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 Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Dusty Rose Velvet and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, velvet, Europe, 1930s This pair of European lounge chairs from the 1930s is defined by generous proportions and beautifully rounded forms. The curved b...
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Wooden Curved Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, stained beech, grey fabric, Europe, 1930s This pair of lounge chairs is defined by the beautifully curved armrests, which sweep around the sides and continue into the...
Fabric, Beech
Sculptural Art Deco Stool in Walnut and Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool, walnut, fabric, Europe, 1930s This stool is distinguished by its expressive construction and flowing lines. Executed in walnut, the crossed frame extends into broad, curved f...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wood and Sand-Colored Fabric, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, sand-colored fabric, Europe, 1940s These lounge chairs feature a generous upholstered body framed by beautifully curved beechwood armrests. The continu...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs in Wood and Floral Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, floral fabric, Europe, 1940s This pair of lounge chairs combines a generous wingback silhouette with elegantly shaped beechwood armrests. The slender s...
Beech
Art Deco French Pair of Angular Lounge Chairs in Wood and Purple Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech and purple mohair, France, 1930s These French lounge chairs from the 1930s feature a strong architectural design with generous proportions, reminiscent ...
Mohair, Beech
French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs with Curved Armests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, beech, France, 1930s These armchairs, made in France in the 1930s, is a clear example of Art Deco design. They are constructed from beech with a warm ...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Italian 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Arched Feet in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut burl, burl, striped fabric, Italy, 1930s This pair of 1930s Art Deco lounge chairs is defined by a compact cubic form, broad upholstered surfaces, and...
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair with Curved Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s This armchair has a strong Art Deco character, with a low stepped wooden base and a generously rounded upholstered body. The broad arms cu...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Beige-Sand Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, beech, Europe, 1930s These exceptional 1930s Art Deco lounge chairs embody the refined luxury and understated modernity that characterized the finest ...
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Oak and Soft Turquoise Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, the Netherlands, 1940s Charming set of armchairs from the 1940s Art Deco period. Their defining elements are the scalloped backrests, which give...
Fabric, Oak
1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair with Trapezoidal Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, faux leather, velvet, brass, beech, Europe, 1930s A beautiful example of 1930s Art Deco design, defined by its strong, confident structure. The trapezoidal armrests c...
Brass
1930s Art Deco Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, solid oak, fabric, Europe, 1930s These six solid oak dining chairs date from the 1930s and show a clear Art Deco influence. The most distinctive feature is...
Fabric, Oak
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Beige Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in beige Tibetan lambswool upholstery. These chair...
Wool, Beech
Jindrich Halabala Square Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, leather, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic square pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art...
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Dusty Rose Velvet and Walnut Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, dusty rose velvet, walnut, Europe, 1930s Pair of grand Art Deco lounge chairs, crafted in Europe. Their generous, bulky proportions are defined by broad backr...
Velvet, Walnut
1/2 ART-DECO NEOCLASSIC CHAIR att. to JEAN PASCAUD, France 1930
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Pascaud, Léon Jallot
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair Attributed to Jean Pascaud – France, circa 1940 A refined French armchair dating from the 1940s, attributed to Jean Pascaud, featuring a gracefully curved blond wood frame ...
Fabric, Oak
6 x Art Deco 1940s Oak Wood Dining Chairs Jim Thompson Pierre Frey Animal Velvet
Located in London, GB
An exceptional set of six 1940s oak wood dining chairs with a fresh luxurious upholstery job by GROUND ONE SIX. With a luxurious silk velvet fabric by Jim Thompson for Pierre Frey wi...
Silk, Velvet, Oak
Jindrich Halabala Round Stool in Decorative Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, st...
Fabric, Oak
A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Alpine Model, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Alpine Model, Circa 1950’s This stylish and rare Alpine model has been beautifully preserved. The model itself would have been made in very sma...
Leather
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Lounge Chair in Red Jacquard Velvet, 1930s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Striking Art Deco / Swedish Grace lounge chair dating from the 1930s, distinguished by its generous proportions, sculptural silhouette and r...
Velvet
Francois Carre Petite Sunburst Chairs-Set of 2. Circa 1930's
Located in Ross, CA
Set of two petite sunburst chairs made in France in the 1930's by Francois Carre. They have been powder coated in an olive color. Fifteen inch seat height Local pickup or delivery i...
Metal
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, metal studs, the Netherlands, 1930s A striking pair of Dutch Art Deco lounge chairs in the expressive style of the Amsterdamse School. Crafted...
Metal
Ernesto Valabrega Art Deco Lounge Set Chairs Ottoman Wood and Foresti Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, armchairs and ottoman chestnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s This elegant lounge set by Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega showcases the scul...
Fabric, Chestnut
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Pair of Lounge Chairs Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo (ABV), pair of lounge chairs, walnut, reupholstered in mohair Pierre Frey “Bold Celadon”, Italy, first half of the 1930s These rare l...
Mohair, Walnut
1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair with Geometric Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, brass, beech, Europe, 1930s This sophisticated Art Deco armchair from the 1930s embodies the movement's fascination with geometry, balance, and refined crafts...
Brass
Art Deco Curved Channel-Back Scroll-Arm Sofa with Ebonized Tapered Supports
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco curved sofa, crafted in the United States circa 1940, is a stunning example of the design and material execution of the Art Deco movement. Featuring scroll-form...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Lounge Chairs with Curved Front Legs in Oak and Fabric 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brass, golden pattern fabric, oak, 1940s This elegant pair of European lounge chairs from circa 1940 combines sculptural oak frames with refined craftsmanshi...
Brass
Art Deco Set of Six Dining Chairs in Cerused Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, cerused oak and leather, Europe, 1930s Charming set of Art Deco dining chairs from the 1930s. Executed in oak, the framework features a distinctive, prono...
Leather, Oak
French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s This is a super handsome chair with its iconic moustache back and desirable Cuban cigar arms. It has a ...
Leather
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs in Geometric Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, beech, steel studs, France, 1930s Striking pair of French armchairs crafted in beech, dating from the late Art Deco period. The design is distinguished by its sculptural ...
Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Mahogany Bergere Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of French Art Deco period mahogany barrel back bergeres or armchairs features lemonwood and sycamore inlay. Newly upholstered in France in a cream colored fabric with a di...
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Sycamore
Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Oak Lounge Chairs in Blue Striped Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
Striking pair of French Art Deco lounge chairs dating to the 1930s and sourced in Provence, France. Sculptural and architectural in form, the chairs feature substantial oak frames wi...
Cotton, Oak
Art Deco Folding Dining Chairs by Louis Rastetter & Sons 1925 Original Red Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of four bentwood with stenciling folding chairs by Louis Rastetter & Sons C1925. Solid Komfort folding chairs. All in outstanding original condition with normal wear fro...
Metal
Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Armchairs with Brass Detailing
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brass, faux leather, oak, Europe, 1940s This elegant pair of armchairs from the 1940s combines refined craftsmanship with a strong architectural presence. The...
Brass
Frits Henningsen Art Deco Cuban Mahogany Armchair c.1933
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Frits Henningsen Art Deco Cuban Mahogany Armchair c.1933.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Organic Form
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1940s These elegant lounge chairs, made in Europe during the 1940s, remind of the timeless style of Jindřich Halabala. Rooted in the Ar...
Fabric, Beech
Set of Six Art Deco Sculptural Dining Chairs in Ebonized Walnut & Taupe Mohair
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated set of six Art Deco dining chairs, crafted in France circa 1930, showcases the impeccable craftsmanship and sculptural aesthetics characteristic of the Art Deco mo...
Mohair, Walnut
Asymmetrical Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood and fabric, Europe, 1930s A remarkable European lounge chair from the 1930s, distinguished by its sculptural asymmetrical silhouette and soft organic curves. The ...
Fabric
Pair of Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Patinated Bentwood Lounge Armchairs 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
**Pair of Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1930s** An elegant pair of Art Deco lounge armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, dating from the 1930s. Combining sweeping ben...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala Square Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic square pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco mov...
Fabric, Beech
Vintage French Pair of Leather Club Chairs, Matching Settee all Original c1930's
Located in Highwood, IL
Vintage French Pair of Leather Club Chairs with Matching Settee. We are offering our three-piece French Leather Club Chair Suite in as found condition with a wonderful patina, or ful...
Leather, Wood
Elegant Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Wood and Taupe Velvet Carved Fluted Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1930s Elegant pair of Art Deco club chairs crafted in beech, featuring striking fluted wood details that frame the arms and base. Uphols...
Brass
Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for AB O.H. Sjögren in Tranås, 'Redet' lounge chair, ash, velvet, Sweden, 1936 The Redet lounge chair is one of Carl Malmsten’s most distinctive designs, created in 19...
Velvet, Ash
Italian Art Deco Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat, 1940s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Italian Art Deco bench dating from the 1940s. The bench features a wooden structure defined by strong geometric lines and curved ends that rise slightly above the seat. The side sup...
Fabric, Wood
French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Wood and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, faux leather, beech, brass, France, 1930s This pair of lounge chairs, made in France in the 1930s, is a clear example of early Art Deco design. They are const...
Brass
1920s Francis Jourdain Set of Four Dining or Side Chairs in Dark Wood and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francis Jourdain, set of four dining or side chairs, stained beech, rush, France, 1920s Designed by the French painter and cabinetmaker Francis Jourdain (1876–1958), these elegant c...
Rush, Beech
Art Deco Sofa Three Seat Sofa with Curved Form
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s This sofa from the 1940s is a clear example of Art Deco design, combining strong proportions with subtle decorative detail. The curved arms and li...
Fabric, Beech
Streamlined Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Terracotta Motif Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1940s Elegant pair of European Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s. Crafted in beech and upholstered in textured fabric, the chairs feature a...
Fabric, Beech
Italian Art Deco Walnut Foot Stool, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1930's Art Deco walnut foot stool. The seat newly re-upholstered in a camel coloured velvet. ONE Available. Italy, circa 1930's Size: 13" high x 17 1/4" wide x 13 1/4" deep
Velvet, Walnut
Set of 6 French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs in Ivory Ribbed Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of six French Art Deco dining chairs from the 1930s, sourced in Provence, France. The chairs feature beautifully proportioned walnut frames with gently curved upholstered backr...
Cotton, Walnut
Bas Van Pelt for My Home Reclining Sofa in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Bas Van Pelt, My Home Furniture 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt for My Home sofa, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s/1940s This elegant sofa was designed by Dutch designer Bas van Pelt and produced in the Netherlands during the 1930s o...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Francis Jourdain Lounge Chairs in Woven Rush and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francis Jourdain, pair of armchairs, rush, stained wood, France, ca. 1925 Designed by the French painter and cabinetmaker Francis Jourdain (1876–1958), these elegant chairs possess ...
Rush, Wood
Stunning 1930's , French Art Deco Rosewood and Velvet Sofa. Even arm modernist d
By Jules Leleu
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1930's , French Art Deco Rosewood and Velvet Sofa,Classic modernist even arm design.Step ziggurat form feet..Produced in France during the 1930s, this exceptional sofa is di...
Velvet, Rosewood
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Mid-Century French Sofa in Art Deco Style with Brass Details, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant French sofa from the 1950s, featuring a soft, enveloping silhouette inspired by Art Deco aesthetics. In addition to the sculptural brass legs, the design is further enhan...
Brass
$7,850 / set
Pair Of French Art Deco Bergeres
By André Arbus, Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu, Dominique, Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Art Deco Bergeres. Offered is a stunning pair of French Art Deco walnut chairs, club chairs, lounge chairs or bergeres. These lovely Parisian style chairs have channel...
Bronze
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
Pair of Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Elm & Green Velvet, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, featuring generously upholstered forms combined with elegant curved wooden armrests and sculptural feet. Made by a Danish c...
Fabric, Textile, Elm, Velvet
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
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