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Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs - Italy, 1940's Wonderful shape with curved floating arms and beautiful original upholstery with green buttons and piping.

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1940s Italian Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs in Wood and Ochre Velvet
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs in Wood and Ochre Velvet

Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs in Wood and Ochre Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of armchairs, ochre colored velvet, wood, Italy, 1940s Striking pair of Italian armchairs from the 1940s, distinguished by their bold architectural lines and refined proportion...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gio Ponti Attribute Art Deco Italian Lounge Armchairs Hotel Bristol Merano 1950s
Gio Ponti Attribute Art Deco Italian Lounge Armchairs Hotel Bristol Merano 1950s

Gio Ponti Attribute Art Deco Italian Lounge Armchairs Hotel Bristol Merano 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

A luxurious and comfortable pair of Italian Art Déco armchairs designed by Gio Ponti for Hotel Bristol Merano Italy.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Art Deco Wood Armchair with Ivory Boucle, 1940s
Italian Art Deco Wood Armchair with Ivory Boucle, 1940s

Italian Art Deco Wood Armchair with Ivory Boucle, 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian Art Deco armchair dating to the 1940s, defined by its wooden frame and ivory bouclé upholstery.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Giuseppi Pagano, Art Deco, Bentwood, Armchairs & Ottomans, Italy, 1940s
Giuseppi Pagano, Art Deco, Bentwood, Armchairs & Ottomans, Italy, 1940s

Giuseppi Pagano, Art Deco, Bentwood, Armchairs & Ottomans, Italy, 1940s

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare Art Deco Pair of Giuseppi Pagano "Pogatschnig" Bentwood Armchairs & Ottomans A pair of Giuseppi Pagano Pogatschnig upholstered bentwood open armchairs and ottomans designe...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Art Deco Style Armchairs
Art Deco Style Armchairs

Art Deco Style Armchairs

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Red vintage armchairs in style of Art Deco in original vintage condition.

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1980s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1940s, Pair
Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1940s, Pair

Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1940s, Pair

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of Italian sculptural armchairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light gray velvet, finished with a dark gray piping in the same fabric, t...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Bouclé Armchairs, 1940s, Pair
Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Bouclé Armchairs, 1940s, Pair

Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Bouclé Armchairs, 1940s, Pair

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of Italian sculptural armchairs designed attributed Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently covered in green Bouclè, finished with a border of the fabric itself, in order t...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Sculptural Late Art Deco Armchairs, fully refurbished, Italy 1950s
Pair of Sculptural Late Art Deco Armchairs, fully refurbished, Italy 1950s

Pair of Sculptural Late Art Deco Armchairs, fully refurbished, Italy 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an elegant pair of Italian lounge armchairs, circa 1950s–1960s, embodying the refined organic modernist language characteristic of postwar Italian desig...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Italian Art Deco Bedroom Armchairs in Velvet and Black Lacquered Wood, 1940s
Italian Art Deco Bedroom Armchairs in Velvet and Black Lacquered Wood, 1940s

Italian Art Deco Bedroom Armchairs in Velvet and Black Lacquered Wood, 1940s

Located in Meda, MB

Charming Italian Art Deco bedroom armchairs from the 1940s, defined by their soft and enveloping silhouette that blends comfort with understated elegance.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Sculptural Walnut Art Deco Armchairs with Original green Floral Upholstery Italy
Sculptural Walnut Art Deco Armchairs with Original green Floral Upholstery Italy

Sculptural Walnut Art Deco Armchairs with Original green Floral Upholstery Italy

Located in Almelo, NL

Sculptural Walnut Art Deco Armchairs with Original green Floral Upholstery, Italy, 1930s This pair of sculptural Art Deco walnut armchairs, dating back to the 1930s, features origi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Lounge Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 50s
Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Lounge Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 50s

Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Lounge Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 50s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Art Deco armchair, attributed to Gio Ponti, originally designed for the prestigious Hotel Bristol Merano in Italy.

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1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco-Style Occasional Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Art Deco-Style Occasional Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Art Deco-Style Occasional Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

Located in Catania, CT

A charming pair of small armchairs in the Art Deco style, produced in Italy during the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Armchairs Black Lacquered Wood and Ribbed Velvet
Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Armchairs Black Lacquered Wood and Ribbed Velvet

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Armchairs Black Lacquered Wood and Ribbed Velvet

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A refined pair of Italian armchairs inspired by the elegance of Art Deco, reinterpreted with a warm, tactile aesthetic typical of the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair- Art Deco Goatskin Armchairs Aldo Tura Style Fabric Upholstery Italy 1960
Pair- Art Deco Goatskin Armchairs Aldo Tura Style Fabric Upholstery Italy 1960

Pair- Art Deco Goatskin Armchairs Aldo Tura Style Fabric Upholstery Italy 1960

By Aldo Tura

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of elegant Italian Aldo Tura Style Art Deco armchairs in lacquered goatskin.

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1960s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Goatskin

Pair of 20th Century Wood and Fabric Italian Art Deco Style Armchairs, 1950
Pair of 20th Century Wood and Fabric Italian Art Deco Style Armchairs, 1950

Pair of 20th Century Wood and Fabric Italian Art Deco Style Armchairs, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Pair of Italian armchairs from the mid-20th century. Art Deco style furniture carved in beech wood covered on the seat and back with damask fabric in good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cherrywood Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Black Velvet Cushions
Cherrywood Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Black Velvet Cushions

Cherrywood Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Black Velvet Cushions

Located in IT

1940s Art Deco-style armchairs with sinuous lines, crafted in cherrywood. Restored and refinished, with newly padded cushions reupholstered in black velvet. Measurements: W 64 × D 8...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Lounge Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 50s, Pair
Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Lounge Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 50s, Pair

Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Lounge Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 50s, Pair

By Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A luxurious pair of Art Deco armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, originally designed for the prestigious Hotel Bristol Merano in Italy.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of 1950s Art Deco Style Armchairs in Wool and Cashmere
Elegant Pair of 1950s Art Deco Style Armchairs in Wool and Cashmere

Elegant Pair of 1950s Art Deco Style Armchairs in Wool and Cashmere

Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT

A remarkable pair of Art Deco style armchairs that beautifully combines timeless design, expert restoration, and the exceptional quality of Biella's renowned textile tradition.

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1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Cashmere

Art Deco Galaxy Highback Armchair by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, 1980s
Art Deco Galaxy Highback Armchair by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, 1980s

Art Deco Galaxy Highback Armchair by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, 1980s

By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago

Located in Izegem, VWV

Exquisite Art-Deco style see-through carving details in the walnut frame and upholstered in a moss green suede fabric.

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Suede

Art Deco Green Velvet and Black Lacquered Wood Club Armchairs, 1940
Art Deco Green Velvet and Black Lacquered Wood Club Armchairs, 1940

Art Deco Green Velvet and Black Lacquered Wood Club Armchairs, 1940

Located in Roma, Lazio

Pair of very clean and architectural in its design armchairs. Wisely restored by our upholstery atelier, a combination of fabrics was chosen to highlight embellish the beauty of the ...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Sculptural Vintage Italian Armchairs
Pair of Sculptural Vintage Italian Armchairs

Pair of Sculptural Vintage Italian Armchairs

Located in North Miami, FL

Attributed to Federico Munari, these highly sculptured armchairs with elegant curves and brass legs. They are ample and very comfortable, professionally upholstered in excellent bou...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Club Armchairs, Italian, 1950s
Pair of Club Armchairs, Italian, 1950s

Pair of Club Armchairs, Italian, 1950s

Located in Nice, FR

Pair of club armchairs from the 50s, Italian. I redid the upholstery of the armchairs with a pearl gray cotton fabric. The feet are wooden. Model of very attractive armchairs.

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Zigzag Upholstery, 1960s
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Zigzag Upholstery, 1960s

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Zigzag Upholstery, 1960s

Located in Aartselaar, BE

A pair of vintage Italian armchairs, dating back to the 1960s. With their high backs, softly rounded armrests and short tapered wooden legs, they have the presence of mid-century win...

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1960s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Oak

Giorgetti Armchair in Bouclé Wool Fabric Italy 1970s
Giorgetti Armchair in Bouclé Wool Fabric Italy 1970s

Giorgetti Armchair in Bouclé Wool Fabric Italy 1970s

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Almelo, NL

Iconic classical / Art Deco style arm / easy chair made in the '70s from the famous Gallery collection by Giorgetti with professionally reupholstered in bouclé wool fabric. This armc...

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Italian mid century lounge armchair in cherry wood with white buckle
Italian mid century lounge armchair in cherry wood with white buckle

Italian mid century lounge armchair in cherry wood with white buckle

Located in RIDDERKERK, NL

This Italian lounge armchair from the 1950s is a beautiful example of elegant mid-century design. The frame is crafted from cherry wood and has a warm, rich appearance that contrasts...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Bouclé, Cherry

Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s
Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s

Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s

Located in Brussel, BE

Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s. New white fabric.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Two armchairs in wood and rope, Italy 1940s
Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Two armchairs in wood and rope, Italy 1940s

Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Two armchairs in wood and rope, Italy 1940s

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Argelato, BO

Two rare and iconic armchairs in wood and rope, made in Italy in the 1940s and attributable to the great architect and designer Giuseppe Pagano. A pair of essential but very elegant...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Rope, Wood

Gino Levi Montalcini 'Attr' Rationalist Armchair Black Oak, Italy 1940
Gino Levi Montalcini 'Attr' Rationalist Armchair Black Oak, Italy 1940

Gino Levi Montalcini 'Attr' Rationalist Armchair Black Oak, Italy 1940

By Gino Levi-Montalcini

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare rationalist chair attr. Gino Levi Montalcini designed in 1940, Italy Good vintage condition. Dimensions: 26" x 26" x 34.6" / seat height is 15.8".

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Lovely Huge Vintage Italian Brown Leather Giltwood Throne Armchair & Footstool
Lovely Huge Vintage Italian Brown Leather Giltwood Throne Armchair & Footstool

Lovely Huge Vintage Italian Brown Leather Giltwood Throne Armchair & Footstool

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very large, hand made, Italian giltwood, tan brown leather throne style armchair with oversized matching footstool A very good looking wel...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Giltwood

Set of 4 Armchairs in Brown/Red Leather, Tito Agnoli, Italian Modern, 1970s
Set of 4 Armchairs in Brown/Red Leather, Tito Agnoli, Italian Modern, 1970s

Set of 4 Armchairs in Brown/Red Leather, Tito Agnoli, Italian Modern, 1970s

By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi

Located in Odense, DK

A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Art deco home decor.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vittorio Valabrega Attributed Armchair, 1940s
Vittorio Valabrega Attributed Armchair, 1940s

Vittorio Valabrega Attributed Armchair, 1940s

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Armchair attributed to Vittorio Valabrega, dating to the 1940s. The design features a sculptural solid wood frame with curved armrests and tapered legs, paired with newly upholstered...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane in the Style of Francis Jourdain
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane in the Style of Francis Jourdain

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.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Great Armchairs Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
Pair of Great Armchairs Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s

Pair of Great Armchairs Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in taranto, IT

Created around 1940, these seats perfectly embody the transition between the geometric forms of Art Deco and the softer, more fluid, and sculptural lines that would characterize the ...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Wool, Velvet

Pair of large 1930's shell-shaped armchairs
Pair of large 1930's shell-shaped armchairs

Pair of large 1930's shell-shaped armchairs

By Casa e Giardino

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2810 Gio Ponti (1891-1979) Pair of large shell-shaped armchairs upholstered in fabric and turned feet. Model designed for the furnishings of the Hotel Bristol in Merano. Manif...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric

Pair of 1940s Armchairs in Ivory Fabric with Brass Feet
Pair of 1940s Armchairs in Ivory Fabric with Brass Feet

Pair of 1940s Armchairs in Ivory Fabric with Brass Feet

Located in IT

Pair of Italian 1940s armchairs, produced in Italy. Characterized by soft, curvilinear and sinuous shapes, with generous, voluminous armrests. These chairs are extremely comfortable ...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Malatesta e Mason Beech Wood and Fabric MidCentury ArmChairs, 1950
Malatesta e Mason Beech Wood and Fabric MidCentury ArmChairs, 1950

Malatesta e Mason Beech Wood and Fabric MidCentury ArmChairs, 1950

By Malatesta and Mason

Located in Roma, Lazio

Icon of the Malatesta and Mason company, these armchairs are a project that has characterized and influenced all the seats of the last century. Amazing design and amazing comfort. T...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

PAIR OF DESiGNER FENDI HERITAGE LUXURY LIVING ARMCHAIRS WITH ADJUSTABLE TRAY
PAIR OF DESiGNER FENDI HERITAGE LUXURY LIVING ARMCHAIRS WITH ADJUSTABLE TRAY

PAIR OF DESiGNER FENDI HERITAGE LUXURY LIVING ARMCHAIRS WITH ADJUSTABLE TRAY

By Fendi

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Designer Fendi Luxury Living Heritage Oatmeal Linen armchairs with Nickle plated Bronz...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery

1940s deco armchair walnut and fabric
1940s deco armchair walnut and fabric

1940s deco armchair walnut and fabric

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Single armchair from the 1940s from the Deco period. Walnut frame and fabric upholstery in lobster color. To be taken up with polishing the wood and siding to be redone. Comfortabl...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Nutwood

Settee in Stained Beech, Italy, 1940s
Settee in Stained Beech, Italy, 1940s

Settee in Stained Beech, Italy, 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Antwerp, BE

1940s Italian settee is a striking example of mid-century design that blends cubist influences with the timeless elegance of Art Deco. Crafted during a pivotal moment in Italian furn...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Beech

RESTORED PAIR OF MOROSO CROCODILE ALLIGATOR PATINA BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs
RESTORED PAIR OF MOROSO CROCODILE ALLIGATOR PATINA BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs

RESTORED PAIR OF MOROSO CROCODILE ALLIGATOR PATINA BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs

By Moroso

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of exquisite, fully restored, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, whisky brown leather Moroso ...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Chrome

PAIR OF PIECE UNIQUE 1970's FRENCH MODERNIST ASYMMETRICAL ZEBRANO WOOD ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF PIECE UNIQUE 1970's FRENCH MODERNIST ASYMMETRICAL ZEBRANO WOOD ARMCHAIRS

PAIR OF PIECE UNIQUE 1970's FRENCH MODERNIST ASYMMETRICAL ZEBRANO WOOD ARMCHAIRS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of important "Piece Unique" 1970's French Modernist Asymmetrical armchairs in brown leather, chrom...

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1970s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of Ox-Blood Red Leather Lounge Chairs Begére by Baxter Italy 90s
Pair of Ox-Blood Red Leather Lounge Chairs Begére by Baxter Italy 90s

Pair of Ox-Blood Red Leather Lounge Chairs Begére by Baxter Italy 90s

By Baxter Furniture

Located in DE MEERN, NL

OX-BLOOD RED LEATHER ART DECO LOUNGE CHAIRS "BERGÈRE" BY BAXTER, ITALY Looking for a statement piece to elevate your living space?

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1970s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Leather

A wonderful pair of 1950s Italian Cherrywood chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa
A wonderful pair of 1950s Italian Cherrywood chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa

A wonderful pair of 1950s Italian Cherrywood chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

A wonderful pair of 1950s Italian Cherrywood chairs by Paolo Buffa with sculptural curved arms and upholstered in acid green fabric.

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1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Cherry

4 Armchairs, Italian, 1940, Art Deco
4 Armchairs, Italian, 1940, Art Deco

4 Armchairs, Italian, 1940, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

4 chairs (The chairs are delivered re-polished) Art Deco You want to live in the golden years, these are the chairs your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco an...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Chrome

Italian Art Deco Lounge Armchair Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940s
Italian Art Deco Lounge Armchair Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940s

Italian Art Deco Lounge Armchair Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stylish Art Deco lounge chair attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940s, Italy. We love the petite size along with the unusual elongated oval flared arms-perfect addition to any ro...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery

Set of Four Mid-Century Italian Oak Armchairs, Art Deco Style, 1940s
Set of Four Mid-Century Italian Oak Armchairs, Art Deco Style, 1940s

Set of Four Mid-Century Italian Oak Armchairs, Art Deco Style, 1940s

Located in Berlin, DE

Elegant mid-century Italian armchairs in solid oak with geometric lines and open-back details.Upholstered in blue patterned fabric. Perfect for dining, office, or statement accent se...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Wood

Restored Italian Art Deco Revival 1960 Game Table, 4 Circular Back Armchairs
Restored Italian Art Deco Revival 1960 Game Table, 4 Circular Back Armchairs

Restored Italian Art Deco Revival 1960 Game Table, 4 Circular Back Armchairs

Located in Paris, FR

A rare Italian Art Deco revival game table set from the 1960s, composed of four restored armchairs and a matching extendable table.

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Attributed Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s
Attributed Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s

Attributed Gio Ponti Art Dèco Italian Armchair from Hotel Bristol Merano, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Luxurious Art Deco style armchair attributed by Gio Ponti for Hotel Bristol Merano Italy.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Art Deco Armchair in Red Striped Fleurs de Lis Patterned Upholstery
Art Deco Armchair in Red Striped Fleurs de Lis Patterned Upholstery

Art Deco Armchair in Red Striped Fleurs de Lis Patterned Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

This exquisite lounge chair of Italian origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1940s.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

1930s Art Deco Pozzetto Pair Armchairs, Jules Leleu style , Walnut, Leather seat
1930s Art Deco Pozzetto Pair Armchairs, Jules Leleu style , Walnut, Leather seat

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.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Rare Italian Art Deco Chair by Gucci for Gucci Executive Offices, Florence, 1938
Rare Italian Art Deco Chair by Gucci for Gucci Executive Offices, Florence, 1938

Rare Italian Art Deco Chair by Gucci for Gucci Executive Offices, Florence, 1938

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

A Rare, One of a KInd and Exquisite Italian Art Deco Lounge Chair / Armchair by Gucci for the Gucci Executive Offices, Florence, Italy, circa 1938.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Cotton, Linen, Elm, Hardwood

Italian ‘Model 401’ Armchair Attributed to Cassina Ufficio Tecnico, 1940s
Italian ‘Model 401’ Armchair Attributed to Cassina Ufficio Tecnico, 1940s

Italian ‘Model 401’ Armchair Attributed to Cassina Ufficio Tecnico, 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian 'Model 401' armchair from the 1940s, attributed to Cassina Ufficio Tecnico. The generously proportioned seat and gently reclined backrest are fully upholstered, offering a...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Large Chestnut and Straw Armchairs, Italy, 1940srs
Pair of Large Chestnut and Straw Armchairs, Italy, 1940srs

Pair of Large Chestnut and Straw Armchairs, Italy, 1940srs

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of 40s wood armchair with straw seating. Imposing chairs with decorated wood frame. Original cushions available.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Red Velvet
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Red Velvet

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Black Lacquered Wood and Red Velvet

Located in Meda, MB

Refined pair of Italian armchairs distinguished by a strong yet elegant presence. The structure is crafted from black lacquered wood, featuring slender lines and carefully executed d...

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1980s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet

Mid-Century Exclusive Pair of Sleek Italian Armchairs with Curved Metal Base
Mid-Century Exclusive Pair of Sleek Italian Armchairs with Curved Metal Base

Mid-Century Exclusive Pair of Sleek Italian Armchairs with Curved Metal Base

Located in Miami, FL

The legs are newly nickeled. Art Deco, modernist, side chairs, bergere chairs, slipper chair, lounge chairs, seating, Art Moderne, Windsor chairs, Italian design, Scandinavian Mod...

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Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs in Briar Root and Original Fabric, 1940s
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs in Briar Root and Original Fabric, 1940s

Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs in Briar Root and Original Fabric, 1940s

Located in Florence, IT

Pair of Italian Art Deco briar root armchairs with original fabric. 1940s.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Walnut Armchair from 1940s
Italian Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Walnut Armchair from 1940s

Italian Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Walnut Armchair from 1940s

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H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 40.95 in

Italian Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Walnut Armchair from 1940s

Located in Florence, IT

Italian Art Deco velvet upholstered walnut armchair from 1940s.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Briar-Root Italian Armchairs from 1940s
Pair of Art Deco Briar-Root Italian Armchairs from 1940s

Pair of Art Deco Briar-Root Italian Armchairs from 1940s

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H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 24.41 in

Pair of Art Deco Briar-Root Italian Armchairs from 1940s

Located in Florence, IT

Pair of Art Deco Briar-Root Italian Armchairs from 1940s.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Pair of Art Deco Style Italian 1940s Armchairs
Pair of Art Deco Style Italian 1940s Armchairs

Pair of Art Deco Style Italian 1940s Armchairs

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H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Art Deco Style Italian 1940s Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of Art Deco style armchairs re-upholstered in silver velvet with round feet, Italian, 1940s.

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20th Century Italian Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Renzo Frau Art Deco Style Red Leather Italian Fair Armchair, 1990s
Renzo Frau Art Deco Style Red Leather Italian Fair Armchair, 1990s

Renzo Frau Art Deco Style Red Leather Italian Fair Armchair, 1990s

By Renzo Frau, Poltrona Frau

Located in Milan, IT

Poltrona Frau vanity fair armchair.  

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1990s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1940s
Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1940s

Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1940s

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H 0.4 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1940s

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

pair of armchairs 40s, Italy, Tapestry work again with a cotton gray fabric

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Cotton

Pair of Beautiful Italian Armchairs by ISA
Pair of Beautiful Italian Armchairs by ISA

Pair of Beautiful Italian Armchairs by ISA

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H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in

Pair of Beautiful Italian Armchairs by ISA

By Arredamenti ISA

Located in Venice-Lido, IT

Amazing pair of mid-20th century newly upholstered fabric armchairs by ISA, Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Alberto Rocchi Brass and High Gloss Black Formica Art Deco Style Armchairs 1980s
Alberto Rocchi Brass and High Gloss Black Formica Art Deco Style Armchairs 1980s

Alberto Rocchi Brass and High Gloss Black Formica Art Deco Style Armchairs 1980s

By Alberto Rocchi

Located in Dublin 8, IE

What can one say about our French art deco style cube chairs ? Well firstly, If looks could kill these chairs would be mass murderers. In my opinion these are possibly one of the mos...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Phenomenal Pair of Italian Art Deco Chairs in the Manner of Paolo Buffa
Phenomenal Pair of Italian Art Deco Chairs in the Manner of Paolo Buffa

Phenomenal Pair of Italian Art Deco Chairs in the Manner of Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A phenomenal pair of Paolo Buffa style Art Deco carved wood, high back, armchairs or lounge chairs in original fabric, circa 1960s, Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Armchair by Tura, 1990
Armchair by Tura, 1990

Armchair by Tura, 1990

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H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in

Armchair by Tura, 1990

By Carlo Rampazzi, Tura Iniziative di Arredamento srl

Located in Lazzate (MB), IT

Beautiful armchair by Tura, designed by Carlo Rampazzi. Structure in natural goatskin high gloss with black lacquer details. Upholstery capitone.

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1990s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Goatskin

Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs

Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs

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H 35 in W 29 in D 34 in

Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Vancouver, BC

A pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa. Very good overall condition, reupholstered circa 2000, upholstery shows minor wear consistent with regular use since. Upholstery is excellent qual...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Armchair Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Armchair Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich

Armchair Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich

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H 32.88 in W 22.45 in D 26.58 in

Armchair Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Porto, PT

Rosewood and sycamore armchair, re-upholstered in ivory leather.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Rosewood

Tura Talking Armchair Natural Goatskin
Tura Talking Armchair Natural Goatskin

Tura Talking Armchair Natural Goatskin

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H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in

Tura Talking Armchair Natural Goatskin

By Tura Iniziative di Arredamento srl

Located in Lazzate (MB), IT

Structure covered with natural matt goatskin, uphostered with fabric. Size 73x60x75 H cm.

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1990s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Goatskin

Signed Pair of Touche Leather Armchairs by Rossi di Albizzate, circa 1970
Signed Pair of Touche Leather Armchairs by Rossi di Albizzate, circa 1970

Signed Pair of Touche Leather Armchairs by Rossi di Albizzate, circa 1970

By Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Indulge in the epitome of Italian design with this exceptional pair of touche leather armchairs. Designed by Giuseppe Rossi for Rossi di Albizzate, a renowned Italian furniture produ...

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1970s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Leather

Chairs and Ottomans Designed by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Chairs and Ottomans Designed by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Chairs and Ottomans Designed by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in New York, NY

Stylish set of two Art Deco armchairs and two ottomans designed by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, made in 1939 in Milan for the Bocconi University of Milan. Great form. Beautifully m...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

A Pair of Art Deco Italian Design Armchairs
A Pair of Art Deco Italian Design Armchairs

A Pair of Art Deco Italian Design Armchairs

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H 27.96 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in

A Pair of Art Deco Italian Design Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of low seating Art Deco armchairs, ebony wooden frame, Velvet upholstered.

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1940s Italian Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Ebony

Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Maurizio Tempestini, 1940s
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Maurizio Tempestini, 1940s

Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Maurizio Tempestini, 1940s

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An elegant and sculptural pair of Italian Art Deco armchairs attributed to Maurizio Tempestini, dating back to the 1940s.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Satin, Walnut

Pair of Upholstered Italian Art Deco Armchairs, Italy 1940s
Pair of Upholstered Italian Art Deco Armchairs, Italy 1940s

Pair of Upholstered Italian Art Deco Armchairs, Italy 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The clean lines of the backrests are complemented by the rounded impression, making it an excellent balance of timelessness and functionality. These armchairs not only embody the Art...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Mohair, Wood

Italian Art Deco Armchairs in Beech and Velvet, 1940s, Set of Two
Italian Art Deco Armchairs in Beech and Velvet, 1940s, Set of Two

Italian Art Deco Armchairs in Beech and Velvet, 1940s, Set of Two

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful pair of two low armchairs with curved armrests in beech wood. Made in Italy in the 1940s. The beech wood have been walnut stained to become darker, both chairs have been ...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs, circa 1940
Pair of Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs, circa 1940

Pair of Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs, circa 1940

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian Art Deco armchairs; the form highly sculptural and streamlined, highly indicative of the glamorous, stylized and dynamic Art Deco period, the seats supported on ele...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

A Pair of 1930s Art Deco Wood and Original Velvet Fabric Italian Armchairs
A Pair of 1930s Art Deco Wood and Original Velvet Fabric Italian Armchairs

A Pair of 1930s Art Deco Wood and Original Velvet Fabric Italian Armchairs

Located in Catania, Sicilia

Chic Pair of 1930s Italian Art Deco high quality Armchairs with Original Velvet Fabric Step back in time with this remarkable pair of authentic Italian Art Deco armchairs from the 19...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Beech Wood Black Shellac and Brown Velvet Italian Armchairs, 1940
Art Deco Beech Wood Black Shellac and Brown Velvet Italian Armchairs, 1940

Art Deco Beech Wood Black Shellac and Brown Velvet Italian Armchairs, 1940

Located in Roma, Lazio

Italian Art Deco armchairs, embellished with a fabric insert from an important Italian silk factory.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchair, 1940s
Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchair, 1940s

Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchair, 1940s

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H 36.62 in W 32.68 in D 28.75 in

Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchair, 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Particular armchair attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is not original of the time, the fabric was replaced in the 80s but it is recommended to repla...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Beech, Fabric

Art Deco Armchairs Italian Design Very Elegant Flowers
Art Deco Armchairs Italian Design Very Elegant Flowers

Art Deco Armchairs Italian Design Very Elegant Flowers

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H 30.71 in W 32.68 in D 37.41 in

Art Deco Armchairs Italian Design Very Elegant Flowers

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Art Deco armchairs Italian design very elegant and particular form, the fabric is in excellent condition, in multicolored damask, wooden foot.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Cotton, Silk, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Art Deco Inspired Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Italian Art Deco Inspired Walnut Armchairs

Pair of Italian Art Deco Inspired Walnut Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of Italian made deco design armchairs, circa 1953. Beautifully veneered in walnut. Ebonised plinth. Drop in seat and back which is in need of recovering. Minor marks to wood...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Oak Art Deco Armchairs, Italy, circa 1950
Pair of Oak Art Deco Armchairs, Italy, circa 1950

Pair of Oak Art Deco Armchairs, Italy, circa 1950

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H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 36.25 in

Pair of Oak Art Deco Armchairs, Italy, circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Italy, circa 1950. Solid oak frame with leather back straps and upholstered cushions.     

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1950s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchairs, 1940s
Pair of Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchairs, 1940s

Pair of Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchairs, 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Particular pair of armchairs attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original from the time but replacement is recommended. Production from the 1940s i...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchairs, 1940s
Pair of Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchairs, 1940s

Pair of Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchairs, 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Particular pair of armchairs attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original from the time but replacement is recommended. Production from the 1940s i...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Beech, Velvet

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Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Italian art deco vintage armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Italian art deco vintage armchairs — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Italian art deco vintage armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Italian art deco vintage armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau Italian art deco vintage armchairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made Italian art deco vintage armchairs over the years, but those made by Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs?

Prices for Italian art deco vintage armchairs start at $478 and top out at $800,000 with the average selling for $6,218.

A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.