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.
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Grafton Furniture French Art Deco Black Leather & Gold Library Club Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century / Early 21st Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired frame with curved back and scrolled arms. The cha...
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Art Deco Asymmetrical Fluted Curvilinear Ebonized Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional pair of Art Deco lounge chairs, created in circa 1945, effortlessly blends striking design with luxurious materials. Each chair features a bold asymmetrical silhouet...
Velvet, Walnut
Art Deco Lounge Chair in Mustard Mohair Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920's or 30's Dutch Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' club chair with black lacquered oak wood frame with contrasting soft yellow mohair upholstery and natural oak arms. Chair is attribut...
Mohair, Oak
Dandy Stool in Black Shagreen and 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 ...
Brass
Pair Art Deco Club Chairs - France Circa 1930s - Green Velvet Speed Armchairs
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of vintage Art Deco tank or speed armchairs, France circa 1930s. Streamline Moderne silouhette. Completely restored with new super plush green velvet. Excellent condition and su...
Velvet
Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair, model ‘H-269’, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Armrests in stained beech, recently reupholstered in red v...
Velvet, Beech
$32,550 / set
French Art Deco - Sofa Set
Located in Hasselt, VLI
French Art Deco sofa set composed of one three-seater and two single armchairs, with rounded armrests and a low, enveloping silhouette. The backs ...
Alpaca, Cotton
Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair, Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An exceptional designed Haagse School armchair by Anton Lucas, Netherlands, circa 1925. This model is a clear and confident example of Lucas’s architectural approach to furniture des...
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Shearling Lambswool & Elm, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant pair of Danish Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, handcrafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. These rare chairs feature softly curved, sculptural silhouettes that ex...
Lambskin, Wool, Elm
$19,360
Art Deco - Daybed
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Scandinavian Art Deco daybed from the 1930s. Reupholstered in Belgium by hand in a brown Dedar cotton velvet. Comes with a loose mattress, roll cushion, and decorative pillow in a fa...
Cotton, Velvet, Birch
Art Deco Palisander Sofa Of Scroll Shape
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Deco Palisander Sofa Of Scroll Shape Form with Leather and Suede Upholstery on Bun Feet - 65"w x 25"d x 28"h (21" to the seat)
Leather, Suede, Palisander
Antique Set 8 Art Deco Burr Walnut Cloud Back Chairs Epstein 20th Century
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
A superb set of eight antique Art Deco burr walnut and coromandel dining chairs attributed to the world renowned cabinet makers Harry & Lou Epstein, Circa 1920 in date. The set of e...
Leather, Macassar, Walnut
$10,648 / set
1920s A Pair of Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Swedish Art Deco armchairs from the 1920s, showcasing the refined geometric lines and solid craftsmanship characteristic of the period. The frames are made from stained bee...
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
Shagreen 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 ...
Brass
Shagreen Bench 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
Dutch Art Deco Modernist The Hague School side chair, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A remarkable side chair with a bentwood hollow backrest, ca. 1920s - 1930s This substantial, rather large chair exemplifies Haagse School design while hinting at prototype experimen...
Oak, Beech
$2,964 / set
Art Decò Pair of French “Bridge” Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant and refined pair of French “Bridge” chairs, crafted from solid wood with a black lacquered finish. The overall structure is designed to be both sturdy and functional, with we...
Velvet, Wood
$33,276 / set
French Art Deco Armchairs - Pair - Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Pair of French Art Deco armchairs, with rounded armrests and a low, enveloping silhouette. Reupholstered in an off white cotton chenille blended with alpaca, a fabric that will devel...
Fabric, Wood, Down, Feathers
Mid-20th Century, Pair of Danish Shell Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of vintage Danish modern shell lounge chairs. Their iconic curved, fluted backrests and armrests evoke the elegant form of a shell, while the dark wooden legs provid...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of patinated vintage Danish lounge chairs, each featuring a sculptural shaped backrest and elegantly carved details visible on the wooden frames, reflecting Art Deco...
Fabric, Textile, Beech
Shagreen 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 ...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The design showcases Halabala’s signature bent beechwood ar...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
$7,800 / item
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...
Wood, Mohair
Shagreen Bench 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
L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A beautifully constructed modernist armchair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek (Labor Omnia Vincit), dating from the 1920s and documented in the original factory catalogue. This design represents...
Oak
Shagreen Bench 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
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s This is a wonderful example of an iconic chair, an early moustache model with Cuban cigar arms and a l...
Leather
A Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Brown Natural Blend, Denmark c. 1940
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A pair of Danish Art Deco armchairs, c. 1940. Upholstered in a brown natural blend with solid wood frames. Well-proportioned design and solid craftsmanship.
Wool
Patinated Leather Lounge Chairs, Cocoon and Charel Models by Bart van Bekhoven
Located in Almelo, NL
A striking Dutch lounge pair—Cocoon and Charel models—with exceptional leather patina and sculptural presence. A rare and visually compelling pair of leather lounge chairs consistin...
Leather, Beech
$5,808 / set
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs – Amsterdam School, 1920s Stylish pair of Art Deco armchairs attributed to the Amsterdam School, made in the Netherlands in the 1920s. Featuring strong ge...
Fabric, Oak
$4,800 / set
A Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, C. 1980.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair of leather club chairs featuring warm, aged leather upholstery. The generous proportions, gently squared arms, and supportive backrests offer both comfort and timeless...
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Upholstered Frame and Black Carved Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated pair of Art Deco club chairs showcase the geometric elegance of the 1920s design movement. Gray velvet upholstery creates luxurious seating while the black lacquered wo...
Wood, Upholstery
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been professionally restored, reupho...
Beech, Bentwood
Two Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions France, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco lounge chairs. Striking French design from the 1930s. Original zebrano veneered frames with graceful curves which highlight the warm tones and n...
Zebra Wood
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been professionally restored, reupho...
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century, Freestanding "Karl Johan" Style Sofa, Swedish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Swedish freestanding sofa dating from the early 20th century, executed in the Karl Johan style and distinguished by a finely crafted solid birch frame with gently curved l...
Linen, Birch, Pine
Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
An authentic Art Deco armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala, one of the most influential figures of Czechoslovak modernist furniture design. Produced in the 1940s, this armchair sho...
Fabric, Beech
A Fantastic & Rare Pair of 1950’s French Leather Club Chairs Trilobe Models
Located in Hastings, GB
A Super Beautiful Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Havana Moustache Models Circa 1940 This beautiful pair of chairs has been used yet preserved wonderfully. The patina and the co...
Leather
Midcentury Modern Camel Leather and Walnut Lounge Club Chairs Set of Two
By Klaus Wettergren
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern set of two club chairs features a beautiful a fine warm quality camel leather upholstery with accent of walnut arms, adding character and authenticity to any living...
Leather, Walnut
A Very Beautiful French Leather Daybed, France Early 20th Century, Club Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Beautiful French Leather Daybed, France Early 20th Century, Club Chair This early 20th century French leather banquette is simply gorge...
Leather, Velvet
Set of 'Berlage' stools for Kunstmuseum Den Haag, H.H. van Zeggeren, 1935
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare pair of museum stools designed by city architect H.H. van Zeggeren for the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, conceived for the opening of the museum in 1935 and used continuously withi...
Oak, Beech
1940s Art Deco Armchair Bentwood Ebonised Pink Schumacher Tiger Velvet animal
Located in London, GB
A classic bentwood art deco armchair in ebonised wood frame reminiscent of JIndrich Halabala armchairs combined in a super exciting fabric from Schumacher! The frame has been master...
Fabric, Wood
Four Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions France, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Art Deco lounge chairs. Striking French design from the 1930s. Original zebrano veneered frames with graceful curves which highlight the warm tones a...
Zebra Wood, Leather
Convertible Art Deco Bouclé Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare convertible Art Deco armchair designed and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s, combining sculptural wooden armrests with an adjustable backrest mechanism that allows ...
Bouclé, Wood
Collectible Modular Sofa in Deep Red Velvet with Graphic Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted for both comfort and modern style, this striking sofa is upholstered in a luxurious deep red velvet. Its unique silhouette features three generously cushioned sections, creat...
Velvet, Upholstery
Rare Dutch Art Deco side chair by Bas van Pelt, 1920s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare and early, documented dining chair by Bastiaan Johannes “Bas” van Pelt (1900–1945) - Dutch interior architect, furniture designer, entrepreneur and noted member of the resista...
Fabric, Oak
Czech Bentwood Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, 1950s, Set of 2
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
Pair of Czech armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced by UP Závody in the 1940s–1950s. With their curved bentwood arms and elegant proportions, they reflect the transiti...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Large Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Green Velvet
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of Large Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Green Velvet A very handsome and voluptuous pair of art deco style lounge chairs in a nice olive / avocado green velvet. Very...
Velvet, Oak
Jindrich Halabala "H269" Lounge Chairs in Beige Mongolian Sheepskin, 1930s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs. model 'H-269', light brown stained beech, Mongolian sheepskin, circa 1930s. The chairs feature Halabala’s iconic steam-bent beechwood frames with...
Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Ladder Back Italy 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Art Deco armchairs with solid wood frames with sculptural, wavy openwork backrests. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, aged patina, the chairs combine geometric structure wit...
Leather, Walnut
Art Deco Armchair in Oak with Patinated Leather, France, 1920s Design
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking early Art Deco armchair distinguished by its sharply faceted geometry and stepped side profiles. Constructed in solid wood with original patinated leather panels, the chai...
Faux Leather, Oak
Art deco wood armchair Roswag Paris 30s 40s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French art deco armchair from the 30s/40s by Parisian manufacturer Roswag. Rounded structure in wood, seat and back in beige velvet with geometric and studded motifs (original fabric...
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Grace Art Deco Seating Suite in Velvet, 2 chairs and Sofa
By OPE Möbler
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of furniture containing 2 chairs and one sofa are gifted with wonderful curved lines and newly upholstery. The mustard yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look. ...
Velvet, Birch
Bas van Pelt Lounge Chair in Solid Wood and Rope The Netherlands 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Bas van Pelt Lounge Chair in Solid Wood and Rope The Netherlands, Early 1940s. A beautiful and rare lounge chair by Bas van Pelt for 'My Home'. A great design in solid wood with a w...
Rope, Wood, Leather
Vintage Swedish 1940's Curved Channel Back Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This sofa is made in the Fritz Hansen style. It was made in Sweden during the Art Deco period (1920-40). It has a curved back and is upholstered in a corduroy fabric. The back is uph...
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Walnut Gondola Dining Chairs in Olive Green - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Paris, this set of eight French Art Deco dining chairs dates to the late 1920s and reflects the refined craftsmanship and material richness of the period. The chairs are d...
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
French Art Deco Carved Walnut Chaise
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fans of the pioneering furniture designer Emile-Jacque Ruhlmann will delight in this glamorous French Art Deco period chaise with a swooping crest of a seat back that rises from the ...
Textile, Walnut
$19,360 / set
Leon-Emile Bouchet Art Deco Lounge Set 1930s
By Emile Léon Bouchet
Located in Rīga, LV
Art Deco lounge set attributed to French designer Léon Bouchet, composed of two club chairs and a matching octagonal table. Each piece features faceted geometry and is veneered in hi...
Fabric, Mahogany
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Neutral Corduroy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, oak, France, 1930s This impressive armchair is a powerful expression of French craftsmanship from the 1930s. Built from solid oak, it has a remarkable weight and prese...
Fabric, Oak
French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chair Set with Armchairs, France 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
An exceptional French Art Deco dining chair set from the 1930s, comprising ten dining chairs and two armchairs, crafted from solid walnut and professionally restored. This elegant en...
Fabric, Walnut