Art Deco Chairs
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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
Set of 6 Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Suite of six chairs in walnut. Front legs with patinated brass shoes. White fabric.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 12 Art Deco Style Chairs, White Wood and Fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 12 Art Deco Style chairs, white wood and fabric.
Category
1970s Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Emerald Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Braided Hemp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of eight armchairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s
Set of eight naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Beech
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, without forgetting that the small det...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Flute Bar Stool Dark Blue Velvet Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood.
Year 1930
Country: French
Materials : wood, chrome and leather
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
Elegant...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Art Deco Club Chairs - Vintage Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of art deco style club chairs with a unique box design
Classic minimal deco look somehow embodies the 1920s aesthetic
Perfect for contemporary interiors and comfortable...
Category
1990s Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
STUNNING PAiR OF ART DECO STYLE HAND DYED WHISKEY BROWN CLUB ARMCHAIRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Pair of art deco-style hand-dyed chairs.
This pair of Art Deco-style club armchairs has undergone a meticulous h...
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20th Century British Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration.
We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 194...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Art Deco Silk Velvet Upholstered Mahogany 'S.S. Normandie' Dining Armchairs, Pierre Patout (French 1879-1965), Circa 1934. This Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholster...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
René Drouet - Armchair, circa 1940s
By René Drouet
Located in London, GB
A 1940’s forged metal armchair by René Drouet finished in patinated silver.
Provenance: Collection Claude Montana Literature: Architectural Digest, septembre 1989. Claude Montana...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of French 1940s Ebonised Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1940’s French ebonised side chairs with an open pleated back finished in light pink satin and braid.
Dimensions:H 77 cm height D 46cm, W 50cm, Seat Height 45 cm
Conditio...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Satin, Wood
Warren McArthur Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren McArthur Desk Chair, Aluminum frame with upholstrey.
Reupholstered
Seat height 20"
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Rustic Wood French Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four rustic wood French chairs.
Manufactured in French, circa 1950.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco period tub chair, probably Danish in origin, circa 1930's. The chair features sophisticated architectural lines, fine European craftsmanship, and timeless modernist lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Armchair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron frame sitting atop brass ball feet. Black leather seat, seat back and arm rests with signature Adnet contrast s...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair French Terrace or Cafe Chairs Designers:Xavier Pauchard & Joseph Mathieu
By Societe Industriella des Meubles Multiples
Located in Sharon, CT
Pair of stacking cafe chairs, all original. Designed by Xavier Pauchard and Joseph Mathieu. According to: "100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Museum Collection" (1996)- the discussion ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Steel
Game Table Chair by Francis Jourdain, c. 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A chair originally part of a game table set by French designer Francis Jourdain (1876-1958). Bibliography: "Noailles et Les Modernes: Les Traces d’un Style : Hyères, Villa de Noaille...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Eight Oak Art Deco Modernist Chairs by Fa. Randoe Haarlem, 1920s
By Randoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of eight Art Deco Modernist chairs.
This set of eight was designed and manufactured by Fa. Randoe Haarlem for the City Hall of Haarlem.
Striking Dutch design...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Flavius Dining Chair Shagreen Leather And Polished Bronze by Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flavius Dining Chair Black Lacquer
A harmonious fusion of aesthetics and functionality, Flavius redefines dining seating. Crafted with meticulous precision, it transcends mere utilit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Flavius Dining Chair Black Lacquer And Polished Bronze by Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flavius Dining Chair Black Lacquer
A harmonious fusion of aesthetics and functionality, Flavius redefines dining seating. Crafted with meticulous precision, it transcends mere utilit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of French Art Deco Chairs with ebony wood frame and upholstered in white muslin fabric -
Petite in scale with interesting curves and shape
France, 1940s
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Original Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco Cloud Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco cloud chairs by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut veneered backs with Trompe-l'œil burr walnut legs. Re-upholstered in cream leather.
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Paul Frankl Dining Chairs for Brown Saltman 3 Available Sold in Singles
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into the realm of timeless sophistication with our collection of iconic Crisscross "X" Dining Chairs, designed by the legendary Paul Frankl for the esteemed Brown Saltman group ...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Art Deco dining chairs, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia, set of 6
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These dining chairs were made in the ART DECO style in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s.
Made of walnut. In good Vintage condition, showing signs of age and using.
Price is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Set of Four Cubist Chairs, by Josef Gočár, Solid Oak, Red Leather, Czech, 1910s
By Josef Gocar
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This set was designed by famous czech designer Josef Gočár as part of the interior of a family home in Hradec Králové (Czechoslovakia).
The upholstery is firm and not worn, but the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Oak, Lacquer
Beechwood Chair Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wood bistro chair Thonet was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1930´s. It´s made of beechwood. It´s no longer marked, probably the label ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Art Deco Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
2 art deco walnut chairs, defect in the silk upholstery.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
A 811 Chair By Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank for Thonet 1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann or Josef Frank chair A 811 for Thonet 1920s
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Suite Of 4 Artdeco Chairs And 4 Armchairs In Rosewood Circa 1930
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Suite of 4 Artdeco chairs and 4 armchairs in rosewood circa 1930, Upholstered in mauve ostrich leather, seat height 53cm
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
A set of 6 Dining Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare set of 6 classic dining chairs / desk chairs, attributed to Kaj Gottlob for Fritz Hansen. Made in the 1940 - 1950s. Newly reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin
Guglielmo Ulrich Set of Six Dining Chairs, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of six stained wood and yellow velvet dining chairs attributed to the Italian Architect Guglielmo Ulrich.
Splendid craftmanship in the...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 4 chairs designed by Halabala, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of 4 chairs designed by Halabala, 1930s.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 83 cm seat height 44 ...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Two Swedish Monk Chair 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Oak Swedish Monk Chairs 1930s
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Sylvie Chair in Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. This piece has been photographe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Art Deco armchair by Ernesto Lapadula 1930s made of Walnut wood and Fuchsia velvet
Located in Catania, IT
Rare Art Deco Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula with Walnut wood frame and Fuchsia Velvet.
The armchair designed by Ernesto Lapadula from the Italian Art Deco period, circa 1930.
feature...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
An Art Deco Olive Green Leather Cloud Chair
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Cloud chair. Original walnut castors, re-upholstered in olive green leather with ruched arm rests.
Dimensions: H 82cm W 68cm D 50cm
Origin: English
Date: 1935
Item N...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1920's Office chair Model No.3 by Gebrüder Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This office/dinning chair was originally designed at the second half of the 19th century, and can be found in the Thonet sales catalogues as model number 3. This particular piece is ...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 Wood and Leatherette Chairs - Italy - 1930s
Located in Milano, IT
The feature of these chairs is a wood handle on the back and legs on the side. are covered with a green vinyl leather, still original.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
1930s Central European Reclining Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
The unique design of this armchair gives it an intriguing and delightful personality. Made in Central Europe in the 1930s, the low-set seat hovers mere inches from the floor, the siz...
Category
20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Italian Art Deco white leather and wood chairs by Giovanni Gariboldi, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco white leather and wood chairs by Giovanni Gariboldi, 1940s
set of eight chairs with rectangular seat with wooden structur...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rupert Bevan Lafon Barstool (in Customer's Own choice of Material/Leather)
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
The Lafon barstool reworks the original design for the bar setting. Crafted with a patinated brass finish pedestal and backsplat, and generous upholstered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco white leather and wood chair by Giovanni Gariboldi, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco white leather and wood chair by Giovanni Gariboldi, 1940s
Chair with rectangular seat with wooden structure. The seat and...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Eliel Saarinen "Blue" Chairs- a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950) was an important figure in the earliest awakenings of Scandinavian Art Nouveau architecture, and was responsible for such masterpieces as the highly regard...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th century oak arts and crafts childs chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century oak arts and crafts child's chair circa 1920.
Small children's chair in the arts and crafts style. Octagonal seat standing o...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Two Art Deco chairs, Poland, 1950s. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Deco chairs from the mid-20th century, Poland.
The furniture is in very good condition, professionally renovated, the seats are covered with new fabric.
Dimensions: h...
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1950s Polish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Set of 12 Chairs in Maple and Cream Leather, 1930s
Located in Meda, MB
This set of 12 Art Deco chairs was produced in France in the 1930s. They have a maple structure and are upholstered with two different color of leather: cream and light brown for the...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Czech Cubist Side Chair by Vlastislav Hofman, Hofman Chair , Modernista
Located in Buffalo, NY
Originally produced in 1911... Vlastislav Hofman designed this chair as part of an interior for the sculptor Josef Maratka. Its austere appearance is...
Category
1980s Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dressing table with chair in Art Deco style, Poland, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A dressing table and a chair in the Arty Deco style from the 1950s.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. The chair seat has been covered with new upholstery.
...
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1950s Polish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Czech Art Deco wood and chromed steel chair with armrests by Ladislav Zak, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Czech Art Deco wood and chromed steel chair with armrests by Ladislav Zak, 1930s
Chair with armrests and rectangular seat. The structure is in chromed tub...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Chair After Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Boho outdoor lounge chairs. Done in the manner of Eileen Gray. A whimsical wrought iron frame with a channel tufted cushion. Perfect indoors our out. You decid...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco French Chair is Beech Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and comfortable Art Deco French chair. Chair has high back and 2 arm supports. Re-upholstered in light beige fabric and re-polished.
Condition is perfect. Restored.
23.5"...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair Of Lounge Chairs Designed By John Hutton For Sutherland
By John Hutton
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite Pair of designer armchairs designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for the Sutherland Collection (Dallas). Art Deco Moderne inspired l...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Deco Style Maroon Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of deco style side chairs in patterned red upholstery on ebonized base.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Original Art Deco Chairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1920s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by Jules Leleu, a French designer at the top of French 20th Century decoration who distinguished himself during the Art Deco style's renaissance.
This item features classic...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather, Beech, Lacquer
Chair Armchair Velvet Midcentury Upholstered Design Sergio Prieto 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Plywood
Art Deco chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, barh.design, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, and Thonet. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $72,000 while the average work can sell for $3,901.
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