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
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.
Art Deco Machine Age Sling Chair by McKay Craft Furniture Company
By John McKay, McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age sling seat lounge chair having elegant chrome and black arms on a blacked steel spring base. The chair is in overall very good condition, the chrome is b...
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Tub Chair probably Danish circa 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco period tub chair, probably Danish in origin, circa 1930's. The chair features sophisticated architectural lines, fine European craftsmanship, and timeless modernist lin...
Upholstery
Six of Art Deco Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of 6 Art Deco dining chairs. Beech frame, with walnut burl veneer on the front of the backrest, while the rear of the backrest is veneered in rosewood. The chairs have been resto...
Bouclé, Walnut
Original Art Deco Stool, by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, Beech, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant stool originates from 1930s Czechoslovakia, stylistically belongs to the Art Deco period, and carries the signature of the prominent designer Jindřich Halabala, having b...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Wood, Lacquer
French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs with Curved Armests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, beech, France, 1930s These armchairs, made in France in the 1930s, is a clear example of Art Deco design. They are constructed from beech with a warm ...
Fabric, Beech
$2,996Sale Price / item|25% Off
Late 20th Century Art Deco Revival Custom Designed Two Toned Mahogany Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Art Deco Revival custom two-toned mahogany cube club chairs made by Rialto & designed by Zlata Pericic for Meca Design & Production, 8 available, selling separately....
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
$3,899Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane in the Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Roma, IT
A Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs, probably made in Italy by amazing craftsmen, between the 1920s and 1930s. This set is made up of 2 Mid Century Armchairs...
Cane, Teak
Jindřich Halabala 'H-269' Armchair in Beech and Black Velvet, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair, model 'H-269', designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by UP závody in Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Bentwood beech frame, newly upholstered in black velvet. Dimensions: Height: ...
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Upholstered Armchair, Wood & Fabric, Czechia, 1930-1939
Located in High Point, NC
This wood and fabric piece dates to 1930-1939 and originates from Czechia. Its form as an art deco upholstered armchair reflects both a clear practical purpose and the visual languag...
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Vintage Art Deco Single Walnut Armchair by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, single vintage French Art Deco armchair made of hand crafted polished designed by Paul Follot, in good condition. The detailed Parisian center, side chair is c...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
French Mustache Style Club Chairs in Original Leather and Completely Unrestored
Located in Highwood, IL
French Mustache Style Club Chairs in Original Leather and Completely Unrestored. Not often today that you can still find a pair of Original French Leather Club Chairs in the most des...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Grace Stool in White Lacquered Birchwood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming Swedish Modern stool made in the 1920-30s. The stool is made of birchwood. It retains the original white greenish lacquer and an amazing cushions in beautiful green and whit...
Birch
1960s Vintage Sofa - Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
I adore this sofa - from the 60s we removed the original yellow fabric, streamlined the sewing in this two toned velvet and added custom brass feet. Absolutely darling with good scal...
Brass
Art Deco Lounge Chair with Sculptural Lines in Beech and Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Europe, 1940s With its dramatic silhouette and flowing, sculptural lines, this lounge chair is a beautiful example of late Art Deco design. The elegantl...
Fabric, Beech
$23,082 / set
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs, France, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined pair of Art Deco lounge chairs with sculptural wooden frames and gently curved backs. The design combines strong architectural lines with softened details, including rounde...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Fabric
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality beech frames, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium golden brown 100% alpaca wool fabric. Ha...
Beech, Alpaca
Art Deco Lounge Chair in Off-White Mohair Upholstery, France 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco, the glamorous and influential design movement that emerged in France during the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of furniture design. Characterised b...
Mohair, Wood
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric. Another fabric and wood...
Beech, Bentwood
Swivel Lounge Chair in Woolly Textured Boucle with Striped Exotic Wood Shell
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
The Swivel Lounge Chair is defined by a rounded, enveloping silhouette with a continuous upholstered seat, curved arms, and softly arched backrest. The form has a generous lounge pro...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Dutch Sheepskin, Sculptural Bentwood
Located in Almelo, NL
An iconic 1940s Halabala lounge chair, newly upholstered in rich Dutch sheepskin, combining sculptural bentwood craftsmanship with deep, luxurious texture. A rare opportunity to source a larger matching group—ideal for high-end residential or hospitality projects. DESCRIPTION This exceptional lounge chair, designed by Jindřich Halabala in 1940s Czechoslovakia, is a refined example of early European modernist design, distinguished by its sculptural form and elegant proportions. The frame is executed in beautifully bent beechwood, showcasing the mastery of traditional curved wood construction. The continuous armrests sweep seamlessly into the legs, creating a fluid, architectural silhouette that places the design in dialogue with Scandinavian and Viennese modernist traditions. The wood has developed a rich, warm patina over time, enhancing the authenticity and vintage character of the piece. The chair has been newly reupholstered in premium Dutch sheepskin in a deep, natural brown tone. This material offers a dense, soft texture and a rich visual depth, adding warmth and contrast to the bentwood frame. The darker palette gives the chair a more grounded and sophisticated presence, particularly suited to refined interiors. Each sheepskin is unique, with natural variations in tone and structure. With its generous proportions and inviting form, this chair serves both as a statement piece and as highly comfortable seating, ideal for high-end residential interiors, boutique hospitality environments, or curated architectural projects. The price includes the Dutch sheepskin upholstery and professional reupholstery. PROJECT / AVAILABILITY A total of 24 chairs are available, priced individually. A rare opportunity to acquire a cohesive group—perfect for large-scale residential, hospitality, or architectural projects where consistency and visual impact are essential. DIMENSIONS Height: 68 cm / 26.8 in Width: 90 cm / 35.4 in Depth: 90 cm / 35.4 in Seat height: 45 cm / 17.7 in CONDITION Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in premium Dutch sheepskin. Bentwood frame shows minor age-appropriate wear and retains a beautiful warm patina. MATERIALS Beechwood (bentwood), Dutch sheepskin PLACE OF ORIGIN Czechoslovakia PERIOD 1940s STYLE Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Organic Modern SHIPPING & TRANSPORT We offer worldwide shipping with professional packing and custom-made wooden crates (ISPM-15 certified) to ensure safe international transport. Each chair is carefully packed and protected for long-distance shipping. Bulk and container shipping options are available for larger quantities. Shipping quotes available upon request. Halabala chair, sheepskin lounge chair, Czech modernism, Art Deco armchair, bentwood lounge chair, brown sheepskin chair...
Sheepskin, Bentwood
Italian chairs in straw and wood for Sautto e Liberale, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian chairs in straw and wood for Sautto e Liberale, 1930s Set of six chairs with straw seats and backs. The frame, armrests, and legs are round, black-painted wood. Produced in 1...
Straw, Wood
Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925
Located in Paris, IDF
This very elegant Corolle model sofa was designed in 1925 by Maurice Dufrêne for the workshops of La Maîtrise, the decorative arts department of Galeries Lafayette, where he served a...
Velvet, Giltwood
$6,590 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar silk fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
Beech, Bentwood
Fine pair of Swedish Art Deco elm and birch armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of Swedish elm and birch armchairs circa 1930. Elegant pair of art deco chairs, featuring beautiful elm sides and arms. Arms with channeled detailing to the fronts. Applie...
Leather, Fabric, Elm
1930s Restored Art Deco Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carrefully refurbished - Newly upholstered- walnut finish - can be used with or without pillows - Seat height with pillows is 48cm
Fabric, Wood
$2,600 / item
Shearling 'Strapontin' Stool by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shearling 'Strapontin' stool by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Iron
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1920s Antique Luterma Bistro Bentwod Chair from Estonia, Northern Europe
By Luterma
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1920s bentwood chair from the Art Deco Era of Estonia. Luterma was an Estonian company that manufactured furniture and other products in the ea...
Bentwood
Art Deco Armchair in solid Oak with new upholstered brown Leather, France, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Art Deco armchair made of solid oak with carved details and a seat cushion in dark brown leather. The chair features strong architectural lines, decorative inset details on t...
Oak, Leather
Italian Art Deco Bakelite and metal table stool, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco Bakelite and metal table stool, 1930s Table stool with rectangular seat in transparent red Bakelite. The frame and shaped legs are in metal. Round feet. Art Deco. 19...
Metal
$5,670 / item
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Gerrit Rietveld, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern angular club armchair. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
$4,061 / set
Pair of original Art Deco armchairs, 1930s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1930s Art Deco Armchairs – Reupholstered, featuring vintage elegance and charm A pair of elegant Art Deco armchairs dating from the 1930s, embodying the sophisticated, timel...
Fabric, Wood
$1,490 / item
Walnut Bar Stool In The Style of Jindrich Jalabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Bar stools with walnut backrest and walnut legs. Upholsterd seat.
Beech, Walnut, Spruce
A Stunning Pair of Small Leather Club Armchairs in the Art Deco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of club armchairs in the Art Deco style of neat proportions, fabulous quality and upholstered in gorgeously rich elegant brown leather with decorative brass studding ...
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Upholstered Ottomans with Walnut Reeded Supports Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Art Deco upholstered ottomans, crafted in France circa 1925, showcases the sophisticated refinement of early 20th-century design. Constructed from rich walnut,...
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
Beech, Bentwood
$386,400Sale Price|30% Off
Original Historic Hand Made 9 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa By Paul T Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extremely rare, museum-quality nine-strand square pretzel square-back four-seat sofa was designed by Paul T. Frankl in 1934 using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available...
Wicker, Rattan
French Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Cube Poufs / Stools in Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A modern pair of cube poufs, newly upholstered in light honey lambswool, offering a soft and inviting texture. Each pouf rests on four small, rounded feet, creating a subtle “floatin...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Wood
$5,670 / item
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Ivory Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern Jacques Adnet style club armchair. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. A pair is available - please see our other listings. Fast...
Alpaca, Beech
Set of 6 Fine French 1930s Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883 - 1961)- A set of six fine French Art Deco palisander dining chairs. Bibliography: Françoise Siriex, "Leleu Décorateurs Ensembliers", Éditions Monelle Hayot, Paris...
Palisander
Vintage Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs, Jules Leleu Style, 1920s
By Jules Leleu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-brown, vintage Art Deco French pair of dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished Mahogany in the style of Jules Leleu, in good condition. The upholstered backrest of the Parisian armchairs...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
A Very Fine Art Deco Design Walnut and Leather Club Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine handmade leather and well figured walnut framed club armchair in the Art Deco style. This exceptional piece is of superb quality with beautifully rich patination and gra...
Chrome
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
Velvet, Birch
$7,850 / set
Pair Of French Art Deco Bergeres
By André Arbus, Francisque Chaleyssin, Dominique, Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Art Deco Bergeres. Offered is a stunning pair of French Art Deco walnut chairs, club chairs, lounge chairs or bergeres. These lovely Parisian style chairs have channel...
Bronze
$7,750 / set
Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Sculpted Curved Form
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s These lounge chairs from the 1940s are a clear example of Art Deco design, combining strong proportions with subtle decorative detail. Their ...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Asymmetrical Fluted Curvilinear Ebonized Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional pair of Art Deco lounge chairs, created in circa 1945, effortlessly blends striking design with luxurious materials. Each chair features a bold asymmetrical silhouet...
Velvet, Walnut
Art deco stool with curved legs and flower form seat with original upholstery
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A charming French Art Deco stool from the 1920s, distinguished by its sculptural curved legs in dark stained wood and its rare flower‑form seat upholstered in the original woven fabr...
Fabric, Wood
$1,457Sale Price / item|30% Off
1940s Swedish Moderen / Art Deco / Nouveau Armchair Offered For Reupholstery
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a Swedish Art Nouveau armchair from the 1940s, featuring a padded backrest and curved wooden armrests, adding an elegant and timeless design. The chair offer exceptional comf...
Beech
Swedish Art Deco Stools in Lacquered Birch and Sheepskin/Shearling Seat 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These rare Art Deco stools was made in Sweden during the 1930-40s. Wonderfully crafted legs with middle part being in brighter birch, the seat newly upholstered in sheepskin/shearli...
Sheepskin, Birch
$2,592Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome and Leather Chairs.
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gavina
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of leather and chromed steel cantilevered arm chairs designed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe. There is no manufacturer listed but they do have “made in Italy” tags on them. Simila...
Steel, Chrome
French Art Deco Oval Upholstered Back Mahogany Wood Frame 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, tapered legs, very nice vintage pair, clean...
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in white Tibetan lambswool upholstery. These chair...
Wool, Beech
Set of Six Jules Leleu Rosewood Armchairs, Art Deco, France, Circa 1935–1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant set of six Art Deco armchairs by Jules Leleu, each with a shaped, gently arched back and generously proportioned seat in solid rosewood, the sinuous scroll-carved arms ter...
Santos Rosewood
French Art Deco Two Seat Sofa in Wood and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, beech, faux leather, brass, France, 1930s This two-seater sofa, made in France in the 1930s, is a clear example of Art Deco design. It is constructed from beech with a warm to...
Brass
$1,696Sale Price|20% Off
1920's Antique French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare 1920's French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee. Beautifully carved & detailed. Please look closely at pictures as the details are phenomenal. The upholstery is original and ...
Wood
$6,590 / item
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with green velvet. Another fabric and wood finish on request poss...
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Golden Beige Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, mahogany, velvet, France, 1940s These beautiful French Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s exude character and elegance. The refined lines of the armrests, ...
Velvet, Mahogany
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar bouclé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Reupholstered, circa 1940
Located in Rødding, DK
Art Deco lounge chairs by Jindřich Halabala, model H-410, produced in former Czechoslovakia, circa 1940s. This iconic pair features elegantly curved bentwood armrests paired with a c...
Oak, Bouclé
Customized H 269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Pattern Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935. This armchairs are restored on request and available in different ...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Portuguese Constructivist Armchair, 1930's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This vintage Constructivist armchair was designed and produced in Portugal, during 1930's. With clean, geometric and streamline shape, it is ma...
Cherry, Walnut, Pine