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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Stool in Bookmatched Zebrawood , Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Most of Europe has a long history of furniture-making. Through the 19-20th century, the continent also had a very strong tradition of cabinetmaking, or producing traditional furnitur...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Zebra Wood
English Art Deco Armchair C.1930
Located in London, GB
English Art Deco Armchair C.1930
Of neat proportions, having been recently upholstered in a duck egg blue cotton velvet.
England, C.1930.
D67cm
H89cm
W70cm
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s.
Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric.
Another fabric and wood finish on...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Unusual 1930s Art Deco Wood and Mohair Ottoman / Foot Stool
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 1930s Art Deco Wood and Mohair Ottoman / Foot Stool..Great form and proportion. Wonderful stylized cut mohair patterned upholstery,, Minor loss / wear to original fabric (see...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th century oak arts and crafts childs chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century oak arts and crafts child's chair circa 1920.
Small children's chair in the arts and crafts style. Octagonal seat standing o...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco Set of 12 Chairs in Maple and Cream Leather, 1930s
Located in Meda, MB
This set of 12 Art Deco chairs was produced in France in the 1930s. They have a maple structure and are upholstered with two different color of leather: cream and light brown for the...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
Art Deco H-214 Dining Chairs by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of four walnut dining chairs, mod. H-214, designed by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody in very nice original condition. Manufactured in the 1950s in Czechoslovakia.
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1950s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
has signs of use
good original condition
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Club Chair Restored in France New Leather. Matching Pair Available c1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
French Leather Club Chair Restored in Toulouse, France with all New Sheep Leather. Normally this is where I would be telling you how our Old Plank Upholstery department completely di...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Pair Art Deco King Épinglé Lounge Chairs
By Schumacher
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of French Art Deco lounge chairs newly upholstered in Schumacher King Épinglé with black Samuel and Sons trim.
What makes it special? A p...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood
Art Deco French Bench in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Comfortable and elegant bench is made out of walnut wood, newly re-upholstered with light beige velvety fabric. It is elevated by four slim legs.
Condition is perfect, restored
Fra...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco Stool, Material Iron and Brown Leather Country France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco.
Material: iron and leather
You want to live in the golden years, this is the stool that your project needs.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nou...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gigi Radice Club Chairs for Minotti, c. 1950 (for restoration)
By Gigi Radice
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Gigi Radice for Minotti, c. 1950 Club Chairs
for full restoration:
"you pick the color, you pick the fabric....
complement the room, mak...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Art Deco Poppi Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Poppi Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Poppi armchair exudes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather, Velvet, Jacquard
Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of curved serpentine cloud sofas in rich burgundy velvet timeless Kagan design with walnut base feet
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet
Art Deco Poppi Sofa in the Style of 1930's, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Poppi 3-seat sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Poppi sofa exudes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet, Cotton, Wood
Unique Art Deco armchairs, France, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique Art Deco armchairs custom made in France in 1930s. Construction made of walnut wood. Renovated and repholstered in our workshop with high quality geometric material.
Very good...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut
Dressing table with chair in Art Deco style, Poland, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A dressing table and a chair in the Arty Deco style from the 1950s.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. The chair seat has been covered with new upholstery.
...
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1950s Polish Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Style Sofa
Located in London, GB
This striking, three seater sofa by Beaumont & Fletcher takes inspiration from the popular Art Deco period. Traditionally handcrafted in England, the Josephine sofa is upholstered in...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Beech, Fabric, Textile, Silk
1940s Pair of Restored Beech Art Deco Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- armrests 65 cm
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Chic Black Wrought Iron and Leather X Benches, Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These beautiful leather upholstered wrought iron benches have that great cerule or maybe an x shape. They are in very good condition with minor signs of age and wear but really nothi...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modern Day Deco style small Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
A modern small hand made settee in the ‘1920’s’ style,
Traditionally upholstered beech wood frame with turned ebonised beech wood feet raised on brass castors.
Patch came across t...
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2010s British Art Deco Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Chisme - Contemporary Angular Cocktail Sofa
By Higareda
Located in colima, MX
Named after the Spanish word for "Gossip", and inspired by the sharp yet voluminous shapes of 1940s men's tailoring, "Chisme" is a contemporary cocktail sofa that erases the line bet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Original Art Deco Satin Birch Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made pair of original Art Deco Satin Birch armchairs. They were made in Sweden, they date from the 1920-30’s.
They have a very bold and beautiful d...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Important Art Deco Armchairs with Ottomans, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco, the glamorous and influential design movement that emerged during the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of furniture design. This beautiful and elegan...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Art Deco French Sofa in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco sofa
Great Art Deco sofa has “kidney” shape body. The back is slightly curved. Sofa is newly re-upholstered in a light purple velvet fabric. Outer edge of the back h...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco carved walnut wood burr veneer armchair in good conditions and fully newly upholstered in white fabric with very elegant shape and great color of wood to h...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gilbert Rohde Styled Art Deco Z Sitting Chairs (B)
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of two sculptural chromed framed sitting chairs in the design manner of Gilbert Rohde's Z chairs . Upholstered in a satin black soft and smooth leatherette fabric which makes t...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Chrome
KEM Weber Counter Height Chrome Stool
By Kem Weber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, counter height stool by KEM Weber features a chrome frame with marbleized vinyl seat and back.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Art Deco Leather Club Chair by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Beautiful little vintage Art Deco leather club chair by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture.
Condition Disclosure:
Please understa...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Smoker Armchairs in Light Blue Velour, The Netherlands ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the heart of Dutch design innovation during the 1930s emerged these exquisite embodiments of the fusion between Dutch modernism and the opulent Art Deco style. These angular armch...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Eliel Saarinen "Blue" Chairs- a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950) was an important figure in the earliest awakenings of Scandinavian Art Nouveau architecture, and was responsible for such masterpieces as the highly regard...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Classic Art Deco Dining Armchair - Two
Located in Westwood, NJ
Clean, classic lines, fully upholstered in a neutral brushed fabric, its open, squared-off arms and tapered sabre legs are finished in Bourbon Glaze. With its band of brass nails at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood
Grosfeld House Attributed Fireside Chairs in Green Floral Upholstery - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Stunning pair of 1940s saber leg fireside lounge chairs attributed to Grosfeld House. This elegant pair of armchairs features shapely and highly carved solid mahogany wood frames wit...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
A French Art Deco Desk, Side Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Art Deco oak desk or side chair. Handsome French Art Deco oak desk chair. This stunning desk chair or office chair has a distressed leather seat and would look great with a Fr...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
French 1940's Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in East Hampton, NY
Amazingly restored vintage Set of 4 Charles Dudouyt Oak Chairs with rush seats. NOTE: we also have the matching dining table with extensions available in separate listing. Please ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
A Pair of Art Deco Solid Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco side chairs. Solid walnut with carved scroll detail to feet and back. Upholstered in cream leather.
Dimensions: H 90cm W 60cm D 50cm, Seat H 45cm
Origin: English...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut
Jindřich Halabala for Up závody Pair of Art Deco Stools in Fabric, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of Art Deco stools or ottomans in light fabric and wood designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured by UP závody in the former Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
These elegant Art Deco ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Armchairs, A Set Of 2
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautiful set of 2 fully restored Art Deco armchairs. The upholstery was restored with a high quality green velvet fabric. ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Large Art-Deco Pair Armchairs in Original Floral Upholstery, Praque 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art-Deco Pair Armchairs in Original Floral Upholstery, Praque 1930
These large Art Deco armchairs were crafted in Prague during the 1930s and still feature their original flor...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Beech
Art Deco French Bench in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco bench is made out of walnut wood. Seat is newly re-upholstered in a light grey fabric with circular design. It supported and elevated by the 4 semi-curved legs, where 2 legs...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Very striking Art Deco sheepskin 2.5 seater sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this talking sheepskin Art Deco 2.5-seater sofa in very good condition.
What colors and what a look! This beautifully sleek and well-fitting Art Deco sofa is made of shee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
1930s Set of Four Restored Art Deco Dininng Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- Walnut veneer
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 French Style Woven Black Enameled Iron Folding Bistro Chairs, C. 1930
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th Century set of 4 folding Black Enamel Wrought Iron Dining Side Chairs. Cafe. Conservatory. Bistro. Patio. Proch. Featuring a woven criss cross pattern with curved ergonomi...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A steel framed satin black glider sofa with curved chrome and metal banded arms black upholstered cushions with medium gray piping . To each end there are ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Czech Art Deco wood and chromed steel chair with armrests by Ladislav Zak, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Czech Art Deco wood and chromed steel chair with armrests by Ladislav Zak, 1930s
Chair with armrests and rectangular seat. The structure is in chromed tub...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Steel
2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 1930s.
Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret an...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Art deco armchair, 1960s France
Located in Brussels, BE
Art deco style armchair from 1960s France, featuring new blue velvet fabric.
Great condition.
Do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information. We would be more than de...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Art Deco Armchair, 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Fabric, Wood
Seat height is 42cm
Good Original Condition
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa Two Armchairs and Ottomans, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An Italian living room suite from the 1920s comprising a sofa, a pair of armchairs and a pair of ottomans. From the early Art Deco period of Northern Italy, in walnut and ivory velve...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Jacques Adnet Style, French Art Deco Club Chairs, Distressed Leather, Oak, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Jacques Adnet Style, French Art Deco Club Chairs, Distressed Leather, Oak, 1930s
Quality pair of leather art deco chairs designed and produced...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Art Deco Armchair by Ateliers Gauthier-Poinsignon in walnut, circa 1920-1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Gauthier-Poinsignon armchair with walnut structure and beautiful green fabric trim. Tapered feet.
Art Deco style, France, circa 1920-1930.
By the Ateliers Gauthier-Poinsignon...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Deco Style Maroon Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of deco style side chairs in patterned red upholstery on ebonized base.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Art Deco Style Mahogany Settees / Large Chair By Baker Furniture - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Art Deco style settees by Baker Furniture. The backs are an inlaid mahogany. The upholstery is vintage but in very good condition. They are marked.
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair With Cloud Lines On Squared Pedestal Feet
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Leather Club Chair With Cloud Lines On Squared Pedestal Feet
Sizes are rough guesstimates.
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 Art Deco French Leather Upholstery Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Set of 8 chairs in light veneer mahogany wood and upholstered in natural green leather and traditional studs.
Two chairs in the set with armrests, armchairs (see photos).
Solid chair...
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, off white upholstery, wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s.
This voluptuous sofa is executed in a wonderful off white fabric with a special looking pattern in it. The sofa has a...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classic Art Deco Dining Chair - Two
Located in Westwood, NJ
Clean, classic lines, fully upholstered in a neutral brushed fabric, with tapered sabre legs are finished in Bourbon Glaze. With its band of brass nails at the base, these chairs pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood
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, tables, building and garden elements 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 North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Jindrich Halabala, R & Y Augousti, Casa Botelho, and UP Závody. 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 $129 and tops out at $165,000 while the average work can sell for $4,595.
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