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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.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
Pair of Art deco armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of rounded armchairs in an art deco style. Nice wood work, especially with veined details at the feet. reupholstery in a green mohair velvet.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs w Ottomans, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet and wood lounge chairs with ottomans designed and produced in Italy, 1930s. Ottoman measurements: 20.5”H x 21.25”W x 18”D Ottoman seat height:15” Seat height:...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light blue velvet with a light gray velvet border, in a minimalist way, which ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Art Deco Walnut and Leather Desk Chair / Stool
Located in London, GB
A fantastic Art Deco walnut and leather desk chair / stool. This was likely made in France, it dates from the 1920-30’s. It is of outstanding quality and has an amazing design, the ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Style Whittemore Sherrill Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Indulge in timeless elegance with this pair of exceptional Classic style lounge chairs by Whittemore Sherrill. Crafted from 100% top grain artisan leather, each chair boasts hand bur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of De Coene Frères Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large De Coene Frères Art Deco Armchairs. Cherrywood with bronze details and sabots.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Game Table Chair by Francis Jourdain, c. 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A chair originally part of a game table set by French designer Francis Jourdain (1876-1958). Bibliography: "Noailles et Les Modernes: Les Traces d’un Style : Hyères, Villa de Noaille...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Leather and Chromed Steel Art Deco Style Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We normally do not deal with items produced in the last 20 to 30 years, however this pair of leather and chromed steel art deco style club chairs are extremely high quality and have ...
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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair- Sold Separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W36 D32 H33 SW19.5 SD20 SH17 AH29 Fully restored lounge chair with new foam and fabric. These are indoor chairs. Seats are firm with a textured woven fabric. There are minimal signs...
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1980s Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Rattan

Dutch Art Deco Chair for N.V. Jac Levee, The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This dining chair, designed for the Amsterdam-based company N.V. Jac Levee in the 1930s, is a beautiful piece of furniture design that embodies the essence of the Amsterdam School st...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Polar Bear Sofa in the Style of Jean Royère, 2000s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely elegant and posh Art Deco inspired sofa in the style of the classic Jean Royère Polar Bear. Expertly upholstered by hand by the team at Jonas, New York. This sofa is comple...
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Spectacular Gilbert Rohde Loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company C.1934-1937
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare Gilbert Rohde loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company. The simple design was from the Troy Sunshade living room collection of Modern Interiors. B...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Deco Burl Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning set of six vintage Deco dining chairs. Gorgeous Burl wood backs with incredible wood grain detail. Chic tufted flax seats in great condition. Acquired from a Palm Beach es...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of French Cognac Moustache Back Leather Club Chairs, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
These club chairs were designed and produced in France during the 1940s. The chairs are made from cognac leather held together with metal pins and mounted on wooden legs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

1970s Vintage Art Deco Distressed Leather Club Chair
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Art Deco leather club chair, circa 1970s. Beautifully distressed cigar brown leather with aged patina. Rounded armrests that slope around the back for a inviting and lounging...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

ViNTAGE HERITAGE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL DIRECTORS CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable Heritage green leather wingback swivel office armchair Please note the delivery fee ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Elegant art deco stool /pouf with green upholstery (3 pieces), France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / 3 stools / wood and green velvet / Art Deco A rare find, these 3 similar art deco pieces with luxurious green velvet upholstery and geometric legs with black lacque...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Armchair in the Style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco Armchair / Lounge Chair composed of Macassar Ebony and in the Style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann. The chair is a prime example of cubism and the ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

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Ebony, Macassar

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Metal, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, off-white fabric and metal sofa designed in Finland, 1930s. Seat height 16”.
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1930s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage Art Deco Distressed Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Art Deco leather wingback chair, circa 1970s. Beautifully distressed cigar brown leather with aged patina. European traditional wingback design with exposed stitching details...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

J. Halabala set of sofa and two armchairs, 1930
Located in Poznań, PL
An art deco set of a sofa with two armchairs by the world renowned former Czechoslovakian designer - Jindrich Halabala. Incredible restoration work. A strikingly beautiful set of v...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Style Stool (Natural Finish)
Located in Houston, TX
Our Stunning Custom Residence stool is offered in a walnut or natural finish with a vintage caramel velvet fabric. All stools are made to order with an 8 day lead time. Please note v...
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2010s North American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Style Stool (Walnut Finish)
Located in Houston, TX
Our Stunning Custom Residence stool is offered in a walnut or natural finish with a vintage caramel velvet fabric. All stools are made to order with an 8 day lead time. Please note v...
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2010s North American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

“Antibes” Mahogany Lounge Chair (A. Soudavar for Mirak) in Forest Green Mohair
Located in Fort Collins, CO
The “Antibes” lounge chair, designed by A. Soudavar for Mirak furniture. Late 1990s production in luscious, luxurious, forest green mohair. Solid mahogany wood frame finished in sat...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic "Kleinhans" armchair, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, early chair, collaboration of two modern masters, designed for the Mary Seaton room at Kleinhans music hall...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Birch, Fabric, Plywood

Six Charlap Hyman & Herrero Primavera Black Velvet Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of six Rusnak Bros. lacquered Art Deco dining chairs newly upholstered in Hyman & Herrero Primavera Velvet for Schumacher. Charlap Hyman & Herrero with Pilar Almon based this fa...
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20th Century North American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of French Art Deco Chairs with ebony wood frame and upholstered in white muslin fabric - Petite in scale with interesting curves and shape France, 1940s
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Armchair, Austria 40s
Located in Lucija, SI
Original Art Deco armchair made in the 30s in Austria It was recently reupholstered in yellow alcantara fabric
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with figured walnut show wood banding. Re-upholstered in olive green leather. Designer: Harry & Lou Ep...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Art Deco Pouffe by Jindřich Halabala, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid-century pouffe (footstool) was designed by Jindrich Halabala and made by UP Závody in the 1950s. Cool retro chic. The upholstery showing slight signs of age and using, overa...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Pair of Sculptural Stools, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Spanish Modern, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
These are a pair of stylish high seated stools crafted in Spain during the 1940s, boasting a modern design. They've been given new life with a cozy touch through reupholstering in so...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood

Elegant art deco stool /pouf with green upholstery (3 pieces), France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / 3 stools / wood and green velvet / Art Deco A rare find, these 3 similar art deco pieces with luxurious green velvet upholstery and geometric legs with black lacque...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Wembley, GB
A set of four Art Deco dining chairs. French, c. 1940s. Stock ref. #2380 All with sturdy bobbin-turned oak frames. Newly upholstered seats in a natural boucle fabric. 87 x 42 x 46...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Armchair “Saxhorn” by CLC France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Armchair "Saxhorn" by CLC France, originating from France in the 1940's. This elegant piece of furniture exudes sophistication and class with its sleek chro...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

Type C Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Poznań, PL
An armchair designed by the world famous Czech designer Jindřich Halabala. Produced during the 1930's. Bent beechwood frame restored to half matt gloss. Seating recreated and covered...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of White Boucle Covered Art Deco Tub Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair elegant of white Art Deco style tub armchairs, manufactured in Italy during the 1960s. Dark stained wood frame and new white bouclé fabric upholstery. Minor wear on the wooden p...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Art Deco Armchair, Mahogany Veneer, Beech Solid Wood, France, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco armchair. Source: France Period: 1940-1949 Material: Mahogany Veneer, Beech Solid Wood Revived polish. New professional upholstery. Mahogany veneer. Beech ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech, Lacquer, Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Oak Art Deco Modernist Bench or Sofa, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist bench or sofa. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and oak veneered frame with re-upholstered seat and back cushion, this was done by...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', fabric, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chair upholstered in a neutral fabric with geometrical shapes. This d...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Armchaires, Set of 2, designed by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Lučenec, SK
This beautiful set of unique armchairs by the reknowned designer Jindrich Halabala. They were carefully restored to this very good condition. Armchairs by Mr. Halabala are wery well ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Italian 1928 Train Bench 3rd Class
Located in Weesp, NL
1928 Italian train bench in fantastic condition. This rare piece was made in 1928 for 3rd class travelers in the so-called Centoporte, 100 doors, train set...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

Flavius Dining Chair Black Lacquer And Polished Bronze by Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flavius Dining Chair Black Lacquer A harmonious fusion of aesthetics and functionality, Flavius redefines dining seating. Crafted with meticulous precision, it transcends mere utilit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Flavius Dining Chair Shagreen Leather And Polished Bronze by Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flavius Dining Chair Black Lacquer A harmonious fusion of aesthetics and functionality, Flavius redefines dining seating. Crafted with meticulous precision, it transcends mere utilit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Pair French Art Deco Moustache Bridge Chairs
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair French Art Deco Moustache Bridge Chairs An elegant matching pair of Pair French Art Deco Moustache Bridge Chairs, presented in their original burgundy upholstery with piped ed...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

De Coene Frères Art Déco swivel desk chair.. Belgium 1930s.
Located in Köln, NW
Art Déco swivel armchair / deskchair by De Coene Frères . Belgium 1930s. The deskchair is in the original condition of the thirties. The upholstery is good, no cracks in the leather ...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Lucien Rollin Collection for William Switzer Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Lucien Rollin Collection for William Switzer Leather Wingback Armchair
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1990s Canadian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Seldom seen Kem Weber / Lloyds, Chromed Steel Art Deco Lounge Chair c 1934
Located in Buffalo, NY
Streamline Moderne iconic design by Karl Emanuel Martin (K.E.M.) Weber designed in 1934 and manufactured '35-37 by Lloyd Manufacturing. Uncommon and most sought after form of seating...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

Pair of art deco armchairs, France 1920s, Dedar fabric
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of French art deco armchairs, 1920s, entirely restored, beech wood, boucle fabric by Dedar Milano (Nimbus col.9)
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Round Tufted Ottoman with Cut Velvet Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
This large round ottoman is enveloped in opulent cut velvet upholstery embellished with a dotted pattern reminiscent of leopard print and bold lines that flow seamlessly across the t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Lounge Chairs, France, 1930, Set of 2
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary, gorgeous, 1930’s Art Deco pair of Lounge Chairs originating from France! Bent beechwood with walnut veneer. The walnut frame gives an expressive contrast for the sheen...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

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

Materials

Beech, Mohair

Pair of Jean Pascaud Ebonized Mahogany & Velvet Round Back Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very elegantly design pair of ebonized modernist chairs by Jean Pascaud featuring a thick rounded back, original velvet & gold braid trim.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Ebony

Two Art Deco H-227 Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Iconic armchairs designed by J. Halabala in the art deco style, made around 1930. Seats and backrests upholstered in a pleasant fabric The whole rests on straight legs, and bent wood...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Six Dining Room Chairs Dark Red Leather Cerused Oak
Located in Weiningen, CH
Six dining room chairs dark red leather cerused oak. The leather is from the period very robust and thick, shows only minor wear. The frame is chalked oar that has been restored.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

11 Fine French 1940s Oak Armchairs by Jacques Quinet (price is per chair)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet (1918 - 1992) - Eleven fine French 1940s solid oak desk armchairs or dining chairs. Provenance: Reading room of the library of Rouen. Price is per chair
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Oak

Lovely pair Art Deco easy chairs from France, dating from the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair Art Deco easy chairs from France, dating from the 1950s. This set is made out of mahogany and presents a beautiful grain which gives these armchairs a lot to character. D...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Style Birch Mohair Sofa Settee After Jules Leleu
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Art Deco style birch sofa or settee made in the manner and style of Jules Leleu. The sofa features a plush, dark emerald mohair upholstery that beautifully contrasts the hon...
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20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mohair, Birch

Art Deco Green Velours Three-Seat Sofa with Two Armchairs "Merkt"
Located in Weiningen, CH
One of a kind seating set completely re-upholstered and restored. Cushions filled with goose feather's. 17 meter's of green relief velour was use...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, 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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