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
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.
$14,000 / item
The 'Verneuil' Mohair Sofa by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Verneuil' sofa is the latest addition to our exclusive Design Frères line. inspired by Jean-Michel Frank's timeless Art Deco aesthetic, it is built to the highest standards of c...
Steel
Maurice Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maurice Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920 Reupholstery in beige wool fabric
Fabric, Wood
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930's Restauration nécessaire
Wood
$11,500 / item
Art Deco Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Elegant Art Deco Kidney Sofa. With an iconic kidney shape, this sumptuous sofa offers enveloping comfort in a warm caramel-colored velvet. Its gracefully flowing form features a smooth back and bowed bench seat, with French seams for a distinctive accent. Bronze sabre-style legs elevate its curved wood base, finished in Duty Silver for a touch of luxe. Toss pillows...
Fabric
MW01 sofa in Art Deco style, with engraved and sandblasted glass panels
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
The MW01 Cannage sofa perfectly combines elegance and the engraved and sandblasted cannage pattern. Inspired by an iconic 18th-century design, famously revived by Dior in the 1940s, ...
Stainless Steel
$1,480Sale Price|81% Off
Classic French Art Deco 1930 Style Leather Club Sofa / Couch
Located in New York, NY
Classic French Art Deco 1930 style stitched, grey leather sofa circa 1970 with pure, clean lines and an elegant, relaxed form. The leather has been ...
Leather, Down
Art Deco Gilded Sofa by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Miami, FL
A “Paul Follot, Art Deco salon canape, Circa: 1922: French Art Deco solid mahogany sofa with gold leaf, decorated with a carved fruit basket on each arm, elegant arc-shaped backrest,...
Fruitwood
Art Deco Seating Ensemble, Canape, Armchairs and Center Table, ca. 1920
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Art Deco seating ensembe from Austria consisting of a canape, two armchairs and center table. Manufactured around 1920. Bent beech with upholstery in good...
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Black Lacquered Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of stylish vintage Mid-Century Modern C formed black wood frame orange toned leather back and black seat. Search terms: Art Deco style arm chairs...
Leather, Wood
$6,039Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Black Lacquer Canapé Sofa Frame, 1940s – Carved Wood Bench
Located in Lisbon, PT
A striking 1940s Art Deco canapé sofa frame, finished in elegant high-gloss black lacquer. This refined wooden sofa features gracefully curved armrests and a three-panel backrest, cr...
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Canapé, Solid Oak & Faux Leather, Hand-Crafted
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking 1930s French Art Deco canapé, sourced in Provence. Crafted in solid oak, the sofa is upholstered in its original red-orange faux leather, lending a bold visual presence to...
Faux Leather, Oak
Midcentury Maple Brass and Fabric Austrian Canape Sofa, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Characteristic and precious Austrian sofas in bleached maple with rich brass inserts, all married with a beautiful black and silver fabric. The sofa ha...
Brass
$4,764Sale Price|40% Off
Art Deco Sage Green Leather Black Lacquer Canapé Sofa, 1940
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Black Lacquer Art Deco canapé sofa furniture with sage green leather from the 1940s. Crafted in wood with refined spindle details on the back and arms, it features upholstery s...
Walnut
$2,653Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Canapé Sofa, Sage Green Leather, Walnut, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco canapé sofa with sage green leather from the 1940s. The curved armrests and three-panel backrest add visual balance and comfort, while the light floral carvings on each ...
Walnut
Very Large Baroque Art Deco Living Room Suite , circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very large Art Deco living room suite. One huge sofa and four armchairs. Velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940-1950.
Velvet, Wood
Dooq Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man, in Stock
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Sofa settee with black and white weaved texture natural lamb fur in taupe color, solid wood frame and polished brass fittings. Includes 3 decorative cushions like in the pictures. Ne...
Brass
Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest): L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...
Foam, Wool
$2,925 / set
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco Seating Ensemble, Canape, Armchairs and Center Table, ca. 1920
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Art Deco seating ensembe from Austria consisting of a canape, two armchairs and center table. Manufactured around 1920. Bent beech with upholstery in good...
Beech, Bentwood
$18,928
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve...
Wood, Giltwood
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Wood
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Schuyler Samperton Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Eden Serene Fabric by Schuyler Samperton
Linen, Giltwood
$8,400
H 33 in W 44 in D 28 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Upholstered Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the 1...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Art Deco Chair by Maurice Dufrene, 1925
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco chair designed by the French designer Maurice Dufrene for the 1925 Paris Exposition International of Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. Made of oak and leather. D...
Leather, Wood
Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 25” wide x 29” deep x 32” high. MAURICE DUFRENE (1876 - 1955) One of the ...
Wood
$18,200Sale Price|24% Off
H 39.5 in W 53 in D 25 in
Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, wi...
Wood, Velvet
$3,375Sale Price|55% Off
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa by Jacques Charpentier, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa from the 1970s in original condition Leather cushions over a brushed steel base Designer Jacques Charpentier Sofa is convertible in a bed , mattress missing.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 59.85 in D 23.63 in
20th century French Art Deco Walnut and Yellow Fabric Sofa, 1925s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent Art Deco sofa (1925s) in walnut in very high quality. Slightly curved sides, which makes it very elegant. Removable seat cushion. Yellow cotton fabric with patterns and ...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
A RARE LIPS SOFA BY ANDREA BUSIRI VICI, AFTER SALVADOR DALI - ROMA 1930s
By Andrea Busiri Vici
Located in London, GB
A charming and reduced form canapé interpretation of the infamous Mae West lips sofa by Salvador Dali and Edward James. This version designed and co...
Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 25.99 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern, Three Seater Banana Sofa, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Curved great quality banana sofa with chunky legs in its original fabric. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Shapes are on point and have an intriguing look that fits nicely into a modern interior This classic banan sofa...
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Art Deco Sofa, Danish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant sofa made in nutwood with some soft curves, upholstered in a fine chequer fabric. Made in the 1930s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A rare object with an expressive look. The overa...
Fabric, Wood, Nutwood
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H 37.41 in W 64.97 in D 25.99 in
Two Seater Sofa in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Kaare Klint, Frits Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
A unique classic Danish modern 2-seater sofa in solid oak, reupholstered in lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1940s. Clear references to some of the famous Danish archite...
Lambskin, Oak
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H 36.23 in W 77.96 in D 31.5 in
Canadian Art Deco Streamline Living Room Set by Atlas Bedding Ltd, circa 1931
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Kem Weber
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Exceptional salon / living room set consisting of two armchairs and a convertible sofa bed. In chromed and painted metal, wood and fabric. Very good manufacturing quality (assembly, chrome plating, painting, strapping, trim). The salon is 90 years old, original and still presents very honourably. Current Art Deco Streamline Moderne / Bauhaus, Canada, 1931. By Atlas Bedding Ltd...
Chrome
Sold
H 27.56 in W 76.78 in D 32.29 in
Antique Curved Danish Three Seater Sofa in Velvet, Empire, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Such an elegant three seater antique empire sofa in a classic red velvet. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the early 19th century. The general imp...
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 39.38 in W 68.9 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Sculptural Three Seater Baroque Sofa, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely romantic three seater sofa in a fantastic fabric. Made in solid oak. Hand carved by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 19th century. The overall impression is really good, with on...
Fabric, Oak
Bench Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, FR
Italian bench from the 1950s attributed to Paolo Buffa. Adjustable as an extra bed. The wood has traces of use. New constructivism outdoor fabric designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier for L...
Fabric
Pinz Art Deco Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco style sofa, Statement-making from every angle, this modern sofa features a striking silhouette, distinctly defined by continuous clean lines and a slim wood frame. Tailored to perfection in a woven linen fabric, its smooth upholstered back and welted seat cushions offer soft contrast to its Black Saddle finish. Poised on French cabriole-inspired legs, it offers sophistication, with cloud-like comfort. Accent pillows add depth and warm texture in a multicolor velvet. Style with a pair of matching Outline chairs...
Fabric
Art Deco Emerald Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Art Deco style emerald sofa. This sofa is glamour personified! Couture detail, a contemporary curving silhouette and fashionable upholstery define...
Brass
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H 28.75 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini, 'Le Bambole' 2-Seater Sofa, Original Fabric, Italian Modern, 1972
Located in Odense, DK
Exceptionel Fine version of Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s. This beautiful sofa comes with the original fabric + two cushions in a great ...
Fabric