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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
Period: 20th Century
Pair of Club Chairs from Château de Sancerre, France, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of 1940s club chairs. Provenance: from Château de Sancerre, Sancerre, France. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, ivory pure alpaca fabric. The chairs are quite...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Alpaca, Wood

Two Oak Art Deco Modernist High Back Armchairs by Cor Alons, 1927
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Deco Modernist high back armchairs. Design by Cor Alons and executed by Fa. Winterkamp & Van Putten in 1927. Striking Dutch design from the 192...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Aluminum Upholstered armchair by GoodForm General Fireproofing
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A brushed aluminum framed armchair with curved arm rests and upholstered seat and back. The fabric is a textured dark greenish leatherette and came from the barber shop at Cincinnati's inconic Union Terminal Art Deco train...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

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Aluminum

Stylish Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning & very stylish pair of Art Deco armchairs with elm arms. They were made in Sweden, we have recently imported them and they date from the 1920-30’s. They are o...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Eileen Gray, Ecart International, Transat Armchair Black Leather Lacquer Wood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Transat armchair design by Eileen Gray in 1927 for the Villa E-1027. Edition in black leather and black lacquer by Ecart International, circa 1980....
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

James Mont, Armchairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquer wood and brown velvet armchairs, designed and produced by James Mont, USA, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rex Folding Chair by Niko Kralj 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Iconic model of chair "REX" famous Yugoslavian designer Niko Kralj.This model was designed in the 1950s in Sloveni, manufactore Stol Kamnik.
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1950s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Plywood

French Art Deco armchair with tan velvet seat
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Beautiful, unique Art Deco wood veneer and golden tan chenille upholstered armchair.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Cubist office armchair - France 1930
Located in Girona, ES
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

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Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Fine French Art Deco Beech Wood Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s desk armchair in solid stained beech wood with flat arms.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Finnish jugend high-back arm chair in red leather
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This one-of-a-kind Finnish jugend tall armchair is a timeless piece of furniture, boasting beautiful craftsmanship and an impressive design. Upholstered in luxurious red leather, it ...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of oak armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940's
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of carved oak armchairs with low rushed seats by French designer Charles Dudouyt, 1940's. He designed these chairs as fireplace chairs.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Oak & Reupholstered in Bouclé Fabric France '40s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large size Art Deco lounge chairs manufactured and designed in France 1940s. Made of french oak and these lounge chair has just been reupholstered with Bouclé wool fabric. It is in p...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Ox-Blood Red Leather Lounge Chairs Begére by Baxter Italy 90s
Located in DE MEERN, NL
OX-BLOOD RED LEATHER LOUNGE CHAIRS "BERGÈRE" BY BAXTER, ITALY Looking for a statement piece to elevate your living space? Look no further than the stunning OX-BLOOD RED LEATHER LOUN...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

French Art deco Reupholstered Armchair with Outdoor Fabric, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice club-style Art Deco armchair which has been completely redone by us (we are upholsterers) with a very nice outdoor fabric from Nobilis. We put a beige fabric on the interi...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Of Art Deco Lounges Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of decorative Chinese art deco easy chairs. Straight wooden armrests with yellow lacquer. Newly upholstered with herringbone striped fabric from Mulberry. The original yellow l...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1930s Czech Wooden Armchair by J. Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Timeless comfort meets Modernist sophistication in this iconic design by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Produced in the 1930s, this wooden armchair flaunts an anatomy constitu...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of Two Rare Art Deco Armchairs H-283 by Jindřich Halabala, 1949s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Designed by J. Halabala - Czechoslovakia, circa 1949s - good original condition - Catalogue model H-283 - cleaned.
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of satin birch Art Deco armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of satin birch Art Deco armchairs, Sweden, circa 1925. With Lion's paw feet, and ribbed armrests. A pair of satin birch Art Deco armchairs, Sweden, circa 1925. Upholstered ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Faux Leather, Birch

Ernesto Valabrega Pair of Rare Armchairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, pair of armchairs, oak, fabric upholstery, Italy, ca. 1935 Pair of armchairs in oak and beige floral patterned upholstery by Italian designer Ernesto Valabrega. A...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Set of 8 Fine French 1930s Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 8 fine French Art Deco solid wood bridge armchairs with bronze sabots.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Bronze

1930S Dutch Amsterdam School Armchair
Located in London, London
Armchair Amsterdam school Oak Beige fabric upholstery Adjustable back Seat height 39cm Netherlands 1930s
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

Vietnamese Deco Burl Armchair, c. 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
This Vietnamese Deco armchair is characterized by clean lines and smooth contours. Dated to the 1940s, the armchair is designed in the timeless style of the Art Deco period, when tra...
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Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Burl

Pair of armchairs, Swedish Grace 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rare Swedish Grace armchairs in stained beech and red linen/cotton fabric. Paw shaped legs and rounded armrests. Sweden, 1930s. In...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

Vintage Armchairs in Walnut Burl by Franco Albini, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of flared goblet or lyre armchairs in select walnut root. The lines echo the designs of Franco Albini, the fabrics are in the Bauhaus style. The armchairs are datable to 1925/30...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut, Burl

Ex Display Ralph Lauren Art Deco Black Nero Velvet Armchair
Located in GB
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...
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20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Art deco dark wood and straw armchair with reclining backrest, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Art deco dark wood and straw armchair with reclining backrest, early 1900s Wooden armchair. The backrest, in dark Vienna straw, is foldable and it is possible to change its inclinati...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

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

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic set lounge chairs are from Czechia, circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, these lou...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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 back...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

1920’s Pair of Swedish Elm Art Deco Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning Swedish 1920’s pair of Art Deco armchairs with stylish and shapely elm frames. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1920-30’s. They are of excellen...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Elm

Art Deco Style blue armchair, France 1930s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Art Deco Style blue armchair, France 1930s A 1940s Art Deco armchair. Curved solid wood structure and blue velvet cover. In excellent condition...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Italian armchair in original floral fabric of the time
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a captivating era of Italian design with this exquisite armchair from the 1930s, blending the enchanting styles of Art Deco and Rationalism. This is not just a piece of fur...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Restored Black ArtDeco Beech Armchair, Thonet Company, Austria, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Beech Armchair made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. Maker: Thonet Source: Austria Period: 1920-1929 Material: Beech This item features cl...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Fine French 1930s Desk Chair Attributed to Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco patinated beech armchair attributed to Alfred Porteneuve.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Brown ArtDeco Beech Armchairs, 1920s, Original Upholstery
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Source: Czechia Period: 1920-1929 Material: Beech, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut veneer According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored t...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Walnut

Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in the Style of Alfred Christensen
Located in Bochum, NRW
A beautiful pair of Swedish Art Deco armchairs, open wood arms, rounded backrest, sprung seat, 1940s Good overall condition, stable, wear to the wood, with a good waxing could be us...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Office Chair Thonet Nr.253, circa 1915
Located in Praha, CZ
In beautiful original condition, perfectly cleaned and polished with shellac. The chair has an interesting finish - imitation oak wood (which was created by drilling artificial pores...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Danish Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Otto Færge
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and rare pair of 1940s Danish Art Deco Style Armchairs, attributed to cabinetmaker Otto Færge. Constructed in Mahogany and newly reupholstered in a luxurious mossy green ve...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

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Mohair, Velvet, Mahogany

20th Century Baltic Bergere in Burr Ash
Located in Stamford, CT
20th century Baltic bergere in burr ash with upholstered seat, back and arms.
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1930s Baltic Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Cubist Art Deco Armchair in Vermilion Mohair Velvet and Maple, Belgium, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking Art Deco armchair was manufactured in Belgium in the mid 1920s. The distinct tiered and angular shape of the design is a great example of the influence of cubism in this particular era. The originality of the design and the craftsmanship of the production make this a unique piece. The chair has a rounded and curved backrest and a deep seat. The optional loose pillow adds additional seating comfort to the back. The elegant frame is executed in solid European maple wood which has been finished in a darker brown stain. The chair is upholstered in a sumptuous deep pile mohair velvet in a beautiful vermilion color. Provenance: Yves de Smet, Gent, Belgium Literature: Paul Maenz...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Mohair, Velvet, Maple

Early 20th Century Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Armchair with Lambswool Seat
By Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning rustic Folk Art hand carved antique armchair in oak painted wood with a newer upholstered lambswool seat. Made in Norway in th...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Armchairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

Jules Leleu, Set of Four Armchairs, France, circa 1928
Located in New York, NY
The house of Leleu rose to prominence in the 1920s during the Art Déco period, and became known for the ornate classicism of its richly refined furniture and lavish interiors. In the...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Similar Art Deco Gold Painted Paper Cord Wicker Armchairs
Located in New York, 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

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wicker

Jindrich Halabala Adjustable H-70 Oak Bentwood Lounge Chair, Praque 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala Adjustable H-70 Oak Bentwood Lounge Chair, Praque 1930s This H-70 armchair was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Spojene U...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of 6 Jules Leleu Amboyna Gold Geometric Fabric Upholstered Dining/Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 French Art Deco dining armchairs with amboyna wood frames, upholstered in a gold fabric with a hexagonal geometric pattern (PRICED AS SET) (JULES LELEU)
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Pair of Restored Antique Art Deco Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Club Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made pair of Antique Art Deco club armchairs, hand dyed this one of a kind cigar brown colour with solid English oak cabriolet legs ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Two Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare set of two Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. Design by unknown artist but in the manner of the Fa. Drilling Amsterdam. Striking ...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak, Velvet, Macassar

1930s Finish Upholstered Art Deco Armchair
Located in London, GB
A dignified, svelte 1930s armchair with classic proportions and offering seemingly tailored comfort. It has a firm back, raised armrests, and it sits on rounded wooden feet. The armc...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

1930 Halabala Armchair H269 for Thonet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - High of seat 45 cm.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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

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Walnut

Natuzzi Roma Cigar Brown Leather Armchair Electric Raising Headrest Part of Set
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully restored, one of a kind, Natuzzi Editions Roma, hand dyed cigar brown leather armchair with Electric rising headrest and small footrest ...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Designed by J. Halabala.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s. Jindrich Halabala is responsible for the design of the armchairs. Armchairs in very good condition, after professional renovation. The s...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco Armchairs with carved details and fluted front legs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Armchair in Walnut in the Style of Andre Arbus, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco armchair in walnut in the style of Andre Arbus circa 1940 patina to redoo upholstery to be redone, a tear in the backrest 2 armchairs are also available. in another ad
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Two Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with macassar ebony veneered backs. The seats are upholster...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Macassar, Oak, Fabric

Art Deco armchairs, designed by J. Halabala, 1930s, Czechoslovakia.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s. Armchairs designed by J. Halabala. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seats and backrests were covered...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Vintage Cherry Armchair Josef Frank circa 1925 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage cherry armchair attributed to Josef Frank circa 1925 Austria. A beautiful cosy armchair from solid cherry wood with replaced new hand made loose cushions attributed ...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

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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