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
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.
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron
4 Art Deco Armchairs in the Style of Jules Leleu, circa 1930-1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Art Deco armchairs in the style of Jules Leleu, circa 1930-1940
beech armchair of which 1 was partially stripped.
Backrest and seat covered wi...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
A pair of Art Deco armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1930s, designed by J. Halabala.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco armchairs designed by J. Halabala from the 1930s.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The armchair has been covered with a new fabric, the seat...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Art Deco armchairs designed by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Armchairs designed by J. Halabala from the 1930s.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seats have been covered with a new fabric, the seat and backre...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Art Deco armchairs H-227, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Project by J. Halabala.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Deco armchairs designed by J. Halabala from the 1930s.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seats were covered with a new fabric, the s...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Oak and Rope Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of vernacular armchairs, with rope seats and backs.
France, first half of the 20th Century
81 cm high by 51 cm wide by 67 cm depth, seat height 30 cm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Pair of Geoffrey Bradfield French Art Deco Bergéres Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco-style beige linen upholstered bergeres with round back and flared arms with striped seat and back cushion (GEOFFREY BRADFIELD DESIGN) (PRICED AS Pair)
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen
Nordiska Kompaniet Armchair, Sweden ca 1930s
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden ca 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Majestic set of 2 cognac-colored cow leather Art Deco design armchairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of luxury cowhide leather armchairs is suitable for both home and professional environments. They feature a combination of wood and high-quality cowhide leather, m...
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20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
Leather Upholstered Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs Circa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of handsome art deco armchairs are newly upholstered in cool, taupe leather with square button detailed backs. The ebonized maple frames feature curvaceous steam-bent arms ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Set of 4 Dominique French Geometric High Back Arm Chair
By Dominique
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s ebonized high back open arm chairs with geometric design upholstery (att: DOMINIQUE)
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Sheepskin leather armchair with much character and a touch of Art Deco design
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic sheepskin armchair, despite its subtle size, has a rugged and striking character. Its dark colors and sleek, straight lines also give it a touch of Art Deco design. Th...
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20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Art Deco beige boucle armchair, Czech Republic
Located in Chorzów, PL
An extremely comfortable armchair in the art deco style, made around 1930. The seat and backrests are upholstered in a pleasant boucle fabric. The whole rests on straight legs, and b...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
A pair of Art Deco armchairs by J. Halabala from the 1930s, Czech Republic.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Iconic art deco armchairs designed by J. Halabala, made around 1930. Seats and backrests upholstered in a pleasant boucle fabric. The whole rests on straight legs, and bent wooden ar...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Boucle armchair, designed by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A cult armchair designed by J. Halabala in the art deco style, made around 1930. The seat and backrests are upholstered in a pleasant boucle fabric. The whole rests on straight legs,...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Grace Armchair in Beige Alston Flamingo Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace armchair is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A perfect combination o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
20th century French Reupholstered Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Add character to your interior with this stunning pair of Art Deco armchairs, fully renovated by our workshop. These elegant models have been carefully restored and upholstered in a ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 10 Jean Pascaud French Mahogany Grey Upholstered Chairs
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 French 1940s mahogany chairs with grey upholstery on tapering square legs with ormolu sabot. 2 arms and 8 sides/arm: 23¼"w x 22"d x 33½"h) (att: JEAN PASCAUD)
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
A pair of Art Deco armchairs, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco armchairs from the mid-20th century.
The furniture is in very good condition, professionally renovated, the seat is covered with new fabric.
Dimensions: height 94 cm / sea...
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1950s Polish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Sheepskin Leather Designer Armchair in Art Deco Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this stunning and timeless sheepskin leather designer armchair in Art Deco style.
This beautiful armchair is made of high-quality sheepskin leather and fits effortlessly...
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20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Hugues Chevalier "Le Delano" Armchair
Located in Beirut, LB
The "Le Delano" armchair by Hugues Chevalier embodies refined luxury and modern elegance, drawing inspiration from classic Art Deco design. Pared-down design and sleek lines enhanced...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Sycamore
Pair of Rope and Tassel Gilt Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s style rope and tassel design gilt metal Armchairs with oval mesh seat and back upholstered in brown stripe.
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Art Deco Armchair J.Halabala HF-11
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940 Czech Republic.
Design and manufacture of the armchair J.Halabala HF-11.
We send furniture to every corner of the world.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of art deco elm and birch lounge armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of art deco elm and birch club armchairs circa 1930.
Fine quality pair of Scandinavian elm armchairs, thin elm side frame with mahogany stringing and contrasting walnut detail,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Elm
Set of 2 Sheepskin Leather Design Armchairs in Art Deco Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stunning and timeless set of two sheepskin leather design armchairs in the Art Deco style.
Crafted from high-quality sheepskin leather, this elegant pair blend...
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20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Art Deco J. Halabala, 2x Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco 2 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 peri...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Rustic Vintage Ash Wood Sisal Armchair Oskar Strnad C 1925 Vienna
By Oskar Strnad
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Rustic vintage armchair from ash designed and executed in Vienna, circa 1925 design attributed to Oskar Strnad.
This beautiful armchair shows a frame from solid turned ash ...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cord, Ash
Pair of French Sycamore Gilded Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s sycamore Armchairs with open design gilded back & trim and slip seat (att: BATISTIN SPADE) (a 3rd single chair is also available 058792A)
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore
Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Vintage Danish chair with high gloss finish and upholstery in springs and horse hair, found by Ding Dong and re-upholstered in Le Manach fabric.
The fabric:
At Ding Dong we prioriti...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Armchair Cercle Josef Frank Walter Sobotka Vienna 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage armchair or lounge chair design attributed to Walter Sobotka ( in the cercle of Josef Frank ) for Wiener Werkbundsiedlung, circa 1930.
This amazing Art Deco era arm...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Unique, stately, comfortable sheepskin Art Deco design armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This eye-catcher has a unique, stately appearance due to its design and finishes. This sheepskin armchair is combined with wood and finished with decorative nailheads. It features a ...
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20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
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....
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Bentwood
Art Deco Rustic Beechwood Vintage Armchair or Side Chair Sweden 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage rustic armchair from beech 1920s Sweden.
A beautiful freestanding armchair with three legs and triangle like seat with loose green stitc...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Restored Art Deco Armchair, Beech, New Upholstery, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
It has been reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia. Please contact us to find out the details of its reupholstery.
It has been re-polished with polyutherane ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Beech
Six Art Deco Chairs, Walnut, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Six Art Deco chairs
Origin: France
Period: 1920-1929
Material: Walnut, red leather, original upholstery
In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally clea...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of Art Deco Rattan Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco rattan armchairs, circa 1930
good general condition, small problems with the rottin on the feet.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Antique American Aesthetic Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Aesthetic Carved Mahogany Armchair
This antique American mahogany armchair has been aesthetically carved in an Egyptian st...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Golden Green Velvet Adjustable Armchairs in Pitch Pine Clemens Holzmeister, 1930
Located in MIlano, IT
Golden green velvet adjustable armchairs in Pitch Pine Clemens Holzmeister, 1930
Pair of unique armchairs with solid wood structure and rectangular seat in bright green velvet. ...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Pine
Pair of Leather Art Deco Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of leather Art Deco armchairs, made in England and dating from the 1930’s.
They are of amazing quality and are a lovely, petite size, with a gorgeous typical Art Dec...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs circa 1930
Original fabric
Need a new upholstery
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Leon Jallot Pair of Armchairs
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of sculpted mahogany armchairs, French, 1910. Model exhibited at the 1910 Salon des Artistes Decorateurs. Documented.
Category
1910s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Restored Art Deco Beech Stool, New Upholstery, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco Beech Stool with New Upholstery.
Period: 1930 - 1939
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Material: Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
New professional upholstery.
Revived poli...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Armchairs in Gouged Wood and Mottled Fabric
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of armchairs is made of gouged wood and mottled fabric. This is a French work in the Art Deco-Brutalist style. Circa 1980
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1980s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
French Art Déco Office Chair Black Highgloss Lacquer Raydesign leather 1930s
Located in Salzburg, AT
French Art Déco Office Chair Black Highgloss Lacquer Raydesign leather 1930s
Elegant shaped French Art Deco office chair (armchair) completely restored.
Re-lacquerd with black shiny...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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
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...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Butaca francesa Art Decó
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Butaca francesa Art Decó Circa 1.920, realizada en madera de Haya y piel de color verde turquesa increíble.
A destacar el detalle acanalado del frontal de las patas delanteras, típic...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Beech
Pair of Club Armchairs, Italian, 1950s
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of club armchairs from the 50s, Italian.
I redid the upholstery of the armchairs with a pearl gray cotton fabric.
The feet are wooden.
Model of very attractive armchairs.
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Jan Vanek and A. Kropacek, Czech Rep., 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chairs designed by Jan Vanek (1891-1962) and produced by UP Zavodny.
The bentwood beech frame is in original vint...
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Art Deco walnut armchairs circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco walnut armchairs circa 1925
Category
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Attributed to Pierre Lardin, pair of armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of open-sided armchairs attributed to the French designer Pierre Lardin, circa 1937, in cherry. Newly restored and upholstered. 21.5” wide x 24” deep x 32.5” hig...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
1930s Czechoslovak Reclining Armchair in Original Floral Upholstery
Located in Almelo, NL
1930s Czechoslovak Reclining Armchair in Original Floral Upholstery
A beautifully preserved reclining armchair from 1930s Czechoslovakia, exemplifying the graceful transition from A...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Art Deco Cubist office armchair - France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Cubist office armchair with wooden structure, legs and armrests in solid varnished walnut, reupholstered with geometric pattern Art Deco velvet.
France c. 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
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.