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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
Art Deco Modernist Side Chair by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist side chair. Design by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. The design of this Modernist side chai...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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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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Fabric, Mahogany

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, Rosewood

Pair of Art Deco Chairs after Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Art Deco armchairs, in the style of Rohde. Solid wood frames with upholstered tied spring upholstered seats, and upholstered backs, fabric worn and will need to be re...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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Wood

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

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.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Walnut

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

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

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Brass

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

Art Deco Machine Age Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Occasional or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Machine Age Art Deco desk or occasional chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935. It features a channeled skyscraper style back; straight front legs and gen...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Velvet, Lacquer

'Haagse School' Side Chair by Pander 1930s
By H. Pander
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

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 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

Art Deco Modernist Side Chair by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist side chair. Design by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. The design of this Modernist side chai...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Walnut

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

20th Century Stunning Art Deco Bentwood and Reed Seats Rocking Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Art Deco bentwood and reed seats rocking chairs.  
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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

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

COLLECTABLE 1940's ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY DOROTHY DRAPER GROSFELD HOUSE SIDE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly collectable original circa 1940's Dorothy Draper Grosfeld House side chair ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

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

Materials

Shagreen

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

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

4 Fine French 1930s Walnut side chairs attributed to Francis Jourdain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French Art Deco solid and veneered walnut side chairs attributed to Francis Jourdain. Price is per chair.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wood

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

Materials

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)
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

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

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau. Stamped A A RATEAU and numbered. Armand-Albert Rateau (1882-1938) was a French furniture maker and interior de...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with black leather seat and seat back. Signature Adnet contrast stitching throughout. Brass ball feet. Excellent condition ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Metal, Brass, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wood

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

A Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of 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...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

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

Materials

Cane, Beech

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

8 Dining Chairs Attr. to René Prou, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic set of eight high-backed dining chairs with shapely and elegant apron and legs. Upholstered in original, good-quality imitation lizard fabric. Attributed to René Prou.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

Jules Leleu, Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1925
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

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Macassar

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

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

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

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

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

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

French Art Deco Side Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Small art deco side chair of unusual design. Original paint. Recently reupholstered with vintage fabric.
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20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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 4 Jean Pascaud French Art Deco Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Art Deco light mahogany side chairs with shaped back and upholstered seat and back with bronze sabot. (JEAN PASCAUD) *Matching game table #060627
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Bronze

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

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

Henri-Albert Kahn, Pair of Folding Armchairs, Steel and Upholstery, France, 1938
By Henri-Albert Kahn
Located in New York, NY
These chairs, remarkable for their form, their cantilevered arms, and the material used in their execution -- cast aluminum -- were designed by Henri-Albert Kahn...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage General Fireproofing GoodForm Aluminum Red Vinyl Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage General Fireproofing GoodForm Aluminum Red Vinyl Side Chairs - a Pair. Item f...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Side Chairs

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Aluminum

René Joubert & Philippe Petit for DIM, Pair of Art Deco Chairs, France, 1925
Located in New York, NY
René Joubert & Philippe Petit for DIM for DIM (Décoration Intérieure & Moderne) A pair of side chairs with inverted U shaped backs (each with a sloping...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

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

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Velvet, Mahogany

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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