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 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
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
An ART-DECO NEOCLASSIC CHAIR in style of J.E. RUHLMANN, France 1930
By Léon Jallot, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Pascaud
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant, sensual and generous chair, or side chair, Art Deco, Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, beautiful massive mahogany structures with refined curves, thick comfortable s...
Mahogany, Velvet
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco mov...
Fabric, Wood
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
French Art Deco Club Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, France, 1930s This armchair of French origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1930s. The chair features beautiful streamlined lines and s...
Leather, Wood
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 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 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
French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Striped Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco lounge chairs, mahogany, fabric, France 1940s These beautiful French Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s exude character and elegance. The refined lines of the armrests, ...
Fabric, Mahogany
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 Elegant Art Deco Sofa in Wood and Taupe Velvet Carved Fluted Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1930s Elegant Art Deco sofa crafted in beech, featuring striking fluted wood details that frame the arms and base. Upholstered in a soft beige ve...
Brass
Set of Eight Art Deco Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs in Plush Mohair Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of eight dining chairs embodies the refined elegance of French Art Deco design, with a harmonious balance between form and function. Sculpted from rich walnut, eac...
Mohair, Walnut
Belgium art deco bench in oak wood 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A refined Belgian Art Deco bench from around 1920, crafted in solid oak and shaped with the clean geometry and subtle decorative rhythm characteristic of early‑20th‑century Belgian d...
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
Jacob Kjaer Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather 1930s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer dining chairs, brass, oak, leather, Denmark, 1930s This rare set of eight dining chairs by Jacob Kjær beautifully embodies the refined character of Danish design from t...
Leather, Oak
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
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
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
1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs, Cognac Leather, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking pair of French Art Deco club chairs sourced in Provence, France, dating to the 1940s. Upholstered in richly patinated cognac leather, the chairs feature the iconic rounded...
Leather, Hardwood
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
Art Deco Round Ottoman in Wood and Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, green patterned fabric, steel studs, beech, Europe, 1940s An elegant Art Deco ottoman from 1940s Europe, featuring a solid beech base and textured velvet upholster...
Fabric, Beech
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
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
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
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 Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Golden Damask Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, beech, Italy, 1940s Charming set of chairs masterfully blending Art Deco influences with modernist touches. The design is characterized by a distincti...
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Elegant Lounge Chairs in Pink Velvet Metal Studs and Wooden Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, pink velvet, chromed steel studs, beech, Europe, 1930s A distinctive set of four European Art Deco lounge chairs with compact, angular forms, curved backrests and out...
Metal
Rare Pair of Monumental Art Deco Skandilock Sheepskin Wingback Chairs 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
An extraordinarily rare pair of monumental Art Deco wingback lounge chairs, newly upholstered in premium Skandilock genuine sheepskin in the elegant Honey color. Combining sculptural...
Sheepskin, Wood
Art Deco Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, beech, pine, Europe, 1940s A lounge chair from the 1940s, distinguished by its elegantly shaped high back and softly curved armrests. Upholstered in a finely p...
Fabric, Beech, Pine
Art Deco Lounge Chair with Mohair Upholstery and Carved Duck Motifs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' lounge chair built on a solid wood frame with a golden-brown finish and visible grain. Mohair upholstery in taupe-gray covers the back, sides, and seat, s...
Brass
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
Pair of 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs in Cognac Leather, Scalloped Back
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this exceptional pair of 1920s French Art Deco club chairs embodies the bold craftsmanship and understated luxury that define the finest French seating o...
Leather, Hardwood
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 Lounge Chair with Sculptural Lines in Beech and Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Europe, 1940s With its dramatic silhouette and flowing, sculptural lines, this lounge chair is a beautiful example of late Art Deco design. The elegantl...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs in Wood and Ochre Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, ochre colored velvet, wood, Italy, 1940s Striking pair of Italian armchairs from the 1940s, distinguished by their bold architectural lines and refined proportion...
Velvet, Wood
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s Compact and stylish, this original pair of leather club chairs are very lovely indeed. The leather is bes...
Leather
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
$16,400 / set
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Curved Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, wood, France, 1930s/1940s Understated elegance is the primary impression these French Art Deco lounge chairs convey. Visually composed with restraint ...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Easy Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chair, model '4949', walnut wood, fabric, Italy, design 1939, made late 1930s/ early 1940s This exceedingly rare easy chair, d...
Fabric, Walnut
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
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 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
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
Pair of French Lounge Chairs in the Art Deco Style (Individually Priced)
By Paul Follot
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful pair of French lounge armchairs in the Art Deco style, created in the manner of iconic designer Paul Follot, featuring a rounded back and curved arms, with a comfortable ...
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Danish Art Deco Mohair Lounge Chairs, Channel Back, 1940s, Pair
Located in Rødding, DK
This pair of lounge chairs was made in Denmark in the 1940s, in the Art Deco style favored by Danish cabinetmakers of the period. The rounded back is shaped into vertical channels. T...
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Striped Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, Europe, 1940s An elegant pair of Art Deco lounge chairs from 1940s Europe, crafted in beautifully figured walnut. The sculptural frames featur...
Fabric, Walnut
$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
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
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
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
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs in Birch Bentwood, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and sculptural pair of Swedish Art Deco club chairs from the 1930s, distinguished by their striking curved birch bentwood armrests and generous proportions. The sweeping arms...
Bentwood, Birch, Fabric
Patinaed Art Deco 1930s French Club Chairs in Tobacco Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
1930s Art Deco French Club Chairs (Pair) in all original distressed condition in tobacco colored leather. Great architectural forms with their bold armrests with wood fronts. Resting...
Hardwood, Leather
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
Set of Six Art Deco Walnut Gondola Chairs, French Design, 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Set of six walnut gondola chairs. French work. Art Deco Period:. Around 1930 Additional Information: Material: Walnut Style: Art Deco Period: 1930 Dimensions: W 19.69 x D 22.05 x H ...
Walnut
Pair of Rationalist Club Armchairs by Giuseppe Pagano, Reimagined by FORME, 30s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Pair of Italian Rationalist Club Chairs designed by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, circa 1930s. This exceptional pair of club chairs perfectly embodies Giuseppe Pagano's vision of modern I...
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
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
French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair Ottoman Mitchell Gold Restoration Hardw
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco style cognac leather club lounge chair and ottoman, made by Mitchell Gold for Restoration Hardware, American, circa 2000s. The original retail price was $4,850. This ...
Leather
Jules Leleu Chair circa 1935 signed
By Jules Leleu
Located in CA, CA
This chair is an iconic design created by the legendary French Art Deco master Jules Leleu and fire stamped twice once J. Leleu and another Leleu Paris, A very stylish chair made of...
Beech
Pair of Finnish Art Deco Model “Continent” Lounge Chairs by Asko, 1930s
By Asko
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Finnish Art Deco lounge chairs from the sought-after Continent series by Asko, produced in Finland during the 1930s. These elegant armchairs showcase the streamlined f...
Fabric, Wood, Birch