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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
Yellow Velvet Contemporary Art Deco Sofa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Sound Sofa gets its name and inspiration from the shape and movement of sound waves. Very plush and comfortable with plenty of room for 3 people. Or just you to take an afternoon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

1930's Cognac French Leather Moustache Back Club Chair Sofa Set
Located in Staffordshire, GB
1930s cognac French leather moustache back club chair sofa set, circa 1930. Paris makers name 'L.M. Paris' Cognac leather matching club sofa & armchair moustache salon set. The two armchairs have sprung seat bases and seat backs with their original brown velvet covering on the underside of the leather seat pad. The sofa converts to a sofa bed with a pull out mechanism with springs, just a mattress...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Cream Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The limited edition Victoria bench by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic....
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21st Century and Contemporary French 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Dandy Stool in Green Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The dandy stool inlaid in green shagreen is a chic seating piece for any space. The sides of the pieces are completely inlaid in bronze-patina brass adding...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Red Armchair, Made in Czechia, 1930s, Original Condition, Art Deco Style
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Red armchair Sold Individually Source: Czechia (Czech republic) Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech Original well preserved condition.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Walnut Art Deco Armchair, Made in 1920s Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Completely restored, surface made by shellac polish. New upholstery and fabric. Material: Walnut.
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Two Oak Art Deco Haagse School Armchairs by Jacques Grubben, 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and very rare pair Art Deco Haagse School armchairs. Design by Jacques Grubben. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak with original black lacquered details. ...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

20th Century Art Deco Pair of Leather Tub Chairs and Sofa, circa 1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Art Deco suite, consisting of a pair of matching tub chairs and a sofa. Showing superb patina and color, this wonderful pair ...
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20th Century British Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Comfortable Art Deco Style Shell Chair with Fabric Upholstery and Lacquered Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Invite your visitors to take a seat in this comfortable armchair. This chair lends a special touch to your dining room: Even a fast food dinner will feel like a feast. High q...
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2010s German Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

High Gloss Macassar and Black Lacquer Barstool in the Style of French Art Deco
Located in Ulm, DE
Enjoy a delicious drink in a noble Ambience. This bar stool invites you to linger. And who knows who will join you at your side. High quality! Handmade in Germany. Macassar, ...
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2010s German Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Italian Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A stylized chic Italian lounge chair. Sturdy solid fruitwood frame with steel stanchions that support arms and seat. All professionally padded and upholstered in a low pile white vel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool, Fully Restored, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small round Art Deco piano chair. Material: Lacquered Wood and chrome plated steel Source: Czechia Period: 1930-1939.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Positioning Art Deco Armchair, 1930's, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Positioning chair from the 1930s. Made in the Czech Republic. It´s made of oak and walnut. After extending it is possible to assemble a sleeping bed. Prese...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Aphrodite Chaise with Fluted Detailing in Wood Frame and Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
As the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation, Aphrodite possesses both feminine and masculine characteristics, as well as grace and elegance. Like the Aphrodite chair, the Chaise is curvy and sensual in its form with soft and flowing lines. Available in two sizes, upholstered in either sumptuous Italian velvets or Novasuede, the Aphrodite Chaises...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Velvet

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Machine Age Bent Aluminum and Platinum Velvet Occasional Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age occasional/ side chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935. It features a subtly cantilevered tubular bent aluminum frame with a flo...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Aluminum

The 'Verneuil' Mohair Sofa by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Verneuil' sofa is the latest addition to our exclusive Design Frères line. inspired by Jean-Michel Frank's timeless Art Deco aesthetic, it is built to the highest standards of c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

Large Art Deco Leather Walnut Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco, round leather ottoman with a walnut base.  
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Mahogany Stool circa 1930 in the Style of DIM
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco mahogany stool circa 1930 in the style of DIM. patina and coating to be redone. very beautiful mahogany.  
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Quartz and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The constellation coffee table is whimsical and elegant with its galactic inspired shaped. This piece can also double as a bench. The top is inlaid in a beautiful Black Quartz semi-p...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Oak Fireside Chair Attributed to Adolf Loos, 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Fireside chair with a dark oak frame and red Naugahyde fabric from the 1930s, attributed to Austrian designer Adolf Loos. Adolf Loos used variants of this model in different interior...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Red Leather Armchair, Art Deco, Made in 1920s France, Designed by Jules Leleu
Located in Horomerice, CZ
French Art Deco armchair. Designed: Jules Leleu Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery in red leather. Material: Macassar ebony ven...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Macassar, Lacquer, Leather, Fabric, Wood

Michel Dufet Pair of Modernist Club Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco pair of club chairs by architect/designer Michel Dufet. The bases/feet are mahogany and they have a nickeled bronze apron across the front at the bottom edg...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Pair of Chairs by Paul Fallot
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco beech and rosewood carved chairs with a deco floral pattern along the top and arms attribute to Paul Follot Made in France Circa: 1922.  
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Art Deco Inspired Club Chair in Mahogany & Cut Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired chair is made from African mahogany wood and upholstered in a soft cut velvet. Tight back barrel shape makes for a cozy chair...
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2010s American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany

1940s French Art Deco bergere Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco bergere armchair in the style of André Arbus.   
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Walnut

1970s Armchair Made in Europe, Made Out of Lacquered Wood and Leather, Original
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Period: 1970-1979. Material: Lacquered wood and Leather Source: Europe Original perfect condition.
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

1940s Set of Six Art Deco Dining Chairs by De Coene, Beech, Fabric - Belgium
Located in Girona, ES
Set of 6 Art Deco dining chairs, French polished beechwood, heathered white fabric upholstery. Design: De Coene,  Belgium, circa 1940.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Grey Art Deco Armchairs Made in the 1930s, Fully Refurbished Beech
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs made out of beech, fully restored by our team.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Large French Art Deco Bench or Ottoman, Jules Leleu Inspired
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Art Deco bench or ottoman, Jules Leleu inspired. Stunning French Art Deco upholstered square ottoman, stool or bench, circa 1930. ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Macassar

Pair of Swedish Light Wood Art Deco Stools, 1920s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Art Deco stools from Sweden in light oakwood from circa 1920-1930. This vintage footrests are decorated with gold painted carved corners.
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Oak

Shagreen Chair by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. This piece has been photographe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Restored Pair of Midcentury Chairs, Made in 1950s Czechia, Fully Restored
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of chairs, Midcentury Czechoslovakia Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery. Period 1950-1960.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Restored Beige French Art Deco Chair, Designed by Jules Leleu, 1920-1929
Located in Horomerice, CZ
French Art Deco chairs, designed by Jules Leleu. Material: Mahogany Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New fabric and upholstery reminiscences g...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery

Decò Couture Geometric Purple Ottoman
Located in Milan, IT
Each bespoke piece is stamped at the bottom of the lining of the pouf, signed, numbered and dated personally by the designer Lorenza Bozzoli. The original authenticity of each produc...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Textile

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.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

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

Materials

Walnut

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...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large faux fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Environmentally conscious design.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pianist Stool in Cream Shagreen, Palm Wood & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The pianist stool has subtle and elegant details on it's legs, with palm wood and cream shagreen inlay. The bronze-patina brass overlap on both sides add...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Style Side Chair, 1920´s, Central Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Side chairs in the style of Josef Hoffmann. It was made in the period between 1920-1930, probably in Bohemia or Austria. Made of beech wood and the seat with backrest is upholstered in fabric. The chair is relatively in good condition, showing standard signs...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Ultra Glossy Moss Green Lacquered Wooden Armchair Designed by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Ultra glossy lacquered wooden armchairs inspired by the Classical Indian chairs of 19th century designed by Laura Gonzalez. Portuguese craftsmanship and Fabric " Killarney" by Ido Di...
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2010s French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Shagreen Chair 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 Chair is the ultimate luxury seating for a dining room or corner area. The seating area ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Jean-Charles Moreux Pair of Gilt Forged Iron Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of gilt hand forged iron armchairs by Jean-Charles Moreux, circa 1936. inspired by Louis XV, part of Moreux’s antidote to functionlism. Pictured with matching...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Iron

White Art Deco Armchair from Czechia, 1920s, Walnut, Restored Upholstery
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery and fabric.
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

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

French Art Deco Oval Upholstered Back Mahogany Frame Blue Dining Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco oval upholstered back mahogany wood frame dining chairs - a pair. Item features oval upholstered backs, solid wood frames, tape...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Carmen Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Carmen bench is a stunning seating piece. The cream shagreen inlaid top sits on a pair of sculptural bronze-patina brass legs that frame the piece. Cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian Art Deco sofa and two armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s The armchairs measure: cm W 110 x D 87 x H 82 x S 42.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Armchair Made in the 1920s, Restored Makasar Ebony
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs. Material macassar, silver and satinwood. Completely restored, surface is polished by lacquers to the high gloss. Source: France Period: 1920-1929.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Silver

Unusual Pair of French Art Deco Ebonised Armchairs in a Crushed Velvet
Located in Benington, Herts
A very comfortable pair of Art Deco 20th century ebonised armchairs upholstered in an off white crushed velvet. French Circa 1930-40. The ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Austrian Chair with Painted Panel
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Unique and very particular Austrian chair...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of French 1950s Brass and Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1950s brass and velvet lounge chairs. The chairs have blue velvet upholstery, arched backs, sloping arms, loose cushioned seats with brass feet.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fur, Shagreen Stingray

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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