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.
1930s Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, beech, France, 1930s These club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Deco, a style that favored assertive geometry and bold, sculptural ...
Fabric, Beech
Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Forest Green Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in mohair "Bold Forest" by Pierre Frey, stained beech, Italy, 1930s. A remarkable pair of Italian Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1930s, recentl...
Mohair, Beech
Rare Maison Soubrier Pair of late 1920s Art Deco Armchairs in Burgundy Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Soubrier, pair of lounge chairs, velvet, lacquered beech, Paris, France, late 1920s Founded in 1848, Maison Soubrier is one of Paris’s oldest and most distinguished furnitur...
Velvet, Beech
Dutch Art Deco Armchair, Oak, Modernist Design, 1920s, Netherlands
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A particularly handsome Dutch Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and showing a beautiful balance between architectural restraint and subtle sculptural movement. The d...
Fabric, Oak
$7,750 / set
Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Sculpted Curved Form
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s These lounge chairs from the 1940s are a clear example of Art Deco design, combining strong proportions with subtle decorative detail. Their ...
Fabric, Beech
$1,850 / item
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Scroll Form Lounge Chair W/ Walnut Supports in Viridian Velvet Mohair
Located in New York, NY
A captivating Art Deco lounge chair, this piece features a striking scroll form silhouette paired with elegantly stylized saber supports, showcasing the dramatic and sculptural style...
Mohair, Walnut
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, birch, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movem...
Fabric, Birch, Oak
Italian Art Deco Settee with Sculptural Burl Walnut Frame
Located in Troy, MI
A boldly sculptural Italian Art Deco settee featuring dramatic circular open arms with scroll volute details, finished in richly figured burl walnut veneer. The stepped base rail is ...
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Rare René Drouet Three-Seat Sofa in Olive Green Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to René Drouet, three-seat sofa, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Attributed to the French decorator René Drouet, this sofa is an example of French Art Deco. The st...
Velvet, Walnut
1920s Francis Jourdain Pair of Dining or Side Chairs in Stained Wood and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francis Jourdain, pair of dining or side chairs, stained beech, rush, France, 1920s Designed by the French painter and cabinetmaker Francis Jourdain (1876–1958), these elegant chair...
Beech, Rush
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...
Fabric, Beech
Francis Jourdain Lounge Chairs in Woven Rush and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francis Jourdain, pair of armchairs, rush, stained beech, France, 1925 Designed by the French painter and cabinetmaker Francis Jourdain (1876–1958), these elegant chairs possess a s...
Beech, Rush
Jean Pascaud Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs in Earthy Olive Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean Pascaud, pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in mohair "Bold Army" by Pierre Frey, wood, France, circa 1932 These armchairs, designed by the acclaimed French designer and inte...
Hardwood, Mohair
Pair of 1940s Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Newly Upholstered Dusty Pink Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered mohair by Foresti, solid oak, Europe, 1940s These 1940s lounge chairs are defined by a solid and robust frame in solid oak, reflecting careful c...
Mohair, Oak
Ernesto Lapadula Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut Burl and Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Lapadula pair of lounge chairs, walnut burl, rouge red velvet, Italy, 1930s These beautiful lounge chairs by Ernesto Lapadula, designed in It...
Velvet, Walnut
French Art Deco Two Seat Sofa in Wood and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, beech, faux leather, brass, France, 1930s This two-seater sofa, made in France in the 1930s, is a clear example of early Art Deco design. It is constructed from beech with a w...
Brass
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Muted Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, metal, Europe, 1940s This pair of European Art Deco armchairs embodies the bold elegance and refined craftsmanship of the period. Their sculptura...
Metal
Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Oak and Creme Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
LOV Oosterbeek armchair, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s This armchair is a strong example of the sober craftsmanship associated with the Dutch furniture maker LOV Oosterbeek. Execu...
Fabric, Oak
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Chrome
Levitan Décoration Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Levitan Décoration, pair of lounge chairs, fabric, lacquered wood, France, 1930s One can hardly resist the charm of these 1930s French armchairs by the French studio Levitan Décorat...
Fabric, Wood
Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Shell and 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
Volute Chair by Garnier Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Volute chair, the aim was to create a beautiful piece through finding balance in its design. We wanted it to be undoubtedly new and fresh but also conjure something classica...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Burl
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Pair of Gio Ponti Small Lounge Chairs, Presented at the Triennale, 1936
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and highly refined pair of small lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for the bedroom interior of Un’Abitazione Dimostrativa, presented at the VI Triennale di Milano. These ch...
Velvet, Wood
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
Large Art Deco Roll Arm Lounge Chair Old Olive Green Velvet Denmark 1930-1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large impressive and comfortable Fritz Hansen style Danish Art Deco lounge chair made in the 1930s-1940s by skilled carpenters. It's upholstered with old olive green velvet with but...
Wood, Velvet
Pair of Danish Art Deco Armchairs in Oak with Shearling Lambswool, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of Danish Art Deco armchairs/lounge chairs, dating from the early to mid-20th century, embodying the craftsmanship and decorative sensibility of Scandinavian cabinetma...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Brown Pierre Frey Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', Pierre Frey Teddy mohair 'Bambi', stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs by Jindrich Halabala upholstered in...
Mohair, Beech
Rare René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Caramel Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, mohair velvet "Bold Cigare" by Pierre Frey, wood, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these very rare club chairs are a quint...
Mohair, Wood
A Lovely 1930’s French Leather Club Chair, Deep Caramel Moustache Model
Located in Hastings, GB
A Lovely French Leather Club Chair, Deep Caramel Moustache Model, Circa 1930’s This is a gorgeous and no doubt artisan made early French leather club chair. This chair is almost 100...
Leather
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Grey Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindřich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chair in grey Tibetan lambswool upholstery. This chair has...
Wool, Beech
Pair of French Art Deco Club Lounge Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
An elegant pair of French Art Deco club lounge chairs from the 1940s, reflecting the transition between decorative refinement and early modern design. Featuring generous seating prop...
Mohair, Velvet, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Black Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in black Tibetan lambswool upholstery. These chair...
Wool, Beech
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
$12,700 / item
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Grey Nubuck Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', nubuck leather, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs by Jindrich Halabala upholstered in a durable grey co...
Leather, Beech
French 1930s Art Deco Club Chairs in Cream Leather with Hardwood Frames - Pair
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of French Art Deco club chairs embodies the movement's defining geometry. Each chair features the iconic tub silhouette of the period. Newly upholstered in sumptuous cream ...
Leather, Hardwood
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
Koket Satin Upholstered Envy Chaise Lounge
By Koket
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Koket Satin Upholstered Envy Chaise Lounge
Brass
Fauteuil sculptural Art Déco, France, années 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This 1930 French Art Deco armchair captures the confident elegance and material richness that defined the movement at its height. Its sculptural silhouette, combining smooth curves w...
Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
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
Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French 1940s Style Club Chairs. Large scale with a deep seat . Ideal to lounge with a large arm you can use as a side table for your lab top or magazine. The chairs have a ch...
Upholstery
The Hague School Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chair in Beige Velvet and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, teak, velvet fabric, brass, the Netherlands, 1930s This charming lounge chair belongs to the Hague School, a movement that emphasizes geometric shapes, simple proportions,...
Brass
L.O.V. Oosterbeek Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
L.O.V. Oosterbeek, lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, rope, the Netherlands, 1920s This armchair is rooted in the Dutch Art Deco movement, and exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship...
Fabric, Rope, Oak
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 1930's French Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Elegant Art Deco club chair featuring a sculptural, barrel-form silhouette with channel-tufted navy velvet wood detailing along the arms, apron with claw feet, adding warmth and cont...
Velvet, Mahogany
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
$1,850 / item
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Charles Dudouyt Style Oak & Rush Seat Dining Chairs, France 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Charles Dudouyt style oak and rush French dining chairs. The chairs feature expertly carved frames with ladder-style backrests and comfortable woven rush seats. All chair...
Oak
$2,950 / item
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, pine, Czech Republic, 1930s. These poetic poufs, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement,...
Fabric, Pine
$12,400 / item
Laurens Groen Art Deco Side Chairs in Wood and Wool
By H.H. de Klerk & Zonen, Laurens Groen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Laurens Groen for H.H. de Klerk & Zonen, side or desk chairs, beech, reupholstered in wool by Dedar, the Netherlands, 1924 This chair by Dutch designer Laurens Groen has a strik...
Fabric, Beech
Rattan / Wicker Natural Finish Art Deco Boat Tail Style Yachting Arm Chairs
Located in Nashua, NH
A pair of antique, handsome and stylish Art deco boat tail style rattan yachting arm chairs in natural finish, one of which has magazine pocket, American,C. 1920s, brass labeling, Cr...
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
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
Art Deco Three Piece Wicker Living Room Set by Heywood-Wakefield, Circa 1920
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful rare wicker set, over the top large scale suite of closely woven fully skirted wicker furniture , American, C. 1920, in a gorgeous air brush style shaded French green fi...
Paint, Wood, Reed, Wicker, Upholstery
Art Deco Armchair in Botanical Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, fabric, dark stained beech, Italy, 1930s This Italian armchair from the 1930s is upholstered in a richly patterned fabric featuring peacocks and botanical motifs. The warm...
Fabric
1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs with Ottoman, Beech & Mohair
Located in Astoria, NY
Exceptional pair of French Art Deco club chairs with matching ottoman, sourced in Paris and dating to circa 1930. The chairs feature deep, comfortable seats, softly rounded backs, sc...
Mohair, Hardwood, Beech
Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak and Lace
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, solid oak, rope, brass, fabric, the Netherlands, 1920s/30s This Dutch armchair from the 1930s reflects the restrained yet expressive character of the Hague School tra...
Brass
Art Deco chair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittman Wiener Werkstatte, original fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Art Deco Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann - Wiener Werkstätte An exceptional Art Deco armchair by the renowned Viennese master Josef Hoffmann, produced by Wittmann within the...
Fabric, Wood
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
Art Deco, Daybed Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural Scandinavian Art Deco daybed or chaise longue. The piece is characterized by its elegant asymmetrical silhouette with a gently raised backrest at one end. Made by a skil...
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals, Pair of Club Chairs, Model 879C, 1989
By Swaim, John Mascheroni
Located in Chicago, IL
John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals, Pair of Club Chairs, Model 879C, 1989 A well-proportioned pair of club chairs designed by John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals. These chairs featu...
Upholstery, Walnut