Art Deco Settees
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
Jamaican Art Deco Style Caned Settee or Love Seat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 1930s Jamaican art deco settee crafted in mahogany featuring dramatic double circle sides and having a caned back and seat with hand woven reed in unusual geometric designs.
Category
20th Century Indian Art Deco Settees
Materials
Cane, Reed, Mahogany
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldw...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Settees
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
$17,857 / item
1940's Art Deco Settee Sofa
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Cygal Art Deco
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Art Deco / Mid-century settee loveseat for sale. Was previously reupholstered in a beautiful velvet, and still in incredible condition. The velvet is gray with pink and blue ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet
French Art Deco Walnut & Upholstered Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This refined and timeless walnut-framed settee was crafted in France, early 20th century, at the rise of Art Deco, bearing transitional features from earlier styles to suit a number ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Art Deco Bouclè and Walnut Loveseat, Italy, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Small Art Deco two-seater sofa in ivory and walnut bouclé fabric, fully restored and upholstered, Italy, 1930s. Fabric can be replaced at an additional cost.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Modern Art Deco Style Mahogany Settees / Large Chair By Baker Furniture - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Art Deco style settees by Baker Furniture. The backs are an inlaid mahogany. The upholstery is vintage but in very good conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Art Deco Settee or Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Black Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French Art Deco-era settee dates from the late 1930s / early 1940s. Newly upholstered in cream colored leather with ostrich-like surface texture. Black finished...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
French Art Deco Small Giltwood Sofa attributed to Sue et Mare circa 1925
By Sue et Mare
Located in CA, CA
A 1920s giltwood sofa attributed to Sue et Mare with delicate hand carved scroll and drapery decoration to the gentle curing arms, a beautiful period piece upholstered in its origin...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light blue velvet with a light gray velvet border, in a minimalist way, which ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Art Deco Storage Bench in Nutwood, By a Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish Art Deco storage bench from the 20th century, crafted in nutwood with a warm, natural patina. The design combines function with a refined sense of proportion – the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Materials
Nutwood
Art Deco Satin Birch Sofa with Fluted Arms & Paw Feet
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco satin birch sofa with fluted arms and paw feet.
Upholstered in buttoned cotton velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet
$9,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Graham 3-4 Seater Leather Sofa Hardwood
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare RRP £15,000 custom made to order fully labelled Ralph Lauren Graham cream leather sofa in fully restored condition with feather fill...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Art Deco / Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Bench Designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Art Deco / Bauhaus style Tubular chrome bench designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell, chrome in great original condition, reupholstered (most l...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Chrome
1940's French Sculptural Frame Cherry-wood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1940's sculptural frame French cherry-wood settee with Italian velvet upholstery, fully restored and re-upholstered in Italian velvet upholstery, with minor wear and patina d...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
English Art Deco Walnut Framed Cane Bergere Sofa C.1920
Located in London, GB
An English Art Deco Walnut Framed Bergere Sofa C.1920.
Classic Art Deco shaped arms with with acanthus leaf and lion head carvings.
A scalloped apron terminating on ball and claw f...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$4,390 Sale Price
60% Off
Palecek Art Deco Style Rattan Pencil Reed Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pencil reed pole rattan sofa settee featuring an ebonized lacquered finish crafted by artisans at Palecek. The rattan frame is lashed together with leather strapping in the ...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Sofa with Rounded Back, French, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
A lush, upholstered sofa with rounded arms, back, and feet. These last, executed in French polished beech, serve as a charming, subtle accent.
Numbered...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu (3 pieces)
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 3-piece salon set by Jules Leleu made out of mahogany. The set is composed by a sofa and 2 bridge chairs.
Made in France
Circa: 1945
Sofa: 57.50"W x 34"D x 32.75"High
Bridg...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Mahogany
George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare George Smith Signature full scroll arm corner sofa that seats up to seven people
Well.. where to begin, what a sofa! This piece is sim...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Art Deco Sofa in Walnut, with Original Green Fabric and finish by Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Greven, DE
Stunning sofa by Georg Kofoed from Denmark. This sofa is in very good original condition - the fabric and finish are original and in fantastic condition given its age. A piece of des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Spruce
$4,784 Sale Price
64% Off
1930s Made in England Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown 3 Seat Chesterfield Club
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled cushions
...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely Rare Pair Modernist Settee/ Bench designed by Walter von Nessen , circa 1929. retains it's original color, finish, patina, They're has been some minor professional restor...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Birch
Vintage Regency Channel Tufted Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining or living space with the tailored sophistication of this vintage channel tufted settee. The piece features a dramatic high back defined by vertical channel stitch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Paul Follot Salon Suite from the 1912 Salon Des Artistes Decorateurs
By Paul Follot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Classic French Art Deco salon suite in sculpted giltwood. Suite consists of a settee, two armchairs, two side chairs and a small table. The...
Category
1910s French Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Wood
Italian Art Deco Settee in Gio Ponti Style, Black & White, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Art Deco Settee in the Style of Gio Ponti - Reupholstered in Black and White Stripes
This striking Italian Art Deco settee, attributed to the stylistic language of Gio Ponti...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Loveseat Settee
Located in Pasadena, TX
Newly upholstered in off-white/light grey vinyl with an accentuated white piping and
detachable cushion.
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Fabric
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa '2/2'
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to present this Gorgeous Art Deco fully restored whiskey brown hand-dyed leather sofa.
Condition-wise, the sofa has been fully restored, washed back, and hand dye...
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Settees
Materials
Leather
Paul Frankle attrib. "sky-scraper" Art Deco Settee / Chaise 1930s...STUNNING
By Paul Frankl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paul Frankle attrib. "sky-scraper" Art Deco Settee / Chaise 1930s...TRULY STUNNING .Retains it's original white lacquered finish,(base) as well as its original geo-metric Art Deco f...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofa Grace 3-Seat in Beige Marka 10 Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Materials
Brass
ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO THREE SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco style reddish brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather ...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Materials
Leather
Daybed Settee Window-Seat Single-Bed Sofa-Bed Reclining Linen Green Gold Recline
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Ergonomic piece functioning as a formal settee with arms in upright and reclining positions, a daybed and a single bed for guests
- Formal aesthetic suitable for drawing/sitting ro...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Art Deco Settees
Materials
Linen
Sofa Grace 2-Seat in Beige Marka 10 Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A perfect combination of hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Tailored Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sofa with squared corners is impeccably tailored. Fully encased in soft brushed neutral linen-look fabric, the back and arms have a vertical stitch detail and a slender blanket ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Settees
Materials
Fabric
$5,800 / item
20th Century French Art Deco Settee or Sofa in Original Dark Brown Leather
Located in Birmingham, AL
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Leather
Sofa Grace 3-Seat in Yellow Marka Barket Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Materials
Brass
Sofa Grace 2-Seat in Blue Marka River Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Materials
Brass
Cinderella Bourne Round Settee by Björk Studio - Custom Made to Order
By Bjork Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made-to-Order original BJÖRK STUDIO-designed channeled circular round “Cinderella Bourne” settee with recessed block “hidden” legs in a dark espresso finish . Very comfortable and pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Theatrical "Egyptian" Living-Room Set, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and extravagant living-room set comprised of a settee, two armchairs and a table, of Egyptian inspiration. Polychrome decor. The seating pieces are raised on paw feet (front)...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Settees
In the Manner of Sue et Mare & André Groult, Art Deco Settee, France, circa 1912
Located in New York, NY
"Corbeille de fleurs"
Fine and early Art Deco settee in the manner of Süe et Mare and André Groult, France, circa 1912.
This remarkable settee features a lyre shaped element at i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Settee, France, circa 1920s
By Paul Follot
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very pretty Art Deco loveseat or sofa. The wood structure is carved with a rope and tassel decor on a fluted background, and painted in the original green/blue color, with details pi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Living Room Set from 1920
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco living room set from 1920
We present living room set made in the Vienna, Austria.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our works...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Synthetic
$3,109 / set
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Early Art Deco period Northern Italian sofa, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the back of the sofa is gracefully curved and extends to acce...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Restored Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Setional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century rattan five-strand square pretzel three-seat sectional settee with sectional pieces showcases timeless charm styled after the design made famous by Paul Fra...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Rattan
1950's Ficks Reed Rattan Split Settee or Lounge Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Ficks Reed rattan split seat settee or pair of open sided one arm lounge chairs.
Completely original finish and upholstery.
Exceptional quality piece of furniture circa 1950's.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Swedish Art Moderne Settee Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully stylized Art Moderne Settee Sofa Loveseat from 1940's Sweden. Upholstered in original cherry red velvet. Price includes reupholstery in COM fa...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet
An English Art Deco "Cloud " Shagreen Settee by Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture
Located in Montreal, QC
The "cloud form" settee constructed of a wood frame with an upholstered interior, the exterior all over
veneered with trapezoidal panels of stingray shagreen.
Provenance: Collection ...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Settees
Materials
Shagreen
Sofa Grace 2-Seat in Yellow Marka Barket Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Materials
Brass
Sofa Grace 3-Seat in Light Blue Marka River Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Materials
Brass
Wicker Settee and Two Armchairs, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Comfortable and charming living-room or veranda seating set composed of a two-seat sofa and a pair of armchairs. Painted in the original deep red-colored paint. Newly upholstered in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Rattan
Hand Dyed Brown Leather Art Deco Odeon Style Three Seat Sofa Feather Filled Seat
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco Odeon style brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather filled cu...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Materials
Leather
Art Deco settees for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco settees 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 settees created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco settees made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original settees, popular names associated with this style include Mambo Unlimited Ideas, George Smith, Guglielmo Ulrich, and Jules Leleu. 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 settees differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,040 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $4,857.
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