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
Shagreen Bar Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy Bench by KIFU PARIS (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Bar Stool is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Warren McArthur Round Desk Chair Style No. 1083 AU Rome New York 1935/36
Located in Camden, ME
Rare Warren McArthur desk chair manufactured in Rome New York in the mid 1930s.
The circular framed chairs of which to my knowledge there were only five designs produced, Models 1040...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Pouf J.Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco Pouf J.Halabala.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Bronze
Dandy Day Bench in Celadon Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy day bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in celadon Shagreen and the frame and sides of the bench are completely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Argentina, circa 1935
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant pair of fabulous Art Deco Club chairs. Brought back from Argentina this pair is in fabulous condition. Corded fabric has mellowed to a charcoal grey. Some fading has occurred...
Category
1930s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Cord, Oak
Two Armchairs and Six Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Set of chairs for the dining room.
Two armchairs in stained beech with legs forming curved sabers extending to the front in arm supports,
flared arms and slightly hollowed out in...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Beech
Shagreen Bench with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy Bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Entrance Bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in coal black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Tabouret Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, wood
Reupholstered, refinished.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Spectacular Pair of Espresso and Caramel Art Deco Rattan Loungers, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Bench In Green Metallic Paint and Gold Crocodile Leather Seat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The 34 Hole Bench is made from multiple solid steel pipes 6" in diameter which are carefully cut and finished. The pipes are welded together to form a light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Steel
Pierre Dariel Pair of 'Hendaye' Armchairs in Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Dariel, pair of Hendaye armchairs, beech, fabric, France, 1930s
Pair of armchairs designed by Pierre Dariel in the 1930s. The structure is composed entirely out of beech, whi...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Giorgetti Armchair in Bouclé Wool Fabric Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Iconic classical / Art Deco style arm / easy chair made in the '70s from the famous Gallery collection by Giorgetti with professionally reupholstered in bouclé wool fabric. This armc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Art Deco Inspired Channel Back Swivel Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Showroom new. Paris swivel channel back chair. Wood swivel base with 360 degree swivel. Spring-down seat cushion - Premium cushion. Feels supportive, ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Ebonized Daybed with Graceful Lines, circa 1930s
By André Arbus
Located in Stamford, CT
A French ebonized daybed newly upholstered in Belgian linen. Designed in the style of Andre Arbus.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Beech
Shagreen Chair with Velvet Upholstery and Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Limited Edition Victoria chair by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Eclipse Stool in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eclipse stool in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is geometric and sculptural. A jewel-like amorphous shape, this piece is completely inlaid in shagree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Armand Albert Rateau Suite of Four Neo Classic Louis XVI Style Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armand Albert Rateau (1882-1938) suite of four neo classic Louis XVI style chairs in molded beech, leather seat.
Original condition, stamped and numbered.
Very nice provenance.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Dandy Day Bench in Cream Shagreen with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy day bench is the ultimate luxury seating. Completely covered in cream shagreen except for a subtle metal inset frame around the bench that adds another dimension to the pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Eclipse Stool in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eclipse stool in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is geometric and sculptural. A jewel-like amorphous shape, this piece is completely inlaid in shagree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Low Side Chairs in Mustard Velours Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chairs, velours, wood, France, 1930s
Elegant set of Art Deco chairs. The seating of the chairs is upholstered in a classy mustard velours,...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Post Moroccan Art Deco Style Pouf Upholstered in Gold Fabric
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Style Moroccan pouf in gold fabric upholstery. Art Deco Style round Moroccan style upholstered stools in gold fabric upholstery.
Moroccan Art Deco Style little pouf hassock...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Restored Paul Frankl Six-Strand Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl style Rattan living-room set including a matching sectional sofa and lounge chair. Both feature the famous six strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base ori...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Rattan
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...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut
Rare White Gessoed Back Stool by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare white gessoed back stool by Andre Arbus.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Beech
Hand Forged Iron and Leather Chair by Costantini in the of Style Andre Arbus
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Andre chair features a hand-forged, blackened iron frame with a gentle-curving back and arms. Inspired by the work of Andre Arbus and made to order in the finish and upholstery m...
Category
2010s Argentine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of High Style Art Deco Fan Backed Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A sight to behold! These gorgeous asymmetrical chairs exemplify the glamour of the Hollywood era. Art Deco’s signature clean, streamlined forms encourage the eye to glide along the s...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Armchair Made in 1930s Czechia. Beech, Designed by Koželka and Kropáček
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs made out of beech, fully restored by our team.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Macassar
1950s Pair of Rare J.Halabala Side Chairs by UP Zavody, Brno
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- labeled by producer
- Height of set 45 cm.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco J. Halabala, 2x Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco 2 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 peri...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut
Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This lounge chair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s. The armchair will be restored to order with a new spring. The wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Italian Art Deco Style Wrought Iron Gilt Finished Tabouret by Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Miami, FL
Graceful vanity stool made out of gold leaf hand hammered wrought iron with red upholstery by Pier Luigi Colli.
In original vintage condition.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Swedish Dining Chairs Set of 6 Marquetry Dark Honey, Early 20th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Set of 6 antique Swedish flame golden birch Art Deco dining chairs with the distinctive inlaid seat backs with beautiful detailed marquetry figures of woman.
The top grade flame ven...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating
Materials
Birch
1940s Art Deco Stool, Walnut, Plasticized Printed Fabric, Gio Ponti Attributed
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Tan France Auction Pick
Midcentury Art Deco stool, walnut, plasticized printed fabric, Gio Ponti attributed.
Measures cm: H 37, W 44, D 32.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy Bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Entrance Bench is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Leather Club Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Great pair of French Art Deco leather club chairs with original leather in good condition, patination and color.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-237 Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs designed in the late 1930s by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet, fully restored.
Delivery time 5-6 weeks.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Leather Club Chair with Ebene de Macassar Handles
Located in Weiningen, CH
Art Deco leather club chair with ebene de macassar handles new upholstered and recovered with leather.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Macassar
Pianist Bench in Coal Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The pianist bench has subtle and elegant details on its legs, with a mixture of bronze and coal black shagreen inlay. The bronze-patina brass overlap on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Club Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco club armchair from 1940
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, s...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Six Art Deco Chairs Made in 1930s Czechia, Fully Refurbished
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Functionalism dining set - 6 pieces of chairs in black polish,newly upholstered to the fabric Backhausen according to the original designs.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
French Design Patina Brass Finish Metal and Cognac Leather Bar Stool
By Thonet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant bar stool, at the manner of the old French bistros, with metal structure and leather seat and backrest, combining quality, robustness and cla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Design 3-Seater Sofa, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of chrome, fabric
- good, original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Chrome
Shagreen Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy bench by Kifu Paris (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Chair is the ultimate luxury seating for a dining room or cor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut
Small Leather Black Barstool, Made in the 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Newly upholstered. Made with high quality black leather.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
21st Century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Polished Brass Joelle Dining Chair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Polished Brass Joelle dining chair, Italy
With its scenographic shapes and vintage references, the ...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Limited Edition Victoria Stool in Green Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The limited edition Victoria stool by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic. The the seat is upholstered i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Bar Stool with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the original Dandy Bench by KIFU PARIS (see images at end of slide), the Dandy II Bar Stool is the ultimate luxury seating. The seating area is inlaid in coal black shagr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, The Netherlands, 1940s
These subtle and modest chairs from Dutch origin are executed in oak that has a natural expression due to the visible wooden grains and wa...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Stool in Norwegian Birch Veneer circa 1930 Very Damaged Veneer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco stool in Norwegian birch veneer circa 1930 very damaged veneer.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Birch
Brown Armchair, Made in Czechia, 1930s, Original Condition, Art Deco Style
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchair
Source: Czechia (Czech republic)
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech
Original well preserved condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Beech, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Mahogany
British Colonial Rattan And Wood Art Deco Lounge Chair, India 1920s
Located in Almelo, NL
A unique British Colonial Art Deco lounge chairs in hardwood with cane seat. This Art Deco British Colonial armchair would work great in an Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Brown Art Deco Armchair, Made in 1930s Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely original condition. Only cleaned.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair from 1940
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...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Walnut
Tomboy Bench in Mink Shagreen and Fur Cover by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Tomboy Bench has subtle and elegant geometric ribbing details on its frame, completely inlaid in mink Shagreen. The removable seat cushion is done in a fur cover...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fur, Shagreen Stingray
Art Deco Chair Designed by Mart Stam, Type s10, 1930's
By Mart Stam
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of chrome, wood
- good, original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Chrome
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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