1920s Seating

This is a gorgeous carved walnut window bench which could be considered Louis XV or Napoleonic in style. It is beautifully carved and the design is iconic. How often have you seen th...

Magnificent and ultra rare set of six Art Deco Modernist high back dining room chairs. Design by architect Caspers. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. The two armchairs and four s...

Art Deco desk chair Country: France If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK...

Large Round French Louis XV Walnut Bench with Yellow Needlepoint, ca. 1920

Modernist yellow stool, Hendrik Wouda, H. Pander & Zonen, Netherlands, 1924. Painted pine, silk. The Interbellum, the period between the two World Wars, was a time when culture...

Original, fully restored Bauhaus armchair or desk chair. Tubular steel frame, newly chrome-plated and polished. Seat, back and armrests have been re-upholstered in black/dark gray le...

Beautiful Arm Chair from Hungary, made out of walnut wood. Re-polished and re-upholstered in velvety graphite fabric. Condition is very good, restored. Hungary, c. 1920s 23"w x 22"...

Bauhaus vintage red metal swiveling stool designed by Margarete Schuette-Lihotzky, 1920s. Margarete Schuette-Lihotzky, (1897-2000). Margarete Schuette-Lihotzky was one of the first female architects and studied under Oskar Strnad and Heinrich Tessenow at the University of Applied Arts. She was popular through her design of the Frankfurter kitchen...

Pair of bamboo and rattan armchairs with fabric cushions, England, circa 1920. From Villa Devoto Mansion in Mar del Plata, Argentina.

Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery and fabric.  

Art Deco pair of vintage cherrywood armchairs or chairs attributed to Josef Frank, which were designed and made in Vienna circa 1927. A beautiful and joyful pair of chairs shows a sp...

Antique armchair made of walnut wood. Produced in Scandinavia in the early 20th century. Very good condition, no objections. New beige upholstery. Dimensions: height 85 cm / seat...

1920's English Industrial Swivelling Machinists Chairs - Pair. We discovered these tucked away in a warehouse when clearing a batch of industrial lights in the Midlands. They are ve...

The armchairs come from the interior of the Slavia bank in Czechoslovakia. Original preserved traditional spring upholstery. The original cover fabric is slightly repaired, but is ...

A beautiful pair of antique French walnut salon armchairs, dating from around the 1920’s. The quality is fantastic, the frames are elegant and sturdy, with crisp floral carving. The...

Art Deco vintage armchair or lounge chair from walnut and electric blue textile fabric designed and executed circa 1925 Vienna in the circle of Fritz Gross. While the walnut frame is shellac polished by hand, the seat and back are reupholstered with bold blue textile fabric for a color splash. The back cushion is removable. This Viennese furniture piece or Wiener Möbel or Viennese living from the interwar period could perfectly use as a freestanding comfortable fireplace armchair...

Sofa in carved and gilded wood with a curved back and double matting designed by Richard Guino (1890–1973). Central medallion representing Venus and Cupid signed "GUINO". Richard ...

Art Deco Odeon Cinema Usherette Stools These heavy and sturdy little stools were used by the Cinema Usherettes to have a quick rest during the performance, they were very small as t...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1920's hand carved window bench with Claw & Ball feet that has been fully re...

We are presenting 2 rare pieces on sale one by one on 1stDibs : the earliest and rarely seen version of the iconic Tubor chair created by French Architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, cert...

Attributed to Andreas Jeppe Iversen (A.J. Iversen), dining chairs, Niger leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, 1925/1935 An elegant piece of furniture crafted between 1925 and 1935, re...

Pair of Rustic (probably Mexican 1920s) Country style weathered oak and pine over scale Armchairs with brown leather seat and back with large nail head t...

Joubert et Petit 'DIM' attributed pair of Art Deco walnut club chairs.

2 modernist Art Deco armchairs in chromed metal and faux leather, circa 1920-1930. metal in good condition coating to redo.

1920s American pair of industrial cast solid wood school desks with iron base.

Antique dining room chairs in light mahogany with light fabric upholstery made in Rococo style from around the 1920s. Measurements in cm: H:105.5...

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...

Art Deco Czech Cubism Oak Blue Fabric Vintage Armchairs or Lounge Chairs from solid oakwood 1920s, Czech Republic. Additionally the loose renewed cushions...

Francis Jourdain was known to be vocal about modern art and aesthetics, and he heavily criticized contemporary French design for its ostentatious luxury. His designs were straightfor...

Tomaso Buzzi (Sondrio, 1900 - Rapallo, 1981) Italian architect and Designer ( Well Known for the conception of Famous "La Scarzuola" in Italy) Pair of wood sculpted structure and ne...

Set of 10 (8+2) Victorian style mahogany dining chairs. These mahogany dining chairs stand upon ring turned and fluted front legs the back legs being of a swept form. circa 1920. The backs of the chairs being of a typical Victorian style with a carved centre rail and a shaped and carved cresting rail. The carvers featuring shaped and carved supports with shaped and padded arms...

Antique Black Swedish Rocking Chair with Original Black Paint, Late 19th Century The chair is in excellent condition, given its age and use, showing minimal signs of time and use—nor...

Art Deco vintage stool from cherrywood and fabric by Josef Frank for Haus and Garten, circa 1925 Vienna. While the frame from solid cherrywood in an amazing warm color tone the uphol...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Art Deco circa 1920's hand dyed Cigar Brown leather sofa and armchair suite wi...

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist armchair.Solid oak frame with decorative macassar elements.The seat has been re-upholstered with red high quality leather.This wonderful Art D...

Dining Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928 and produced since that year till today. Chrome plated tubular frame, seat in fabric and back with rattan and frame in natural b...

A magnificent pair of antique leather wing back armchairs, possibly the finest pair we have come across. They were made in England, and they date from around the 1920’s. They are of...

Walnut Queen Anne Style chair. Being raised upon typical Queen Anne style legs with pad feet and carved shell to the knees. The Arms being supported on shaped uprights. circa 1920...

Gorgeous, antique pair of French arm chairs in the neoclassical style. Each chair consists of an elegantly carved wood frame with a distressed paint finish and new linen upholstery....

Inspired by the British Arts and Crafts movement, Dutch designers adopted a commitment to handcraft and the idea that artistic talent should benefit society. Following the international Art Nouveau movement, they practised integration of all the arts and drew motifs from nature, rather than eclectic historical precedents. This rare pair is a beautiful representation of the movement’s heritage in the Netherlands. The Dutch Arts & Crafts movement borrowed from the indigenous patterns and techniques of the Dutch East Indies colony, as well as the sober Old Dutch furniture...

Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Completely restored, surface made by shellac polish. New upholstery and fabric. Material: Walnut.

Listed is a rare set of Modernist dining chairs, attributed to J.A. Muntendam — who was the artistic director of L.O.V. Oosterbeek in the late 1920s. L.O.V. is the abbreviation of Labor Onia Vincit which means 'Work conquers all’. In the days Dutch company L.O.V., based in Oosterbeek, was quite a famous factory. Historically they played a significant role with their progressive principles: L.O.V. was for example the first factory to introduce the modern 8-hours working day. L.O.V. designs toggle from being quite traditional to extremely modernist — in every piece of their furniture you feel that the spirit of Modernism...

A wonderful 20th century French Art Deco two seater settee or sofa in original dark brown leather, circa 1930s, having a tight back, scrolled arms with nailhead trim, and two loose seat cushions. Raised on short tapered walnut legs. All original. This handsome sofa with its beautiful aged patina provides a clean, tailored look that's perfect for both traditional and modern interiors. Dimensions: back H - 33"; seat H - 18" arm h - 24.5" W - 60" D - 33" Lolo French Antiques...

Antique armchair from the 1920s. Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated, seat and backrest covered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 132 cm / seat height. 50 ...

A beautiful and extremely well made antique French carved walnut settee. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1920’s. The quality is superb, the frame has crisp and int...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather with Walnut pillared armchairs, Club armchair ide...

With their Bauhaus form this pair of ‘A 60 F’ armchairs by Thonet Mundus epitomise avant-garde design. Their arms and legs connect round to form a soft rectangular form, giving the c...

This early 20th-century Chinoiserie tub chair, crafted in the United Kingdom, features a cane seat and back for both comfort and style. The chair is made from black lacquered wood, d...

Wabi-Sabi; Rustic; Brutalist; France; Craftsmanship; wooden bench; console table; side table; stool; Display; Oriental A rustic dark brown versatile piece of furniture. This item ...

Prestigious and unique tea corner set, lacquered cardinal red with finely carved knobs, gold leaf appliqués. Covering in Jacquard fabric of generous thickne...

This is a gorgeous pair of ornately carved walnut boudoir chairs. These chairs can of course be used in any area of your home and not just the bedroom. The chairs feature amazing car...

Stunning chairs, quality craftsmanship. Please see all pictures Sold as pairs. Four chairs in total available. Original condition, unrestored, chairs ne...

Pair of art deco armchairs in exotic wood with butterfly marquetry patterns in front . Fabric in gilt Sharksin imitation. Work from the Art Deco period, 1920-30.

This chair with armrests dates back to the 1920s and was made in Germany. The piece is made of birch wood. The furniture was professionally renovated - the construction was solidly s...

In this listing you will find striking Art Deco Armchairs done in solid walnut, with beautiful wood grain. The armrest feature extraordinary shape that is rarely seen among Art Deco ...

Pair of slatted wood accent chairs from the Den Haagse Amsterdam School, a significant hub of Dutch modernism. These chairs reflect the school's ethos of streamlined minimalism with ...

Exquisite museum-quality Lion Cachet armchair, an opulent masterpiece meticulously crafted from the finest oak, macassar ebony, and rosewood, adorned with ...