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.
Pair of French Lounge Chairs in the Art Deco Style (Individually Priced)
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful pair of French lounge armchairs in the Art Deco style, created in the manner of iconic designer Paul Follot, featuring a rounded back and curved arms, with a comfortable ...
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s This is a wonderful example of an iconic chair, an early moustache model with Cuban cigar arms and a l...
Leather
Pair of French Lounge Chairs in the Art Deco Style (Individually Priced)
By Paul Follot
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful pair of French lounge armchairs in the Art Deco style, created in the manner of iconic designer Paul Follot, featuring a rounded back and curved arms, with a comfortable ...
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s Compact and stylish, this original pair of leather club chairs are very lovely indeed. The leather is bes...
Leather
$3,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2
By J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Mohair
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs in Birch Bentwood, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and sculptural pair of Swedish Art Deco club chairs from the 1930s, distinguished by their striking curved birch bentwood armrests and generous proportions. The sweeping arms...
Bentwood, Birch, Fabric
Pair of Rationalist Club Armchairs by Giuseppe Pagano, Reimagined by FORME, 30s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Pair of Italian Rationalist Club Chairs designed by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, circa 1930s. This exceptional pair of club chairs perfectly embodies Giuseppe Pagano's vision of modern I...
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
French 1930s Art Deco Club Chairs in Cream Leather with Hardwood Frames - Pair
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of French Art Deco club chairs embodies the movement's defining geometry. Each chair features the iconic tub silhouette of the period. Newly upholstered in sumptuous cream ...
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Upholstered Frame and Black Carved Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated pair of Art Deco club chairs showcase the geometric elegance of the 1920s design movement. Gray velvet upholstery creates luxurious seating while the black lacquered wo...
Wood, Upholstery
1930’s French Leather Club Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French 1930’s leather club chair of a nice scale, Rolled arms, nice patina.
Leather
$31,974 / set
French Art Deco Armchairs - Pair - Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Pair of French Art Deco armchairs, with rounded armrests and a low, enveloping silhouette. Reupholstered in an off white cotton chenille blended with alpaca, a fabric that will devel...
Fabric, Wood, Down, Feathers
Art Deco Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Hand-Crafted, 1930s
Located in Highwood, IL
French leather club chairs have been one of Old Plank’s specialties for more than 30-years and with each pair of French leather club chairs, we strive to improve our restoration tech...
Leather, Wood
Nancy Corzine Fully Upholstered Cut Velvet Club Chair 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Nancy Corzine Fully Upholstered Cut Velvet Club Chair. It has been freshly reupholstered in authentic Nancy Corzine fabric. 1 of 2 Available.
Velvet, Feathers
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Leather Club Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome pair of early 20th-century Dutch leather club chairs with bold Art Deco styling. The design features dramatic rounded backs, wide rolled arms with nailhead trim, and deep ...
Wood, Leather
$3,069Sale Price|40% Off
Swedish Art Deco Club Chair, 1920s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Swedish Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, showcasing the refined geometric lines and solid craftsmanship characteristic of the period. The frame is made from stained beechw...
Jacquard, Beech
Dutch Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic leather club chair featuring warm, aged leather upholstery. The generous proportions, straight back, gently rounded arms, and supportive backrest offer both comfort and tim...
Leather, Wood
Danish Art Deco 2 Club Chairs Almost Identical of Dark Wood and Velour, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Fritz Hansen, Alvar Aalto
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
2 Almost identical club- or lounge chairs made in Denmark, 1930s-1940s. The frames are made of steam bend and dark stained wood, upholstered with che...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of 20th Century French Art Deco Period Green Club Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A stylish and charming pair of 20th century French Art Deco club chairs, upholstered in a deep green leatherette naugahyde with contrasting cream welt piping. Each chair features a s...
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood, Naugahyde
Club chairs, in leather, style/attr. to Otto Schultz, Sweden 1930/40s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Club chairs, in leather, style/attr. to Otto Schultz, Sweden 1930/40s Patina, signs of wear and age.
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
$2,199Sale Price / set|45% Off
Rare Pair of Art Deco Industrial Aluminum & Leather Club Arm Chairs by GoodForm
By GoodForm
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful pair of rare side chairs by the GoodForm/General Fireproofing Company. Chairs feature brushed aluminum frames, new distressed brown leather and fantastic Art-Deco...
Aluminum
Pair of French Art Deco Cognac Leather Club Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic pair of spacious French Art Deco style club chairs featuring beautiful brown-cognac leather. Extremely comfortable. Ships from Philadelphia.
Leather
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Striped Fabric
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern club chair, upholstered in striped fabric. Also available in COM. Fast shipping worldwide.
Beech, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs with Ottoman, Beech & Mohair
Located in Astoria, NY
Exceptional pair of French Art Deco club chairs with matching ottoman, sourced in Paris and dating to circa 1930. The chairs feature deep, comfortable seats, softly rounded backs, sc...
Mohair, Hardwood, Beech
$7,800 / item
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...
Wood, Mohair
Pair of Mid Century Art Deco Mahogany Cube Club Chairs by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of club chairs attributed to Ralph Lauren. These chairs feature Mahogany case frames with a light burgundy velvet. Unmarked.
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Italian Art Deco Club Chairs - Brown Velvet
Located in Fall River, MA
his original pair of 1930s Italian Art Deco club chairs features sculptural, curved arms and a strong, grounded silhouette, reupholstered in rich brown velvet for a warm, updated fee...
Velvet, Wood
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, wood, France, 1950s This lovely lounge chair shows a strong resemblance to the aesthetics of the French designer Maurice Rinck (1902-1983). For instance, the s...
Fabric, Wood
Pair Cognac Hued French Art Deco Style Leather Moustache Club Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional pair of French Art Deco leather club chairs captures the refined elegance and understated luxury that defined French furniture design during the 1920s and 1930s. Uph...
Leather
Pearson Ralph Lauren English Style Green Leather Library Chairs, Set of 2
By Pearson Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite library chair set in a green tufted leather with nailhead trimmings. The ultra rare chairs on front c...
Brass
Andree Putman Fauteuil Clair de Jour
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Andree Putman Fauteuil Clair de Jour in original Mohair Textile. Custom fabrication for an Interior Project in Los Angeles designed by Andree Putman. Beautiful quality construction a...
Wood
$11,500 / set
Pair of French 1920s Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of Art Deco club chairs from France, 1920s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll details on arms. Newly upholstered in a lovely pale yellow linen. Original wood fi...
Linen, Wood
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
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
Pair Art Deco Tulip Lounge Chairs – Hôtel Le Malandre
Located in SITTARD, NL
Pair Art Deco Tulip Lounge Chairs – Hôtel Le Malandre, France, 1930s Exceptional and well-proportioned Art Deco tulip lounge chairs, originally produced in the 1930s for Hôtel Le Ma...
Leather, Suede, Nutwood, Burl
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
French Art Deco Club Chair, Leather Upholstery, Wood Frame, 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Club chair from Art Deco period France. This chair has the original leather with some wear consistent with age and use. The frame of the chair is wood, with curved arms often found w...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
Antique French Art Deco Club Chair, Distressed Brown Leather, 1930s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique circa 1930s 1940s French Brown Leather Club Chair. French Art Deco Original Distressed Leather Club Chair. Classic French Art Deco leather club chair dating from the 1930's w...
Leather
The Valette Chair, Contemporary design, Handcrafted in Norway
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The Valette Chair is a contemporary interpretation of the classic French club chair, revived not to mimic the past, but to preserve its essence. The idea began, as many of ours do, ...
Wool, Cotton, Oak
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Ernst Schwadron Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Ernst Schwadron design for Rena Rosenthal club chairs. These chairs are in good original condition, usable as is, however the fabr...
Upholstery
Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By 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 ivory 100% alpaca fabric. Handmade in Eng...
Alpaca, Beech
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
A Wicker / Rattan Art Deco Club Chair in Natural Finish with Sunbrella Cushions
Located in Nashua, NH
This is a beautiful large Antique Art Deco Wicker lounge chair in natural finish made by the Heywood Wakefield Company of Gardner Massachusetts in the 1920s. This is a very handsome ...
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed
John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals, Pair of Club Chairs, Model 879C, 1989
By John Mascheroni, Swaim
Located in Chicago, IL
John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals, Pair of Club Chairs, Model 879C, 1989 A well-proportioned pair of club chairs designed by John Mascheroni for Swaim Originals. These chairs featu...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,918 / item
A Stunning Club Armchair in the Art Deco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning handmade leather and walnut framed club armchair in the Art Deco style, of fabulous quality and with gorgeously rich patination and grain. Beautifully upholstered in eleg...
Leather, Walnut
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
Art Deco Armchair by Maurice Rinck in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maurice Rinck, lounge chair, reddish brown leather, beech, France, 1940s Grand and comfortable club chair in leather upholstery. Truly extraordinary and luxurious chair that feature...
Wood, Leather
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs and Ottomans in Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca, with a matching pair of ottomans. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, i...
Alpaca, Wood
Alligator French Club Chairs Inspired Designers Jean-Michel Frank Jacques Adnet
Located in Highwood, IL
Genuine Alligator Club Chairs Inspired by French Designers Jean-Michel Frank and Jacques Adnet by Old Plank. Our French Art Deco Club Chairs are upholstered in extremely large and ve...
Hide, Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Coconut, Alligator
Vintage French Club Chair in All Original Leather Properly Internally Restored
Located in Highwood, IL
French Leather Club Chair that remains cosmetically all original, while internally we have gone through all the components; horsehair, coco fibres etc. This is a French Leather Club ...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$6,139Sale Price / set|40% Off
1920s A Pair of Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Swedish Art Deco armchairs from the 1920s, showcasing the refined geometric lines and solid craftsmanship characteristic of the period. The frames are made from stained bee...
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
Elegant Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant pair of modern armchair, upholstered in pure alpaca wool. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in an off white premium 100%...
Alpaca, Beech
Art Deco-style Armchair in the Manner of Ralph Lauren, United States, 20th Cen.
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco style lounge chair with a structure of triple tubing is the perfect combination of comfortable and classic.
Stone, Steel
$13,500 / set
Pair of Oversized Armchairs by Hendrix-Allardyce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of armchairs custom designed and built for a private client in Los Angeles. The chairs are beautifully crafted and well designed, beautiful combination of colors ha...
Leather, Wood
1920s Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Architect Schubad, Solid Oak & Velvet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School lounge chairs. Design by architect Schubad. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames resting on nicely shaped o...
Velvet, Oak
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Velvet Bronze Brass Elite Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Velvet Bronze Brass Elite armchair, Italy Rich and powerful, Elite is a timeless classic able to distinguish itself through exclusive details and exquisite craftsmanship of its futuristic lines. Accentuated by its semicircular and sinuous shapes, the armchair, enhances its ergonomics with contemporary lines. Made in Italy. Composition: Plywood and solid wood structure. Upholstery in polyurethan with 8309 Rainbow Velvet...
Brass, Metal
French Leather Club or Lounge Chair from the Art Deco Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage French leather upholstered club or lounge chair from the Art Deco era - featuring a comfortable shaped back and seat with removable cushion, elegantly designed wood-tr...
Metal
Swedish Art Deco Club Chair - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Single curved back Swedish Art Deco club chair trimmed in dark ebony steam bentwood arms. Swedish interiors often have very low ceilings to contain heat, seating tends to be diminuti...
Muslin
1930s Art Deco Pozzetto Pair Armchairs, Jules Leleu style , Walnut, Leather seat
By Jules Leleu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Italian club lounge chairs, armchairs, Art Deco, restored, new red leather bordeaux upholstery, walnut wax polished Jules Leleu style. These classic red armchairs feature a ...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs with Art Deco Pattern Fabric, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs – Elegance and Comfort from 1930s France A true embodiment of Art Deco elegance, this stunning pair of French armchairs from the 1930s seamlessly...
Fabric, Nutwood, Lacquer
French Dining Armchairs In Leather And Walnut, 1950s, Set Of 4
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4-piece walnut wood armchairs and vintage leather seat. Around the 1950s. The characteristic of the chairs is that they come with their original black leather upholstery, sli...
Leather, Walnut