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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

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
Number in Set: Single Piece
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

George Smith Buttoned Side Occasional Office Desk Chair Brown Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning RRP £4,170 George Smith buttoned Gainsborough side chair in brown leather with mahogany frame This is a very well made...
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather

René Drouet - Armchair, circa 1940s
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...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style Mondrian Print Velvet Upholstery Pina Chair Dining Room Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Pina chair mondrian is a high-end chair upholstered in red, blue, and yellow. This simple yet sophisticated chair, Pina vhair mondrian, is a brilliant tribute to one of the pioneers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Style Warm Yellow Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair is an art deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests—upholstered in velvet with a modern wood structure. Perfect for modern dining room proje...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Fabric

1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair finished in Floral Chenille
Located in Tarleton, GB
Art Deco Library Reading Chair Introducing the 1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair, supplied by The Rare Chair Company, an artisan family business based in Lancashire, UK. This s...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Foam, Beech, Oak

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...
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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...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Mid-Century Modern Stool, Curled Legs, Oak & Bouclé, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful oak stool with carved legs, manufactured and designed in Denmark by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s. Reupholstered in luxury Bouclé, Storr 1501 (Eggshell) from bute fabric....
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, 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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

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 ...
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20th Century American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by 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

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

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

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

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

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

Rupert Bevan Lafon Barstool (in Customer's Own choice of Material/Leather)
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

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 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

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

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...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

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...
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Chair After 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

Art Deco Chair, Germany, 1930s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chair from the 1930s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat is covered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 86 cm / seat height. ...
Category

1930s German Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

ANTIQUE ART DECO LIBERTY'S LONDON STYLE COTSWOLD CARVER DESK CHAiR PART SUITE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, circa 1920’s Art Deco Liberty's London style Cotswold Desk or Dining chair which is part of a s...
Category

1920s English Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Lounge Chairs Tulip Made in France
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant Art Deco, 1930s, model nicknamed "Tulip", due to the typical tulip form, designed and produced for Hotel Melandre, France. The padded velvet se...
Category

1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Maple

Belgian Art Deco Chair, 1930s
Located in Balen, BE
Belgian Art Deco chair from the 1930's with interesting dimensions and details like the low backrests and armrests, turned front legs, wonderful mix o...
Category

1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Textile

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chairs, Circa 1950s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare chairs by French architect and Art Deco Modernist designer and icon of luxurious French Modernism, Jacques Adnet, circa 1950s. Each chair upholstered in sumptuous green ...
Category

1950s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

TON Bentwood Armchair in Light Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, armchair, bentwood, fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s. Elegant dining chair made in bentwood. The lines and shapes are dynamic but in a soft sense, the light color of the backrest ...
Category

1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Art Deco Armchair with Gustav Klimt Upholstery Fabric, 1930s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful high quality finish with brass end caps on the feet covered with original Gustav Klimt velvet upholstery fabric. Original metal springing on the seat. Naturally with signs ...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rupert Bevan Lafon Dining Chair (in Customer's Own choice of Material/Leather)
Located in London, GB
A reworking of a classic design by Dupre Lafon, the Lafon Dining Chair has a generous upholstered seat and backrest (in client's own choice of fabric or leather). Constructed from eb...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Affilato Chair in Black Lacquer and Bottega Leather by Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Affilato Chair The Affilato dining chair features a meticulously crafted design that combines a sturdy metal frame with luxurious leather seating. Hand-made with precision and attent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Affilato Chair in Patina Bronze and Bottega Leather by Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Affilato Chair The Affilato dining chair features a meticulously crafted design that combines a sturdy metal frame with luxurious leather seating. Hand-made with precision and attent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Faux Shagreen J. Robert Scott Side Chair, 1990s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco Faux Shagreen J. Robert Scott Side Chair. Featuring an art deco form and iridescent faux shagreen Priced each. Additional information: Materials: Faux Shagreen, Mahogany P...
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20th Century American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Art Deco Style Set of 16 Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Chairs
Located in Meda, MB
This set of 16 Art Deco style chairs is actually composed by 14 chairs and 2 thrones (chairs with arms for the heads of the table) . They were produced in the north of Italy in the 1...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool Dark Blue Velvet Handmade in Portugal by 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

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell 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

Brass

Mid-Century Chair in Ebonized Walnut Base with Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant midcentury chair was realized in the United States circa 1950. It features cylindrical legs with rectilinear cross stretchers in ebonized walnut. The top of the back has a subtle incised streamlined cut out, testifying to the fact that no detail was overlooked in its construction. With its refined color palate and clean modernist lines, this chair is as versatile as it is beautiful, blending perfectly with any style of interior from Classic midcentury to contemporary. It has been newly reupholstered in sumptuous patterned and metallic Holly Hunt fabric...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Style His Il Chair Made With Oak And Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Emerald Leather, Handmade in Portugal by 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, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare and unusual English Art Deco aviator-style club chair in oak. The supple cognac leather fluted back complements the generous leather hide spri...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Brass Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Art Deco Italian Modernist dining chairs hold a delicate but impactful silhouette. Constructed by Chivari out of solid brass circa 1930, the six chairs show only light ware. Cu...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gatsby Chair - Modern Art Deco Chair in Brass and Velvet
Located in London, GB
Taking a glimpse into the past, the Gatsby collection takes us back into an era of opulent splendour and wondrous beauty by simply laying our eyes on its magnificent curves. The piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco chair, Germany, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chair from the first half of the 20th century. Furniture in very good condition. Wood: walnut Origin: Germany Dimensions: height 86 cm / seat height. 45 cm / width 43 cm / d...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Thonet No. 14 Antique Children's Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Thonet no. 14 children's chair, in original un-restored condition. Very elegant unique piece! Thonet is a name synonymous with innovative furniture design and craftsmanship. Founded...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Beechwood Chair Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

French 1920s Art Deco Armchair, Brown Walnut, Red Skin, Jules Leleu Atributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Charming French 1920s Art Deco armchair "Pozzetto" in brown walnut, red skin color Jules Leleu style Upholstery in good condition and polished ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Sculptural Vintage Armchair in Oak and Leather, Danish Modern, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural armchair in oak and leather seat. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. A decorative figure for the modern interior. This armchair / deskchair have a really strong...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

1970s Jazz Art Deco Revival Chrome and Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the charm of the 1970s Art Deco revival with this authentic chair produced by Jazz, a company renowned for its successful fusion of styles reminiscent of the iconic Donald...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Vintage French Oak Dining Chairs: Elegance and Timeless Appeal
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a set of six elegant dining chairs, inspired by the distinctive style of French designer Charles Dudouyt. Crafted in the mid-century period, these chairs showcase the capt...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Italian Art Déco Chairs, Melchiorre Bega (Attr.), Italy, 1930s
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 art Déco chairs in wood and fabric from an important Italian villa, attributable to the famous Italian architect and designer Melchiorre Bega. it is a truly refined set, cap...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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