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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
Two Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with macassar ebony veneered backs. The seats are upholster...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Macassar, Oak, Fabric

Art Deco Chair by Maurice Dufrene, 1925
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco chair designed by the French designer Maurice Dufrene for the 1925 Paris Exposition International of Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. Made of oak and leather. D...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Period 1930s Walnut Horseshoe Back Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Art Deco period walnut armchairs from the early 20th century, with horseshoe back, saber legs and linen upholstery. Created in France during the Art Deco period in t...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

1930s Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut Finish, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Adjustable backrest - Original pillows with springs - Suitable for new upholstery - Sturdy and stable
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Laurens Groen Art Deco Side Chair in Birch and Beige Corduroy Velvet 1920s
By Laurens Groen, H.H. de Klerk & Zonen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Laurens Groen for H.H. de Klerk & Zoonen, chair, birch, corduroy velvet, The Netherlands, 1924 This chair by Dutch designer Laurens Groen has a striking, well-documented provenance....
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1930 3 Art Deco Halabala Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Walnut veneered wooden construction - production by U.P. Race Brno Czechoslovakia - High of seat 45 cm - Price for 3 pieces 5500.   
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century French Club Armchairs with Original Brown Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
These Classic, antique Art Deco club chairs were crafted in France, circa 1920. The stately chairs stand on round wooden feet and feature wide, rounded armrests, a pitch back with an...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

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Leather

Fine French 1940s Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - A fine French Art Deco mahogany arm chairs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco ottoman , sofa bed, 1920s, in walnut, with futurism original upholstery in good condition. Solid wood of walnut restored and polished with shellac and wax The original sprin...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Atena Armchair in Black American Walnut Stained in Black Ebony and Luxe Velvet
Located in London, GB
In the modern home, an armchair is no longer just a place to sit and comfortably read your favourite novel, it plays a much larger role in the overall interior aesthetic. Casa Botelh...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Bentwood Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and relaxed chairs that can be used daily. Bentwood birch arms enclose the trim, sprung seat and backrest. A deep and comfortable seat has been reupholstered in a textured woo...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fir

Art Deco Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Elegant Art Deco Kidney Sofa. With an iconic kidney shape, this sumptuous sofa offers enveloping comfort in a warm caramel-colored velvet. Its gracefully flowing form features a smooth back and bowed bench seat, with French seams for a distinctive accent. Bronze sabre-style legs elevate its curved wood base, finished in Duty Silver for a touch of luxe. Toss pillows...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric

Extraordinary Restored Art Deco Seating Set by Heywood-Wakefield, circa 1935
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available. An incredible complete five (5) piece Art Deco seating...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Cane, Rush, Oak

Art Deco Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Streamlined Art Deco Lounge Chair, attributed to Donald Deskey for The Company of the Mastercraftsmen, unsigned, American, circa 1930s. This chair is currently being reupholstered an...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

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 ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Ten Art Deco Modernist Dining Room Chairs by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of ten Art Deco Modernist dining room chairs. Design attributed to Frits Spanjaard. Striking Dutch design from the...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome and Leather Chairs.
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jean Michel Frank Style Oak Upholstered Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Oak Bench, in the style of Jean Michel Frank, American, circa 2000s.
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2010s American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Vintage French Art Deco Club Chair Restored from Frame up in a Beautiful Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
French Deco club chair, that our Old Plank upholstery department stripped to the bare wooden frame and rebuilt the old fashion way. We used 8-way hand-tied coil springs, padding with...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Mohair, Upholstery

Upholstered Bench 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Ramo bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Carmen Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass 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 Carmen bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating

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Brass

Set of Lounge Chairs in Macassar Ebony, 1930s
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 armchairs from the 30s in France Structure covered by Macassar ebony veneer Cushions covered by beige Alcantara fabric Unique design
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Ebony, Macassar

Italian Art Deco Set of Eight Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Italian Art Deco set of eight dining chairs; with molded back rests and straight legs, in a stunning burl wood and walnut. Newly restored and re-upholstered in a creamy boucle. Flo...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Bouclé, Walnut, Burl

Art Deco French Sofa in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco sofa The Great Art Deco sofa has a “kidney” shape body and a slightly curved back. It has been newly reupholstered in light purple velvet fabric. The outer edge of t...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Jamaican Mahogany Loop Club Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Loop Club Chair A visually exceptional pair of Jamaican Art Deco Club Chairs (c.1935-1950) in the sophisticated style of Burnett Webster. The Caribbean Dec...
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Early 20th Century Jamaican Art Deco Seating

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Mahogany

French Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Striped Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, mahogany, fabric, France, 1940s These beautiful French Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s exude character and elegance. The refined lines of the armrests, ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

Art Deco Era Josef Frank Beech Vintage Windsor Chairs Vienna, circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco outstanding and rare set of 6 Windsor chairs designed by Josef Frank for Haus & Garten and executed by Thonet, circa 1925. (Labeled underneath) The set consists of 5 green Windsor chairs...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Beech

Shagreen Inlaid Bench with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco Armchair Designed by Jindrich Halabala Period: 1930-1939 Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Walnut With this armchair,...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak

Art Deco Danish Oak and Mohair Sofa Couch Circa 1940 Art Deco Couch
Located in Rochester, NY
An absolutely stunning example of 1940s glamour with this Art Deco sofa couch from Denmark.
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Mohair, Oak

French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco dining chairs, France, circa 1930s. These chairs are currently being completely restored and can be completed in your cho...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Dandy Day Bench in Coal Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Walnut Art Deco Modernist Stool by L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist stool. Design by L.O.V. Oosterbeek. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut base and re-upholstered with a multicolored Art Deco fa...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs Elevate your living space with this exceptional pair of French Art Deco walnut armchairs, a timeless testame...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Walnut

Dining Set with Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Chairs and Rivadossi Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of ten dining chairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s Set of ten naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Hemp, Beech

Art Deco Chair with Upholstered Seat, Europe First half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Characterised by bold shapes, rich materials, and luxurious aesthetics, Art Deco transformed the way we perceive interior spaces. The era praised the fusion of form and function, an ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Art Deco style lounge chairs Burl framed lounge chairs upholstered in a rich eggplant fabric. Measures: 31.25 Width x 29.5 Depth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Seating

Materials

Burl

Fine French Art Deco Beech Wood Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1930s desk armchair in solid stained beech wood.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Jules Leleu French Art Deco settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco settee/sofa by Jules Leleu, circa 1936. Leleu was honored to furnish the French Salon at the League of Nations in Geneva (1936/7...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Wood

1930s Pair of Rare Restored Art Deco Adjustable Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Professionally reupholstered in old technique in quality fabric - Wooden parts have been carefully refurbished - Frame made of stained beech wood - height of seat 37 cm
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Great Set of 14 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design
Located in Rome, IT
Set of 14 armchairs by Thonet, Austria The chairs were a part of a set made on order for a Villa in Götzens, Tirol, Austria Designer: Josef Hoffmann Materials : Steamed bent beechwo...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech, Ebony

Small Art Deco Footstool with Original Upholstery, France, 1940s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / Art Deco / Mid-century / footstool / original red-brown upholstery A very attractive and charming small Art Deco footstool from France, designed in the 1940s. The ...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Important Set of Four Triple Band Chrome Club Chairs by KEM Webber for Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of four matching Art Deco club chairs, designed by Ken Webber, for Lloyd Furniture circa 1930's. This series was produced in the 1930's, examples of which are not often see...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Leather and Chromed Steel Art Deco Style Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We normally do not deal with items produced in the last 20 to 30 years, however this pair of leather and chromed steel art deco style club chairs are extremely high quality and have ...
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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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Fabric, Wood

Barbara Barry for Baker Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, American, circa 21st century.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chairs Used On-Set in the Marilyn Monroe 1952 Movie "Bus Stop"
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 red painted oak Western side chairs used in the 1952 film "Bus Stop" starring "Marilyn Monroe". These chairs be easily seen throughout the film. Please see the last 2 pictur...
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1950s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Oak

Art Deco Swivel Chair, De Coene Freres, Leather, Rosewood, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Pivoting original Art Deco brown leather Swivel armchair by De Coene Freres from Belgium around 1930. Base veneered and lacquered in rosewood with original metal strip all around. Ro...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

French Deco Club Chair in Leather and Anatolian Turkish Kilim Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome 1930s French club chair retaining original hide leather elements and partially reupholstered in an Anatolian Turkish Kilim chenille upholstery whose primary color is bisque ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Leather, Chenille

French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Purple Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, beech, France, 1930s This lovely set of lounge chairs is originating from France during the Art Deco period. The style is reminiscent of the work of t...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Two Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs by Hildo Krop for 't Woonhuys
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. The design is attributed to Hildo Krop for 't Woonhuys Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid o...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Macassar, Oak

1920s French Art Deco Maple Dining Chairs W/ Striped Fabric - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A traditional set of six 1920s Fench Art Deco dining chairs sourced from Provence, France. Hand-crafted with precision from solid maple wood, each chair showcases a gracefully aged p...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

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Chenille, Maple

Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic type original fabric confortable.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Woven Rush Amsterdamse School Chair by Jac. Levee, The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Amsterdamse School movement arose in response to the predominant influence of Art Nouveau and Jugendstil in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This movement, which took root...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Rush, Wood

Art Deco "President" Stick Reed Rattan Fan Back Living Room Furniture Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Art Deco "president" stick reed rattan fan back living room set featuring a 3 seater sofa and 2 seat settee with matching glass top coffee table and side table. Both sofas have a...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Glass

Giorgio Collection Moonlight presidential leather chair
Located in New York, NY
The Giorgio Collection Moonlight Presidential Office Chair is designed for comfort and style. It features a textured back, adjustable height, and armrests for a personalized and comf...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Two Original Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designer: Jules Leleu Source: France Period: 1930-1939 This exceptional pair of Art Deco armchairs dates back to the early 20th century and bears the signature of renowned French de...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Original upholstery in good condition.   
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric

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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