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
Pair of Art Deco Modernist Armchairs by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Modernist armchairs.
Design by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl Den Haag.
Striking Dutch design from the 1930s.
Original solid beech frames with re-...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Art Deco Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1930s, Set of 4
Located in Montelabbate, PU
4 Art Deco chairs in rosewood. Light wear and tear due to age and use. Replacement of upholstery recommended. Patina due to age and use.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxe...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Burl
Set of 8 Armchairs, Art Deco Style - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 Armchairs, Art Deco Style - New Upholstery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Modernist Club Chair, Lyon, France, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
With simplicity in its lines, this Art Deco club chair made in Lyon in the 1930s, combines comfort and pared down elegance.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 2 Upholstered Armchairs with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Armchair in Black and Green, Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco armchair made of black painted wood and green fabric.
Made around 1930 in Belgium. Has some nice details in brass buttons.
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
74/5000 Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, in the Style of Jules Leleu, circa 1940-1950
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco armchairs, in the style of Jules Leleu, circa 1940-1950.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
6 Art Deco Chairs with Red Leather from France Around 1930
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored so that we can be sure that it is really original. We then offer these as or...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Decoene Freres, Art Deco Pivoting Armchair circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene Freres, Art Deco pivoting armchair in walnut
Fully restored, leather reupsholted.
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Chrome
Arredo Classic Design Sofa in Art Deco Style Black Leather Made in Italy
Located in Berlin, DE
Arredo Classic made in Italy unique designer sofa in Art Deco style with the finest Italian leather. Unique design the sides are rounded and rippled.
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Rare Suite of 8 Art Deco Chairs and 2 walnut and Leather Armchairs i
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 8 Art Deco chairs and 2 walnut and leather armchairs in the style of Maxime Old, circa 1930-1940.
Dimensions in centimeters
Armchairs: ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Gatsby Three Seat Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Art Deco Sofa in Brass and Velvet
Located in London, GB
Taking a glimpse into the past, the Gatsby collection takes us back into an era of opulent splendour and wondrous beauty by simply laying our eyes on its magnificent curves. The piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery
2 Art Deco 1940 Oak Armchairs in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Art Deco 1940 oak armchairs in the style of Jacques Adnet.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Suite of six chairs in walnut. Front legs with patinated brass shoes. White fabric.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Armchairs Covered in Leather, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930.
Lots of wear, but no holes or tears.
"soft seat".
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Rare René Gabriel Art Deco Armchair in Grid Canvas Upholstery and Wood
By Rene Gabriel
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Beech, Canvas
Oak Artdeco Foot Stool Made in´30s Czechia, Original Upholstery, Revived Polish
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco foot stool.
Original preserved condition.
Stable wooden construction.
Revived polish.
Professionally cleaned original fabric.
Per...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Dalì Italian Armchair Velvet with Button Tufted Back and Right Armrest, Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Dalì one-armed chair with one right armrest is a Classic piece perfect for every room of the house, from living room to bedrooms. Mainly covered in velvet 3033/227, it features detai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Bench in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Legs by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Dandy Day Bench by Kifu Paris is an opulent masterpiece, meticulously hand-crafted to perfection. Its sumptuous white shagreen seat exudes luxury, with a finely textured finish t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
Giorgio Italian Paradiso Sofa Brazilian Rosewood Satin Finish Wood Brown Leather
Located in New York, NY
Italian Giorgio Collection Paradiso loveseat - Sofa 2 seaters
Brazilian rosewood satin finish with seats and backs covered in first grade brown leather.
Brushed steel accents on ...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Satin
Pair of French Art Deco. / Modern Neoclassical Teak Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
2 Elegant and dramatic Pairs of French Colonial Art Deco Lounge / club chairs/ armchairs in the Modern Neoclassical spirit. These pieces feature arms hand carved in the form of a 'Gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Kingwood, Teak
"De Coene" 3 elegant art deco chairs circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"De Coene" 3 elegant art deco chairs circa 1930
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
STUNNiNG HAND MADE IN ENGLAND DESIGNER FABRIC UPHOLSTERED SOFA & FOOTSTOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, hand made in England, large two seat sofa with scatter cushions and matching ottoman footstoo...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Viscount David Linley Ivory White Leather Max Club Armchairs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of viscount David Linley, Ivory white leather Max Club armchairs with walnut frames and mirrored feet ...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Czech Adjustable Functionalist Leather and Oak Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of adjustable armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery. Period 1930-1939.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Leather
MEDIUM SIZED LIBERTY'S LONDON BROWN LEATHER HiPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, medium sized 1930’s Liberty’s London brown leather hand dyed...
Category
1930s European Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Neoclassical Iron and Velvet Curule Bench, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Art Deco bench with a painted wrought iron base and surround, with original white and gilt paint. Royal blue crushed velvet seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
8 Dining Chairs Attr. to René Prou, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic set of eight high-backed dining chairs with shapely and elegant apron and legs. Upholstered in original, good-quality imitation lizard fabric.
Attributed to René Prou.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Pair of Armchairs Pierre Chareau Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco modernist pair of armchairs upholstered in black leather, exquisitely detailed with white nails.
Wooden structure, black painted wood feet, spring upholstery and seat cushio...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco French Distressed Brown Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco French Distressed Brown Lounge Chair
This Art Deco French distressed lounge chair has its original distressed leather with nicely ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Distressed Brown Leather Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
French Art Deco Distressed Brown Leather Club Chair
The Lounge is being offered with it’s original distressed leather with nicely worn patina adding to its chic look and style.
...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather
Custom Armchair "Orsay" by foley&cox HOME
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
French Art Deco style arm chair interpreted from a classic French Art Deco Ruhlmann design. Elegantly tapered legs and gently curved back an...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Unique Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Hubert Martin et Ploquin, France, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exquisite French Art Deco armchairs designed by Hubert Martin et Ploquin, edited by Marber, France, circa 1930s.
Identical model exhibited at Paris Autumn salon 1932, mentioned in th...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Chisme - Contemporary Angular Cocktail Sofa
By Higareda
Located in colima, MX
Named after the Spanish word for "Gossip", and inspired by the sharp yet voluminous shapes of 1940s men's tailoring, "Chisme" is a contemporary cocktail sofa that erases the line bet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet
Armchair and stool in leather and wood in Art Deco style, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair and stool in leather
Year 1930
Materials : Wood and leather.
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
Elegant and sophisticated armchairs.
You want to live in the golden years, this ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE WICKER CLUB ARMCHAIRS WiTH MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS CUSHIONS
By Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Art Deco style wicker armchairs upholstered in Mulberry linen Flying Ducks fab...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Pair of Restored Tubular Thonet Armchairs by Anton Lorenz, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus Art Deco armchairs
Completely restored, New upholstery
Material: Chrome
Source: Germany, Thonet
Period: 1930-1939.
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Chinese Art Deco Style Dining Chairs, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Attractive set of six Chinese Art Deco dining chairs with agreeable, rounded backs, saber back legs, and minimally engraved front legs. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Dorotea Italian Armchair with Hand Carved Frame Painted Ebony by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Dorotea is a classic armchair that can also be used as accent piece in a contemporary or modern interior thanks to the peculiar pairing of the elegant fabric (3175/007) contrasting w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Art Deco Armchair Attributed to Maurice Jallot
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco armchair attributed to Maurice Jallot.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Cherry
French Art Deco Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs, 1930s
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Presenting a stunning set of six chairs that perfectly capture the elegance and craftsmanship of the Art Deco era. This exquisite ensemble features graceful curves and balanced propo...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Brown Armchair, Made in Czechia, 1930s, Original Condition, Art Deco Style
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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 Chair in the Style of Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco chair in the style of Jean Michel Frank.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
RESTORED ART DECO 1920's BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD OFFICE ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, fully restored circa 1920's hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield tufted desk chai...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Wingback Club Chairs, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Stunning and rare pair of wingback armchairs featuring bold lines. Upholstered in beige leather with an unusual, intrecciato design. The chairs have bulky, rounded armrests, and high...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Down
2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs
iron on gold leaf
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 your disposal.
Pushing th...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
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
Restored ArtDeco Oak Floor Lamp, New Electrification, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored ArtDeco Oak floor lamp, New Electrification.
Source: Czechia (Czehoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel
Our professional refurbishing team ...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Armchair, in Wood Painted Faux Wood Decor, circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco armchair, in wood painted faux wood decor, circa 1925.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 Art Deco high back dining chairs with 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs. These chairs are ready for you to add your own fabric an...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Giorgio Italian Art Deco 3 Seat Suede Sofa Curly Sycamore High Gloss Finish
Located in New York, NY
[ Floor Sample ] Sofa 3 seats in curly sycamore veneer in high gloss polyester, finish in dark moka tone with
polished chrome base, available with seats and backs covered in
a soft...
Category
2010s European Art Deco Seating
Materials
Suede, Polyester, Sycamore
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Wood and Fabric, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Wood and Fabric, New Upholstery
Category
1910s Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Upholstered Bench with Chrome Finish Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Ramo bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
STUNNING VERY COMFORTABLE BLUE FLORAL SILK FINISH DRESSING TABLE OR SIDE CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
All Vintage Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely super comfortable and very decorative silk blend dressing table or side chair with floral upholstery
Please note the ...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Art Deco Armchair in the Style of Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco beech armchair In the style of Alfred Porteneuve.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Art Deco Armchair in Walnut in the Style of Andre Arbus, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco armchair in walnut in the style of
Andre Arbus
circa 1940
patina to redoo
upholstery to be redone, a tear in the backrest
2 armchairs are also available. in another ad
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Swivel Armchair for Jitona Soběslav, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
We offer a pair of highly comfortable swivel armchairs produced in the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia for the furniture company Jitona Soběslav. The chair features a low, wide, and e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Materials
Metal
Dutch Art Deco ‘Amsterdamse School’ Pair of Armchairs
By Michel De Klerk
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amsterdamse School pair of armchairs attributed to Michel de Klerk.
Atelier Speelman pair of easy chairs, solid mahogany and ebony frame, purple velvet upholstery. Unusual high end ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Seating
Materials
Velvet, 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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