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
Period: 20th Century
Set of Four Solid Oak Art Deco Dining Chairs from Portugal
Located in Chicago, IL
Four Art Deco solid oak dining chairs in elegant design with curved back providing comfortable support, late 1930s
Measures: Height 35 in (89 cm)
Width 17.75 in (45 cm)
Depth 17...
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of English Art Deco Iron Armchairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
These are a sleek matte black pair of iron chairs with a simple white seat cushion. You can add a splash of fun in your choice of back pillow yours...
Category
1940s English Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron
Chair, Leather, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco chair, circa 1930, varnished wood and beige leather.
5 pieces available.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Dining Chairs, circa 1920-1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in the 1920s to satisfy the worldwide hunger for all things Art Deco, these unique chairs combine the streamlined style of the era with a Classic Chinese aesthetic. The beautifu...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wool, Hardwood
Set of 6 Elegants French Art Deco Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 elegants French Art Deco chairs
lacquered wood, fabric to redo
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 6 Fine Belgium Art Deco Chairs by De Coene (4 Side and 2 Arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
De Coene Freres: A set of six fine Belgium Art Deco dining chairs (model Rubens) composed of 4 side and 2 arm with a darkened mahogany frame, an upholstered front back rest and a ros...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric, Rosewood
Warren McArthur Art Deco Aluminum Armchair, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare mid-1930s Art Deco aluminum armchair by important American designer Warren McArthur.
Displays McArthur’s signature Streamline Moderne-meets-...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Walnut Armchair Jules Leleu attributed
By Jules Leleu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Art Deco blond walnut chair armchair Jules Leleu manner, Mid-Century Modern. Original Vintage waxed fabric in very good condition
Desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Two Vintage Ash Viennese Mesh Armchairs Josef Frank Vienna, circa 1928
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco two armchairs from ash wood and Viennese mesh by Josef Frank, Vienna circa 1928.
The armchairs show a Viennese mesh structure at the back. Furth...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of Six Wooden Chairs by Jacques Mottheau, France, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of six French 1930s wooden chairs in oak by Jacques Mottheau (1899-1981).
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Elegant Art Deco Chairs in the Style of André Arbus, circa 1940
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant Art Deco chairs in the style of André Arbus, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Four Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1950s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Chairs
By Counot Blandin 1
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful pair of Art Deco armchairs are elaborately made. The curved armrests end with a rounding and a black ball detail. The concave legs are made of beech and stained in pal...
Category
1990s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Suite of 8 Art Deco Chairs and 2 Mahogany and Leather Armchairs i
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 8 Art Deco chairs and 2 mahogany and leather armchairs in the style of Maxime Old, circa 1930-1940.
Dimensions in centimeters
Armchai...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of René Prou Chairs, 1930s, Art Deco
By René Prou
Located in London, Park Royal
An original, pair of René Prou chairs, circa 1930s. Finished in the original Art Deco, dusky pink lacquer and upholstered in a complementary pale, she...
Category
1930s British Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Three Art Deco Chairs, in Wood Painted Faux Wood Decor, circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three Art Deco chairs, in wood painted faux wood decor, circa 1925.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hall Chairs Art Deco, Early 20 Century, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb pair of English chairs called "Hall chairs" from the early 20th century circa 1900 Art Deco style
These chairs were in the past placed i...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modernist Art Deco Chair in Copper, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modernist Art Deco chair in copper, circa 1920.
Category
1920s European Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Copper
20th Century Swedish Deckchairs, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th century Swedish deckchairs, 1940 or Safari chairs
Adjustable, dyed wood and green fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Six Modernist Art Deco Chairs in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Six modernist Art Deco chairs in the style of Pierre Dariel or Robert mallet Stevens, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Sycamore Side Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco sycamore side chairs by Jules Leleu.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Suite of 6 Art Deco Chairs in Walnut and Walnut Veneer, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 6 Art Deco chairs in walnut and walnut veneer, circa 1930
polish to review and worn velvet
Healthy structure, do not move, no lack of veneer.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1920s Classic Art Deco Italian Chairs, Solid Walnut , Gaetano Borsani attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair 1920s classic robust Art Deco Italian side chairs, in solid walnut restored new-upholstered. Seat with original springs. Product attributed to the "Atelier di Varedo" by Gaetano...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Niccolini Pair of Gilt Iron Side Chair
By Niccolini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of gilt iron side chairs, Italian, circa 1950. Hand-forged gilt iron in a heavy, twisted rope design.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron
Six Gaston Poisson Attributed French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A stunning set of six French Art Deco Dining chairs in the manner of Gaston Poisson. Very stylish legs and beautiful wood finish, these chairs are beautiful. A must have for any coll...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Set of Six Art Deco Dining Chairs with New Upholstery by Lizzo, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Art Deco dining chairs with new upholstery by Lizzo, Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A sleek pair of solid birch and palisander chairs with a stylized inlaid crest of burled birch and mahogany, which adorns the backrest. Gracefully sweeping arms transform into slim s...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Suite of 8 Art Deco Chairs in Macassar Ebony and Leather
By Jean Fauré
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 8 Art Deco chairs in Macassar ebony, mahogany and leather
The general condition is very good
tiny scratches on the leather,.
Do not requi...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Macassar, Mahogany
Art Deco Vintage Brown Beech Windsor Chairs Josef Frank, circa 1930, Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage Windsor chairs or dining chairs Josef Frank attributed circa 1930 in Vienna and executed by Thonet-Mundus. It features a company´s branding label.
The chairs from br...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Beech
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Black Lacquered Chairs by Dominique
Located in Long Island City, NY
Maison Dominique (André Domin and Marcel Genevrière), in black lacquered pear wood, model created and exposed in 1937 at the "Pavillon de l'Architecture Privee".
Documentation: Les ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of 8 Art Deco Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 8 Art Deco chairs.
Need to be restored.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
1930 Oak Chairs Series Leather Top August by Vallin
By Auguste Vallin
Located in Marseille, FR
Series of 6 oak chairs burgundy leather top 1930 by Auguste Vallin height dimension 85 cm and a width of 41 cm and depth of 43 cm. From the estate of Auguste Vallin in Marseille, Auguste Vallin architect and designer son Eugene Vallin.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Art Deco Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco chairs circa 1930, relacquered and covered with new fabric.
good condition, a few lacks of paint.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Era Vintage Armchairs attributed to Josef Frank Vienna, 1930s
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco three armchairs from oak and plywood in by Josef Frank attributed and executed by Thonet Vienna, 1930s.
The frame of the chairs from oa...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 Époque Art Deco Chairs, Stained Beech and Faux Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 époque Art Deco chairs, stained beech and faux leather.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Geometric Side Chairs, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of beautiful blackwood chairs was crafted a century ago in Shanghai, a bustling port city that was at the forefront of taste and influence in Chinese culture during the early 20th century. Made in the style of Art Deco, the striking, geometric forms of these chairs are decorated with intricate carvings, reminiscent of the scrollwork and auspicious symbols seen in traditional Chinese woodworking...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set Luxury Art Deco Chairs Vittorio Dassi Lissone Attributed, Mahogany & Leather
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of six luxury Art Deco chairs Vittorio Dassi Lissone attributed, in mahogany and leather with frieze and decorations in carved yellow maple wood. Finish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Four Art Deco Dinning Chairs Ebene de Macassar and Red Leather
Located in Weiningen, CH
Four Art Deco dining chairs ebene de Macassar and red leather.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Macassar
Set of 8 fine French Art Deco Palisander Chairs by Maxime Old (6 side + 2 arm)
By Maxime Old
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of fine French Art Deco six-side and two-arm palisander chairs by Maxime Old.
A matching table, sideboard and two vitrine are also available.
Armchairs dimensions: H 36" W 22 1...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Palisander
Set of Four Leather High Back Chairs in the Manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four leather high back chairs in the manner of Jacques Adnet. Original condition
located in Brooklyn.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Hollywood Tufted Button Back Scroll Form Side Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Hollywood/ Art Deco side chairs were realized by the illustrious 20th Century design firm, Grosfeld House- where luminaries such as Lorin Jackson refined their p...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
A Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Dining Chairs by Paul Frechet
By Paul Frechet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight fine French Art Deco Macassar ebony dining chairs by Paul Frechet.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Ebony
Set of Chinese Art Deco Style Dining Chairs, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Attractive set of six Chinese Art Deco dining chairs with agreeable, rounded backs, saber back legs, and minimally engraved front legs. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of Three Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and elegant set of three wrought iron side chairs, with lovely original verdigris paint and gilt accents. Beautifully made.
The seats and medallion backs have been newly...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Léon Jallot, Early Art Deco Side chair, France, c. 1922
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Carved fruitwood Art Deco side chair by Léon Jallot.
Provenance: This set of furniture, comprised of a pair of armchairs, a pair of side chairs,...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
French Art Deco Chairs in the Style of Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Oakland, CA
Original French Art Deco chairs, newly restored fabric and specialized original painted and gilded finish. This spectacular pair with intricate carving throughout the frame represent...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Pair Ernst Schwadron Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Ernst Schwadron design for Rena Rosenthal club chairs. These chairs are in good original condition, usable as is, however the fabric shows some wear, or reupholster to t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1920s Hammered Iron Mirror and Chair, France
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful, charming and unusual mirror and chair set.
The mirror is of very heavy wrought iron. The frame is stamped with a floral frieze motif with gilded accents and wavy scal...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
André Sornay Pair of Chairs, circa 1930
By Andre Sornay
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Sornay pair of chairs, circa 1930.
“Certificate of Authenticity” from Thierry Roche, French expert for André Sornay.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set of 14 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs '12 Side and 2 Arm'
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
With ebonized wood frames and leather upholstered seats, in the manner of Jules Leleu.
Two more chairs requiring touch up and small restorations are also available.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Wrought Iron French Art Deco Chairs with Zebra Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite pair of beautifully designed French Art Deco wrought iron Chairs upholstered in Zebra printed Cowhide.
Use the pair as an ar...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
Solid Country Art Deco Four Chairs in Ebonized Oak Restored and Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury solid country Art Deco four chairs in ebonized oak, restored and wax-polished excellent conditions.
Measures cm: H 45/105, W 45, D 47.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Graceful, Italian, Art Deco Period Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautiful suite of six, sleek, burl veneered, armchairs in contemporary upholstery with matching bolster pillows.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Burl
Art Deco Carved Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
1930s white painted Art Deco armchair with carved detail to back and great apron detailing. Newly restored with a beautiful Chenille fabric.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chenille
Set of Six Art Deco Armchairs, France, 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant set of 6 Art Deco chairs with clean, modern lines. Made of mahogany, with carved arm supports and front legs. Large, comfortable seats. Well-made.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Side Chairs in the Manner of Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany side chairs with bronze sabots in the manner of Alfred Porteneuve.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four 1930s Art Deco Rosewood Chairs
By Dominique
Located in Marseille, FR
Set of four 1930s Art Deco rosewood chairs. Seat covered with leather. Decorated with cast iron alloy plates with insects. In the style of Domn...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Maurice Jallot French Art Deco Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Miami, FL
The sleek shape and tapered legs speak for themselves concerning this French Art Deco chair and ottoman set in exotic wood by Maurice Jallot...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Palisander
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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