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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
Set of Two Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Beech, Revived Polish, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century. The armchairs have a solid beech frame and original webbing in very good co...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period....
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Walnut

Fine French Art Deco Club Chair by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco medium size upholstered club armchair by Jules Leleu with sycamore legs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Sycamore

Pair 1930s Jean Pascaud Art Deco Mahogany & Cane-Cut Velvet Fauteuils
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Art Deco stained Mahogany and "Cane"-Cut Champagne Velvet Upholstered Fauteuils by famous Architect and Designer Jean Pascaud ( French 1903-1996), Circa 1930-1940, from a Was...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Art Deco Rosewood and Boucle Club Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco club chair with Bouclé fabric and Rosewood arms is a stunning example of early 20th century Furniture design. The low back an deep seat make it a comfortable piece for loung...
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Art Deco Style Armchairs
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Red vintage armchairs in style of Art Deco in original vintage condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Large Chestnut and Straw Armchairs, Italy, 1940srs
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 40s wood armchair with straw seating. Imposing chairs with decorated wood frame. Original cushions available.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 'Strapontin' dark gray shearling stools by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Strapontin' dark gray shearling stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

Original King George VI Coronation Stool 1937 Limed Oak By Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original 1937 fully stamped King George VI Coronation stool made in limed oak by Waring & Gillow Please note ...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs Attributed to Jindřich Halabala, CZ 1930
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs Attributed to Jindřich Halabala, Czech Republic, circa 1930s A distinguished set of four dining chairs attributed to renowned Czech designer Jindřich...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Set of 8 Mahogany and Faux-Leather Art Deco Armchairs, French, circa 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Rare set of Mahogany and Faux-Leather Art Deco armchairs. French. Circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Faux Leather

Set of 8 fine French Art Deco Palisander Chairs by Maxime Old (6 side + 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of fine French Art Deco six-side and two-arm palisander chairs by Maxime Old. A matching table, sideboard and two vitrine are also available. Armchairs dimensions: H 36" W 22 1...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Palisander

Art deco stool
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco stool, combination of walnut and macassar burr, professionally stained and repolished.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Macassar, Walnut

Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural linen upholstery.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Bentwood

Pair of Sculptural Vintage Italian Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Attributed to Federico Munari, these highly sculptured armchairs with elegant curves and brass legs. They are ample and very comfortable, professionally upholstered in excellent bou...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chairs 8 Pieces Made of Beech Painted in Macassar
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco chairs 8 pieces made of beech painted in Macassar 8 Art Deco around 1930 from France Art Deco chairs with brown leather from France circa 1930...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

1930s French Modernist Art Deco Armchair by Francis Jourdain in Beech and Rope
Located in London, GB
A modernist stained beech armchair with new woven seagrass seat and back by Francis Jourdain. French, c. 1930. Francis Jourdain (1876-1958) - Born in Paris and son of famous Belgian...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

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Seagrass, Beech

A Shapely Pair of French Art Deco Carved Beechwood Bergeres
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with arbalète-form crest above an incurved upholstered back over a loose cushion seat; flanked by upholstered arms all raised on gadrooned uprights and legs
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Daybed, circa 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Wood The Fabric shows signs of use Original condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Daybed, circa 1930's
Art Deco Daybed, circa 1930's
$834 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Gilded Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Gilded Bench, an Art Deco inspired wrought iron rectangular bench with an antique gilt finish and tufted cream leather boxed upholstery cushion. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 Chairs, Cherry Wood and Boucle Fabric, Italy, 1940s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 Chairs, Cherry Wood and Boucle Fabric, Italy, 1940s - New Upholstery
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Fruitwood

Pair of Club Chairs from Château de Sancerre, France, 1940s
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of 1940s club chairs. Provenance: from Château de Sancerre, Sancerre, France. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, ivory pure alpaca fabric. The chairs are quite ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Walnut and Leather Carver Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A smart and stylish pair of Art Deco walnut and leather carver armchairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1930’s. The quality is superb, they are beautifully crafted a...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A wonderful pair of 1950s Italian Cherrywood chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of 1950s Italian Cherrywood chairs by Paolo Buffa with sculptural curved arms and upholstered in acid green fabric.
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

1930s Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. - Made of walnut veneer, fabric. - The fabric shows signs of use. - Structurally very strong. - Good, original condition. - Seat height 45 cm.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Sheepskin Leather Art Deco Design Armchairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this set of 2 beautiful and comfortable sheepskin leather Art Deco design armchairs with a stunning color. These stylish and comfortable sheepskin leather armchairs have...
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20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 4 Italian Vintage Armchairs in Wicker & Birch, Mid-Century Modern, 1950
Located in Odense, DK
A truly beautiful set of 4 armchairs with hand woven wicker seats and back. Arms in a veneered birch attached to a metal frame, an unusual detail that we have never seen before. Made...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Style Carved Wood Red Upholstered Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco Style Carved Wood Red Upholstered Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 39.5" H x 20" W x 22.5" D x 18.5" Seat height.
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

SIGURD RESSELL FOR VATNE MOBLER HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER SOFA ARMCHAiR TABLE SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored vintage five piece sofa, armchair and coffee table suite by Sigurd Ressell (19...
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20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Neoclassical Style Wooden Stool, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical-style stool is made of wood with fabric on top. This is a French work. Circa 1940.  
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Small black with chrome Art Deco Stool in Original Fabric
Located in Ferndale, MI
Small Art Deco stool. Possibly French. Base is lacquered hardwood with chrome shaft holding worn original Art Deco era textile. Original finish lacquered base shows wear .
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Walnut Art Deco Armchairs with Original green Floral Upholstery Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Walnut Art Deco Armchairs with Original green Floral Upholstery, Italy, 1930s This pair of sculptural Art Deco walnut armchairs, dating back to the 1930s, features origi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Art Deco Griffin Restored Nickel Silver Bench with Upholstered Off White Cushion
Located in North Miami, FL
This versatile vintage Art Deco nickel silver over iron bench has griffin and gargoyle designs at each end. It is signed Verona and from the 1930s. We have restored it by the expensi...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Iron, Nickel

French Art Deco Daybed
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco velvet daybed or large bench with removable ends. The daybed has a black lacquered trim and legs. The daybed has a loose cushioned seat.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
20th century Czech design icon Jindrich Halabala believed seating should be designed to fit the shape of the human body. It should not only be comfortable but also help the body rela...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Art Deco style dining chair with Pacific Walnut veneer and mahogany, with an upholstered seat and backrest and with a veered and finished reverse. Dimensions: 21.5" W x 23.75...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Square Armed Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant pair of square armed modern club chairs. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a dark brown / grey premium 100% alpaca. Fast shipping worldwide. ...
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2010s British Art Deco Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Pair French Art Deco Period, Rosewood, Armchairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair French Art Deco Period walnut Armchairs decorated with a rust color velvet upholstery. Provenance: Christie's New York, June 9, 1998 (lot 155) Eli and Edythe Broad; Private Col...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Swedish Art Deco Antique Armchair Early 20th Century Golden Birch Bentwood Arms
Located in Lewes, England
Single Swedish Art Deco armchair from the Art Deco period with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French polish finish. It is structurally sound. The extra deep fully ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Birch

Vintage Art-Deco Style Rattan Fan Arm Lounge Chair/Ottoman Set, 3 sets Avail
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features an Art Deco-living room set with two fan arm lounge chairs and two matching ottomans. Each chair features beautifully shaped "Fan" arms with a stacked rat...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Rattan

French Art Deco Club Chair Stool or Ottoman in Aged Patina Available in Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
French leather club chair ottoman or foot stool. In our quest for purchasing French leather club chairs, we would occasionally come across t...
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2010s American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

New Fabric George Smith Norris Armchair in Mulberry Flying Ducks Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully refurbished, George Smith Norris armchair upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks linen which is part ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech

A set of four 1940s oak and woven rope seat dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A set of four 1940s oak and rope seat, ladder back dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt, which characteristic tapered legs and ball topped backs
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of French art Deco Side Chairs by Paul Follot
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO SIDE CHAIRS BY PAUL FOLLOT Indulge in the opulent allure of these exquisite side chairs, meticulously handcrafted from luxurious stained beech in the timeless French Art De...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Armchairs Leather, 1925
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco armchairs leather 1920, Germany. New upholstered with hand-patinated full grain grey cow leather. You can see this armchair in the movie "enemy at the gate" with Ed Harris...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Abito Sofa, White Bouclé Fabric, Oak, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Abito sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Abito curved sofa was born from a custom design tailored to mee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Referenced Armchairs by Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly proportioned pair of tall armchairs by renowned French 1940s furniture designer and interior decorator Jean-Charles Moreux. Perfect for a chic...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Oak

KEM Weber Counter Height Chrome Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art deco, counter height stool by KEM Weber features a chrome frame with marbleized vinyl seat and back.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

Rare Italian Art Deco Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula in Purple Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Ernesto Lapadula armchair from the Italian Art Deco period produced in 1930. The armchair can also be classified of the Italian Rationalist perio...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Early Mid Century Italian Wrought Iron Folding Armchair Pair by Carlo Crespi
By Carlo Crespi
Located in Encinitas, CA
Comfortable pair of Carlo Crespi wrought iron folding armchairs, handcrafted in the Village of Parabiago, Milan Italy. The style details are supe...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

La Seine Side Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By BoBo Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Dining chair in the Style of Jules Leleu by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier . Custom Wood Finishing and Upholstery work included in the price of each chair. Customer provides fabri...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Armchairs, France circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1940 Newly upholstered in boucle by Knoll, with wooden frame in original finish. 28.5”w x 26”d x 32.75”h x 15”seat Ref. CHAIR1331 $ 7,200 pair
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Art Deco Faux Crocodile Leather Club Chair With Ottoman, 1990s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Art Deco leather club chair with ottoman made of original leather, burlap and wood legs. From the 1990’s. Both chair and ott...
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1990s American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Burlap

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930's mahogany armchair in the manner of Adnet.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

STUNNING ANTiQUE GREEN LEATHER ART DECO SOFA & ARMCHAIR THREE PIECE SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Deco green leather and Walnut three piece suite Please note the delivery fee listed is j...
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20th Century English Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Stool with Leopard Print Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco stool made around 1930 with a new upholstered fabric in leopard print.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sophisticated Pair of Art Deco Loungers by John Van Korert for Troy Sunshade
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of lounge chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing; Excellent Vintage Condition. The frames display fabulous patina. The cu...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Pearl White Mohair Jazz Club Chair with Speed Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This fabulous Art Deco style jazz club chair in the style of Paul Frankl speed chair is upholstered in stunning period pearl white Mohair fabric. Manuf...
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1970s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs, slipper, club or lounge chairs by Italy's master of form and line, Guglielmo Ulrich. These pieces embrace modern, Art Deco and neoclassical and Art Deco influences while t...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Set of Four Modernist Rectangular Upholstered Window Benches with Arms
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of four rectangular upholstered window benches with arms in Art Decó style in mahogany.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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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