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
- 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
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning black leather chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black metal frame with its legs ending in brass ball feet. Brass balls adorn the top of the frame as well. Thick leathe...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Briar Walnut Wood Animalier Zebra Upholstered Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1940s mid-century Art Deco lounge or side chair and stool with beautiful veneer burl walnut briar wood all around and great decorated legs. This set ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Wrought Iron French Art Deco Chairs with Zebra Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite pair of beautifully designed French Art Deco wrought iron Chairs upholstered in Zebra printed Cowhide.
Use the pair as an ar...
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20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
French Art-Deco Mahogany Brass Open Back Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Art-Deco mahogany brass open back side chair with a red leather seat (matching armchair: 063799A)
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French 1940s Art Nouveau side chair in beech wood with low back
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / side chair / beech wood, fabric / Art Deco / Art Nouveau
Mid-century side chair in beech wood with a gold and cream upholstery in Art Nouveau style. This small but c...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural linen upholstery.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Den Haag Art Deco Solid Oak Side or Desk Chair, Netherlands, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural solid oak wooden Art Deco chair, in Haagse School style.
The details, materials and nearly modernist appearance of the design are matching the Haagse School style. This s...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
French Art Deco Side Chair Manner of Émile-Jaques Ruhlmann
Located in Sharon, CT
Extraordinary deco side chair with a high finish dark lacquer, appropriately upholstered in a striking yellow and black fabric.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Italian Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These vintage Italian Art Deco style chairs make a dramatic statement with their fluted hardwood backs and colorful upholstery. Matching settee available. Please confirm item locatio...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chair, Circa 1950s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare chair by French architect and Art Deco Modernist designer and icon of luxurious French Modernism, Jacques Adnet, circa 1950s. Upholstered in sumptuous green leather. Brass and l...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Danish Art Deco Beechwood Armchair - Vintage Single Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Art Deco Danish single armchair made of hand carved Beechwood, detailed with brass nail heads in good condition. The back rest and the arms of the Scandinavian side ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Rene Prou Armchairs in Walnut, 2 Pairs
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two pairs of French modernist Art Deco armchairs/pull-up chairs by Rene Prou, circa 1930 in French walnut. Model exhibited at 1929 Salon d’Automne and pictured in the book, Rene Prou...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Curved Back Side Chair Set, France 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Art Deco Design Curved Back Side Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1930's. Oak constructed chair with silk fabric on the seat and backrest, finished with metal studs. Rare chair set wi...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
Two New Hague School Side Chairs in Oak, The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
These two oak chairs stand as striking examples of the New Hague School's craftsmanship. Their design reflects a balance between functionality and refined simplicity, encapsulating t...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 4 French Art Deco blackened wood dining chairs with a rosewood veneered back rest.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Low Side Chairs in Mustard Velours Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chairs, velours, wood, France, 1930s
Elegant pair of Art Deco chairs. The seating of the chairs is upholstered in a classy mustard velours, adding to the aesthetic of the chair...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italy Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs, Solid Walnut Polished to Wax from Asolo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy 1940s Art deco pair of chairs, solid walnut polished to wax " Asolane chairs" excellent patina elegant and very robust
Measure cm: H 95\47 W 46 D 44.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Side Chairs, Solid Walnut with Original Leather Upholstery of the Time
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair of Art Deco side chairs, solid walnut with original leather upholstery of the time. Restored and polished to wax.
Measure cm: H 86\47, W 42, D 42.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Wooden Chair with Burgundy Leather Seat, 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This chair is an interesting mix between simplicity and fascinating details. The stained oak frame is a combination of curved and straight lines. The end of the armrests have a nice ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather, Mahogany
small art deco side chair in solid walnut, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
small art deco side chair in solid walnut, circa 1930
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Vanity Chair Pink Velvet Upholstery Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical Art Deco Style Italian gold leaf hand-hammered wrought iron vanity chair in golden finish with pink velvet upholstery by Pier Luigi Colli...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
French Art Deco Desk Chair Walnut and Leather, circa 1925
Located in Chicago, IL
French Art Deco desk chair, circa 1925. Frame is solid walnut, seat and back recently reupholstered in brown leather.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jules Leleu, Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1925
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
The house of Leleu rose to prominence in the 1920s during the Art Deco period, and became known for the ornate classicism of its richly refined furniture...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Macassar
Antique Art Deco Rusnak Brother Chairs, A Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
70 years later these chairs are still relevant and stunning. Completely restored with an almost black stain and cocoa aubergine mohair.
Dimensions: 26"W × 24"D × 35"H
Styles: Art...
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20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu- A pair of fine French 1940s mahogany chairs with intertwining curved wood backs
Numbered: 21956 & 21957
For an illustration of a similar armchair, see Siriex, Francoise. The House of Leleu. New York: Hudson Hills...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Lauren Side Chair in the Style of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Bronx, NY
This chic dining side chair was created to partner with the Jackie dining chair. These are in a cerused white oak with a wax finish. The chair is shown in a mushroom mohair. This cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wood
Pair of Referenced Armchairs by Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly proportioned pair of tall armchairs by renowned French 1940s furniture designer and interior decorator Jean-Charles Moreux. Perfect for a chic...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Muslin, Upholstery
2 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine 1930s mahogany dining chair with original leather upholstery.
Attributed to Adnet.
Price is per chair
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
1980s Carved Wood Rope Green Bergere Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, carved wood chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs set is statemen...
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1980s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of American Art Deco Style Wicker Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Art Deco natural wicker side chairs with a cut out design in the back and having a red vinyl seat cushion and stretcher base. (PRICED EACH) (Part of set: 062854; set...
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20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
2 Fine French 1930s Oak Side Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine French Art Deco side chairs in solid oak.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Deco Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six maple Art Deco Dining chairs. Fully restored and newly upholstered.
Seat depth - 16"
Category
1940s Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Set of Four French Art Deco Chairs by Dudouyt
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four French Art Deco oak chairs by Dudouyt.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Swedish Art Moderne Open Armchair in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Stylized curved arms.
-Handcrafted mahogany frame.
-Hardwood inner frames.
-New beige chenille upholstery fabric with spaced nailheads.
-Very comfortable.
Perfectly scaled for ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 12 fine French Art Deco mahogany dining/side chairs, with carved details, in the manner of Andre Arbus.
A matching dining table and console are also available (see pictures...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of J. Halabala Chairs H214, Walnut, Beech, Faux Leather, Czech, 1930s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Pair of Art Deco chairs H-214 by J. Halabala from Czech Republic around 1930
* Design: Jindrich Halabala (1903 - 1978)
* Manufacturer: UP Zavody
* Walnut veneer on backboard
* Solid ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut, Beech
Pair of Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of high backed chairs from Italy made of solid gilded brass with newly upholstered seats in a gray velvet blend. Chiavari chairs are named for the Italian city where they originated. The little...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Petite but comfortable.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s
By Michel De Klerk
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Amsterdamse School armchairs, attributed to Michel de Klerk, featuring a solid mahogany and ebony frame with luxurious purple velvet upholst...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Set of Five French Andre Sornay Style Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs
By Andre Sornay
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Five French Andre Sornay Style Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs
Set of five Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style shield back dining, office or side chairs. Each havin...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Geometric Side Chairs, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of beautiful blackwood chairs was crafted a century ago in Shanghai, a bustling port city that was at the forefront of taste and influence in Chinese culture during the early 20th century. Made in the style of Art Deco, the striking, geometric forms of these chairs are decorated with intricate carvings, reminiscent of the scrollwork and auspicious symbols seen in traditional Chinese woodworking...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Bentwood Art Deco Geometric Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of bentwood Art Deco design stripped side chairs with geometric upholstered seat and fluted open geometric designed back and front legs.
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
‘Biltmore’ Wrought Iron Chair Marina McDonald Jazz Furniture Art Deco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Located in the prestigious Pacific design Center, Jazz Furnishings created some of the finest American Art Deco revival designs of the postmodern era. Catering to the design trade, M...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Style Scroll Arm Seat Benches Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Style Scuptural scroll arm seat benches Newly Upholstered - Pair
Rare and Unique Pair Italian Art Deco Sculptural Seat Ben...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Wood Occasional Side Bedroom Chair Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Art Deco Burr Maple side chair which is part of a large suite.
This is part of a suite, in total I have a side chair, dressing table stool, side cupboard, large double wardrobe, pair of bedsteads and housekeepers linen cupboard...
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20th Century English Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
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
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Brazilian Hardwood Petite Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These truly special small scale chairs in Brazilian hardwood and original woven cane seats feature cheetah print cushions (removable) and just a wond...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Art Deco Chair, Ebonized Wood, Orange Fabric, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant original Art Deco dining room chair from France around 1930.
The beech solid wood frame has been black lacquered and high-gloss polished. The curving of the backrest, as well...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Jules Leleu, Set of Six Side Chairs, France, circa 1937
By Jules Leleu
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Deco Bridge/ Side-Chairs with Arms, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Fruitwood Art Deco curved arm side chairs newly upholstered in silk/cotton fabric in Pollack style splatter design.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of French Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Chairs are newly upholstered in a linen blend fabric. The chairs have mahogany frames with brass feet.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Pair of French Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Fabulous pair of mahogany French Art Deco side chairs from the 1930s. The mahogany legs, tapering rear legs and an elevated curved back. Th...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Paul Follot Four Sculpted Rosewood Side Chairs
By Paul Follot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco set of four sculpted rosewood dining chairs by Paul Follot. Model compendium, Paul Follot, by Leon Riotor, Conseiller Municipal de Paris Secretaire General de...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
A Set of 4 Fine French Art Deco Sycamore Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four fine French Art Deco sycamore "bridges" armchairs.
The chairs can be sold individually.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
Dutch Art Deco ‘Amsterdamse School’ Pair of Armchairs
By Michel De Klerk
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amsterdamse School pair of armchairs attributed to Michel de Klerk.
Atelier Speelman pair of easy chairs, solid mahogany and ebony frame, purple velvet upholstery. Unusual high end ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Jules Leleu, Set of Three Art Deco Mahogany Side Chairs, France, C. 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Set of three side chairs by Jules Leleu in mahogany with gilt bronze sabots
For an illustration of identical armchairs, see:
Ensembles Mobiliers....
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20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Léon Jallot, Early Art Deco Side chair, France, c. 1922
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Carved fruitwood Art Deco side chair by Léon Jallot.
Provenance: This set of furniture, comprised of a pair of armchairs, a pair of side chairs,...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
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.