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 Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Art Deco wingback armchair with an original frame of beechwood has been newly upholstered in hand-patinated sheep leather. Very comfortable and extremely robust. Measures: S...
Beech, Leather
Art Deco armchairs, designed by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Iconic art deco armchairs designed by J. Halabala, made around 1930. Seats and backrests upholstered in a pleasant boucle fabric. The whole rests on straight legs, and bent wooden ar...
Velvet, Oak
Exceptional Danish Cabinetmaker Barrel Back Armchair in Floral Damask, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional wingback chair was designed and produced by a master cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1920s. Its design offers an intriguing combination of the antique English barrel ...
Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Birch
1930s Art Deco Sculptural Pink Velvet Paul Follot Style Arm Chairs, Set of 2
By Paul Follot
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with the exquisite chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited ...
Upholstery, Wood
Lucien Rollin Collection for William Switzer Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Lucien Rollin Collection for William Switzer Leather Wingback Armchair
Leather, Wood
Pair of Oversized Art Deco Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning pair of Art Deco styled lounge chairs. The lines of these chairs are incredible. They are larger scale chairs making them true statement seating. They were a bit...
Velvet
Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of vintage oversized George Hepplewhite wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings These are a showstoppi...
Velvet, Beech
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLAW & BALL FEET WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & STOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored Wingback armchairs with hand carved Claw & Ball feet and m...
Leather
COMFORTABLE RESTORED WHiSKEY BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Whiskey brown leather wingback armchair. Please no...
Leather
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...
Leather, Wood, Down
$7,999Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 1940's Art Deco Wingback Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Belgic Wool
By Gösta Jonsson, Flemming Lassen
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of original Art Deco Midcentury Modern lounge chairs for sale. They have been professionally restored and are now in showroom condition. The legs are solid birch and have been refinished in a natural birch finish. They were professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. The high-end designer fabric that we chose is Fabric & Steel's Theo in Cinder that goes for $195 per yard and woven in Belgium. It's a beautifully textured wool blend with a wonderful cozy texture. It's brown in color with gray, beige, and light brown wonderfully woven. The chair frames are solid and have coil springs on the seat and webbing on the backrest. They are really comfortable and very well made. Very rare chairs from a wonderful period of design. In the manner of Gosta Jonsson, AB Erik Ek...
Wool, Wood
Deco Mahogany and Bouclé Wingback Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 103B
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, scarcely seen wingback chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 103B (ca. 1941, USA). Composed of a stained mahogany base with thin front tapered legs and gently splayed bac...
Bouclé, Mahogany
Art Deco Highback Wing Chair, Prague 1930s – Mid-Century Modern Accent
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare Art Deco highback armchair from Prague, 1930s, featuring a sculptural wingback silhouette and original terracotta upholstery—an authentic Central European statement piece. This...
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Architectural Art Deco Oak Wingback Chair, Prague, Czech Republic, 1920s
Located in Almelo, NL
Architectural and highly sculptural wingback lounge chair produced in Prague, Czech Republic, circa 1920s–1930s, reflecting the bold structural language of Central European Art Deco ...
Upholstery, Oak
French Art Deco Wing Back Chair, in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco wing back chair, in dark brown leather The old leather hide is in good condition, it has a beautiful soft feel having been polish...
Leather
$5,462 / set
H 44.1 in W 31.89 in D 35.83 in
VINTAGE OXBLOOD CLAW & BALL FEET DAMASK LEATHER WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning English Oxblood leather with Majestic Damask Gold leather pattern Wingback armchair and matchi...
Leather
$5,186
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going ...
Leather
$4,872
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
For this item we are able to guarantee the import duty rate, which is 15%. Given the currently unpredictable political situation in the United States, having a fixed and reliable dut...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
$3,676 / set
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 33.08 in
Restored Art Deco Pair of Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco Pair of Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala Period: 1930-1939 Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Walnut With these...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
$16,500 / set
H 37.5 in W 26 in D 28 in
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy Reclining lounge chairs with cherry frames and brass details. These armchairs ...
Cherry
Pair Of Exceptional Antique Louis XVI Carved Wing Back Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of wing back chairs with solid and sturdy heavily carved frames with bell flowers, egg/dart and foliate motifs. The chairs with fixed back and seat, manchettes, custom upholster...
Fabric, Wood
1930s Czech Wooden Armchair by J. Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the timeless elegance of this 1930s Czech Wooden Armchair, a masterpiece crafted by the renowned designer J. Halabala. This exquisite piece showcases a perfect blend of mid-...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,800
H 42.75 in W 33 in D 34 in
Danish 1950's Wingback Lounge Chair in with Open Armrest by Soren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool low swung Danish wingback lounge chair by Soren Willadsen. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of varnished oak wood showing gre...
Beech
Danish Midcentury Wingback Lounge Chair Attributed to Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very stylish Danish wingback lounge chair from circa 1950. We love the organic slim profile of the design reminiscent of the styles that were to emerge in the Danish midcentury late...
Wool, Beech
$5,364
H 29.93 in W 79.53 in D 33.08 in
Restored Art Deco Sofa, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exclusive sofa represents one of the most iconic designs of Czechoslovak interwar furniture. It is the Model H 162, a key piece of the legendary "Tulip" living room set, designe...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
$568Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 16.54 in
Art Deco Tabouret by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
This original Art Deco tabouret, designed by renowned Czechoslovakian designer Jindrich Halabala, features a sculptural upholstered form with elegant Art Deco geometric lines. Crafte...
Fabric, Wood
1930s Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in kind of dark green velvet fabric - Wooden parts have been refurbished - All chairs are sturdy and stable - Measures: Height of seat 43 cm.
Velvet, Wood
Vintage French Leather Wingback Club Chair with Nailhead Trim
Located in High Point, NC
A striking vintage French leather wingback club chair featuring warm cognac brown patina, classic rolled arms, and traditional nailhead trim. This timeless piece captures the essence...
Leather, Wood
Wingback Chair Upholstered in Green Corduroy, France, 1930-1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of French Art Deco Wingback Armchairs, circa 1930–1940 are perfectly imperfect, as the deconstructed armchairs expose the framing and ...
Upholstery, Wood
A pair of 1920s French Blue Upholstered Art Deco Fireside Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Butterfly Wingback Armchairs with French blue Upholstery. These charming antique armchairs have two curved armrests with a lovely scroll on both ends, as well as a heart-sha...
Metal
Art deco wingchair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco wingchair. Professionally stained and repolished.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 45.67 in W 31.7 in D 27.56 in
FINE VINTAGE RESTORED 1966 MUSTANG CAR BROWN LEATHER ART DECO WINGBACK ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather, Art Deco style Wingback armchair based on the 19...
Leather, Hardwood
20th century tapestry wingback armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century stained beech wingback armchair, circa 1920. Here we have a fine tapestry covered very comfortable wingback armchair. Upholstered in a superb quality floral tapes...
Tapestry, Beech
Pair of Classic Gentleman's Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Classic Gentleman's Leather Wingback ChairsPair of Classic Gentleman's Leather Wingback Chairs in cognac sheepskin leather and down filled seat cushions and nail head trim. E...
Leather, Wood
Pair, Wingback Armchairs from Sweden circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
The impressive curves and carved feet create a sense of refined taste and comfort, while allowing the beauty of the natural wood grain to shine in this handsome pair of armchairs wit...
Damask, Wood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 34.25 in D 38.5 in
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, vintage brown leather wingback armchairs with nail head accents. Faces carved into the arm rests and resting on carved fe...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 4.5 in W 34 in D 35.5 in
Pair Faux Alligator Printed Leather Tall Back Art Deco Style Wingchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Description Leather. Nailhead trim. 44 1/2" h x 34" w x 35 1/2" d x 17 1/4" seat height. Condition Scratches. Wear to leather. Dimensions 45 x 34 x 36 in
Leather
Sold
H 37 in W 26 in D 33 in
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Arm Chairs From France, circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, brown leather arm chairs with hard wood legs. Clean wingback style with stream lined arms and self piping. Upholstered in smooth vintage brown leathe...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Large and Elegant French Art Deco Wing Chairs 1930s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of large elegant Art Deco wing chairs with rounded features on finished wood legs, French 1930's. Newly upholstered and legs have been refinished ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood