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
Number in Set: Single Piece
Set of Four French Art Deco chairs
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning set of four French Art Deco chairs. Two of the chairs having arm rest while the other two are armless. Upholstered with floral design on the seat back and the seat. The wood...
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Machine Age Art Deco Arm Chair in the Style of Gilbert Rohde
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 Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Architect Oskar Strnad 1879-1935 Pine & Cane Arm Chair 1920's Art Deco
By Oskar Strnad
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Oskar Strnad (1879-1935) Vienna, Austria architect, designed yellow Pine & cane arm chair.
Circa 1920's. Exceptionally rare, museum piece.
Provenance, purchased from the Strnad fami...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Cane, Pine
Pair of French Oak and Papercord Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of French Art Deco solid oak and papercord chairs by Charles Dudouyt. Foldable back rest with beautiful turned details throughout.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Art Deco Style Orange Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair Brass Detail
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair Iron is an Art Deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests—upholstered in warm orange velvet with a modern wood structure. Perfect for modern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Style Dining Chair Blue Velvet Upholstery, Brass Detail Armchair
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
Barh Armchair in Black Stained Ashwood with Bronze Details & Leather Upholstery
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh armchair was made for those who desire just that little bit of extra comfort. It is an updated version from our original barh chair 01 with its classic contemporary design a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Chairs Designed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 12 chairs designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Walnut wood with inlay and chenille upholstery.
Francoise Sirex (2008) "The House of Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
barh armchair in natural ash wood with brass details and beige upholstery
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh armchair was made for those who desire just that little bit of extra comfort. It is an updated version from our original barh chair 01 with its classic contemporary design a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930
the leather is stained but not torn, very correct general condition, beautiful patina;
the price is for 1 , the buyer can buy 1 , ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Sculptural Chair, 1930s
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Sculptural chair made of oak wood in the Netherlands around 1930. This heavy piece of dutch design is in a good condition but it shows sign of age.
...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Barh Armchair in Black Stained Ash Wood with Bronze Details and Gray Upholstery
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh armchair was made for those who desire just that little bit of extra comfort. It is an updated version from our original barh chair 01 with its classic contemporary design a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Elytre Chair by Emilie Lemardeley, 2021, Beech Tree and Fabric
Located in Clamart, FR
Creation by Emilie Lemardeley in 2021.
Handmade in France, black tinted beech tree
Kvadrat fabric, 100% wool.
Made on demand:
Customers can choose th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Armchair with Lambswool Seat
By Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning rustic Folk Art hand carved antique armchair in oak painted wood with a newer upholstered lambswool seat. Made in Norway in th...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Wood Occasional Side Bedroom Chair Part of Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Art Deco Burr Maple side chair which is part of a large suite.
This is part of a suite, in total I have a side chair, dressing table stool, side cupboard, large double wardrobe, pair of bedsteads and housekeepers linen cupboard...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Maple
Joseph Mathieu Silver Art Deco 'Multiples' Chair, 1920, France
Located in Hastings, GB
Joseph Mathieu Art Deco 'Multiples' chair,
1920s Lyon, France.
This chair is a very early design by Joseph Mathieu, Lyon, France.
Joseph Mathieu has designed and manufactured some...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mawu Chair Hana
Located in Paris, FR
Chair upholstered with an embroidered natural fabric from Schumacher.
Woodwork for the base and the structure of the backrest in golden oak sanded.
Category
2010s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Fritz Hansen Dining Chairs by Karl Schrøder "Model 1572" Denmark 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare and early pair of dining chairs designed by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen in the early 30's. Very few of his works for the company remain today. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Art Deco Style and Scandinavian Design Bouclé Fabric and Black Wooden Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Art Deco Style and Scandinavian design Bouclé fabric and black wooden armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Unique Danish Design chair. Madsen & Schubell style chair. Extreme rare chair
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a chair!! This is the kind of chair you will never see again. Made in the 60's but in absolute top condition! It stood in a small room of an elder couple for decades. They reall...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural linen upholstery.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
French Art Deco Design and Bauhaus Style Beige Bouclé Fabric Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Art Deco Design and Bauhaus style Beige Bouclé fabric hanging seat with brass Bentsteel structure lounge chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eden Chair in Cream Shagreen and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eden Chair in cream shagreen and upholstered in cream calf-hair adds the perfect balance between fantasy and modernity to any space. This chair can be u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Art Deco Style White Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair Brass Details
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company
Located in New York, NY
This stunning side chair was realized by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright in the United States, circa 1940. It features four conical splayed legs in ebonized walnut; and ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern French Wood, Chromed Metal and Black Leather Bar Stool, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing barstool in wood, chromed metal and black leather with footrest. This fantastic item was designed in France during the 1930s.
The piece is fantastic because of the mix of ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Set of Four Wood And Jaguar Green Leatherette Armchairs Circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very good quality living room set of foor art deco living room chairs with slightly curved front feet. The color of the faux leather is Jag...
Category
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Special Edition, IKB Blue, Customizable
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Chairs by J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco chairs by J. Halabal from 1940,
The possibility of renovation in our studio to any condition of the chairs, matte gloss, etc.
Measures: Width 46cm, depth 46 cm,...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
Art Deco Style and Scandinavian Design Bouclé Fabric and Black Wooden Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Art Deco Style and Scandinavian Design Bouclé fabric and black wooden armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Cambridge University Set of 8 Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Norwich, GB
Set of eight oak chairs in the Heal's manner, reputably from the University of Cambridge. Circa 1930.
The chairs are made in solid oak and have shaped seats, making for comfy seat...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
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. Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, Leather Upholstery & Brass Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Original Anton Lorenz for Thonet Cantilevered Steel Tube SS33 Chair, 1930s
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Anton Lorenz (1891–1966)
Timeless, early edition Bauhaus Model SS33 cantilevered armchair by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1930, ...
Category
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Art Deco Black Lacquer Streamlined Armchair by Modernage Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and iconic Art Deco "D" chair was realized by the esteemed maker Modernage Co. in the United States, circa 1930. Resembling a stylized letter "D", it features streamline...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, Green Upholstery & Brass Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming swivel armchair in beige bouclé fabric with brass finishes base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Oak Armchair in Brown Velvet - F750
Located in Lyon, FR
French Art Deco armchair from the 40s/50s. Solid oak structure, original seat in brown velvet with studs. Nice vintage condition of the whole, ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful and rare example of a hand crafted armchair, made in Taiwan circa 1950, the traditional chiselling and heat bending techniques have been used throughout the manufacture of this piece, as well as the precision pining using small specially made bamboo pegs...
Category
1950s Taiwanese Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Natural Ash Wood, Brown Upholstery & Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
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
Upholstered Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo chair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronze-patina brass frame and d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, Upholstered Seat & Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Metal
1930s Marcel Breuer B34 Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly Chromed
- New canvas
- Originally painted wooden armrests with some signs of use
- Manufacturer: Thonet (TON).
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Grosfeld House Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Grosfeld House ebonized occasional chairs having open backs with dramatic hand-carved draped swags with button tufted leather seats. Sold individually.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Melting Chair in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting chair in blue shagreen and bronze patina brass is a beautiful piece to accompany a dining table or desk. The piece has incredible detail and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, White Upholstery & Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, Leather Upholstery & Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Chair Designed by Mart Stam, Type s10, 1930's
By Mart Stam
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of chrome, wood
- good, original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, The Netherlands, 1940s
These dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy which is also visib...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Restored Bauhaus Chrome Chair by Rudolf Vichr Prag, 1930s
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,
- 1930s
- Maker: Rudolf Vichr Prag(marked)
- Wooden parts restored
- Chrome cleaned
- The chrome parts show signs of age.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giorgio Italian Art Deco Style Arm Chair Curly Sycamore High Gloss Finish
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Italian Art Deco style occasional arm chair
Chair in curly sycamore veneer in high gloss polyester, finish in dark moka tone with polished
chrome base, with seats...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Suede, Polyester, Sycamore
Contemporary Art Deco Style Leather Dining Chair by Costantini, Gianni
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Gianni dining chair borrows cues from the early-20th century Art Deco masters and features a light frame with a scrolled back. Shown in ebonized Argentine Rosewood and leather. A...
Category
2010s Argentine Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chair Thonet Nr. 698, circa 1910, Gustav Klimt
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked with paper label and stamp. Newly restored. A variant of the design based on the work of Marcel Kammerer and Josef Hoffmann. Pattern of fabric inspired by the work of Gustav K...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Restored Bauhaus Chrome Chair by Rudolf Vichr Prag, 1930s
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,
- 1930s
- Maker: Rudolf Vichr Prag(marked)
--Wooden parts restored
-Chrome cleaned
-The chrome parts show signs of age.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine French Art Deco-inspired open armchair with a curved and padded backrest, down swept arms with bronze finish terminals, a boxed seat, and kidney pillow above square tapered an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
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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