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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
Club Armchair in Red and Yellow, 1930
Located in Praha, CZ
Completely restored and newly upholstered armchair from 1930s. Very comfortable.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane in the Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Roma, IT
A Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs, probably made in Italy by amazing craftsmen, between the 1920s and 1930s. This set is made up of 2 Mid Century Armchairs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set 4 Meco Chair Armchair Velvet Midcentury Upholstered Design Dovain Studio
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Meco chair is one of our latest product, designed by the spanish designer Sergio Prieto. Its geometric and rounded shapes remind us in some way of Japanese purity and elegance, b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Plywood, Velvet

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

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

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Mahogany

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

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

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

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Maple

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

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Futuro Armchair (Pair) by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
2 Contemporary "Futuro" American Art Deco-style armchairs, constructed of hand-forged bronze in a modern design that highlights contrasting geometric forms and texture (PRICED EACH)
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Custom Armchair "Orsay" by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
French Art Deco style arm chair interpreted from a classic French Art Deco Ruhlmann design. Elegantly tapered legs and gently curved back an...
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2010s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, customizable lounge chair, wood, fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s Extraordinary easy chair with green fabric upholstery. This chair has a very dynamic and abundant a...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wicker

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

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

Materials

Oak, Velvet, Macassar

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

Restored ArtDeco Ash Drawer Cabinet, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Ash Drawer Cabinet Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Ash Revived Polish. Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restore...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Ash

Restored ArtDeco Oak Dining Table, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Oak Dining Table Designed by Jindrich Halabala. Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Material: Oak Reviv...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Oak

Original ArtDeco Beech Chair with Armrests by Ton, R. Hofman, Czechia, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
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...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Lacquer, Beech

A pair of Art Deco armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1930s, designed by J. Halabala.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco armchairs designed by J. Halabala from the 1930s. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The armchair has been covered with a new fabric, the seat...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

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 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

Materials

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

Materials

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 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

Materials

Faux Leather, 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 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame upholstered seat and back rest. Designed in 1930s by Jindrich Halabala. Excelent restored, another upholstery on request possible. Set of two.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Monumental Armchair in Oak and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, rush, Europe, 1940s Monumental armchair in oak with a strong presence and appearance. This stately piece is executed in oak and rush and was made in Europe in the 19...
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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rush

Art Deco Armchair in Original Floral Upholstery, Praque 1930
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Armchair in Original Floral Upholstery, Praque 1930 This Floral fabric Art Deco Lounge chair was crafted in Prague during the 1930s. Its soft edges, tufted lines, and sturd...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Restored ArtDeco Walnut Trolley, Revived Polish, France, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Walnut Trolley. Revived Polish. Source: France Period: 1920-1929 Material: Walnut The top plate is removable and serves for serving. Our professional refurbishing...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

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

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

La Seine Armchair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Armchair in the style of Jules Leleu by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier Custom Wood Finishing and Upholstery work included in the price of each chair. Customer provides fabric (COM).
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2010s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s
Located in Brussel, BE
Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s. New white fabric.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Decorative Painted Heart Armchair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
Such an elegant and decorative antique heart chair with interesting shapes. A rare decorative object made in wood and painted red with a heart in t...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Artdeco armchair made in france 1950s.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Art Déco Chair
Located in Matosinhos, 13
An elegant and iconic vintage Art Déco Chair. True to its original design, this chair is in excellent condition, as it was re-upholstered with ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Pair of Art Deco Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic pair of art deco, walnut frame, wingback lounge chairs feature high channel backs upholstered in geometric pattern, silk brocade with piping. A three seat 70 inch sofa...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Hand Dyed Brown Leather Fully Buttoned Chesterfield Club Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely Art Deco hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned club armchair A good looking and iconic piece of English furniture. Known ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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

Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut in New Upholstery, Austria 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco armchairs in walnut in new upholstery, Austria 1930s These are two Art Deco armchairs or lounge chairs made from walnut and upholstered with new fabric. They were made in A...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French 1940s Style Club Chairs. Large scale with a deep seat . Ideal to lounge with a large arm you can use as a side table for your lab top or magazine. The chairs have a h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Fabulous Pair of 20th Century Art Deco Style Armchairs
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of 20th Century armchairs in the Art Deco style. The cushioned back and seat beautifully upholstered in cream suede wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Art Deco Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of wood, fabric. The chair needs to be reupholstered. Wood is good condition. Original condition. Rare piece.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Floral fabric Prague 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Lounge chair in Floral fabric Prague 1930s. Particular lounge chair in original floral made in Prague and production of the 1930s in Art Deco style. The large armchair ha...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Fan-Shaped Armchairs in Bentwood and Original Upholstery, Praque, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco fan-shaped armchairs in bentwood and original upholstery, Praque 1930s Art Deco fan-shaped armchairs in bentwood and original upholstery, Praque 1930s. These remarkable ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Renzo Frau Italian Leather Armchairs "Lyra" by Poltrona Frau
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The Poltrona Frau Lyra armchair is an iconic design from the historical collection of Poltrona Frau. The Lyra, fully made from leather, was first no...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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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