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
1940s two French Art Deco Armchairs in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
two 1940s French Art Deco armchairs in the style of André Arbus
Painted wood,
Upholstery redone, slightly dirty fabric
A series of 6 model chairs are also available.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Art Deco armchairs new velvet upholstery.
Category
1940s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Red Leather Armchairs, Art Deco, Made in 1920s France, Designed by Dominique
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 red leather.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Macassar
Original ArtDeco Beech Chair with Armrests by Ton, R. Hofman, Czechia, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original ArtDeco Beech Chair with Armrests designed by Radomir Hofman and made by Ton.
Designer: Radomir Hofman
Maker: Ton
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1940-1949
Materi...
Category
Early 19th Century Czech Antique Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Art Deco Walnut and Leather Armchair, circa 1940, Attributed to Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco walnut and leather armchair, circa 1940, attributed to Jules Leleu or Baptistin Spade
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Unique Green Beech ArtDeco Armchairs Made in 1940s, Denmark
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original well preserved condition.
Stable wood construction made of solid oak.
Revived polish.
Professionally cleaned original fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair of Art Deco armchairs circa 1945
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs circa 1945
Base in oak.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$2,131 / item
Three Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Made in 1930s Czechia, Adjustable, Rosewood
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery and fabric.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of Grey French Art Deco Armchairs, Newly Upholstered, High Gloss, 1920s
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.
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Set of Five Large Art Deco Armchairs in Cherry in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Andre Arbus (In the style of), set of five large Art Deco armchairs in cheerywood, circa 1940-1950.
Need new upholstery.
price is for one , 5 are available
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Set of Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs, 4 Pcs, Austria-Vienna, New Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Art Deco armchairs, four pieces.
Completely restored. The surface is polished by shellac.
New upholstery and new fabric.
Source: Austria, (Vienna)
Period: 1920-1929
Mat...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
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...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
$1,480 / item
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...
Category
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,...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Czech Art Deco Oak Armchairs 1930s, Original Well Preserved Condition
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Art Deco armchairs
Source: Czechia (Czech republic)
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Oak
Original well preserved condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
$1,326 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Art Deco Armchair Made in the 1920s, Restored Makasar Ebony
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco armchairs. Material macassar, silver and satinwood.
Completely restored, surface is polished by lacquers to the high gloss.
Source: France
Period: 1920-1929.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Silver
Completely Restored Pair of white Art Deco Armchairs, Reupholstered, 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.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1940 neo classic Grey Velvet Low Chair with Trimmings
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940 néo classic grey velvet low chair with trimmings.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Mahogany Art Deco Armchairs, Made in France, Fully Restored, 1920-1929
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.
We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from ...
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of White Art Deco Armchairs from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
United Arts & Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Material: Chrome-plated steel and High quality leather.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Lovely Huge Vintage Italian Brown Leather Giltwood Throne Armchair & Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large, hand made, Italian giltwood, tan brown leather throne style armchair with oversized matching f...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
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...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1920s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare pair of Art Deco chairs, France, 1920s. The chairs are currently undergoing restoration and the original fabric can be conserved or the chairs can be reupholstered in COM. P...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Walnut Positioning Armchairs, Original upholstery, Restored wood, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
Positioning system.
Restored wood and original upholstery.
Source: Czechia
Material: Walnut
Period: 1930-1939.
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Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
$1,326 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Three Sycamore Bridge Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sycomore armchairs forms he art deco period in France
Original condition
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore
$3,080 Sale Price / set
30% Off
French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair
By André Arbus
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic Art Deco 1940s desk chair in blond walnut with original dark green upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Black Art Deco design cowhide leather and wooden armchair with a loose cushion
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Packed with character, this unique cowhide leather armchair also exudes the timeless luxury and charm of Art Deco design. Its deep black color, combination with wood and sleek finish...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cowhide
Settee in Stained Beech, Italy, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940s Italian settee is a striking example of mid-century design that blends cubist influences with the timeless elegance of Art Deco. Crafted during a pivotal moment in Italian furn...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Large French Art Deco Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wide and deep pair of armchairs of generous proportionss, upholstered with original faux-bois light green fabric.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Large Art Deco Armchair attributed to Paolo Buffa - Italy, 1934
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Girona, Girona
Large armchair with wooden structure, fully restored, new upholstery in pearl gray cotton velvet fabric. Armrests and feet in stained and varnished solid cherry wood.
Attributed to ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Cherry
Art Deco Rocking Chair J. Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present the rocking chair by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala coming from Prague, the Czech Republic. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of French Art Deco Leather Bridge Chairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made pair of French Art Deco leather bridge chairs. They were made in France and date from around the 1920-30’s.
They ar...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
$2,389 / set
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.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
One Pair Of Art Deco Bent Wood Arm Chairs.
Located in Buchanan, MI
ONE PAIR OF ART DECO BENT WOOD ARM CHAIRS.
Category
French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$1,400 / set
Armchair - throne, Western Europe, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchair from the 1920s.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated, seat and backrest covered with new fabric.
Dimensions: height 132 cm / seat height. 50 ...
Category
1920s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Four Art Deco Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Four beech armchairs to cover.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$3,789 / set
Art Deco Chairs in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for S. Odegard
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture.
The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outw...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
Dominique Pair of Ebonized Side/Desk Chairs
By Dominique
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Baptistin Spade, Set of Four Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Baptisitin Spade (1891-1969) Baptistin Spade, Set of Four Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs
Created for the transatlantic liners.
armrest height: 26.38" (67 cm)
the price is for one
you c...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,724 / item
Pair of Art Deco Armchair Desk Chairs in Solid Oak, 1925
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Pair of Armchairs Art Deco Solid Oak armchair desk chairs, 1925
Features:
Stable & comfortable
Faux leather upholstery like new
Geometric art deco design
Beautiful patina
A...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
A Pair of Green Art Deco Armchairs, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These armchairs were created during the end of one of history’s most fascinating design periods: Art Deco. The style is elegant and refined, yet delightfully simple at its core. Pre...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mohair
$12,000 / set
Art Deco Style Her Ll Armchair Made with Black Iron, Leather and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand´s aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Armchair by Armazens Nascimento, Portugal, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Step back in time with this exquisite 1940 Art Deco armchair from the renowned Portuguese furniture house "Armazens Nascimento".
This rare and exceptional piece epitomizes the era'...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,874 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored White Armchair Made in France 1930, Upholstered with Artificial Leather
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Art Deco
Source: France
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Oak
Completely restored.
New professional upholstery and fabric.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Faux Leather
1930s French Modernist Art Deco Armchair by Francis Jourdain in Beech and Rope
Located in London, GB
A modernist stained beech armchair with new woven seagrass seat and back by Francis Jourdain. French, c. 1930.
Francis Jourdain (1876-1958) - Born in Paris and son of famous Belgian...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Art Deco Style His Armchair Made with Textile and Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Green Leather Pair Art Déco Club Armchairs
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The are the latest fashion! but I made them some years ago !
Pair of special Art Deco club armchairs, green lacquered wood, coated with green dyed cowhide: unique pieces.
All padding has been redone. On request I can prepare padded stool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,553 / set
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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