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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
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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Fabric, Mahogany

1920s Classic Art Deco Italian Chairs, Solid Walnut , Gaetano Borsani attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair 1920s classic robust Art Deco Italian side chairs, in solid walnut restored new-upholstered. Seat with original springs. Product attributed to the "Atelier di Varedo" by Gaetano...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Léon Jallot, Early Art Deco Side chair, France, c. 1922
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,...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fruitwood

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

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

American Post-War Rattan Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Post-War Design natural rattan woven side chair with tapered designed high back and a black iron frame.  
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20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs

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Iron

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.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wood

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

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

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

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Hardwood

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

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Oak

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

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Wood

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

Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre 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.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Bentwood

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

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Muslin, Upholstery, Oak

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

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Wrought Iron, Iron

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

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Brass, Iron

Rene Prou Armchairs in Walnut, 2 Pairs
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

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Walnut

Set of 6 French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Petite but comfortable.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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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...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

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Velvet, Wood, Oak

Pair of 1930s René Prou Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These earthbound chairs appear to be weightless. Such is the illusion that the designer René Prou was able to create in 1930s Paris with the aid of a highly-skilled upholsterer. Befo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Silk, Sycamore

Pair of French art Deco Side Chairs by Paul Follot
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO SIDE CHAIRS BY PAUL FOLLOT Indulge in the opulent allure of these exquisite side chairs, meticulously handcrafted from luxurious stained beech in the timeless French Art De...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Beech

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"
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Maple

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

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Silk, 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.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fruitwood

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)
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Brass Chiavari Side Chairs
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

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Brass

Maurice Dufrène, Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, France, 1925
Located in New York, NY
After 1910 Dufrêne’s work took on the forms of neoclassicism, and at last, an aesthetic that would coalesce into the Art Deco. While he didn’t shy from metal, ceramic, glass, or fabr...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery, 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

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

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

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Leather, Oak

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

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Maple

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

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Rattan

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.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Linen, Mahogany

Set Of Two The Hague School Side Chairs In Mahogany, Netherlands 1930's
Located in Hellouw, NL
These two modest chairs are subtly designed in the Hague School style. Design The almost cubist design is averse to ornaments and radiates strength in its simplicity. Dark-coloured...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Vintage Joerns Bros Art Deco Walnut Fan Back Vanity Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Joerns Bros Art Deco Walnut Fan Back Vanity Side Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37" H x 18.5" W x 21" D x 19" Seat height.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

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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

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Chairs 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

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Mahogany

Art Deco Retro Style Accent Chair Floral Prints and Victorian Accents
Located in Seattle, WA
Art Deco Retro style accent chair with Floral prints and hand carved Victorian Accents.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

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.
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20th Century European Art Deco Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Lauren Side Chair in the Style of 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

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Cotton, Foam, Wood

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

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Upholstery, Wood

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.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Sycamore

Pair of Small Modernist Chairs in Lacquered Beech and Cane, Belgium circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of small modernist chairs in lacquered beech and cane, Belgium circa 1925 relaxed caning, to be reviewed.
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Cane, Beech

Dominique Pair of Ebonized Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of side chairs by Dominique, designed in 1937, in ebonized wood. Open lattice-patterned back. Finished and recently upholstered. 19” wide x 21” deep x 37” high. ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wood

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.
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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

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

Materials

Wood

2 Fine French Art Deco Chairs by R. Damon & Bertaux
Located in Long Island City, NY
In sycamore with floral stencil, refine turned spindles and carved details. Signed R. Damon & Bertaux - Paris - Price is per chair.  
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Sycamore

Art Deco Rustic Beech Freestanding Vintage Armchair or Side Chair Sweden 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage rustic armchair from beech 1920s Sweden. A beautiful freestanding armchair with three legs and triangle like seat with loose green stitc...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Jules Leleu, Set of Three Art Deco Mahogany Side Chairs, France, C. 1930
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

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Bronze

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

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Velvet, Mahogany

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
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany, Leather

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

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Faux Leather, Walnut, Beech

French Art Deco Black Edelman Leather Armchair
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A comfortable French Art Deco armchair from the 1930s. The pale beechwood legs contrast with the soft black Edelman leather upholstery. Add the silver ...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather

Paul Follot Four Sculpted Rosewood Side Chairs
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

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Rosewood

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

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Wicker, Wood

6 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Six exquisite French dining chairs from the 1940s era. High backs framed by the wood structure, which taper in very slightly at the top, with "moustache" shaped tops, a motif echoed ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wood

Set of Five French Andre Sornay Style Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs
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

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Upholstery

Navy Linen Side Chair by Etienne Kohlmann, France, c. 1940s
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually; Two Available. Unique chairs with dark blue linen upholstery.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Linen

Pair of Art Deco Machine Age Bent Aluminum and Platinum Velvet Occasional Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age occasional/ side chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935. It features a subtly cantilevered tubular bent aluminum frame with a flo...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Aluminum

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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