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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 Mid Century Modern Style GreeK Key Steel and Cowhide Foot Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Jean Michel Frank style chromed steel and cowhide stools are in good condition with minimal if any signs of use and clean neoclassical Greek Key style and...
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Early 2000s European Art Deco Seating

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Stainless Steel

3 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 armchairs The chairs are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at y...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Iron

Set of Six Italian Art Deco Dining Chairs in Oak Brass & Light Beige Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, faux leather, oak, brass, Italy, 1930s/40s These Italian Art Deco chairs from the 1930s-1940s exhibit a blend of elegance and craftsmanship typical of the ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

‘Biltmore’ Wrought Iron Chair's Marina McDonald Jazz Furniture Art Deco
Located in Buffalo, NY
Jazz Furnishings created some of the finest American Art Deco revival designs of the postmodern era. Catering to the design trade, Marina McDo...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Iron

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...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Walnut

Gaston Poisson, Pair of Art Deco walnut Armchairs circa 1935
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gaston Poisson, pair of Art Deco walnut armchairs. Need to be reupholstered. One three seats bench is also available. Also 2 ohers armchairs on the same model   
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Genebra Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Set of 6 French Art Deco Lime Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French 1930s cerused oak dining chairs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Oak

Jacqueline Italian Dormeuse in Wood with Velvet and Satin Details by Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The elegant Jacqueline dormeuse was designed for the most exclusive interiors: it will perfectly fit classic rooms, as well as contemporary and modern as a gorgeous accent piece. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Six Rhulmann or Paul Follot Style Chairs, Priced Per Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
These French Art Deco chairs are made in the style of E, J. Ruhlmann or Paul Follot. There are six chairs available all together but are sold in pairs. These are perfect for comforta...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Wood

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk has three front drawers and two sets of shelves on ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, walnut and Fabric, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs, walnut and fabric, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Walnut

Chinese Art Deco Sofa, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeating ...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Hardwood

Machine-Age Brushed Steel Ottomans By Norman Bel Geddes For Simmons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco, machine-age, ottomans or foot stools designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Furniture feature brushed steel frames ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, wood, France, 1950s This pair of lounge chairs shows strong resemblance to the aesthetics of the French designer Maurice Rinck (1902-1983). For instan...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Style Club Chair with Loose Cushions
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired Club style chair features loose feather/down back and seat in feather/down wrapped foam. Shown in a Zinc jacquard velvet fabric with a unique burnt-out appearance a...
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2010s American Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet

Pair of Oak and Rope Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of vernacular armchairs, with rope seats and backs. France, first half of the 20th Century 81 cm high by 51 cm wide by 67 cm depth, seat height 30 cm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

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Rope, Oak

Pair of 1950s Faux Leather and Textile Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mix material armchairs. Made with textile fabric with faux leather welted around the upturned curved arms. Rests upon four walnut tapered legs. Circa 1950s. Light stressing...
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1950s Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Textile, Faux Leather

Art Deco Wooden Chair with Burgundy Leather Seat, 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This chair is an interesting mix between simplicity and fascinating details. The stained oak frame is a combination of curved and straight lines. The end of the armrests have a nice ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 4 LOV Oosterbeek Chairs by J.A. Muntendam, 1920s, Hague School, Modernist
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a rare set of Modernist dining chairs, attributed to J.A. Muntendam — who was the artistic director of L.O.V. Oosterbeek in the late 1920s. L.O.V. is the abbreviation of Labor Onia Vincit which means 'Work conquers all’. In the days Dutch company L.O.V., based in Oosterbeek, was quite a famous factory. Historically they played a significant role with their progressive principles: L.O.V. was for example the first factory to introduce the modern 8-hours working day. L.O.V. designs toggle from being quite traditional to extremely modernist — in every piece of their furniture you feel that the spirit of Modernism...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Crystal Waterfall Armchair – Handcrafted Museum-Quality Elegance
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Indulge in sophistication with the Crystal Waterfall Armchair, a stunning fusion of modern elegance and natural beauty. Crafted from sleek, lustrous crystal, accented by real wooden ...
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2010s American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Crystal, Brass

2 Large and Deep Art Deco walnut Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 large and deep Art Deco walnut armchairs circa 1930. Patina and coating to be redone. 1 sofa is also available.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of Three Thonet Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
original condition in the past propably used as fornitures for the winter garden. restoration on request
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Three Thonet Armchairs
Set of Three Thonet Armchairs
$590 Sale Price / item
26% Off
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa...
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1940s English Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Stools in Red Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stools, faux leather, metal, stained beech, Europe, 1930s Set of three stools made in Europe in the Art Deco period. These stools are interesting in their design due to the square ...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Sheepskin and wooden armchair in good condition with a beautiful Art Deco design
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic sheepskin armchair, combined with wood, adds a touch of luxury and timeless elegance to nearly any interior. The armchair features a beautiful, sleek art deco design w...
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20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Art Deco Adonis Pouf Ottoman Leather Faux Fur Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Adonis Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy pouf stool with a Mediterranean touch. Upholstered in grey dyed leather and grey faux fur, A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Faux Fur

Italian Art Deco Chair in Walnut with Ladder Backrest
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chair, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s This elegant chair, crafted in Tuscany, Italy, during the 1930s, showcases the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of the period. Made from rich wa...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

German Art Deco Cantilever Armchair Tubular Steel Silver Black White, circa 1925
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare German Art Deco Tubular steel cantilever armchair was made circa 1925. It was chromed. The chrome come of at some spots but gives the chair a great look and Patina. Th...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vinyl, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. Restored and polished.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Rare René Gabriel Art Deco Armchair in Grid Canvas Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Gabriel, armchair, beech, canvas webbing, France, design ca. 1934 A frontrunner of French design, René Gabriel (1899-1950) started his career as an interior decorator during th...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Beech, Canvas

1920s English Chesterfield Sofa, Curved Form with Mahogany Deco Feet
Located in Alton, GB
A supremely rare and distinguished example of early 20th-century British design, this circa 1920 scalloped and curved Chesterfield sofa embodi...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

René Prou, 2 Art Deco Stools in Lacquered Wood and Blue Velvet, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Prou, 2 Art Deco stools in lacquered wood and blue velvet, circa 1940-1950. price is for one two are available
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Garden Furniture circa 1950 in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens
By mallet stevens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Garden furniture around 1950 in the style of Robert Mallet Stevens; Including a folding table and 4 armchairs Good general condition, funny patina The ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Stool, Year 1930, Material Wood, Country France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Stools Art Deco. Material: wood 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 Nouveau style...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Chairs are newly upholstered in a linen blend fabric. The chairs have mahogany frames with brass feet.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Italian armchair in original floral fabric of the time
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a captivating era of Italian design with this exquisite armchair from the 1930s, blending the enchanting styles of Art Deco and Rationalism. This is not just a piece of fur...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

Rare Dutch Velvet & Wood '20s Armchair Attr. to C. Bartels from Amsterdam School
By Bartels
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare art deco armachair made in Holland probably around the 1920s and attribuited to the architect C. Bartels, from the Amsterdam school. Wooden structure with upholstered seat and b...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Three elegant ottomans with padded leather seat.
Located in Milano, IT
Three elegant wooden seats with padded leather seat. Italian manufacture 1930-1940ca
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

"Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco", 1930, France in Leather and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood. Year 1930 Country: French Materials : wood and leather Finish: polyurethanic lacquer Elegant and sop...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Jacques Adnet Style, French Art Deco Club Chairs, Distressed Leather, Oak, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
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

Elegant Pair of Mahogany & Upholstered Art Deco Vintage French Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of large elegant French antique Art Deco chairs having gorgeously grained mahogany frames, especially beautiful from the back, recently upholstered in neutral greige (greyish be...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs in Solid Walnut, with Upholstery to Be Redone Elegant
Located in Buggiano, IT
1920s pair of armchairs in solid walnut, with upholstery to be redone, very elegant and heavy. They will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, packed in bubble wrap. Com...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of American Art Deco Style Wicker Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Art Deco natural wicker side chairs with a cut out design in the back and having a red vinyl seat cushion and stretcher base. (PRICED EACH) (Part of set: 062854; set...
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20th Century American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Rattan

1925 Robert Mallet-Stevens Chair, Made in France
Located in Milan, IT
Astonishing Robert Mallet-Stevens chair in perfect condition, France, 1925. This is a museum piece.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Dining Side Chairs - Leather
Located in Westwood, NJ
Combining timeless elegance with meticulous craftsmanship, this chair is a perfect addition to any sophisticated dining space. Made from premium beech wood, showcasing gentle curves...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of eight armchairs, mahogany, blue velvet, Sweden, 1940s Set of armchairs designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten that are hard to come by. These chairs contai...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Armchair Warren McArthur Rare Model with Hidden Ashtrays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of metal armchairs designed by Warren McArthur (1885-1961) and made by Warren McArthur Corporation for Chrysler headquarter in Chicago b...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1930 Czech Republic. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual ren...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Walnut

Jindřich Halabala for Spojené UP závody Art Deco Stool, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody in the Czech Republic, 1930s. In original condition, the piece has been stripped of the used fabric, maki...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Rocking Chair Style Thonet circa 1930 Good Condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rocking chair style thonet circa 1930 good condition.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of Adjustable Lounge Chairs by Thonet, 1930's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning and very rare pair of Thonet lounge chairs, fabricated in the 30's. Both chairs of this magnificent set are marked in the wood u...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rod Iron Adjustable Stool 1920's
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Antique adjustable height stool. This stool maintains very strong and simple details beginning with the curled feet returning inward followed by the riveted collar and then on to t...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

Italian Antique Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood armchair in good conditions and fully newly upholstered in white fabric with very elegant shape and great color of wood to highlight the detailed...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Armchairs In Oak Bentwood and New Upholstery, Austria 1930
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Armchairs In Oak Bentwood and New Upholstery, Austria 1930 These are two Art Deco armchairs or lounge chairs that were made in Austria in the 1930s. They are made from Oak ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Seating

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Oak, Upholstery

Set of 2 leather Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 leather Art Deco club chairs, 1930s France. Rosewood frame and cream white leather upholstery. The chairs have been restored / reupholstered at one point. High quality and c...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Dining Armchairs - Leather
Located in Westwood, NJ
Combining timeless elegance with meticulous craftsmanship, this chair is a perfect addition to any sophisticated dining space. Made from premium beech wood, showcasing gentle curves...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set Of Two The Hague School Side Chairs In Mahogany, Netherlands 1930's
Located in Hellouw, NL
These two modest chairs are subtly designed in the Hague School style. Design The almost cubist design is averse to ornaments and radiates strength in its simplicity. Dark-coloured...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

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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