Machine Age Armchairs

Style: Machine Age

Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes

$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes

By John Carpenter, McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of period Machine Age arm chairs, having chrome plated steel frames, wood seating backrests, and leather upholstered armrests. We believe these could be early prototypes, as we have not seen this form before, nor can we find any examples in the literature. The construction, style and materials make us think they were made by McKay Craft...

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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco French Aluminium Armchair

$3,000

Art Deco French Aluminium Armchair

Located in Sharon, CT

A rare 'Machine Age' chair. Constructed of aluminium or 'Monel', leather and leatherette of foam (which has vulcanized). All original.

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1920s French Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Aluminium Armchair Style No 1170 AU, circa 1939

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

Warren McArthur Aluminium Armchair Style No 1170 AU, circa 1939

By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation

Located in Camden, ME

A Warren McArthur aluminium armchair style no 1170 AU in excellent vintage condition. This chair is a classic example of Warren's mastery of tube bending. The elongated S of the b...

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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Donald Deskey Attribution, Armchair, Chrome, Oil Cloth, USA, 1939

$5,800

Donald Deskey Attribution, Armchair, Chrome, Oil Cloth, USA, 1939

By Donald Deskey

Located in High Point, NC

A matte-chrome plated steel and beige oil cloth armchair attributed to Donald Deskey, USA, c. 1939. Seat height: 17.25” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request ...

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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Warren McArthur Set of Four Lounge Chairs, Aluminum, Devon Blue, 1939

$15,500 / set

Warren McArthur Set of Four Lounge Chairs, Aluminum, Devon Blue, 1939

By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation

Located in Camden, ME

Warren McArthur suite of four lounge chairs circa late 1930s. These seldom seen examples retain their original finish to their tubular aluminum fram...

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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age Industrial Aluminum Frame Sofa And Ottoman Set

$5,600 / set

Machine Age Industrial Aluminum Frame Sofa And Ottoman Set

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sleek Machine Age Industrial three seat sofa with matching ottoman features a streamlined design with an exposed brushed aluminum frame in a geometric form. The armrests are cap...

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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age Art Deco Arm Chair in the Style of Gilbert Rohde

$695

H 32 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

Machine Age Art Deco Arm Chair in the Style of Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Classic Machine Age period arm chair, having speed band wrap around arms, upholstered back, and seat. This example is in very good, original conditio...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)

$8,500 / set

H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...

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1940s French Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Faux Leather

Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Black Lacquer & Holly Hunt Fabric Chair

On Hold|~~$2,400~~

H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in

Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Black Lacquer & Holly Hunt Fabric Chair

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and graphic Art Deco Machine Age side/ desk chair was realized in the United States circa 1935. It features streamlined side; subtly bowed hind legs and tapered front l...

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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt

$4,200 / set

H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in

Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This dining chair was designed around 1930 by French designer Charles Dudouyt. It is an Art Deco design from a period just before the mid-century period, and while it still retains s...

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1930s French Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Armchair, Mahogany & Leather, France, 1940

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in

Art Deco Armchair, Mahogany & Leather, France, 1940

By Art Decor

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco armchair made of mahogany wood and leather upholstery. France, circa 1940.

Category

1930s French Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Faux Bamboo New Virgin Wool Upholstery Lounge Arm Fire Side Chairs MINT!

$5,800 / set

H 37 in W 26 in D 21 in

Pair Faux Bamboo New Virgin Wool Upholstery Lounge Arm Fire Side Chairs MINT!

By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Decorative Faux Bamboo New Virgin Wool Upholstery Lounge Arm Fire Side Chairs MINT!

Category

20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

1930s Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia

$1,701 / set

H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in

1930s Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered in kind of dark green velvet fabric - Wooden parts have been refurbished - All chairs are sturdy and stable - Measures: Height of seat 43 cm.

Category

1930s Czech Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

"Aulanko" Sheepskin Armchair/Lounge Chair by Märta Blomstedt, Finland, 1939

$32,798

H 34.26 in W 39.38 in D 42.92 in

"Aulanko" Sheepskin Armchair/Lounge Chair by Märta Blomstedt, Finland, 1939

By Märta Blomstedt

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing lounge chair by Märta Blomstedt, designed for the interior of the “Aulanko” hotel in 1939. Märta Blomstedt was the architecht behind the hotel. Oversized, voluptuous design w...

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1930s Finnish Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Art Deco Cubist Armchairs, France 1940's

$14,500 / set

H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in

Art Deco Cubist Armchairs, France 1940's

By Georges Djo-Bourgeois

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Walnut cubist armchairs in the manner of Djo Bourgeois, classic art deco lines, also reminiscent of the work of Mallet Stevens 31x27x33 Seat 17, Arm 24

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Mid-20th Century French Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Linen Slipcover Armchair and Ottoman Set, Handcrafted in Spain

$9,565

H 29.53 in W 32.68 in D 49.22 in

Linen Slipcover Armchair and Ottoman Set, Handcrafted in Spain

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Handcrafted in Spain, the Taylor armchair and matching pouf (ottoman) offer a refined interpretation of the classic chaise longue. Designed to work together as a pair, the two elemen...

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2010s Spanish Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

1930s Art Deco Bench or Coffee Table Attributed to Donald Deskey

$1,850

H 19.75 in W 42.5 in D 17.5 in

1930s Art Deco Bench or Coffee Table Attributed to Donald Deskey

By Donald Deskey

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco bench or coffee table, attributed to Donald Deskey, American, circa 1930s.

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Armchair .

$2,009

H 33.08 in W 27.96 in D 31.5 in

Art Deco Armchair .

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Art Deco armchair from 1930 Czech Republic. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual ren...

Category

1920s Czech Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Previously Available Items

Warren McArthur Armchair Bronze Anodize Style No. 1049-A Rome , NY c. 1933/34

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H 32 in W 25 in D 23 in

Warren McArthur Armchair Bronze Anodize Style No. 1049-A Rome , NY c. 1933/34

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

Warren McArthur bronze anodized armchair labeled: Patent Applied For,Rome ,New York. c. 1932/33 Upholstered in Mohair 20+ years ago .Matching settee and additional armchair available.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Armchair Bronze Anodize Style No. 1052-Au Rome, Ny C. 1933/34

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H 32 in W 25 in D 23 in

Warren McArthur Armchair Bronze Anodize Style No. 1052-Au Rome, Ny C. 1933/34

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

Warren McArthur bronze anodized armchair labeled: Patent Applied For,Rome ,New York. c. 1932/33 Upholstered in Mohair 20+ years ago

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

KEM Weber for Lloyd Chrome Set of 8 Z Chairs

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H 30 in W 19.75 in D 22.5 in

KEM Weber for Lloyd Chrome Set of 8 Z Chairs

By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of 8 "Z" chairs designed by Kem Weber for Lloyd Loom. Mid 1930's design. One of the most iconic designs from the Machine Age. Nice set of 8! Chairs show some wear, with some chro...

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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

8 Thonet 1940s Armed Dining Chairs Art Deco Mohair & Black Lacquer

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H 32.5 in W 23 in D 21 in

8 Thonet 1940s Armed Dining Chairs Art Deco Mohair & Black Lacquer

By Joe Atkinson, Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional set of 8 Thonet armed dining chairs designed by Joe Atkinson, with a jazz age Art Deco design cut mohair velvet upholstery and black lac...

Category

1940s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Birch

Warren McArthur Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Armchair in Grey Wool, USA 1930's

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H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in

Warren McArthur Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Armchair in Grey Wool, USA 1930's

By Warren McArthur

Located in New York, NY

A rare Art Deco Machine Age aluminum armchair by important American designer Warren McArthur. Displays McArthur’s signature Streamline Moderne-meets-Machine Age aesthetic, with a pai...

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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Classic Art Deco Tubular Chrome and Oil Cloth "Z" Chairs

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H 30 in W 19 in D 22 in

Classic Art Deco Tubular Chrome and Oil Cloth "Z" Chairs

By Royal Chrome

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Deco or Machine Age tubular chrome and oil cloth "Z" chairs, chairs retain original oil cloth fabric upholstery as well as "Royal Chrome" metal label. Cl...

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Windsor Chair from Philadelphia Library in Steel by Canton Art Metal Company

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H 36.5 in W 24 in D 21 in

Windsor Chair from Philadelphia Library in Steel by Canton Art Metal Company

By Canton Art Metal Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Windsor chair from Philadelphia Central Library in steel by Canton Art Metal Company. A traditional form in modern steel instead of the traditional w...

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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Pair of ECK Adams Steel and Vinyl Armchairs

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H 32 in W 24 in D 25 in

Pair of ECK Adams Steel and Vinyl Armchairs

By ECK Adams

Located in New York, NY

Machine Age style heavy gauge steel frames, original mustard color vinyl upholstery (shows minor wear). These chairs are constructed to commercial standards and can withstand heavy u...

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1970s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Classic Art Deco Tubular Chrome and Oil Cloth "Z" Chairs

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H 30 in W 19 in D 22 in

Classic Art Deco Tubular Chrome and Oil Cloth "Z" Chairs

By Royal Chrome

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Deco or Machine Age tubular chrome and oil cloth "Z" chairs, chairs retain original oil cloth fabric upholstery as well as "Royal Chrome" metal label. Cl...

Category

1930s American Vintage Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Warren McArthur Armchairs, Model 1044, 1933 to 1935

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H 32 in W 25 in D 22 in

Pair of Warren McArthur Armchairs, Model 1044, 1933 to 1935

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

Two early aluminum armchairs manufactured in Rome, New York by the Warren McArthur Corporation during the first two years of production from that factory. The chairs were re-upholste...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Machine Age armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, aluminum and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Machine Age armchairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation, McKay Furniture Corp., and Lloyd Manufacturing Co.. 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 $895 and tops out at $14,000 while the average work can sell for $3,900.