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
Set of 4 French Louis XIV Arm Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in Queens, 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 Similar Art Deco Gold Painted Paper Cord Wicker Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of similar paper cord Art Deco wicker armchairs, one with a rounded back and one with a pointed back, both painted gold with removable s...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wicker
Art Deco Cherrywood Blue Fabric Armchairs Josef Frank c 1927 Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco pair of vintage cherrywood armchairs or chairs attributed to Josef Frank, which were designed and made in Vienna circa 1927.
A beautiful and joyful pair of chairs shows a sp...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Cherry
Rare French Art Deco Hand Carved Teak Armchairs/ Lounge Chairs, 1920-30
By Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of French Art Deco Hand Carved Teak armchairs / Lounge or Club Chairs circa 1920 - 1930. The chairs are hand made of pure, solid teak and possess a unique, iconic form. T...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair Of Art Deco Leather Armchairs, (20th Century)
Located in Lisbon, PT
Pair of armchairs in the set with armrests (see photos) in light veneer and upholstered in green leather and traditional studs.
Solid chairs, structures reviewed by Carpenter.
Heigh...
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Art Deco Beige Leather Swivel Chair
By Jules Leleu
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco mahogany swivel chair with beige leather upholstered seat and back. (attributed to JULES LELEU).
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Two Rare Art Deco Armchairs with Footstools, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of nut wood, fabric
- Dimensions footstools: H 36 x W 43 x H 43
- Wooden part are restored
- Suitable for renovation upholstery
- Good, condition.
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
J.J.P. Oud for C.H. Eckhart Armchair in Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
J.J.P. Oud for C.H. Eckhart, chair, mahogany, leather, brass, The Netherlands, 1930s
Elegant Dutch chair with cream leather designed by J.J.P. Oud for C.H. Eckhart. The chair has a ...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Original Art Deco Chairs, Solid Walnut, France, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Six Art Deco chairs
Origin: France
Period: 1920-1929
Material: Walnut, upholstery
In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish re...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1930s Art Deco Armchair, Lacquered Beech, Off-White Wool - Belgium
Located in Girona, Girona
Spectacular Art Deco cubist armchair, "Chinese red" lacquered beechwood, new off-white wool upholstery.
Belgium, circa 1930.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
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...
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mahogany & Leather Bridge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco leather chairs in good overall condition
located in NY
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Art deco armchairs by Jidřich Halabala for UP Závody Brno
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco armchairs by Jidřich Halabala for UP Závody Brno
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Lacquered Wood, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs in lacquered wood, circa 1930
Good condition.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Walnut and Leather Carver Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A smart and stylish pair of Art Deco walnut and leather carver armchairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, they are beautifully crafted a...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Black Leather and Wood Art Deco Armchairs, Italy, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of black leather and wood Art Deco armchairs. Italy, circa 1930.
Attributed to Renzo Frau.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
2 Modernist Art Deco Armchairs in Chromed Metal and Faux Leather circa 1920-1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 modernist Art Deco armchairs in chromed metal and faux leather, circa 1920-1930.
metal in good condition
coating to redo.
Category
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - A Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchairs with bronze sabots.
Bibliography: Françoise Siriex. Leleu Decorateur ensembliers: Editions Monelle...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Set of Six Art Deco Armchairs, France, 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant set of 6 Art Deco chairs with clean, modern lines. Made of mahogany, with carved arm supports and front legs. Large, comfortable seats. Well-made.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
A Pair of French Mahogany Art Deco Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning pair of early 20th-century chairs, beautifully designed to face or oppose one another, making them a versatile addition to any living space. These elegant piec...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 10 French White Muslin Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 French 1940s brass mounted walnut high backed open arm chairs upholstered in white muslin (att: ROGER Le MANACH)
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Upholstered Art Deco Armchairs with Birch Frames, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
"There is no style like art deco that embraces both the figurative and the abstract, the feminine and the masculine, the monumenta, the stringent and the opulent, the functional and ...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Birch
Art Deco Leather Dining Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning Leather Dining Chair from the Art Deco period. Gorgeous cognac colored leather with the perfect amount of patina. Straight wood legs create a clean and simple look to finish...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco (or streamline moderne, as it’s often referred to), was originally named Art Décoratifs. The design style received its “Art Deco” name after the Exposition Internationale de...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Gondola Armchair with Brass Sabots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco gondola armchair with brass details.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Breuer for Thonet German Art Deco Lacquered Arm Chair
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
German Art Deco black enameled wood arm chair with chrome trim having a shaped wood back and cane seat (attributed to MARCEL BREUER; manufactured by THONET) (Related item: 061133)
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Armchair Off-White Leather and Ebene de Macassar Decors
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Completely restored reupholstered and covered with off-white leather with ebene de Macassar decors.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jules Leleu armchair, circa 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jules Leleu armchair, circa 1930
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1930 Pair of Armchairs Off-White Leather and Rosewood
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Charming small pair of 1930 armchairs completely restored re upholstered and covered with off white leather.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 6 French Art Deco Iron Folding Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 6 French Art Deco outdoor white painted iron folding round back arm chairs with slat wood seat and back. (PRICE AS Set)
Vintage condition"
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Completely Restored Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, New Upholstery, High Gloss
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery and fabric.
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Palisander
Art Deco Armchairs in Green Velvet, 1930s
Located in Budapest, HU
Two Art Deco armchairs, beautifully reupholstered in luxurious green velvet. These elegant pieces feature gracefully curved armrests, adding a touch of sophistication to any room. Th...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Period Walnut Armchair or Lounge Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
French Art Deco period armchair in walnut with a black lacquered base and ski slope arms, circa 1930s. Upholstered in a fine tan corduroy, this rare lounge chair with loose cushion i...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Art Deco Seating Set, 2 Armchairs and 4 Chairs, Shellac Polish, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Art Deco seating set.
Made of walnut.
Completely restored, new upholstery included.
Surface was done by Shellac polish.
Period: 1920-1929
Arm...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Leon Jallot Pair of Sculpted Pearwood Armchairs
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Classic French Art Deco pair of armchairs in sculpted pearwood by Leon Jallot. This model was presented by the designer in the office for an art collector at Le Salon d'Automne...
Category
1910s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Pearwood
Sheepskin Art Deco design armchair in good condition, finished with black piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful sheepskin armchair embraces the sleek, geometric, and almost mechanical shapes characteristic of Art Deco design. It is finished with black piping and features charmin...
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20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of 1930s Bridge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pair of french bridges from he art deco period
original upholsteryr
Original condition
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Maxime Old French Art Deco single armchair in sycamore
By Maxime Old
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco single armchair by Maxime Old, circa 1937, in sycamore. Restored, refinished frame is ready to be upholstered. 23” wide x 23.5” deep x 33” high. Arms are 26.5” high. ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore
Pair of Black Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs, Chrome, New Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs.
It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco armchair comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. It is the work of Jindřich Halabala and was produced in UP Zavody. The armchair is i...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Gaston Poisson, Pair of Art Deco walnut Armchairs circa 1935
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gaston Poisson, pair of Art Deco walnut armchairs.
Need to be reupholstered.
One three seats bench is also available.
Also 2 ohers armchairs on the same model
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Iron Sleigh Back Arm Chair
By René Drouet
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) iron sleigh back scroll design arm chair with green patina and pink star upholstery (Attributed to RENE DROUET)
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Czech Pair of Walnut Art Deco Armchairs, Original Good Condition, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
Material: Walnut
Source: Czechia
Period: 1920-1929.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Reclining Art Deco Armchair, Made by Jindřich Halabala, UP Závody, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia.
Made by UP Zavody, a well-...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Macassar
Art Deco Hungarian Office Chair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Hungarian office chair
in walnut
Office chair is done in a fine walnut wood, newly re-upholstered in brown leather. It has 2 armrests and elevated by the 4 elongated wooden...
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1930s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Pair of Armchairs and Table, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Stunning Art Deco set of two deep, barrel-back armchairs with a matching round side table.
Giltwood. Newly re-upholstered in Art Deco period velvet fabric velvet, with an exotic fl...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Set of 2 black cowhide leather and wooden armchairs with an Art Deco design
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Packed with character, this set of 2 unique cowhide leather armchairs also exudes the timeless luxury and charm of Art Deco design. Their deep black color, combination with wood and ...
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20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Two Armchair from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Two Art Deco armchair from 1960 Czech Republic.
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Rare Velvet Upholstered Oak Lounge Armchair by Maxime Old.
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
Materials
Oak
Giuseppi Pagano, Art Deco, Armchairs, Ottomans, Taupe, Bentwood, Italy, 1939
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rare Art Deco Pair of Giuseppi Pagano Pogatschnig Bentwood Armchairs & Ottomans
A pair of Giuseppi Pagano Pogatschnig upholstered bentwood open armchairs and ottomans designed in 19...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Dominique, André Domin & Marcel Genevrière, Pair of Armchairs, France, C. 1947
By Dominique
Located in New York, NY
These armchairs are variations of the armchair designed by Dominique in 1947 for the “Salon des Paysages”, the fumoir, or smoking room, of the private apartment of the French preside...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sycamore
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Blue Fabric Armchair Lounge Chair circa 1925 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage armchair or lounge chair from walnut and electric blue textile fabric designed and executed circa 1925 Vienna in the circle of Fritz Gross.
While the walnut frame is shellac polished by hand, the seat and back are reupholstered with bold blue textile fabric for a color splash.
The back cushion is removable.
This Viennese furniture piece or Wiener Möbel or Viennese living from the interwar period could perfectly use as a freestanding comfortable fireplace armchair...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Giorgetti Armchair in Bouclé Wool Fabric Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Iconic classical / Art Deco style arm / easy chair made in the '70s from the famous Gallery collection by Giorgetti with professionally reupholstered in bouclé wool fabric. This armc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Set of 8 Armchairs, Art Deco Style - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 Armchairs, Art Deco Style - New Upholstery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Poltrona Frau Model Tabarin Leather Armchair Red Bordeaux
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Poltrona Frau Classic armchair model Tabarin is made of red Bordeaux
The feet is made of dark beech.
A classic timeless design from Italy of the 1930 era.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Three Art Deco Armchairs by Maurice Dufrêne, France, 1910s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and wonderful set of three early Art Deco gilded armchairs, carved with stylised floral motifs.
Unusually shaped backs.
Swag detail on arms.
Delicately splayed cabriole le...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Viscount David Linley Ivory White Leather Max Club Armchairs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of viscount David Linley, Ivory white leather Max Club armchairs with walnut frames and mirrored feet ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Ex Display Ralph Lauren Art Deco Black Nero Velvet Armchair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this perfect condition, Ex-display, Ralph Lauren Black Nero Velvet Art Deco style club armchair RRP £7,900
A lovely looking and well-made armcha...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
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.