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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
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

Pair of Dagobert Peche & Wiener Werkstaette Attributed Art Deco Chairs, 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Two very elegant parlor chairs with the typical ornaments Dagobert Peche has used circa 1920s, compare similar ornaments. Material. Carved beechwood, stained seat cover in silk, show...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Beech

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

Corner Chair in Art Deco Style
Located in Hellouw, NL
From our curated selection comes this rare corner chair, created in the spirit of early 20th-century design. Design This chair features a distinct triangular seat construction, givi...
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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wood

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

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Fauteuil Chair, 1940s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A 1940s French fauteuil chair, defined by its Art Deco influenced silhouette. The rich, textured grain of the cerused oak highlights the angular frame,...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Armchair by Gino Maggioni for Atelier Borsani Varedo New Leather Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s Armchair by Gino Maggioni for Atelier Borsani Varedo new leather upholstered in veneered walnut, wax polished. Measures cm: H 37/62 x W 62 x D 44.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Side Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French 1930's walnut side chairs with a geometrical wooden back.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Walnut

1930s Art Deco Wood Green Chenille Plaid Scalloped Arm Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with the exquisite chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery, 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

1930s Art Deco Italian Side Chair by Borsani, Atelier di Varedo New Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian robust side chair in ebonized mahogany and mahogany veneered the back, new upholstered with light blue cotton fabric. Original spring seat; upholstered and wax...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940's Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of four original circa 1940's English oak slatted folding steamer chairs A very good looking well ...
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1940s English Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Oak

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

Sculptural Mid Century Modern side Chair, France 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural Mid Century Modern side Chair, France 1930's
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

20th Century Czech Set of Four Ebonized Art Deco Chairs by Jindrich Halaba
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Czech set of four black Art Deco dining room chairs made of hand crafted ebonized Wood designed Jindrich Halabala, in good condition. The side chairs are standing on four l...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

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 ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood

20th Century French Pair of Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Style of Jules Leleu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-brown, vintage Art Deco French pair of dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished Mahogany in the style of Jules Leleu, in good condition. The upholstered backrest of the Parisian armchairs...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Timeless, these chairs are crafted of solid birch and palisander with sabre legs and a curved, rectangular backrest which is decorated with a stylized crest of inlaid burled birch an...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Palisander

20th Century French Pair of Beech Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin & Steiner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French pair of Art Deco armchairs, fauteuils made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, detailed in a high gloss finish, designed by the Etienne-Henri Martin and produced by ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Velvet

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Chairs in the Style of Jules Leleu Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Pair of fine French Art Deco chairs with armrest in the style of Jules Leleu in walnut and rattan, restored. Good conditions Measure...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Rattan, Walnut

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

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

Pair of Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs by J.A. Huizinga, The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This striking pair of Dutch chairs were crafted during the 1930s and embody the crisp geometry and streamlined elegance typical of the period. These chairs are a perfect blend of fun...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of German Art Deco Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of German Art Deco walnut side chairs with a square sleigh back and muslin upholstered seat and back. Stains on upholstery/ one chair has rip in upholstery/ some veneer loss on...
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20th Century German Art Deco Side Chairs

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Walnut

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 ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood

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

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.  
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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

Art Deco Vintage Steel Chairs RP6 by Bruno Pollak 1931-1932 PEL Ltd, England
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage steel chairs model RP6 by Bruno Pollak 1931-1932 and manufactured by PEL Ltd. England. The beechwood slats and the tubular steel from th...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Steel

Art Deco Amsterdam School armchair in oak with straw seat, The netherlands, 1930
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Oak armchair in Amsterdam school style, with straw seat, 1930 In good condition. measurements: height 110cm x wide 54cm x depth 47cmseating height: 45cm
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Straw, Oak

Set of 4 French Art Deco Cherry Wood Side Chairs by Georges Soutiras
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four French 20s-30s cherry wood chairs with openwork backs and geometrical inlaid marquetry with a carved base and tapered legs. Stamped on two chairs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Cherry

Art Deco Vintage Rustic Ash Armchair Oskar Strnad circa 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage armchair designed by Oskar Strnad attributed and manufactured in Vienna Austria, circa 1925. A fabulous armchair from carved and turned solid ashwood with cord woven...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Cord, Ash

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 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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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of 1940 This Side Chairs Birch with Real Leather in Crocodile Print
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair of very elegant 1940 this side or office chairs clear birch restored and reupholstered and recovered with real leather with crocodile print.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Birch

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

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Nickel

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

A Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Side Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French 1930's mahogany side chairs with original leather.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Chinese Chair of Carved Hardwood
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame with wood seat and backrest made in China about 1920-1930. Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of French Gilt Metal Scroll Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s gilt metal side chairs with scroll design and upholstered with an inset diamond shaped back panel and seat in off white fabric (att: RENE PROU)
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Gold Leaf, Metal

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

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
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1930s French 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 Parisian style living room. ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Muslin, Oak, Upholstery

Pair of Carl Malmsten Swedish Grace Inlaid Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic pair of Carl Malmsten chairs inlaid rosewood and flame birch. Contrasting wood detail on the inside legs and back. Restored and f...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mohair

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

Set of 4 French Art Deco Bleached Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Art Deco bleached side chairs with slat back and seat.
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20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wood

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

Set of 8 Art Deco American Gold Vinyl Upholstered Dining / Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Art Deco American dining / side chairs with a curved trapezoidal backrests and padded seats upholstered in gold vinyl upholstery plus brass nailhead trim, standing on 4 spla...
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20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four Czech 1930s Tubular Chrome Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four Czech Art Deco tubular chrome chairs.  
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Chrome

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

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Mahogany

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.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Art Deco Chairs Gilbert Rohde Heywood Wakefield
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four chairs designed in 1930s by Gilbert Rohde for Heywood Wakefield Gardener MA. Mahogany construction with arched back support. Cream color naugahyde upholstery with decor...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Bamboo Side Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage side chair from France made of bamboo. We love this unique design and proportions of this striking piece.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Bamboo

Dominique et Cie French Art Deco Mahogany Beige & Gold Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 7 French Art Deco dining / side chairs with mahogany frames, upholstered in a beige patterned fabric with veins of gold, bordered with matching piping, resting on shaped mahog...
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20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wood, Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery

French Carved Gilt Wood Green Gold Stripes Bergere Library Chairs, 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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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 10 Jean Pascaud French Mahogany Grey Upholstered Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 French 1940s mahogany chairs with grey upholstery on tapering square legs with ormolu sabot. 2 arms and 8 sides/arm: 23¼"w x 22"d x 33½"h) (att: JEAN PASCAUD)
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Ormolu

Modern Steel Bucket Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern curved back steel framed chair is upholstered in a multi-tonal wavy pattern gray fabric by Zinc textiles that was inspired by a stylized Japanese landscape. Thin channels in t...
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2010s American Art Deco Side Chairs

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Steel

Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco ebony Macassar veneered side chairs with an arched rectangular back and seat upholstered in gilt tooled brown leather (att: JULES LELEU) PRICED AS Pair
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Gold Leaf

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

Ponti Inspired Vintage Italian Side chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Finished in a fine deep brown lacquer, the scalloped backrest and turned legs are in wonderful restored condition. Calfskin leather is beige on seat.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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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