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
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.
Pair of 'Strapontin' Stools in Cognac Nubuck Leather by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Strapontin' Wrought Iron Stools in Cognac Nubuck Leather by DESIGN FRÈRES®. Nubuck is top-grain leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side, or outside, to giv...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large faux fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Environmentally conscious design.
Wrought Iron
Art Deco stool in walnut veneer, bakelite plinth, circa 1930 Patina and fabric t
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco stool in walnut veneer, bakelite plinth, circa 1930 Patina and fabric to redo.
Bakelite, Walnut
$889Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut French Art Deco Stool, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco stool. Striking French design from the 1930s. Walnut base with brass feet. New upholstered with high quality Italian fabric. In very good condition wit...
Fabric, Walnut
French Art Deco Ash Wood Stool or Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined French Art Deco Stool or Ottoman, in the manner of Jean Michel Frank, unsigned, France, circa 1940s. It has been refinished and reupholstered at some point and is ready t...
Upholstery, Wood, Ash
Modernist Industrial Iron and Oak Split Slats Stool, France ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1910 / stool / wood, metal / Industrial / Modernist / Brutalist / Art Deco Elegant and sturdy industrial stool with rectangular seat with a carved handle on iron base. Cra...
Iron
Elegant Art Deco Dressing Chair Grey Nubuc Leather Rose Wood and Maple Eye
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Elegant Art Deco dressing chair grey nubuc leather rose wood and maple eye completely reupholstered and recovered with nubuc leather.
Leather, Maple, Rosewood
Limited Edition Victoria Stool in Mustard Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Restored Art Deco Stool, Beech, Revived Polish, Reupholstered, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Tento taburet představuje elegantní ukázku československého uměleckého řemesla 30. let 20. století, v němž se naplno projevuje noblesa stylu Art Deco. Konstrukce z bukového masivu vy...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Art Deco Stool in Oak and Leather circa 1950, Carved Wooden Rope Decor
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco Stool in Oak and Leather circa 1950. Carved Wooden Rope Decor
Leather, Oak
Art Deco Flox Pouf Ottoman Faux Fur Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Flox Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy pouf stool with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in blue faux fur and blue velvet jacquard, Flox s...
Brass
Art Deco Flox Pouf Ottoman Faux Fur Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Flox Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy pouf stool with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in blue faux fur and blue velvet jacquard, Flox s...
Brass
Velvet Upholstered Stool with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Victoria Stool by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece of modern craftsmanship, combining luxurious materials with an elegant design. Upholstered in rich black velvet, this stool exu...
Brass
High Gloss Black Piano Lacquer Barstool in the Style of French Art Deco
Located in Ulm, DE
Enjoy a delicious drink in a noble ambience. This bar stool invites you to linger. And who knows who will join you at your side. High quality! Handmade in Germany. Black high gloss...
Metal
1920's Turin School design movement Set of Table and two Stools
Located in Berlin, DE
1920's Turin School design movement Set of Table and two Stools. The measurements given apply to the table. The stools measure 39 cm in diameter and 42cm in height.
Wood
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
7 Thonet Bar Stools / Sold Singly/3 Remaining
By Thonet
Located in Sheffield, MA
An authentic collection of 3 of 7 still remaining iconic Thonet stools from the 1930s, marked on the underside with Thonet Logo and certificate. ...
Chrome
Original Art Deco Stool, by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant and characteristically shaped upholstered Art Deco ottoman dates from the 1930s in Czechoslovakia and bears the unmistakable signature of prominent designer Jindřich Hal...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Red Art Deco Stool Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Red velvet Art Deco stool made around 1930. Fully reupholstered in red velvet and some nice turned legs.
Velvet, Wood
Rattan Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Quartz, Brass
Art Deco Warm Brown Maple Stool Three Legs Saddle Seat circa 1933 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage brown three-legged stool from solid maple tree. The beautiful stool with the warm brown color tone features a saddle seat. This stool is attributed to the Wiener Wer...
Maple
$6,090 / item
Stool One, Beige Leather, Things From ISSKA
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
ISSKA "Stool One subtly transitions among “stripes” of lamb leather and natural wood that’s black lacquered. Everything is handcrafted by local artisans in Buenos Aires, and the c...
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
$6,090 / item
Stool One, Things From ISSKA
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
ISSKA "Stool One subtly transitions among “stripes” of lamb leather and natural wood that’s black lacquered. Everything is handcrafted by local artisans in Buenos Aires, and the c...
Wood, Leather, Lacquer
"BAR STOOL FOURAGE" 60s inspired bar stool by FABIAN FREYTAG STUDIO
Located in Berlin, DE
The "BAR STOOL FOURAGE" by FABIAN FREYTAG STUDIO is part of the "BAR FOURAGE" collection, which is inspired by a house bar from the 1960s and was produced for Milan Design Week 2023....
Metal
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
has signs of use good original condition
Fabric, Wood
Limited Edition Victoria Stool in Coal Black Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Limited Edition Victoria Stool in Pink Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Limited Edition Victoria Stool in Blue Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
CARACALLA, Pair of cast aluminium and genuine leather stools, by Elitis, 2004
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Pair of Caracalla stools in cast aluminum and patinated tan leather, produced by the Elitis company for its furniture collection in 2004 (Prototype, one-of-a-kind edition in aluminiu...
Aluminum
Art Deco Flute Black Leather Bar Stool, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Flute leather bar stool brings rhythm and refinement to contemporary i...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Adonis Pouf Ottoman Jacquard Faux Fur Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Adonis Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy pouf stool with a Mediterranean touch. Upholstered in bronze jacquard velvet and light grey fa...
Velvet, Faux Fur, Jacquard, Wood, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Upholstery
Art Deco Stool in Norwegian Birch Veneer circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco Stool in Norwegian Birch Veneer circa 1930 Very Damaged Veneer
Birch
Art Deco 2 Stools in Wood, France, 1930 (They are delivered reupholstered)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. They are delivered reupholstered in fabric or leather Material: wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specia...
Wood
Art Deco Stool, Material Wood and leather, Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: wood and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouve...
Leather, Wood
Bar or Counter Stool with Bucket Seat, Modern, Art Deco Made to Order
Located in Greenwich, CT
Named El Pez, this original design by us is made to order at our workroom in Norwalk, CT. Features tapered peg legs in dark walnut and brushed nickel footplate. The leather upholster...
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Leather Stool
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Art Deco birds eye maple and leather stool. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is a useful and beautiful item, the frame has go...
Leather, Birdseye Maple
Pair of Gilded Wrought Iron Curule Stools and Seats, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Gilded Wrought Iron Curule Stools and Seats, Early 20th Century. Pair of 1930s-1940s wrought iron and gilt curule stools, red velvet seat, Art Deco style. Dimensions : W:...
Wrought Iron
Restored Art Deco Stool, by Krásná Jizba, Oak, Reupholstered, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stool is a refined accessory from the production of the Czechoslovak Krasna jizba from the 1930s. It represents the late Art Deco aesthetic, which, in the hands of this famous i...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Art Deco Lime Green Velvet Beech Circular Stool Pouf 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Style vintage stool tabouret pouf from green velvet in circular shape and beech feet 1930s Austria. An amazing new arrival, the velvet stool new upholstered and new covered ...
Upholstery, Velvet
Art Deco Vintage Red Lavender Blossom Pouf Stool Tabouret, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage stool ottoman pouf from red coral fabric and lavender cords designed and manufactured Austria 1930s. A high quality textured t...
Fabric, Beech
Authentic Leather Tripod Stool from the 1920s: Timeless Style and Functionality
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step into the past with this vintage leather tripod stool from the 1920s. Whether on a hunting trip, outdoor excursion, or plein air paint...
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Vintage Multicolored Fabric Stool or Pouf, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage amazing curved stool or pouf consists of spruce base, beechwood feet and a renewed upholstery. The beautiful and multicolored textile fabric covering was designed by...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Spruce
Bauhaus Style Vintage Walnut Metal Six Stools Karl Fostel´s Erben 1930s Vienna
By Bauhaus, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus Style vintage set of six stools by Karl Fostel´s Sen Erben for Sonett Internationale Wortmarke from chromed tube steel and walnut veneered plywood 1930s Austria. A sophistic...
Metal
$1,000 / set
J Erin Style Gold Bar Stools - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
J Erin Style Gold Bar Stools - Pair Accent your living space with this gold-framed bar stools. The stools have been upholstered in a baby blue plush fabric. The frames have a rectan...
Metal
Art deco piano chair
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art deco piano chair. Professionally stained and repolished.
Beech
Yellow Art Deco Cherry Stool or Pouf, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Yellow Art Deco Austrian stool or pouf, which was designed and manufactured 1930s. The materials from this good looking stool are spruce, cherrywood and lemon yellow textile...
Fabric, Cherry, Spruce
Art Deco Vintage Pouf or Stool Stellar Blue Velvet Beech, 1930s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or stool stellar - like from beech and velvet cover with blue cords 1930s Vienna. An amazing vintage pouf or stool or footstool in beautiful stellar shape new ...
Upholstery, Beech
Art Deco Stool, Material chrome and wood, German, 1930, (Delivered restored)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stool Art Deco. Delivered restored Material:chrome and wood You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art De...
Chrome
$1,050Sale Price / set|30% Off
Machine-Age Brushed Steel Ottomans By Norman Bel Geddes For Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco, machine-age, ottomans or foot stools designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Furniture feature brushed steel frames ...
Steel
$1,500 / set
Pair Art Deco Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Art Deco swivel bar stools, with all original black and off white naugahyde, in all original condition.
Chrome
Art Deco Stool, Material chrome and leather, Country German, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stool Art Deco. Material:chrome and leather You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouve...
Chrome
ORIGINAL 1930's BURR OAK ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON STOOL WITH PERIOD CURVED TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, super rare and highly collectable Robert Mouseman Thompson Burr Oak circa 1930-1940 stool P...
Oak
Restored Art Deco Stool, Walnut, Revived Polish, Reupholstered, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant stool is a beautiful example of craftsmanship from 1920s Czechoslovakia. It is built on a stable and solid walnut wood construction, characterized by its strength and de...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Restored Art Deco Stool, Oak, Revived Polish, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco ottoman was made in Czechoslovakia from solid oak. The original finish has been revived, giving the piece an authentic look and highlighting the beauty of the w...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
French Art Deco 1920s Set of Round Table and Stools Made of Macassar
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s French Art Deco (Early) Set of round table and four stools made of Macassar wood. The tabletop is presenting nice juxtaposition of light and ...
Eggshell, Wood, Macassar
Pair of Chrome Metal Stools, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of chrome metal stools. Art Deco period. France, circa 1940.
Metal
Baptistin Spade, Oak Upholstered Bench with Curved Frame, France, circa 1946
Located in New York, NY
This bowed oak stool boasts a thick upholstered seat and elegant, flared legs. From the personal collection of the daughter of Batistin Spade, Simone. Made on the occasion of her ...
Upholstery, Oak
Art Deco Stool in Leather and Wood, Comté
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stool Art Deco stool in leather and wood Attributed Comté Jean Michel frank, Argentina Jean-Michel Frank (28 February 1895 – 1941) was a French interior designer known for minimalis...
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Pair Duo Josef Frank Cherrywood Black Floral Fabric c. 1928 Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco duo pair of stool or footstools from cherry and black floral textile fabric attributed to Josef Frank circa 1928 Austria. A stunning duo or pair of stools design attributed ...
Fabric, Cherry
$3,277 / set
Elegant Pair of French 1940s Stools
By René Drouet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful pair of petite wrought iron stools in the style of René Drouet and René Prou. The iron bases feature exaggerated cabriole legs ending in scrolled feet and are painted in t...
Pair of Art Deco Stools Attributed to René Prou, France, circa 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very lovely and rare pair of wrought iron stools with velvet seats, raised on three splayed and tapering legs. The ironwork on the legs is ...
Wrought Iron