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
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.
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Dusty Rose Velvet and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, velvet, Europe, 1930s This pair of European lounge chairs from the 1930s is defined by generous proportions and beautifully rounded forms. The curved b...
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Wooden Curved Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, stained beech, grey fabric, Europe, 1930s This pair of lounge chairs is defined by the beautifully curved armrests, which sweep around the sides and continue into the...
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco French Pair of Angular Lounge Chairs in Wood and Purple Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech and purple mohair, France, 1930s These French lounge chairs from the 1930s feature a strong architectural design with generous proportions, reminiscent ...
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wood and Sand-Colored Fabric, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, sand-colored fabric, Europe, 1940s These lounge chairs feature a generous upholstered body framed by beautifully curved beechwood armrests. The continu...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs in Wood and Floral Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, floral fabric, Europe, 1940s This pair of lounge chairs combines a generous wingback silhouette with elegantly shaped beechwood armrests. The slender s...
Beech
French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs with Curved Armests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, beech, France, 1930s These armchairs, made in France in the 1930s, is a clear example of Art Deco design. They are constructed from beech with a warm ...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Italian 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Arched Feet in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut burl, burl, striped fabric, Italy, 1930s This pair of 1930s Art Deco lounge chairs is defined by a compact cubic form, broad upholstered surfaces, and...
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair with Trapezoidal Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, faux leather, velvet, brass, beech, Europe, 1930s A beautiful example of 1930s Art Deco design, defined by its strong, confident structure. The trapezoidal armrests c...
Brass
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Beige-Sand Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, beech, Europe, 1930s These exceptional 1930s Art Deco lounge chairs embody the refined luxury and understated modernity that characterized the finest ...
Velvet, Beech
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Beige Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in beige Tibetan lambswool upholstery. These chair...
Wool, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Oak and Soft Turquoise Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, the Netherlands, 1940s Charming set of armchairs from the 1940s Art Deco period. Their defining elements are the scalloped backrests, which give...
Fabric, Oak
1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair with Curved Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s This armchair has a strong Art Deco character, with a low stepped wooden base and a generously rounded upholstered body. The broad arms cu...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Dusty Rose Velvet and Walnut Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, dusty rose velvet, walnut, Europe, 1930s Pair of grand Art Deco lounge chairs, crafted in Europe. Their generous, bulky proportions are defined by broad backr...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, metal studs, the Netherlands, 1930s A striking pair of Dutch Art Deco lounge chairs in the expressive style of the Amsterdamse School. Crafted...
Metal
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Pair of Lounge Chairs Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo (ABV), pair of lounge chairs, walnut, reupholstered in mohair Pierre Frey “Bold Celadon”, Italy, first half of the 1930s These rare l...
Mohair, Walnut
Ernesto Valabrega Art Deco Lounge Set Chairs Ottoman Wood and Foresti Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, armchairs and ottoman chestnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s This elegant lounge set by Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega showcases the scul...
Fabric, Chestnut
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs in Geometric Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, beech, steel studs, France, 1930s Striking pair of French armchairs crafted in beech, dating from the late Art Deco period. The design is distinguished by its sculptural ...
Metal
Elegant Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Wood and Taupe Velvet Carved Fluted Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1930s Elegant pair of Art Deco club chairs crafted in beech, featuring striking fluted wood details that frame the arms and base. Uphols...
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Armchairs with Brass Detailing
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brass, faux leather, oak, Europe, 1940s This elegant pair of armchairs from the 1940s combines refined craftsmanship with a strong architectural presence. The...
Brass
Asymmetrical Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood and fabric, Europe, 1930s A remarkable European lounge chair from the 1930s, distinguished by its sculptural asymmetrical silhouette and soft organic curves. The ...
Fabric
French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Wood and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, faux leather, beech, brass, France, 1930s This pair of lounge chairs, made in France in the 1930s, is a clear example of early Art Deco design. They are const...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs in Wood and Ochre Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, ochre colored velvet, wood, Italy, 1940s Striking pair of Italian armchairs from the 1940s, distinguished by their bold architectural lines and refined proportion...
Velvet, Wood
Streamlined Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Terracotta Motif Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1940s Elegant pair of European Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s. Crafted in beech and upholstered in textured fabric, the chairs feature a...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of 1940s Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Newly Upholstered Dusty Pink Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered mohair by Foresti, solid oak, Europe, 1940s These 1940s lounge chairs are defined by a solid and robust frame in solid oak, reflecting careful c...
Mohair, Oak
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Muted Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, metal, Europe, 1940s This pair of European Art Deco armchairs embodies the bold elegance and refined craftsmanship of the period. Their sculptura...
Metal
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Neutral Corduroy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, oak, France, 1930s This impressive armchair is a powerful expression of French craftsmanship from the 1930s. Built from solid oak, it has a remarkable weight and prese...
Fabric, Oak
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Brown Pierre Frey Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', Pierre Frey Teddy mohair 'Bambi', stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs by Jindrich Halabala upholstered in...
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Organic Form
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1940s These elegant lounge chairs, made in Europe during the 1940s, remind of the timeless style of Jindřich Halabala. Rooted in the Ar...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Lounge Chairs with Curved Front Legs in Oak and Fabric 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brass, golden pattern fabric, oak, 1940s This elegant pair of European lounge chairs from circa 1940 combines sculptural oak frames with refined craftsmanshi...
Brass
Art Deco Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Leather Back and Ochre Velvet, Belgium, 192
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A distinctive Belgian Art Deco lounge chair dating from the 1920s, combining artisanal craftsmanship with the warm materials and decorative detailing characteristic of the period. Th...
Leather, Velvet, Oak
Jean Pascaud Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs in Earthy Olive Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean Pascaud, pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in mohair "Bold Army" by Pierre Frey, wood, France, circa 1932 These armchairs, designed by the acclaimed French designer and inte...
Hardwood, Mohair
Pair of Francis Jourdain Lounge Chairs in Woven Rush and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francis Jourdain, pair of armchairs, rush, stained wood, France, ca. 1925 Designed by the French painter and cabinetmaker Francis Jourdain (1876–1958), these elegant chairs possess ...
Rush, Wood
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for AB O.H. Sjögren in Tranås, 'Redet' lounge chair, ash, velvet, Sweden, 1936 The Redet lounge chair is one of Carl Malmsten’s most distinctive designs, created in 19...
Velvet, Ash
Vintage French Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs, 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dating to the 1940s, this pair of French Art Deco club armchairs is upholstered in richly aged cigar brown leather, displaying deep tonal variation and beautifully distressed charact...
Brass
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Moss Green Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure moss green Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Wood
$3,428 / set
STUDIO ALBANO - Nusa Loung Chairs
Located in DOULLENS, FR
With Nusa, Studio Albano gives the lounge chair the presence of a structure drawn in space. Solid teak in Walnut with a matte finishing forms four cylindrical uprights with rounded e...
Metal
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare pair of two Art Deco armchairs, model H-269, designed by the renowned Czech designer Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s in Czechoslovakia. The H-269 is one of Halabala’s most iconic...
Beech, Bentwood
Set of 2 Art Deco Armchair by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare pair of iconic H269 lounge chairs, designed by the renowned Czech designer Jindřich Halabala in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. The H269 is one of Halabala’s most recognizable desi...
Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Grand Lounge Chair in Red Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, walnut, fabric, Europe, 1930s This lounge chair combines generous upholstery with beautifully detailed walnut. The broad, rounded arms and tall back give it a comforta...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Koželka & Kropáček, Czech
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Koželka & Kropáček, Czech, 1940s An exceptional pair of sculptural Art Deco lounge chairs designed by Karel Koželka and Antoní...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Wonderful Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet and Inlaid Wood 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
A wonderful art deco lounge chair in dark brown / purple velvet and inlaid wood. The low countries, 1930s. The chair features majestic proportions and a very nice stance, combined w...
Velvet, Wood
Large Art Deco Roll Arm Lounge Chair Old Olive Green Velvet Denmark 1930-1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large impressive and comfortable Fritz Hansen style Danish Art Deco lounge chair made in the 1930s-1940s by skilled carpenters. It's upholstered with old olive green velvet with but...
Wood, Velvet
Frits Henningsen Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mahogany, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of lounge chairs featuring a light and elegant design, crafted in solid mahogany at Frits Henningsen’s own cabinetmaker workshop, circa 1930–1940. Recently reupholstered in a...
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of 1930s Sculptural Art Deco Club Chairs in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of Lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1930s This elegant pair of lounge chairs was made in Europe during the Art Deco period of the 1930s and features a distinctive and unus...
Fabric, Beech
$2,975 / item
Pierre Dariel Pair of 'Hendaye' Armchairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Dariel, pair of 'Hendaye' armchairs, beech, fabric, France, 1930s Sturdy and stylish 'Hendaye' model lounge chairs, designed by Pierre Dariel in the 1930s. It features a soli...
Fabric, Beech
French Art Deco Club Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, France, 1930s This armchair of French origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1930s. The chair features beautiful streamlined lines and s...
Leather, Wood
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Alfred Christensen, Walnut & Mohair, 1940s
Located in Astoria, NY
Exceptional pair of Danish Art Deco lounge chairs designed by Alfred Christensen, dating to the 1940s and sourced in Provence, France. Sculptural and refined from every angle, the ch...
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Koželka & Kropáček, Czech
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Koželka & Kropáček, Czech Republic An elegant and highly decorative pair of Czech Art Deco lounge chairs attributed to ren...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
1930s Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Pierre Frey Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in "Bold" Lipstick by Pierre Frey, wood, Italy, 1930s In their day, these Italian 1930s club chairs embodied the very essence of luxury and indu...
Mohair, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure together with the wooden armrest give these chairs a sophisticated and modern look. To...
Velvet, Birch
Bohemian Art Deco Scalloped Club Armchair, Restored in Sage Damask, c. 1930s
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
An extraordinary, museum-grade Central European Art Deco club armchair (circa late 1920s–1930s), originating from the historic Carlsbad (Karlovy Vary) spa region in western Bohemia (...
Damask, Oak
Pair of Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Birch & Shearling Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and sculptural pair of Danish Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, featuring elegant curved birch details and generous upholstered forms. The chairs feature compact, b...
Sheepskin, Wool, Birch, Lambskin
Extraordinary Sculptural Art Deco Chairs, France, 1920s - COM reupholstery
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning pair of Art Deco French chairs from the 1920s/30s. Would benefit from new upholstery and some minor restorations to the wooden frames so these are listed and priced to in...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1930s An elegant pair of European lounge chairs combining sculptural Art Deco lines with refined craftsmanship. The sweeping curved wooden armr...
Fabric, Beech
$7,750 / set
Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Sculpted Curved Form
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s These lounge chairs from the 1940s are a clear example of Art Deco design, combining strong proportions with subtle decorative detail. Their ...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Kozelka and Kropacek Bentwood Chairs in Tibetan Sheepskin, 1940s
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Kozelka and Kropacek Bentwood Chairs in Tibetan Sheepskin, 1940s This pair of Czech bentwood lounge chairs by Karel Koželka and Antonín Kropáček dates from the 1940s and has...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Lounge Chair with Sculptural Lines in Beech and Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Europe, 1940s With its dramatic silhouette and flowing, sculptural lines, this lounge chair is a beautiful example of late Art Deco design. The elegantl...
Fabric, Beech
Upholstered Armchair with Chrome Finish Stainless Steel Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in white Tibetan lambswool upholstery. These chair...
Wool, Beech