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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
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Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940's Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of four original circa 1940's English oak slatted folding steamer chairs A very good looking well ...
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1940s English Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Oak

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

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.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Walnut

French Design Metal and Cognac Leather Bistro Style Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant chair, at the manner of the old French bistros, with metal structure and leather seat and backrest, combining quality, robustness and class. Comfortable and ergonomic, aerial...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs

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Metal

French Art Deco Set of Four Dining Chairs in Red Leatherette and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leatherette, oak, brass, France, 1940s The strong, elegant form of the geometrical backrest with spindles, all executed in the finest oak is absolutely s...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

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...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Leather, Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs

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Brass, Bronze, Metal

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...
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1950s Taiwanese Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Bamboo

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.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Sublime Hand Dyed Barrel Back Tub Armchairs in Brown Leather Comfortable
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of hand made in England brown leather barrel back tub armchairs. A very well made pair, they have mahogany frames, the leather ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

J.J.P. Oud for C.H. Eckhart Armchair in Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
J.J.P. Oud for C.H. Eckhart, chair, mahogany, leather, brass, The Netherlands, 1930s Elegant Dutch chair with cream leather designed by J.J.P. Oud for C.H. Eckhart. The chair has a ...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Brass

Set of Six French Art Deco-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs in Original Green Vinyl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in the opulence of the Art Deco era with our stunning set of six French-style dining chairs. Each chair has been carefully stained in a rich, dark mahogany hue, imparting a s...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Lacquer, Mahogany, Wood, Foam, Upholstery

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s by Charles Dudouyt. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 1940s. The detailed...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Oak

Fritz Hansen Dining Chairs by Karl Schrøder "Model 1572" Denmark 1930's
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. ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Guenot...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Brass

Axel Einar Hjorth Corall Set of 4 Chairs Birch and Velvet 1934
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 4 chairs reupholstered in Velvet. Designed during Axel Einar Hjorth's Swedish Grace period or the equivalent of Swedish Art Deco. The desing is called Corall. Made for Nordisk...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chairs

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Velvet, Birch

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 ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Set of 6 French Art Deco Lime Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French 1930s cerused oak dining chairs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Oak

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Guenot...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Brass

Jacob Kjaer Rare Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, dining chairs, niger leather, cuban mahogany, brass rivets, Denmark, 1937. Stunning set of dining chairs by Jacob Kjær manufactured in 1937. The Danish designer Jacob Kjær created this particular model for the Paris World Fair in 1937. The strong, elegant form of the geometrical backrest with spindles, all executed in the finest Cuban mahogany is absolutely striking. Lightness is created through the slim proportions of the frame which is executed in mahogany. Together with the original cognac niger leather with admirable patina this set of dining chairs is visually striking. A nice decorative touch are the brass rivets on the side of each seating. Jacob Kjaer (1896-1957) started working as a furniture designer in 1915. From 1918-20 he studied at the Institute of Arts and Crafts Museum in Berlin, then worked in Paris and returned to Copenhagen in 1926. Here, he opened his own workshop. His highly skilled craftsmanship and designs got honored with the Hand Work Medal in 1954. These items are in good, used condition and show patina and signs of wear and use common for pieces this age. The mahogany type of this piece does not require an export license. Please note that we have a total of sixteen chairs...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE WICKER CLUB ARMCHAIRS WiTH MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS CUSHIONS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Art Deco style wicker armchairs upholstered in Mulberry linen Flying Ducks fab...
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20th Century English Art Deco Chairs

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Upholstery, Wicker

Art Deco Club Chairs by Maison Dominique
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco club chairs by Maison Dominique, upholstered in cream/ivory color leather and Makassar Ebony wood details. Made in France. Circa: 1935.
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20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

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Leather, Macassar

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...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Fabric, Lacquer

Art Deco Chair Designed by Mart Stam, Type s10, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, wood - good, original condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Chrome Chair by Rudolf Vichr Prag, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - 1930s - Maker: Rudolf Vichr Prag(marked) - Wooden parts restored - Chrome cleaned - The chrome parts show signs of age.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Chrome

French Art Deco Set of Six Dining Chairs in Darkened Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, metal, faux leather, France, 1940s This set of French dining chairs show a basic design, with strong propo...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Oak

Chair with Wide Curved Backrest in Art Deco Style with Leather and Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Elegant Art Deco chair with beautifully wide curved backrest. This is the most famous Art Deco chair shape. Very elaborate in production, offers excellent seating comfort. Hi...
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2010s German Art Deco Chairs

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Upholstery, 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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

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Bentwood

Art Deco Period '1920s' French Bench Made of Rosewood
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Deco Period (1920s) French bench made of rosewood and unupholstered in a dark gray linen fabric.  
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20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Rosewood

Pair of Art Deco Chairs, Designed by Mart Stam, 1930´s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Tubular Chromed Steel and Plywood Plywood was Restored Chrome has old Patina Good Original Condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Chairs by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu- A pair of fine French 1940s mahogany chairs with intertwining curved wood backs Numbered: 21956 & 21957 For an illustration of a similar armchair, see Siriex, Francoise. The House of Leleu. New York: Hudson Hills...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Mahogany

Art Deco Swedish Dining Chairs Set of 6 Marquetry Dark Honey, Early 20th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Art Deco dining chairs with the distinctive inlaid seat backs with beautiful detailed marquetry figures of woman. The top grade flame ven...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chairs

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Birch

French Art Deco Rattan Chairs Design Jean-Michel Frank for Ecart International
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Art Deco rattan chairs 1935 model design Jean-Michel Frank for Ecart International composed of a magnificent seating set of 4 chairs in w...
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20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Wood Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
- In original condition - Fully functional - seat height-45cm.
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1910s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Armchair Cercle Josef Frank Walter Sobotka Vienna 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage armchair or lounge chair design attributed to Walter Sobotka ( in the cercle of Josef Frank ) for Wiener Werkbundsiedlung, circa 1930. This amazing Art Deco era arm...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

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Walnut

Set of 2 First Edition Alvar Aalto 402 Chairs for Finmar, 1930s
Located in amstelveen, NL
402 Chair, Alvar Aalto, Finmar, 1933 The 402 armchair was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933. Aalto was a famous architect and one of the most influential...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Birch

U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Club Chair with Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Beige Leather on Black Lacquered Wood. Typical French Art Deco Shape. Elegant and timeless design. High Quality! Handmade in Germany. Different upholstery, leather colors, ...
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2010s German Art Deco Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Low Side Chairs in Mustard Velours Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chairs, velours, wood, France, 1930s Elegant set of Art Deco chairs. The seating of the chairs is upholstered in a classy mustard velours,...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Restored Bauhaus Chrome Chair by Rudolf Vichr Prag, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - 1930s - Maker: Rudolf Vichr Prag(marked) --Wooden parts restored -Chrome cleaned -The chrome parts show signs of age.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Chrome

Revolving White Art Deco Style Tulip Shaped Club Chair with Macassar Panels
Located in Ulm, DE
Typical tulip shaped Art Deco style club chair on a round, revolving base. Excellent seating comfort with high quality upholstery. Handmade in Germany. Lacquered wood. Black...
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2010s German Art Deco Chairs

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Wood, Macassar, Upholstery

Pair of 20th Century Wood and Fabric Italian Art Deco Style Armchairs, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Italian armchairs from the mid-20th century. Art Deco style furniture carved in beech wood covered on the seat and back with damask fa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Comfortable Art Deco Style Shell Chair with Fabric Upholstery and Lacquered Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Invite your visitors to take a seat in this comfortable armchair. This chair lends a special touch to your dining room: Even a fast food dinner will feel like a feast. High q...
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2010s German Art Deco Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Chair Thonet Nr.402, Jan Kotěra in 1907
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Jan Kotera for the National association house in Prostejov. Slightly modified - reduced backrest height, as an adjustment to the salon chair). P...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early Dutch Lounge Chair in Oak and Rope
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, rope, the Netherlands, circa 1910 This early Dutch lounge chair is executed in oak and is designed by 't Binnenhuis and attributed to Jac van den Bosch. The chair is ...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Rope, Oak

Set of Two Art Deco, Lounge Chairs, The Netherlands 1930's
By Pander
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Oak wooden "Amsterdamse School" lounge chairs with velvet beige upholstery in good condition. The wood has some nice carvings.
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Oak

Six Art Deco Chairs in Green Leather Original Condition
Located in Miami, FL
Original condition for these set of six chairs in green leather. the seat part are in bad condition, must be reupholstered. Backs of the chairs are in good condition from origine. ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Beech

Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Paul Fallot
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco beech and rosewood carved chairs with a deco floral pattern along the top and arms attribute to Paul Follot Made in France Circa: 1922.  
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

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Rosewood

1980s Fasem Chrome and Black Rubber Dining Chairs, a Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
These 6 Minimalist Fasem dining chairs are comfortable and sturdy. The back and seat are molded black rubber, while the base and legs are chrome. Their design is noteworthy for the r...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs

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Chrome

Art Deco Machine Age Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Occasional or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Machine Age Art Deco desk or occasional chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935. It features a channeled skyscraper style back; straight front legs and gen...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Velvet, Lacquer

Art Deco Pouf J.Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco Pouf J.Halabala.  
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vinyl, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. Restored and polished.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Brass

Art Deco Mahogany Wood and Geometric Green Velvet Chairs, 1920
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant, sinuous and unique in their kind, this Exotic group of chairs of orientalist current, have been brought back in luster of their old splendor. Contrast of the mahogany wood w...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

6 Art Deco Chairs with Red Leather from France Around 1930
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored so that we can be sure that it is really original. We then offer these as or...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Thonet Pair of Chairs in Cherry and Burgundy Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, pair of chairs, cherry, fabric, Germany, 1930s This unique pair of chairs has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. The desi...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Chairs

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Fabric, Cherry

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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