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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: Mid-20th Century
Art Deco living room suite, circa 1930 Two armchairs and a two-seat bench.
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco living room suite, circa 1930 Two armchairs and a two-seat bench. The gilt is original, wood relacquered. Dimensions armchairs: ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

VINTAGE CIRCA 1930'S ENGLISH OAK ARMCHAIR WiTH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE FABRIC
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage circa 1930's English Wingback armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fa...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchair by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco walnut armchair with bronze sabots. Original Aubusson tapestry (in vintage condition).
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Art Deco Reclining Bentwood Armchair Lounge Chair Set, 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco design reclining armchair fauteuil lounge chair set of 2, made in France, 1930's. Recliner bentwood armchair set. Striped velvet spring seat and back with bend walnu...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut, Bentwood

Art Deco Set 3 Chrome Tube & Black Faux Leather Chairs Attr to Kem Weber Z Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Art Deco set of 3 chrome tube and original black vinyl or faux leather chairs attributed to Kem Weber Z Chair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The frames have scratches consistent with age and on two of the chairs the texture on the vinyl is a bit different than the third chair. These chairs also have an extra factory hole in the arm on opposite sides leading us to believe these may have been originally part of a ganged set. They work perfectly as singles, however. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1920-1940’s. Now THIS is a Triple-TREAT!!! We have not one, not two, but THREE fantastic vintage Art Deco chrome and black faux leather chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

Vintage Folding Boat Chair in Leather, Bamboo and Brass 1930
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Folding boat chair in leather, wood imitation bamboo and brass. Very good condition 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

Art Deco Beechwood Armchairs by Jan Vaněk & Jaroslav Grunt, 1930´S
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These ART DECO bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Grunt in cooperation with Jan Vanek(ÚP Závody) / Czechoslovakia, 1920´s. Made...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Mahogany Armchair and its Footrest, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco mahogany armchair and its footrest, circa 1930 to be restored Measures: stool 35 x 55 x 55 cm.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Art Deco armchairs, designed by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Armchairs from the 1930s in Art Deco style. Furniture designed by Jindrich Halabala. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 77 cm / sea...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut, Velvet

Yellow Boucle Armchairs by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Furniture in very good condition, wooden elements after professional renovation, armchairs covered with a new yellow boucle...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Restored Art Deco Positioning Armchair, Beech Solid Wood, Walnut, 1930s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco Positioning armchair. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Beech solid wood with walnut veneer. Seat height: 40 cm ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Beech

1940s Art Deco Living Room Set
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A rare Art Deco living room set from the 1940s. Beautifully manufactured in France, the set is made of two armchairs and one two seats sofa. B...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut, Fabric

Yellow boucle armchairs by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Doce armchairs by J. Halabala from the 1930s, Czech Republic. Armchairs in very good condition, after professional renovation, covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

KEM Weber Springer Armchair for Lloyd
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Known as the “Springer” chair, the chairs sit on flat band chrome iron springs and function as rocking chairs. The chair retains its original chrome and with newly made cushions. ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Metal

Garden Furniture circa 1950 in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Garden furniture around 1950 in the style of Robert Mallet Stevens; Including a folding table and 4 armchairs Good general condition, funny patina The ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

1930s Art Deco French Design Armchair in Satin Grey Upholstery Wall Nut Wood
Located in London, GB
1930s Art Deco armchair, The chair has been completely re-upholstered in a comfortable and cosy light grey blue patterned satin fabric on chocolate brown wooden legs. The frame is in...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Low Oak and Tweed Armchairs Amsterdamse School 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Very cool set of low armchairs in the manner of De Amsterdamse School from the art-deco period. Likely from the 1930s or 1940s. The oak frame is bent in a very particular backward...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Italian silk & walnut briar root art deco armchairs, set of 2
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful pair of deco armchairs produced in Italy around 1930. The armchair are made of a walnut briar root structure with silk upholstered sea...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Silk, Walnut

Art Deco Armchairs, Poland, 1940s, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco armchairs from the 1940s. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seats have been upholstered with a new fabric. Dimensions: height 93 cm ...
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1940s Polish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wool, Walnut

Delicate Pair of Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, lacquered wood, Czech Republic, 1940s These easy chairs are beautifully constructed featuring a shell shaped frame with sinuous ears that bring a mor...
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Great set of Art Deco club chairs and sofa made by the French designer Jules Leleu made around 1930. Fully reupholstered in champagne color velvet. Has some great details in the cur...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet

Art Deco Armchair in Black and Green, Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco armchair made of black painted wood and green fabric. Made around 1930 in Belgium. Has some nice details in brass buttons.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

French Art Deco Armchair 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco armchair made around 1930. Made of green velvet and brown Leatherette. Has some nice brass details. Price per piece.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Faux Leather

Beechwood Armchairs Thonet B974, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia, Set of 2
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These Art Deco armchairs (cataloque No. B974) were made by Thonet in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930’s. Made of bent beechwood and upholstery. They are in good Vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Fabric

Rare Velvet Upholstered Oak Lounge Armchair by Maxime Old.
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare velvet upholstered oak lounge armchair by Maxime Old. France: circa 1947 Ref: Identical model shown p.294 in "Maxime Old , Architecte-Decorateur by Yves Badetz , Editions Norma ". Provenance: Galerie Yves Gastou...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

VINTAGE CIRCA 1930's ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage circa 1930's English rocking armchair with removable Liberty's London Ianthe fabric cover Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price I have a matching wingback...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, Belgium 1940's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, made in Belgium 1940's. Beautiful shaped chairs with OP Art velvet fabric, which is probably not original and reupholstered somewhere in...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Oak

Pair of Bent Beechwood Armchairs, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Beechwood Good Original condition
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Charles Dudouyt Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Rush Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, pair of lounge chairs, poplar, ash, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chairs designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole. Carved lines and circular ends, straight and round parts come together to form a rather striking Art Deco chair. A special feature is the flexible backrest that can be moved all the way towards the seat. Webbed...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Rush, Ash, Beech, Poplar

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, wood and blue upholstery, Europe, 1940s This fine pair of lounge chairs undoubtedly breathes the late art deco period of the 1940s. The design has a certain t...
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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Bas Van Pelt Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Bas Van Pelt, a set of four Art Deco / early mid-century easy chairs, rosewood color stained oak frame with new upholstery, manufactured in the Netherla...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Bent Beechwood Armchair, Design Jan Vaněk, 1930's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Beechwood Two pieces in stock Good Original condition
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Beech

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930's mahogany armchair in the manner of Adnet.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Mahogany

Deco Style Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of maple armchairs with sharp deco style lines. Please confirm location
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Story Book Pair of Dutch Brutalist Oak and Rush Throne-Like Lounge Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt. ...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Pair of Armchairs by Andre Arbus
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of armchairs designed by Andre Arbus (1903-1996). Oak wood with silver colored patina and leather upholstery. France, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Art Deco Cherrywood Green and White Velvet Italian Armchairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Features Italian art deco armchairs, in the style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani. Armrest in curved wood, and very fine upholstery of an Italian silk factory. ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Cherry

Pair French Art Deco Period, Rosewood, Armchairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair French Art Deco Period walnut Armchairs decorated with a rust color velvet upholstery. Provenance: Christie's New York, June 9, 1998 (lot 155) Eli and Edythe Broad; Private Col...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Rosewood

Large Art Deco Armchair in Original Floral Fabric Prague, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco armchair in original floral fabric Prague 1930s. Particular large armchair in original floral made in Prague and production of the 1930s in Art Deco style. Thanks to...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Papercord
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, oak, paper cord, France, 1940s Decorative lounge chair by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole. Carve...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Papercord, Oak

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

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Bentwood

Pair of French Oak and Papercord Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of French Art Deco solid oak and papercord chairs by Charles Dudouyt. Foldable back rest with beautiful turned details throughout.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Papercord, Oak

3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930 the leather is stained but not torn, very correct general condition, beautiful patina; the price is for 1 , the buyer can buy 1 , ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

René Prou, Art Deco Sycamore Veneer Bergere Chair, circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
René Prou, Art Deco Sycamore Veneer Bergere chair, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Sycamore

Mid Century Spanish Armchairs in Wood, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
The shape of this pair of classic Mid Century armchairs is simply fabulous with its beautiful wooden legs on the front, arms and back and seat. The back and seat of this armchair are...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Unique Art Deco Armchairs in Botanical Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, fabric, dark stained wood, Italy, 1930s Not often one will come across such a delightful pair of Art Deco armchairs in original upholstery which is in overall good condit...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Completely Restored Pair of Walnut Art Deco Armchairs by Miroslav Navrátil
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of upholstered armchairs with elegant C-shaped armrests. The thickly upholstered backrest and seat are floating and are only supported by two walnut lacquer armrests in high glo...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Walnut

Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
The lounge chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s. The armchair will be restored with a new spring core and up...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

French Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely French 1940s upholstered armchair in curved-back form with distinctive croisillon diamond-shaped stitching on the burgundy velvet. Plump loose seat cushion filled with down feathers. Tapered wood conical legs. Companion sofa...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet

Set of H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala white and blue stripes
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of Jindrich Halabala chairs. Design from the 1930s, manufactured around the 1950s.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Armchair Attributed to Maurice Jallot
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco armchair attributed to Maurice Jallot.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Art Deco armchairs in red upholstery, 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A set of Art Deco armchairs in a red salmon color velvet upholstery in a overall good condition. The rounded forms of the chairs are applying a dynamic accent to the design. Overall,...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet

Exceptional Aged Leather French Art Deco Adjustable Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional aged leather French Art Deco adjustable club chair. Standard 18" seat height. Adjustable back angle. This chair is in its original...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather

Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchair, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular armchair attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is not original of the time, the fabric was replaced in the 80s but it is recommended to repla...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Fabric

1940s Art Deco Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered. - Carefully refurbished. - Height of seat 44 cm.
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

Set of 4 Italian Vintage Armchairs in Wicker & Birch, Mid-Century Modern, 1950
Located in Odense, DK
A truly beautiful set of 4 armchairs with hand woven wicker seats and back. Arms in a veneered birch attached to a metal frame, an unusual detail that we have never seen before. Made...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Metal

1940s Armchairs Attributed to Jacques Quinet
Located in London, GB
Dating from the 1940s this is a stunning pair of armchairs attributed to Jacques Quinet. Fully upholstered with sumptuous curved arms and sabre back legs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

10 Archibald Taylor Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of ten American art deco mahogany dining chairs with streamline curved arms designed in 1938/1939 by Archibald Taylor A.I.D. for the Nob Hill residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Scanlon, San Francisco. The eleven room modernist apartment, designed by Taylor, was featured in Architectural Digest Volume XII Issue 4, 1950 (see images). Arm height/table clearance 27 inches. These chairs were deaccessioned from the American furniture collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston in 2013, having been gifted to the museum in 1985 by noted collector John P. Axelrod who himself had acquired them in 1978 from San Francisco dealer...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Mahogany, Upholstery

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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