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.
Signet Stool in Coal Black Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Signet stool...
Brass
Upholstered Ottoman 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 ...
Brass
Parchment Stool with Velvet Upholstery and Bronze-Patina 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
Art Deco Style Bespoke Barstool In Gold-Plated Brass with Full Backrest
Located in New York, NY
This barstool embodies the perfect balance of contemporary design and functional craftsmanship. Featuring a gracefully curved backrest and a polished metallic frame, it exudes timele...
Gold Plate, Brass
$6,090 / item
Stool One, Camel & 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
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
Drum Stool / Table Made with Horn Marquetry, Serenity
Located in New York City, NY
Hundreds of hexagonal buffalo horn chips are individually mounted to create a striking beehive marquetry pattern on the solid wood drum form to make this table. Serene elegance. Al...
Horn
Charles Dudouyt oak stool, circa 1940.
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) siège art deco en chêne , circa 1930/1940 , signé
Oak
$1,496Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Streamline Moderne Low Stool Triangular Solid Chrome & Black Vinyl
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Art Deco Streamline Moderne low stool composed of solid chrome legs, footrest ring, and a triangular wood seat upholstered with its original black faux leather or v...
Chrome
Dandy Stool in Cream Shagreen with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The dandy stool...
Brass
Dandy Stool in Cream Shagreen with Fur Cushion by Kifu Paris
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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Dandy stool...
Brass
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
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
$898Sale 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
Italian 1940s Set of Four Rustic Dish Stools
Located in CA, CA
Four 1940s Italian tripod stools with beautifully patinated walnut dished tops.
Walnut
Velvet Upholstered Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Legs by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Dandy Stool by Kifu Paris is a masterful blend of luxury and craftsmanship. This particular stool is upholstered in rich black velvet, providing a sumptuous contrast to the sleek...
Brass
Josef Frank Art Deco Stool Beech Wood and Rope Bast Austria circa 1928
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Frank Art Deco stool beech wood and rope bast Austria circa 1928. A fabulous authentic stool from beech and rope bast attributed to Josef Frank circa 1928 Austria. The rectangu...
Beech
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
Stool in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Legs by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Dandy Stool by Kifu Paris is a refined blend of modern design and luxurious materials. This stool features a sleek black shagreen seat that offers a rich texture and a sophistica...
Brass
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
has signs of use good original condition
Fabric, 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
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
$2,780Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Modernist Rectangular Upholstered Window Benches with Arms
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of four rectangular upholstered window benches with arms in Art Decó style in mahogany.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
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
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s Wonderfully carved piece. A similar piece is available for a pair.
Wood
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
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
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
$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
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
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
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 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
$5,677Sale Price|46% Off
Sculptural Bench Art Deco Attributed to Gio Ponti in Walnut Burl, circa 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural bench made of walnut briar attributed to the architect Gio Ponti. The bench dates back to about 30 years. Its elegance is also given by its ebonized and sculptural wood in...
Wood, Walnut
$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
Original Art Deco Stool, Wood, Hemp, Well-Preserved Condition, Czech, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This tasteful stool dates back to the 1940s and was manufactured in Czechoslovakia, where it represents a highly representative and craft-wise valuable example of Art Deco furniture ...
Wood, Lacquer, Hemp
$1,050Sale Price / set|30% Off
Machine-Age Brushed Steel Ottomans By Norman Bel Geddes For Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
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
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, Oak, Revived Polish, Reupholstered, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stool (taboret) is a noble representative of 1920s Czechoslovak Art Deco, embodying the characteristic geometric rigor and elegance of the interwar era. The structure is crafted...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
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
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
"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
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 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
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
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 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
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
Art deco piano chair
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art deco piano chair. Professionally stained and repolished.
Beech
Bauhaus Style Vintage Walnut Metal Six Stools Karl Fostel´s Erben 1930s Vienna
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben, Bauhaus
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
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
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 Pink Textile Beech Vintage Stool 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco pouf / stool or tabouret covered with pink textile fabric, designed and manufactured in Austria, 1930s. A fantastic stool or pouf newly covered ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Cord
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