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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
Adjustable H-70 Boucle Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This H-70 armchair was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Spojene UP zavody, circa 1930. The backrest and seat can be put in three different pos...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Wool, Alpaca, Bentwood

French Art Deco Walnut Tub Chair with Original Geometric Jaz Age Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A walnut Art Deco tub armchair with the original colourful geometric Jaz age upholstery which is in very good condition, with carved fluted details to the front legs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Art Deco Period Cherrywood Desk Chair by André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Period cherrywood desk chair by André Arbus. with brand new upholstering.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Cherry

Armchair and stool in leather and wood in Art Deco style, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair and stool in leather Year 1930 Materials : Wood and leather. Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. Elegant and sophisticated armchairs. You want to live in the golden years, this ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

A Pair of French Art Deco Desk or Bridge Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of French Art Deco beech desk / bridge armchairs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Rare Italian Art Deco Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula in Purple Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Ernesto Lapadula armchair from the Italian Art Deco period produced in 1930. The armchair can also be classified of the Italian Rationalist perio...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930. Lots of wear, but no holes or tears.  
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Rare René Gabriel Art Deco Armchair in Grid Canvas Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Gabriel, armchair, beech, canvas webbing, France, design ca. 1934 A frontrunner of French design, René Gabriel (1899-1950) started his career as an interior decorator during th...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Canvas

Armchair A63/F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Armchair A63/F by Josef Frank for Thonet Mundus. Professionally stained and repolished with new seat.
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Large Monumental Art Deco Armchair in Walnut and Re-Upholstered Fabric, France
Located in Almelo, NL
Large monumental Art Deco armchair in walnut and re-upholstered fabric, France 1930s. This monumental Xl size armchair - lounge chair would make an eye-catching addition to any inter...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1930 3 Art Deco Halabala Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Walnut veneered wooden construction - production by U.P. Race Brno Czechoslovakia - High of seat 45 cm - Price for 3 pieces 5500.   
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Beech Armchairs Attributed to Jindřich Halabala, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
These armchairs, attributed to Jindrich Halabala, were produced in the 1940s in Czechoslovakia by UP Zavody and Setona. The armchairs have been completely restored - upholstered in h...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Beech, Fabric

Pair of 20th Century Wood and Fabric Italian Art Deco Style Armchairs, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Italian armchairs from the mid-20th century. Art Deco style furniture carved in beech wood covered on the seat and back with damask fa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

6 Art Deco Armchairs in walnut and Elm Burl, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 Art Deco armchairs in walnut and elm burl circa 1930. Faux leather upholstery Patina to redo
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Burl, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Chrome Cantilever Milo Baughman Armchairs, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco chrome cantilever Milo Baughman style armchairs - a Pair. Item features a chrome cantilever frame, sweeping Art Deco design, very nice vintage item, clean...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of Elegant Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of elegant art deco armchairs, circa 1940/1950.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Art Deco Armchair J.Halabala HF-11
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940 Czech Republic. Design and manufacture of the armchair J.Halabala HF-11. We send furniture to every corner of the world. ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Jean-Charles Moreux Pair of Gilt Forged Iron Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of gilt hand forged iron armchairs by Jean-Charles Moreux, circa 1936. inspired by Louis XV, part of Moreux’s antidote to functionlism. Pictured with matching...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Iron

Pair of armchairs model A413F by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Pair of armchairs model A413F by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus with bamboo backrest. Professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Beech

J.J.P. Oud for C.H. Eckhart Armchair in Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
J.J.P. Oud for C.H. Eckhart, chair, mahogany, leather, brass, The Netherlands, 1930s Elegant Dutch chair with cream leather designed by J.J.P. Oud for C.H. Eckhart. The chair has a ...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bent Oak Small Armchair Upholstered in a Teal Cloud Form Fabric
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful Art Deco steam bent oak upholstered small armchair. Circa 1930. *Free delivery for all areas in mainland England & Wales only. Delivery to room of choice by a two person team. Items are left packed. Please contact me if you require more delivery information. Return delivery costs are met by the customer. The chair has been reupholstered in a fabulous Art Deco cloud-form fabric from Loome, described as lyrical Japanese Deco...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood, Upholstery, Oak

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair from 1940
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Metal Basketweave Old Green White Porch Outdoor Spring Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco metal basketweave old green white porch outdoor spring arm chair. Item features original green and white painted finish, woven bask...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Set of 8 Mahogany and Faux-Leather Art Deco Armchairs, French, circa 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Rare set of Mahogany and Faux-Leather Art Deco armchairs. French. Circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art-Deco Adjustable Armchair, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Restored, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, fabric, metal Complete restored Very comfortable The yellow upholstery is in original condition (See photo) Good Original condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian Art Deco sofa and two armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s The armchairs measure: cm W 110 x D 87 x H 82 x S 42.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Art Deco Armchair J.Halabala HF-11
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940 Czech Republic. Design and manufacture of the armchair J.Halabala HF-11. We send furniture to every corner of the world. ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Oak Fireside Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos, 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Fireside chair with a dark oak frame and red Naugahyde fabric from the 1930s, attributed to Austrian designer Adolf Loos. Adolf Loos used variants of this model in different interior...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Naugahyde, Oak

Rush Art Deco Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic modern armchairs, rush or cord seating and back, lack lacquered plywood arms, Italy 1940s Superb armchair with ottoman The rush or cord seating is a typical rustic element...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Cord, Rush, Plywood

Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-237 Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs designed in the late 1930s by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet, fully restored. Delivery time 5-6 weeks.  
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

1950s Pair of Rare J.Halabala Side Chairs by UP Zavody, Brno
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - labeled by producer - Height of set 45 cm.
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with leather imitated fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on r...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

1940s Italian Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. These chairs are an exceptional example of Ulrich's architectural skill where line bec...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco J. Halabala, 2x Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco 2 armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern peri...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Original, Rare French Art Deco Rosewood Cubist Arm/ Club Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
An important and rare pair of original French Art Deco period cubist arm chairs of simple and very elegant design. The warm brown finished rosewood is exceptionally well-figured and trimmed with a thin nickeled bronze decorative banding all around the base and overall. Since these chairs are finished on all three sides, they can be placed freestanding in the middle of a room featuring a beautiful back. Antique hob nails as welting surround the caramel colored upholstered leather. Futuristic, clean and architectural lines grace this pair of side chairs and read like art but are made for everyday use and enjoyment. Attrib to : Decoration Interieure Modernes- Rene Joubert ( 1878-1931) et Philippe Petit ( 1900-1945 ) for DIM The chairs are of medium scale and have a firm but comfortable seat, arm as well as backrest. There are a few almost undiscernible antique repairs on the wood and some small, unnoticeable light scratches/ scuffs on the upholstery. There is a small space between the seat and the back rest. They are in very good condition. Armchairs, bergere chairs, chairs, club chairs, living room sets, office chairs and desk chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Nickel

Pierre Dariel Pair of 'Hendaye' Armchairs in Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Dariel, pair of Hendaye armchairs, beech, fabric, France, 1930s Pair of armchairs designed by Pierre Dariel in the 1930s. The structure is composed entirely out of beech, whi...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Art Deco Armchair Made in 1930s Czechia. Beech, Designed by Koželka and Kropáček
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs made out of beech, fully restored by our team.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Macassar

Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, The Netherlands, 1940s These subtle and modest chairs from Dutch origin are executed in oak that has a natural expression due to the visible wooden grains and wa...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

C1930 Mid Century Sculpted Cock Fighting Chair in Bright Red Leather
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous style and a great color but in need of a redo. Upholstery is worn and fading. Structure is completely sound. Seat height is 19.
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

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

Materials

Wool, Beech

Brown Art Deco Armchair, Made in 1930s Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely original condition. Only cleaned.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Longue Art Deco Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1930s, More Items Available
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic beech bentwood armchair by Jan Vanek. Very comfortable and eye-catching piece! Professionally restored: wood refurbished, new straps. 7 items available.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Art Deco Recliner Lounge Chair Czechoslovakia, 1930’s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Large Art Deco reclining lounge chair, Czechoslovakia, 1930’s. The backrest and seat can be put in three different positions.The upholstery is not or...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Lounge Armchairs Model H269, Czech, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Pair of Original and Authentic Lounge Armchairs model "Easy chair" H269 from the late 40s designed by architect Jindrich Halabala Curved black lacquer arms, beech wood in a steam bentwood process Manufactured by UP Zavody Brno made in the Czech Republic from the 1930s-1950s. Newly upholstered in Maison THEVENON Paris fabric (Optimo model) with this incredible 1960s geometric pattern in the style of legendary interior designer David Hicks who created the famous Hexagon rug...
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Jean-Michel Frank Attributed Armchair
Located in Sharon, CT
An important chair in woven straw, most likely constructed of sycamore. Back swings and connects in 'Basculant' manner.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Sycamore

Golden Green Velvet Adjustable Armchairs in Pitch Pine Clemens Holzmeister, 1930
Located in MIlano, IT
Golden green velvet adjustable armchairs in Pitch Pine Clemens Holzmeister, 1930 Pair of unique armchairs with solid wood structure and rectangular seat in bright green velvet. ...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Pine

Art Deco Club Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco club armchair from 1940 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, s...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Reclining Chair Made in 1930s Germany by Thonet, Restored Matte Finish
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco Reclining chair made in 1930s Germany by Thonet. Restored matte finish.
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Red Art Deco Armchairs Made in the 1930s, Original Condition Beech
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs made out of beech, fully restored by our team.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Macassar

Hungarian Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Armchairs are made out of walnut wood and re-upholstered in a light velvety fabric. Arms of the chair is made out of solid piece of wood. On the side beautiful woodgrain is visible. ...
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1930s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

1930s Bauhaus Armchairs, Made by Mucke Melder in Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs Made in the 1930s, Non Restored, Original Beech
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs made out of beech, fully restored by our team.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, 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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