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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
Art Deco Cherrywood Blue Fabric Armchairs Josef Frank c 1927 Vienna
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. The spoke back shows an elegant surface, while t...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Mohair, Upholstery, Cherry

Luxury Pair of Very Large Designer Grey Leather Armchairs or Love Seats
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of contemporary heritage grey leather oversized armchairs or love seats These are a large pair of very comfortable armchairs,...
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20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs, circa 1950 Straw yellow fabric on very good condition.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antilles Ocean Liner Pair of Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French midcentury pair of armchairs (two pairs available) designed for use in the Classe Salon of the French oceanliner Antilles, 1951. These chairs are fabricated in oak with bronze...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

Paul Follot Four Sculpted Rosewood Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco set of four sculpted rosewood armchairs by Paul Follot. This model is documented in the compendium, Paul Follot, by Leon Riotor, Conseiller Municipal de Paris...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Rosewood

Atena Armchair in Black Natural American Walnut & Riviera Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
In the modern home, an armchair is no longer just a place to sit and comfortably read your favourite novel, it plays a much larger role in the overall interior aesthetic. Casa Botelh...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs by Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco upholstered walnut visitor / lounge armchairs by Leleu.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Bacco Deconstructed Armchair in Natural Walnut Upholstered with Velvet
Located in London, GB
Utterly lounge worthy, the Bacco armchair design is a contemporary remodel of the iconic boxy chair. Pushing the boundaries in design and playing around wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

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Linen, Velvet, Walnut

Czech 1930s Tubular Chrome Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Czech 1930s upholstered tubular chrome armchair.  
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

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Iron

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchair with bronze sabots.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Art Deco Rattan Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco rattan armchairs, circa 1930. 1 is in very good condition, lack of rattan on the second (see photos).
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Rattan

Dutch Art Deco ‘Amsterdamse School’ Pair of Armchairs
By Michel De Klerk
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amsterdamse School pair of armchairs attributed to Michel de Klerk. Atelier Speelman pair of easy chairs, solid mahogany and ebony frame, purple velvet upholstery. Unusual high end ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Bacco Carver Chair in Natural Walnut Upholstered with Lino
Located in London, GB
Dining in your own home has never been so luxurious until now! The Bacco Carver chair is an architectural seating design with strong angles and solid form; a design that demands attention. A signature style of the Casa Botelho brand is a unique ability to elegantly contrast materials and textures, and this chair is no exception. The robust walnut frame lays a strong foundation for this chair design both in terms of function and aesthetic while the crisp linen, double-cushioned seating with buttoned detailing, gives the Bacco Carver chair its comfortable and welcoming allure. Available in a range of materials and fabrics, the Bacco Carver chair is customizable and will complement the era dining table beautifully, adding its own charm and character to your interior. Measures: Bacco Carver chair – 57 (W) x 60 (D) x 80 (H)cm – (SH 45cm) Bacco chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

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Linen, Velvet, Walnut

1930s Reupholstered Leather Bridge Chairs
Located in Bagshot, GB
1930s reupholstered red leather bridge chairs. Unfortunately I could not save the original leather, but this red leather really makes an impac...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 French Louis XIV Arm Chairs
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

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Seagrass, Oak

Six Rhulmann or Paul Follot Style Chairs, Priced Per Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
These French Art Deco chairs are made in the style of E, J. Ruhlmann or Paul Follot. There are six chairs available all together but are sold in pairs. These are perfect for comforta...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

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

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Czech Adjustable Functionalist Leather and Oak Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of adjustable armchairs, Czechoslovakia Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery. Period 1930-1939.  
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Leather

Black Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair, Chrome, New Leather and Upholstery
Located in Horomerice, CZ
"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

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Chrome

Pair of Armchair Warren McArthur Rare Model with Hidden Ashtrays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of metal armchairs designed by Warren McArthur (1885-1961) and made by Warren McArthur Corporation for Chrysler headquarter in Chicago b...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco brown leather upholstered mahogany armchair, 1920s.
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1920s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Art Deco Inspired Atena Armchair in Beech Black Ebony & Ribbed Velvet
Located in London, GB
In the modern home, an armchair is no longer just a place to sit and comfortably read your favourite novel, it plays a much larger role in the overall interior aesthetic. Casa Botelh...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Pair of Gold Patinated Art Deco Style Armchairs, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs with gold patinated frame, straight armrests and seat cushions in Art Deco style. Very nice patina and geometrically constructed design on the sides, worn in places...
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20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Jules Leleu, Yellow Upholstered Mahogany Art Deco Armchair, France, circa 1926
Located in New York, NY
This plush armchair is an early creation of Art Deco icon Jules Leleu, and features a mahogany frame, rounded sabots, and spiraled arms. Numbered on ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Lloyd Tubular Chrome Steel KEM Weber Style Art Deco Springer Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco / Machine Age Lloyd Springer chrome tubular and steel armchairs with rare upholstered frames, in the style of KEM Weber. Chairs feature heavy metal frames, fully upholstered in the original yellow floral vinyl...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Jules Leleu Pair of Roll-Back Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of armchairs by Jules Leleu, circa 1935. Please note these chairs are unrestored in the photographs. Four available. Priced per pair. JULES-EMILE LELEU (1883...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Art Deco Leather Armchair, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco leather armchair circa 1930, leather in very good condition, feet on wheels.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Charles Dudouyt, two Armchairs in Solid Oak and Wicker circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Dudouyt, two armchairs in solid oak and wicker. circa 1940 cane damaged. Possibility to redo the caning if necessary.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wicker, Oak

Giorgio Collection Curve Back Ebony Macassar Occasional Arm Chair Beige Leather
Located in New York, NY
Occasional oval chair in Ebony in high gloss polyester covered in high grade leather. Chrome steel feet. 28”½W x 27”D x 42”½H This item is only available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian Black Lacquered and White Velvet Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
These cute little bedroom armchairs were made in Italy in the 1940s. The feet are in black lacquered wood while the padding has been redone with a precious velvet. Fully restored.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

32 American Art Deco Scalloped Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
32 American Art Deco maple open arm chairs with scalloped shaped back and upholstered seat and back (from the Cloud Room Restaurant, Seattle, WA) PRICED EACH
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20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Maple

Pair of Leather and Black Lacquer Armchairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Art Deco style black lacquered armchairs with red leather upholstery and nickel plated brass nailheads. Arm height 25 inches.  
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

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Nickel

French Art Deco Dufrene Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco mahogany cube shaped club chairs with floral carved frames and original geometric upholstery. (by Maurice Dufrene).
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Mahogany, Velvet

1940s Pair Art Deco Black Lacquered & Zebra Print Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully figured pair of Art Deco easy chairs in the style of Jindrich Halabala. The construction of the frame and the seemingly floating upholstered seats give the chairs a sculp...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Stained Beech Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco orange stained beech armchairs with brass sabots.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

4 Fine French Art Deco Oak Pedestal Lounge Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French Art Deco oak pedestal lounge armchairs. Price is per armchair.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

Atena Dining Chair in Beech Black Ebony Finish & Ribbed Velvet
Located in London, GB
The Goddess Athena was both intelligent and beautiful, patience and persistent, elegant and fierce. All these characteristics have influenced the design of the Atena carver dining chair. The chair's intricate detailing and curvaceous timber design pay homage to the Goddess of which it was named after. Strong architectural lines are softened by the natural timber finish, including walnut, washed oak, ebony and Wenge, while the soft, flowing lines are invigorated by the vivacious, textural fabrics. Not just a chair, the Atena carver dining chair is a dining style. Price displayed is for the Atena dining chair beechwood black ebony finish and ribbed velvet...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Ultrasuede, Walnut

Pair of Jindrich Halabala Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs designed in the late 1930s by Jindrich Halabala, fully restored and upholstered with watermark stripe-mirror sheen crushed velvet. Only one restored, delivery time 3-4 wee...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chair, Hans and Wassili Luckhardt 1934-1936 Gebr. Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage beechwood lounge chair or armchair, which was designed by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt 1934-1936 for Gebr. Thonet Frankenberg...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Giorgio Collection Tufted Big Armchair in Beige Leather with Ebony Macassar Arm
Located in New York, NY
Big armchair with fronts in ebony Makassar wood in high gloss polyester covered in tufted first grade leather. Chrome steel feet. Size: cm 92 W x 86 D x 127 H Size: 36”½ W x 34” D x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Art Moderne Side or Desk Accent Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Moderne side accent armchair made of golden flame birch with original upholstery. Fabric is in excellent vintage condition but the price does include reupholstery in your...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Atena Carver Chair in Beech Black Ebony Finish and Ribbed Velvet
Located in London, GB
The Goddess Athena was both intelligent and beautiful, patience and persistent, elegant and fierce. All these characteristics have influenced the design of the Atena carver dining ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Walnut

Art Deco Armchair or Club chair Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Located in Kingston, NY
This beautiful solid mahogany Art Deco club or armchair attributed to Jacques Adnet has been fully restored with stained arms and legs and reupholstered in a pearl cotton velvet. 27...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Dominique Pair of Ebonized Side/Desk Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco pair of side chairs in ebonized beech by Dominique. Documented. Restored, refinished and newly upholstered with vintage fabric. Measures: 18" wide x 18...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

Michel Duffet Art Deco Armchair Elm Burl Veneer and Snake Skin Upholstery
Located in Hamburg, DE
Michel Duffet armchair, the wood parts are covered with elm burl veneer upholstery with snake skin, the veneer is not perfect - small damages as shown on the images, The chair is 73...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Midcentury French Leather and Palisander Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Very comfortable chairs are newly re-upholstered in cow hide. Arm rests sides are covered in palisander wood. Back is adjustable with a chrome bar. Condition is perfect. Restored. ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

Italian 1920s Art Deco Bridge Chairs, All Original Velvet Upholstered, in Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Restored and wax polished Italian Art Deco armrest chairs, with spring seat, velvet upholstered in good conditions, Gaetano Borsani attributed. Robust and elegant. On request we can ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Warren McArthur Art Deco Aluminum Armchair, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare mid-1930s Art Deco aluminum armchair by important American designer Warren McArthur. Displays McArthur’s signature Streamline Moderne-meets-...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Steel, Aluminum

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

Set of Three Chrome Armchairs/ Mucke Melder, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome, wood, fabric - Good, original condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

Decorative Modern Tall Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Decorative modern tall back lounge or armchair. The back of the chair is upholstered in it's original orange velvet fabric. Has solid wooden arms and the l...
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Four Art Deco Armchairs in the Style of Eugène Printz circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
four Art Deco armchairs in the style of Eugène Printz. circa 1940
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Leather Club Armchairs in the Style of Paul Dupre-Lafon
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A fabulous pair of vintage French large club armchairs in the style of Paul Dupre-Lafon. Upholstered in a cream leather. Frame and legs are made of oak.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Czech Pair of Walnut Art Deco Armchairs, Original Good Condition, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Material: Walnut Source: Czechia Period: 1920-1929.      
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

Atena Armchair in Black American Walnut Stained in Black Ebony and Luxe Velvet
Located in London, GB
In the modern home, an armchair is no longer just a place to sit and comfortably read your favourite novel, it plays a much larger role in the overall interior aesthetic. Casa Botelh...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

French Woven Leather Club Chairs with Matching Ottomans Available in any Color
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in our Old Plank Workshop, are an exact copy of an Original Pair of circa 1910-1920 Club Chairs we purchased in France over 20 years ago. The only real difference is that we mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Black Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs, Chrome, New Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
"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

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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