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.
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 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
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
Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mahogany Dark Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, fabric, mahogany, France, 1920s/1930s An exceptional pair of French Art Deco club chairs, created in France. Their bold, angular profiles and carefully balanced propo...
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Art Deco Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, beech, pine, Europe, 1940s A lounge chair from the 1940s, distinguished by its elegantly shaped high back and softly curved armrests. Upholstered in a finely p...
Fabric, Beech, Pine
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
Italian Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Golden Damask Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, beech, Italy, 1940s Charming set of chairs masterfully blending Art Deco influences with modernist touches. The design is characterized by a distincti...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Striped Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, Europe, 1940s An elegant pair of Art Deco lounge chairs from 1940s Europe, crafted in beautifully figured walnut. The sculptural frames featur...
Fabric, Walnut
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 Finnish Art Deco Model “Continent” Lounge Chairs by Asko, 1930s
By Asko
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Finnish Art Deco lounge chairs from the sought-after Continent series by Asko, produced in Finland during the 1930s. These elegant armchairs showcase the streamlined f...
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Elegant Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, metal nails, Europe, 1930s A striking lounge chair from the 1930s, characterized by its bold yet elegant silhouette and refined detailing. The softly ro...
Metal
Art Deco Lounge Chair by Paul Bromberg, Oak & Macassar Ebony, 1927
By H.Pander & Zonen, Paul Bromberg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School lounge chair. Design by Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frame...
Fabric, Oak, Macassar
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
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
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
Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Oak and Creme Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
LOV Oosterbeek armchair, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s This armchair is a strong example of the sober craftsmanship associated with the Dutch furniture maker LOV Oosterbeek. Execu...
Fabric, 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 Dutch Amsterdam School Oak Lounge Chairs in Oak and Blue Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, oak, faux leather, The Netherlands, 1930s A distinctive pair of Dutch Amsterdam School lounge chairs crafted in solid oak. Their strong architectural design is define...
Faux Leather, Oak
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
A rare set of two iconic H269 Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s, Czechoslovakia. Beautifully restored wooden frames have been cleaned and wax-finished to ...
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Style Bamboo Lounge Chairs in Belgian Linen, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A warm and expressive pair of Swedish lounge chairs in bamboo and rattan, produced during the 1940s. The chairs feature low, reclining proportions with softly curved armrests and lay...
Linen, Bamboo, Rattan
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
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
$16,400 / set
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Curved Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, wood, France, 1930s/1940s Understated elegance is the primary impression these French Art Deco lounge chairs convey. Visually composed with restraint ...
Fabric, Wood
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
1930-40's Danish Lounge Chairs with Ornate Legs Style of Georg Kofoed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very stylish Danish low lounge chair from the 1930-40's. We are unaware of the designer and maker for this chair but they are a bit in the style of famed maker, Georg Kofoe...
Beech, Wool
Art Deco Armchair, France, 1930s/40s
By Jules Leleu, Dominique, André Arbus, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare and unusual Art Deco armchair, France, 1930s/40s. Reupholstery options available - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Armchair in Botanical Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, fabric, dark stained beech, Italy, 1930s This Italian armchair from the 1930s is upholstered in a richly patterned fabric featuring peacocks and botanical motifs. The warm...
Fabric
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Lounge Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional Art Deco lounge chair designed by Jindřich Halabala, one of the most influential Czech furniture designers of the twentieth century. Manufactured in Czechoslovakia dur...
Other
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
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Forest Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, velvet, metal, mahogany, Europe, 1930s This elegant pair of European lounge chairs from the 1930s showcases a harmonious balance of bold geometry and inviting sof...
Metal
Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak and Lace
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, solid oak, rope, brass, fabric, the Netherlands, 1920s/30s This Dutch armchair from the 1930s reflects the restrained yet expressive character of the Hague School tra...
Brass
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Grey Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindřich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chair in grey Tibetan lambswool upholstery. This chair has...
Wool, Beech
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
Macassar French Art Deco Style Lounge Chair by A. Rudin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined French Art Deco Style Macassar Wood Lounge Chair, made by A. Rudin, American, circa 2000s. Based on a Jean Michel Frank design and hand made by A. Rudin in Los Angeles, t...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Rare Art Deco Armchair No 2, France, 1930s/40s
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Dominique, André Arbus, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare, unusual Art Deco armchair, France, 1930s/40s. Fast shipping worldwide. 46 cm x 56 cm x H 94 cm SH 33cm A similar chair is available - see final photo
Fabric, Wood
$23,357 / set
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs, France, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined pair of Art Deco lounge chairs with sculptural wooden frames and gently curved backs. The design combines strong architectural lines with softened details, including rounde...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$5,200 / set
French Art Deco Upholstered Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Art Deco club chair and ottoman set make an irresistibly comfortable pair for lounging, reading,or simply to admire their handsome proportions. Both pieces are upholstere...
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Danish Art Deco Fritz Hansen Style Large Lounge Chair with Sheepskin 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco high back lounge chair from the 1930s fully upholstered with soft sheepskin. The legs are made of dark stained solid wood. The chair is handmade in the 1930s by a ...
Wood, Sheepskin
Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Golden Beige Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, mahogany, velvet, France, 1940s These beautiful French Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s exude character and elegance. The refined lines of the armrests, ...
Velvet, Mahogany
PAiR OF RARE COLLECTABLE RALPH LAUREN FRANCIS JOURDAIN ROPE LOUNGE ARMCHAIRS
By Francis Jourdain, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of very collectable Ralph Lauren Rope Lounge armchairs after the originals by Francis Jo...
Rope, Wood
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
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, velvet, wood, Europe, 1940s The defining feature of these 1940s Art Deco armchairs are their boldly arched side panels, whi...
Velvet, Wood
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
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 ...
Chrome, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century, Pair of Danish Shell Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of vintage Danish modern shell lounge chairs. Their iconic curved, fluted backrests and armrests evoke the elegant form of a shell, while the dark wooden legs provid...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Danish Art Deco 2 Club Chairs Almost Identical of Dark Wood and Velour, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Jindřich Halabala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
2 Almost identical club- or lounge chairs made in Denmark, 1930s-1940s. The frames are made of steam bend and dark stained wood, upholstered with che...
Velvet, Wood
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
$1,495 / set
Pair of C1930 Art Deco Spring Lounge Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classis springer lounge chairs from the Art Deco period. Heavy cast iron frames that will give and rock abit when sat upon. Slatted backs and strapped seats, Very comfy and durable. ...
Steel, Iron
Pair of Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
An exceptional and highly sculptural pair of Art Deco lounge chairs designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1940s in former Czechoslovakia. These iconic chairs are among the most recog...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, 1950s
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Rødding, DK
A sculptural pair of oak lounge chairs in the Czech Art Deco and Functionalist tradition, with dramatically arched bentwood arms and freshly reupholstered removable cushions in cream...
Bouclé, Oak
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Sheepskin Lounge Chair, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Sheepskin Lounge Chair, 1940s An exceptional and highly sculptural Art Deco lounge chair designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1940s in former Czechoslovak...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
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
$12,700 / item
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Grey Nubuck Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', nubuck leather, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs by Jindrich Halabala upholstered in a durable grey co...
Leather, Beech
1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Icelandic Sheepskin, Bentwood, Art- deco
Located in Almelo, NL
A rare and sculptural 1940s Halabala lounge chair, newly upholstered in premium Icelandic sheepskin, combining elegant bentwood craftsmanship with luxurious organic texture. A highl...
Sheepskin, Bentwood
Danish Art Deco Green Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1930s. Set of 2.
By Fritz Hansen, Skive Møbelfabrik, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Green Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1930s. Set of 2. Pair of gorgeous Scandinavian lounge chairs in green mohair velour upholstery with lovely round feet. Made in Denmark by...
Velvet, Beech