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Art Deco Seating

ART DECO STYLE

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

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

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.

Find a collection of vintage Art Deco dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Art Deco
Eclipse Stool in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eclipse stool in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is geometric and sculptural. A jewel-like amorphous shape, this piece is completely inlaid in shagree...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Sofa or Settee with Beige Suede Upholstery & Rosewood Armrests
Located in Plainview, NY
This French Art Deco sofa or settee represents an exquisite manifestation of the Art Deco movement's predilection for harmonious curves and sensuous forms. The rosewood armrests, ad...
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20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

French Art Deco Club or Lounge Chair in Beige Suede Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of French Art Deco lounge or club chairs. These distinguished seats, resplendent in their design, exude an air of refined luxury that epitomizes the Art Deco aesthetic. The up...
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20th Century Art Deco Seating

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Suede, Rosewood

French Art Deco Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, leatherette, France, 1930s/1940s These French dining chairs employ the stylistic traits of the French Art Deco in the period of the 1930s and 1940s. I...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Faux Leather, Oak

Set of 1920s Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs by Systeme Depose France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of beautiful 1920s art deco bent wood solid oak arm chairs in original condition with original burlap upholstery stuffed with straw. By Systeme Depose France. Rivets along sides ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Oak, Burlap

Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Off-White Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, stained beech, Italy, 1940s These exquisite lounge chairs are quintessential examples of Italian Art Deco design, known for its sleek, streamlined cur...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Beech

French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, France, 1940s The designer of these lounge chairs embraced the stylistic traits of the Art Deco period of the 1930s and 1940s. The frame is composed...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Art Deco Living Room Set Modular Modernist Style Sofa and Chairs
Located in Buxton, GB
This listing is for a Fabulous French Art Deco Sofa Set Including a Pair of Modular Walnut Cube Armchairs Modular Walnut Sofa Off White/ Cream Chenille Upholstery with a Suttle St...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

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Walnut

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, leather, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs upholstered in a fine cognac brown leather. These armchairs ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Halabala Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Art Deco armchairs by Jindrich Halabala. Stained Beechwood frame.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

French Vintage Rattan Child’s Rocking Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Rattan child’s rocking chair. From the region of Lyon, France. This chic little chair features a foot rest.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Rattan

Up to 3 Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Stool, Leaf Pattern, Pouf, Ottoman, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Actually 3 poufs available! Up to three beautiful Art Deco tabouret or stools / foot stools from the 1930s. Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, former Czechoslovakia. Amazi...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Single Bruno Paul Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A large armchair by Bruno Paul. Macassar veneer base and legs. Ex: Karl Lagerfeld collection
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Macassar

Custom French Style Art Deco Swivel Chairs Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Swivel Club Chairs are back. This is a chair we’ve been promoting for years. Originally, we bought them in France (the story is that they came out of a hotel). We made some ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of 'Strapontin' Stools in Cognac Nubuck Leather by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Strapontin' Wrought Iron Stools in Cognac Nubuck Leather by DESIGN FRÈRES®. Nubuck is top-grain leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side, or outside, to giv...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

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Wrought Iron

Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of great look lounge chairs was produced in Sweden during the early 1940s. Gifted with sculptural armrest in elm and all new upholstery in Sheepskin / Shearling. Good...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Sheepskin, Elm

A Pair of Danish Modern, Sculptural Vintage Armchair in Oak and Papercord, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural pair of armchair / lounge chair in oak and hand woven papercord seat. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1940s. A decorative figure for the modern interior. These armchair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating

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Seagrass, Papercord, Oak

Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s. This bold and curvy pair of armchairs are very comfortable and strong singular items. The whole shell is slightly...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Art Deco Health Chair by Herman Sperlich for The Ironrite Corp. circa 1930's
By Ironrite Ironer Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Machine Age, Art Deco period Health Chair designed by Herman Sperlich for the Ironrite Corporation, circa 1930's. The chair features a steel band frame, with a bent plywood s...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Iron

4 Carre Style Strap Seat Folding Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A set of 4 French 1940's Francois Carre sunburst painted folding cafe spring chairs. Great as regular dining chairs or use them as spare chairs...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Iron

Large Monumental Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut and Original Fabric, Prague 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Monumental Art Deco armchairs in Walnut and Original Fabric, Prague 1930s Set of two Large monumental Art Deco armchairs in walnut and original fabric in good vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Art Deco Set of Four Dining Chairs in Red Leatherette and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leatherette, oak, brass, France, 1940s The strong, elegant form of the geometrical backrest with spindles, all executed in the finest oak is absolutely s...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl 'Speed' Art Deco Living Room Suite in Black Leather, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible Paul Frankl attributed 'Speed' full living room suite is comprised of a three-seat sofa, a 2-seat sofa, armchair and ottoman. The 3-seat sofa and armchair are original 1930s production based on the interior construction details and visible age. The 2-seat sofa and ottoman were created later in the 1980s to match the set and everything was then reupholstered to a thick quality black leather. I personally love this set - the wide arms are perfect for placing a glass of Scotch and an ashtray to enjoy a nice cigar. The deep black color and matching black block feet provide ample masculine style while the shape and silhouette provide a refined and classy vibe. The leather is thick and quality, also smooth and soft to the touch. The collector who acquired this sofa and armchair, purportedly in the 1980s, stated he found what he believed to be a Frankl Galleries (Paul Frankl's 1930s showroom) original example of the Speed sofa...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Danish 1940's Channelback Lounge Chair in Pink Mohair Round Organic Shape
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberant designed high back lounge chair. The style is very much that of Viggo Boesen and true to his style and design proportions that perfectly captures th...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Mohair, Beech

Art Deco Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, oak, leather, France, 1940s Set of six French dining chairs made in the Art Deco period. A characteristic design; simplistic yet very strong in lines and p...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Vintage Red Lavender Blossom Pouf Stool Tabouret, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage stool ottoman pouf from red coral fabric and lavender cords designed and manufactured Austria 1930s. A high quality textured t...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1930s Art Deco Italian Dining Chairs - Set of Eight
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Sculptural Italian Art Deco Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1930s. They have an interesting interlocking circles design on the ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Pair of Armchairs Pierre Chareau Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco modernist pair of armchairs upholstered in black leather, exquisitely detailed with white nails. Wooden structure, black painted wood feet, spring upholstery and seat cushio...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

MCM Lounge Chair Enrique Garcel Jaime Perszek
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Lounge Chair in the sty...
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1980s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Vintage Danish Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet Art Deco banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in golden mohair velvet with floral motifs made by cabinetmaker in Denmark in ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet

Wrought Iron Woodard Orleans Garden Patio Sunroom Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Rare early wrought iron garden, patio, sunroom sofa, attributed to Woodard, from the Orleans pattern. The sofa is in original finish, free of damage...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Art Deco Sofa and Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish anc chic American Art Deco sofa and chair date to the 1930s-1940s and are fabricated in walnut and the pieces have been refinished and reupholstered in ultra suede and l...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Ultrasuede, Walnut, Paint

Ours Polaire Armchair After 1940s Jean Royère By Wolfgang Joop Art Deco 1990s
By Wolfgang Joop
Located in London, GB
The "Ours Polaire" armchair, originally designed by the renowned French designer Jean Royère in the late 1940s, is an iconic piece of furniture that has earned its name "Polar Bear" ...
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

3 piece art deco shell back salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 piece art deco shell back salon suite circa 1930. Good quality suite comprising of a sofa and 2 matching chairs.  All with fanned shell backs decorated with piping, shaped seats. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Scandinavian art deco birch and kingwood chaise
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian art deco birch and kingwood daybed circa 1930. Fine quality and elegantly designed Swedish daybed.  Birch head and foot rail, with kingwood veneered sides.  Removable b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Kingwood

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ART DECO CIRCA 1920 LIONS HAIRY PAW CARVED FRENCH CLUB ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Art Deco Salmon Pink upholstered Art Deco club armchairs with hand carved Lion's Hairy Paw feet A v...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Marcel Breuer B34 Tubular Armchair 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marcel Breuer B34 Armchair for Thonet 1930s
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Satin Birch Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made pair of original Art Deco period armchairs. They were made in Sweden, they date from the 1920-30’s. They have a very bold and beautiful design...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was a...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Beech, Fabric

Drum End Table/Stool with Bone Marquetry- in stock
Located in New York City, NY
This handcrafted end table/stool offers tranquility to any space. Hundreds of hexagonal bone chips are individually hand shaped and mounted on a wooden drum form to create this harmo...
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2010s Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bone

Art Deco Style Green Leather Three Seats Sofa. Circa 1980
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This three seats sofa is made of dark green leather. This is a french work in the Art Deco style. Circa 1980. This armchair can be sold separately but is part of a set including a 2 ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Style Green Leather Two Seats Sofa. Circa 1980
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This two seats sofa is made of dark green leather. This is a french work in art deco style. Circa 1980. This armchair can be sold separately but is part of a set including a 3 seats ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Style Swivel Green Leather Club Armchair. Circa 1980
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This swivel club armchair is made of dark green leather. This is a french work in the Art Deco style. Circa 1980. This armchair can be sold separately but is part of a set including ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

1930s Art Deco Armchair with Tabouret, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mahogany frame in good condition - Sturdy and stable-Corduroy fabric in good condition with minor signs of use - height of seat 42 cm - taburet: H 46, W 52, D 52 cm
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

French Leather Club Chairs Properly Restored from Inside Out, Original Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
French Leather Club Chairs that have been completely restored by our inhouse Old Plank Upholstery Department. We have been importing French Leather Club Chairs for over 30-years and ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Paire de fauteuils Francis Jourdain 1925
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of Francis Jourdain armchairs 1925 , oak frame, rope back and seat. Exhibited at the Centre Pompidou in Paris Very good condition
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Rope, Oak

Art Deco Otto Schulz Lounge Chair Patinated Buffalo Leather, BOET, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning Swedish Grace lounge chair in original upholstery by architect Otto Schulz. The original buffalo leather has the most amazing patina making this a very unique piece. This sm...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of Anton Lucas Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1925
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Anton Lucas and produced in Leiden, The Netherlands circa 1925. The frames are made of solid oakwood, with a geometric front detail in Mac...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Macassar, Oak

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. This piece has been photographe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy day bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in cream shagreen and the frame and sides of the bench are completely inlaid in bronze-patina brass. A ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

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Brass

Set of 2 Modernist Black and White Art Deco Club Chairs in Lacquer and Leather
Located in Ulm, DE
Pair of modernist club chairs piano lacquer, black high gloss upholstery in beige leather Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 74 cm Height: 83 cm Depth: 95 cm Seat h...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Art Deco Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 30 wide x 38 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 16 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage ...
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20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Unusual Art Deco Chrome Champagne Cork Shaped Stool 1920's
By Alpax
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Unusual Art Deco Chrome Champagne Cork Shaped Stool 1920's In the style of Alpax and Pierfrancesco Arnone for Francolight
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Armchairs, France circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Art Deco Armchairs France circa 1930 Reupholstered in neutral linen with green piping. Measures 29"w x 35”d x 39”h x 16”seat
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Linen, Upholstery

Italian Brass Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Art Deco Italian Modernist dining chairs hold a delicate but impactful silhouette. Constructed by Chivari out of solid brass circa 1930, the six chairs show only light ware. Cu...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Dining Chairs, Vintage
Located in Summerland, CA
Set of 10 dining chairs. Art Deco style with graceful slopping back for comfort in solid mahogany wood. Carved center back in stylized Lilly. ...
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1970s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Art Deco Set of Six Maple and Tiffany Velvet Chairs by V. Dassi, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
This set of six Art Deco chairs was produced in Italy by Vittorio Dassi. They are made of maple wood and are upholstered in a Tiffany colored velvet. They have been restored and re...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Art Deco seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include R & Y Augousti, Jules Leleu, Kifu Augousti, and Charles Dudouyt. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £325 and tops out at £277,395 while the average work can sell for £4,900.

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