Art Deco Lounge Chairs
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.
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1980s Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel
1980s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Mohair
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Birch
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Linen, Bentwood
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1980s Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Iron
1950s Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Ebony, Macassar
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1950s German Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood, Walnut
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Oak
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Pine
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer
1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Silk, Burl
Early 2000s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Jamaican Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Birch
2010s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Metal
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
1930s Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Iron
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Macassar
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood
1950s American Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak