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Art Deco Side Chairs

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

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
Antique Josef Hoffmann Bentwood and Cane Prague Chair, FMG Made In Poland
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Charming Vintage Thonet Model 811 ‘Prague Chair’ by Josef Hoffmann Elevate your space with this elegant and versatile vintage armchair, known as the ‘Prague Chair,’ model ...
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1930s Polish Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School high back chair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Very rare highback chair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander & Sons, 1924. One of the signature designs by Hendrik Wouda, also depicted in the most referenced monograph about his life and wo...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Grosfeld House Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Grosfeld House ebonized occasional chairs having open backs with dramatic hand-carved draped swags with button tufted leather seats. Sold individually.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Black Lacquer & Holly Hunt Fabric Chair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic Art Deco Machine Age side/ desk chair was realized in the United States circa 1935. It features streamlined side; subtly bowed hind legs and tapered front l...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Lacquer

Pair of French Art Deco Chairs Attributed to Raymond Subes
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Art Deco chairs attributed to Raymond Subes. Stylish pair of French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron chairs attributed to Raymond Subes. This chic pair of French side...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Deco Oxidised Forged Iron Bamboo Rattan Side Chairs Vintage 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and sought after pair of 1920s oxidised iron side chairs with bamboo rope weave seating, reminiscent of Raymond Subes work. The forged iron frame with swirl armrests and ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Iron

Rene Prou Art Deco Golden Wrought Iron Dining Room Chairs Black Vinyl Seats, 6
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of six Art Deco wrought iron dining chairs golden powder coated finish by rene prou in the 1940s style. The set contains 4 highbacked chairs...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Exclusive Pair of Sleek Italian Armchairs with Curved Metal Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern exclusive pair of sleek Italian armchairs with metal base. Pair of wildly stylish Mid-Century tall back lounge chairs ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Nickel

'Haagse School' Side Chair by Pander 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
'Haagse School' Side Chair by Pander, The Netherlands, 1930s. Beautiful side chair in oak and velvet manufactured by H. Pander in a distinct 'Haagse School' or 'Hague School' style....
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Lloyd Kem Weber Tubular Chrome Steel Red Vinyl Cantilever Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lloyd Kem Weber Tubular chrome steel red vinyl cantilever arm chair. Item features red vinyl upholstery, tubular chrome metal frame, very nice vi...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

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Chrome

Laurens Groen Art Deco Side Chair in Birch and Beige Corduroy Velvet 1920s
By H.H. de Klerk & Zonen, Laurens Groen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Laurens Groen for H.H. de Klerk & Zoonen, chair, birch, corduroy velvet, The Netherlands, 1924 This chair by Dutch designer Laurens Groen has a striking, well-documented provenance....
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Pair of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Beech Curved Back Dining Chairs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Pair of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Beech Curved Back Hallway Chairs With Upholstered Seats & Brass Leg Cups 1930's. Very Well Executed Chairs, with beautiful wood grain...
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20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Style Sculptural Gilt Steel Vanity Desk Side Chair Distressed
Located in Miami, FL
Artistic Italian Art Deco Style hand painted and handcrafted gold leaf Steel vanity, side or desk chair in distressed golden finish. Sculptural shaped backrest and legs makes this S...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Steel, Gold Leaf

Modernist French side or accent chair, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A French Art Deco/Modernist side chair (or accent chair) from the 1920s. The design of this chair is clearly inspired on Dutch designs in 'Haagse School'' (The Hague School) by Hend...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Macassar, Walnut

Two Original J.Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl Chairs Art Deco New Fabric Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Created by Josef Hoffmann and Oswald Haerdtl for the Otto Beyer fashion style pattern store in Vienna, Singerstrasse 14 which is shown on one of the images. Fabric "Notturno," design...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Cherry

Pianist Stool in Cream Shagreen, Palm Wood & Bronze-Patina Brass 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The pianist stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Side Chairs in the Manner of Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany side chairs with bronze sabots in the manner of Alfred Porteneuve.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Bronze

Set of 4 Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
The four mahogany side chairs each with nickel sabots.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1930s Art Deco Vintage Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Oh I love the lines of this chair! Need new upholstery but the structure is solid. I have the matching sofa as well, check out my other listings. DIMENSIONS: 40ʺW × 34ʺD × 34ʺH STY...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery

A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Cherry Wood Side Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco cherrywood side chairs with a curved back, fluted back post, and turned wood details on front legs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Cherry

Two Original J.Hoffmann & Oswald Haerdtl Chairs Art Deco New Fabric Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Created by Josef Hoffmann and Oswald Haerdtl for the Otto Beyer fashion style pattern store in Vienna, Singerstrasse 14 which is shown on one of the images. Fabric "Notturno," design...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Vintage Brushed Aluminum Red Upholstered Emeco Navy Style Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brushed aluminum red upholstered Emeco Navy Style side chairs - a pair. Item features brushed aluminum metal frames, red vinyl upholstery, marked "5...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs

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Aluminum

Art Deco Chair by Maurice Dufrene, 1925
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco chair designed by the French designer Maurice Dufrene for the 1925 Paris Exposition International of Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. Made of oak and leather. D...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Fine French 1940s Dining Chairs by Printz
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Art Deco solid walnut side chairs by Eugene Printz. Expert: Emmanuel Eyraud
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Hand Carved Brocade Covered Chair with Casters in the Style of East lake
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand-carved wooden chair in the style of Eastlake. The chair features a cream and yellow brocade fabric, upholstered tufted back and matching seat. The upholstery is in wonderful con...
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19th Century English Antique Art Deco Side Chairs

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Metal

Set of 8 Fine French 1930s Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu (Dining Table Available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A set of eight fine French Art Deco palisander dining chairs with nickeled sabots. Some of them are stamped.  
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Palisander

Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid walnut side chairs with a lattice back, in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Period French Bridge Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of bridge side chairs from the Art Deco period in France. These chairs are hand-crafted with solid walnut frames that have been finished with a lustrous French polish. We love t...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

20th Century Czech Set of Eight Black Art Deco Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very rare set of eight ebonized Halabala Art Deco chairs hand polished with shellac, Model H 214, in good condition. The black dining chairs ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Suede, Wood, Ebony

Rue Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Channel Back and Brass Finish Caps
Located in New York, NY
The Rue Side or Slipper Chair by DeMuro Das has an upholstered tight seat and curved channel back. The elliptical shape and generous proportions make this piece both substantial and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Deco Lounge Chair by Pierre Chareau, France, circa 1925
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Elegant, period-deco lounge chair restored in a black-ebony finish and reupholstered in a golden hued jacquard fabric, retaining its original spring structure and wooden frame. The a...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Bentwood Thonet Bistro Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of Art Deco period chairs in the style of Thonet features bentwood frames with their original red toned finish. Their padded cognac leather seats are finished with nailhead...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Art Deco Chairs of Burled Walnut and Leather Attributed to Harry and Lou Epstein
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of comfortable English cloud-backed tub chair from the Art Deco period - each chair featuring a bleached burr walnut wraparound veneer, re-upholstered back and seat in cream l...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Burl

Pre-War Mahogany Art Deco Era Dining Room Chair Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four mahogany Art Deco era dining room chairs, each with petite sculpted seat back and tapestry style seat covers. Circa 1940. These chairs have some scratches on the wooden f...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Italian Art Deco Slipper Chairs with Macassar Ebony Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely pair of Art Deco side chairs perfectly embodies the timeless appeal of Deco period furniture. Ideal in a bedroom or parlor, the chairs have a modern silhouette of round u...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Silk, Wood, Ebony

20th Century Italian Set of Six Modernist Brass Dining Room Chairs by Chiavari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Italian Modernist dining chairs made of hand crafted gilded brass, designed and produced in Chiavari in good condition. The legs of the small detailed side chairs are slightly splayed, connected with pairs of cross supports. Newly upholstered in a white velvet. Two chairs have a small stain. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1930, Italy. Seat: 18.25" H x 14" W x 13" D The Chiavarina was created in 1807, in Chiavari, near Genoa, by an Italian cabinetmaker. In 1855, about 600 workers were designing and making Chiavari chairs. After the success, the chair was praised by the King of Sardinia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Metal, Brass

11 Outdoor Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
11 Outdoor Art Deco iron framed side chairs with yellow painted slat wood seat & back with arch design and stretcher. (PRICED EACH)
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Iron

Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare early 20th century dentist / medical chair made in white painted wood with dark green leather upholstered seat and neck rest. The neck rest is height adjustable so it would accommodate both adults and children when in use. The seat also has a very modernist pattern made with upholsterers decor nails similar to that of German/Swedish designer Otto Schulz and what he used on his cabinets. The high back style of chair is also very much associated with the grand father of Scottish design Charles Rennie...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul Follot Salon Suite from the 1912 Salon Des Artistes Decorateurs
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...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

The 'Arcade' Desk, Dining or Side Chair by Design Frères, in COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Arcade' chair by Design Frères, in COM/COL (not included): Great as a desk chair, (a) side chair(s) or a set of dining chairs (select the quantity needed at check out). COM: 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Leleu Art Deco Decorative Chairs
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of French Art Deco chairs, covered in shark skin with ivory like accents. Measures: Width 25", total height 23", seat height 18", depth 12".
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Shagreen

Rare Pair of Art Deco Industrial Aluminum & Leather Club Arm Chairs by GoodForm
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful pair of rare side chairs by the GoodForm/General Fireproofing Company. Chairs feature brushed aluminum frames, new distressed brown leather and fantastic Art-Deco...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage Jacques Adnet Leather Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Jacques Adnet was an art deco designer known for his creations in leather. These side chairs were acquired from Paris and, in their original leather, are a rare and beautiful example...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Brass, Steel

1920s Art Deco Side Chairs in Walnut, Original Sitting with Abstract Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-20th century Art Deco side chairs in walnut, with original sitting and futurism abstract upholstery. Very special and aesthetic effect. Excellent conditions, restored and wax-po...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Walnut, Fabric

Art Deco Modernist Oak High Back Chair by Cor Alons, 1923
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist high back chair. Design by Cor Alons. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frame wit...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Ernesto La Padula Pair of Italian Art Deco Side Chairs, Italy, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of side /slipper chairs designed by Ernesto La Padula from the Italian Art Deco period, circa 1930. The design can also be described as ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

2 Fine French 1930s Oak Side Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine French Art Deco side chairs in solid oak.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Oak

Italian 1920s Art Deco Bridge Chairs, All Original Velvet Upholstered, in Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Restored and wax polished Italian Art Deco armrest chairs, with spring seat, velvet upholstered in good conditions, Gaetano Borsani attributed. Robust and elegant. On request we can ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Mahogany Art Deco Modernist High Back Chair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist high back side chair. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen The Hague. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid mahogany frame with the high back which is typical for several designs of chairs by Hendrik Wouda! Re-upholstered with black Manchester corduroy fabric. Marked with original manufacturers metal tag and stamped company name. In very good condition with a beautiful patina. The Modernist look of this wonderful Art Deco high back chair...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany, Fabric

Set of 4 Fine 1930s Wooden Back Dining Chairs
By Ateliers Saint Sabin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four fine French Art Deco beech and mahogany side chairs with marquetry details and leather re-upholstered seats.  
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Beech, Leather, Mahogany

Small Art Deco Chair with Rope & Tassel Detail - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very charming and well-made petite side chair in the manner of Paul Follot, with rope and tassel detail on the back and legs. Reeded and tapering front legs. Original blue color, w...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

1940s Italian Late Art Deco Pair Gilded Black Lacquered Chairs in Black Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Late Italian Art Deco glamorous pair of handcrafted side chairs in Liberty style and in very good original condition. The original fabric is extremely interesting in a weaved black s...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Brass

Set of Three Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and elegant set of three wrought iron side chairs, with lovely original verdigris paint and gilt accents. Beautifully made. The seats and medallion backs have been newly...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

Set of Eight Fine French Art Deco Ebonized Lime Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of eight fine French Art Deco ebonized oak dining chairs with a light ceruse.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Oak

Pair of French Art Deco Limed Oak & Linen Armchairs, C. 1930s
Located in London, GB
A pair of modernist Art Deco limed oak armchairs, with upholstered seats in textured off-white linen. French, c. 1930s.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Linen, Oak

Jules Leleu, Set of Six Side Chairs, France, circa 1937
Located in New York, NY
The house of Leleu rose to prominence in the 1920s during the Art Déco period, and became known for the ornate classicism of its richly refined furniture and lavish interiors. In the...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Oak

Art Deco side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco side chairs 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Jules Leleu, Armand Albert Rateau, René Prou, and Jacques Adnet. 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $3,600.

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