italy, 1930s Not often one will come across such a delightful pair of Art Deco armchairs in original upholstery which is in overall good condit...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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,...
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1930s French 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.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Original Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Steel Tube SS33 Chair, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Anton Lorenz (1891–1966) Timeless, early edition Bauhaus Model SS33 cantilevered armchair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1930, ...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Set of 4 Italian Vintage Armchairs in Wicker & Birch, Mid-Century Modern, 1950
Located in Odense, DK
A truly beautiful set of 4 armchairs with hand woven wicker seats and back. Arms in a veneered birch attached to a metal frame, an unusual detail that we have never seen before. Made...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Metal

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...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming swivel armchair in beige bouclé fabric with brass finishes base.
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs by J. Halabala, Czech Republic circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Art deco armchairs (2), lounge chairs or club chairs by Czech designer Jindrich Halabala from Czech Republic circa 1930. - Design : Jindřich Halabala (1903 - 1978) - Manufacturer : ...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

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.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

French 1930s Modernist Art Deco Armchairs by René Herbst in Mohair Velvet
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of rare modernist Art Deco armchairs attributed to early 20th century designer René Herbst. Featuring black lacquered frames with geometric carved detailing and tubular b...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

6 Pieces Salon, L. Jallot, France, Circa 1925
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Art Deco salon set including a marquise, a pair of armchairs, a pair of chairs and a stool. They are composed of a gondola-shaped backrest ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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1970s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Unique Green Beech ArtDeco Armchairs Made in 1940s, Denmark
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original well preserved condition. Stable wood construction made of solid oak. Revived polish. Professionally cleaned original fabric.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Set of Four Early Edition Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chairs By Cassina Italy
Located in Weesp, NL
Set of four early edition Iconic Barrel chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937 and produced by Cassina Italy in the late 1980's early 1990's. The set is in good vintage condit...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Josef Frank Thonet Art Deco Four Windsor Armchairs Beech Brown circ 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs from brown stained beech design attributed to Josef Frank executed by the company Thonet circa 1925 Austria. Each chair is labeled with company´s label underneath the seat. These four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs show beautiful turned details at the armrests and at the connections to the seat. The surface is carefully cleaned and shellac polished by hand, so the amazing warmth and depth from beechwood is visible. Very good condition approx. measures: Width 57 cm Depth 53.5 cm Height 99 cm Seat height 45 cm The style and the creation of Windsor dining chairs was been used by Josef Frank. He preferred to use this type of armchair in his interiors, the reason is the cosiness and comfort these Windsor chairs have been featured. Josef Frank loved to connect all style directions of the world in his interiors. Josef Frank ( 1885 - 1967 ) a popular designer and architect, who created with Oskar Strnad an own concept for interiors and architecture: Wiener Schule der Architektur. 1925 Josef Frank founded with his companion Oskar Wlach the very popular interior company Haus & Garten in Vienna in the 1st district, for which he created many wonderful furnitures and interiors and demonstrated a forward looking live style with his lush textile designs and his functional and well looking furniture designs. Josef Frank is very popular till now due his creations for fairytale textile fabrics and his furniture designs, which he also created after 1933 in Sweden. Since 1938 Josef Frank stayed in Stockholm with his wife and designed fabrics for Svenskt Tenn, among others. 1941 Josef Frank emigrated to New York, where he lived and worked till 1947. Josef Frank ´s...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

Charles Dudouyt Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Rush Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, pair of lounge chairs, poplar, ash, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chairs designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole. Carved lines and circular ends, straight and round parts come together to form a rather striking Art Deco chair. A special feature is the flexible backrest that can be moved all the way towards the seat. Webbed...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Rush, Ash, Beech, Poplar

1940s Armchairs Attributed to Jacques Quinet
Located in London, GB
Dating from the 1940s this is a stunning pair of armchairs attributed to Jacques Quinet. Fully upholstered with sumptuous curved arms and sabre back legs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

New Pair of George Smith Norris Armchairs in Mulberry Flying Ducks Upholstery
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

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Linen, Beech

Mid-Century Set of four Armchairs by André Arbus.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Sycamore Armchairs by French Designer André Arbus upholstered in an Art Deco pattern fabric. Documented in the Andre Arbus book. Made in Franc...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Silk, Sycamore

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.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two Art Deco Modernist Children's Armchairs by Jan Wils for Eik en Linden, 1918
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare set of two Art Deco Modernist children's armchairs. Design by Jan Wils for Meubelfabriek Eik en Linden Alkmaar. Striking Dutch design from around 1918. ...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs 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 Dedar silk fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Original upholstery in good condition.   
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

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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