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.
Iconic French Leather Club Chair, Havana ‘Moustache’ model, Cuban Cigar Arms
Located in Hastings, GB
An Iconic French Leather Club Chair, Havana ‘Moustache’ model with Cuban Cigar Arms, C1940’s This is a wonderful opportunity to buy probably the most iconic of French leather club c...
Leather
Rare Jean Pascaud Pair of Lounge Chairs with Compartments in Pierre Frey Mohair
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean Pascaud, pair of lounge chairs, Duke mohair by Pierre Frey, beech, France, ca. 1949 These exceptionally rare lounge chairs were designed by the acclaimed French interior decor...
Mohair, 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 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
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
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
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
Pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace Lounge Chairs in Red Jacquard Velvet, 1930s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Striking pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace lounge chairs dating from the 1930s, distinguished by their generous proportions, sculptural silho...
Velvet
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Green Floral Fabric and Walnut Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, floral green fabric, walnut, Europe 1940s Pair of elegant Art Deco lounge chairs, crafted in Europe in the 1940s. The chairs feature gently curved silhouette...
Fabric, Walnut
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
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...
Velvet, Mahogany
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
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 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
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
Pair of Paolo Buffa Cherrywood Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Fratelli Marelli
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptionally elegant pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa during the 1940s, crafted from solid cherrywood and distinguished by their fluid frames, architectural ...
Fabric, Cotton, Foam, Wood, Cherry
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
$8,200 / set
Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of Art Deco armchairs from France, 1930s. Sculptural frame with beautifully curved wood arms and rounded block feet in a medium stain. Vintage maroon velvet upholster...
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
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
Pair of Great Armchairs Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
Located in taranto, IT
This pair of armchairs represents an extraordinary testament to high-period Milanese design, attributed to the renowned architect and designer Guglielmo Ulrich. Created around 1940, ...
Wool, Velvet
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
Art Deco Streamline Lounge Chair in the style of Gilbert Rohde and Kim Weber
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An exceptional Art Deco Streamline lounge / club chair with chromed steel tube frame, original black leatherette cushions with white piping and arm rests. Designed in the manner of G...
Steel, Chrome
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
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
Matched Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Circa 1930
Located in Doylestown, PA
A matched pair of French 1930’s leather club chairs with loose cushion seats and wood feet. Leather worn with character, but not torn.
Leather
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
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco 'Tulip' Stool in Floral Tapestry, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco 'Tulip' stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry. Dimensions: Height: 44 c...
Fabric, Tapestry, 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
Jindřich Halabala Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The H-269 is one of Halabala's most recognizable designs, distinguished by it...
Fabric, Beech
$4,400 / item
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2
By J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Mohair
Dutch Art Deco Blue Loveseat with Oak Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact Dutch Art Deco loveseat with an oak frame and blue upholstery. The frame runs along the outer arms, across a curved base rail, and terminates in small block feet. Chamfered c...
Suede, Upholstery, 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
Superb Club Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Fabric
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern club chair and ottoman, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality beech frame, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium golden brown 100% alpaca wool fabric....
Alpaca, 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
$3,200 / set
1930s Art Deco Steamline Hoop Rocking Chair Set
By lloyd manufacturing co., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Bensalem, PA
Heavy metal mid to early 1900s pair of hoop rockers very unique and well make an impressive statement. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Metal
Vintage Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs, Renovated with Velour Upholstery
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of Swedish art deco armchairs. These vintage armchairs are made in Sweden around 1930 with classic rounded armrests in stained birch. Comfortable and inviting armchairs that are...
Birch
Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier. Art Deco Style
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
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
$12,400 / item
Laurens Groen Art Deco Side Chairs in Wood and Wool
By Laurens Groen, H.H. de Klerk & Zonen
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
Mitchell Gold Williams English Tweedy Rolled Arm Castors Club Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, vintage beiges tweedy club chairs on castors set you could hope to find. In the style ...
Brass
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
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
Pink Art Deco Stool / Tabouret / Pouf / Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tabouret stool or footstool from the 1930s, handcrafted in Vienna, Austria, in the style of Jindřich Halabala. It features a charming round shape with four brown...
Fabric, Wood
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
$12,500 / set
Pair of Leather Club Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chairs that appear to be completely original and totally unrestored. We have been importing and selling Pairs and Individual French Leather Club Ch...
Lambskin, Leather, Upholstery
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