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.
U-Shaped Black and White Art Deco Style Club Chair with Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Beige Leather on Black Lacquered Wood. Typical French Art Deco Shape. Elegant and timeless design. High Quality! Handmade in Germany. Different upholstery, leather colors, ...
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
Czech 1930s Tubular Chrome Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Czech 1930s upholstered tubular chrome armchair. A set of 4 matching chairs are also available (not included in price) see last pictures. 1stDibs Ref: LU784811320723
Metal, Chrome
$23,000 / set
Dominique Pair of "Mustache" Club Chairs
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco pair of club chairs by Dominique with sycamore feet. Documented. These chairs are restored, refinished and have recently been reupholster...
Sycamore
2 Armchairs Art Deco, American, 1930 (They are delivered reupholstered)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs Art Deco They are delivered reupholstered in fabric or leather Year 1930 Elegant and sophisticated armchairs. You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchair...
Chrome
$13,500
Rene Prou single club chair
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco single club chair by Rene Prou, circa 1937, in sycamore. 28” wide x 32” deep x 34” high. Unrestored in the photos. RENE PROU (1889-1948) A decorator as well as fur...
Sycamore
Restored Streamlined Art Deco Stacked Rattan Dining Side Chair, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Paul Frankl streamlined rattan dining room chairs. Each chair features a stacked streamlined back and five-strand pole legs. The chairs come with a barkcloth floral patte...
Rattan
Art Deco Czech Cubism Oak Wood Blue Fabric Vintage Armchairs Lounge Chairs 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Czech Cubism Oak Blue Fabric Vintage Armchairs or Lounge Chairs from solid oakwood 1920s, Czech Republic. Additionally the loose renewed cushions...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Velvet and Painted Wood Armchairs, Art Deco Period, Italy, circa 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of velvet and painted wood armchairs. Art Deco period, Italy, circa 1930.
Velvet, Wood
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Fine 1920´s Elegant Art Deco Unique Swedish Armchairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Swedish 1920s black leather Art Deco club chairs with bentwood frame, fine carving details and refined arm lines. beautiful base details and clean lines. The chair offers a g...
Wood, Bentwood
Art Deco Armless Slipper Chair with Maple Legs and Loose Cushions
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. A gently sloped back and armless silhouette give this made-to-order slipper chair its Art Deco rest...
Upholstery, Maple
Pair of French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of French Art Deco armchairs attributed to Maxime Old, circa late 1930s–1940s, combining architectural lines with understated luxury. The generous frames are executed in...
Brass
2 Armchairs Art Deco in leather and wood , France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs Art Deco Year 1930 Materials : Wood and leather Country: French Elegant and sophisticated armchairs. You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs your pr...
Leather, Wood, Amboyna
$48,000 / set
Andre Groult Pair of Club Chairs
By Andre Groult
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair is believed to be unique, commissioned for an installation in Paris, circa 1920. Please note these chairs are unrestored in the first photograph. The second and third ph...
Walnut
Pair of armchairs model A413F by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus
By Josef Frank
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Pair of armchairs model A413F by Josef Frank for Thonet-Mundus with bamboo backrest. Professionally stained and repolished.
Bamboo, Beech
Fine And Stylish Pair of Art Deco Gilt Wood Chairs by Decoration Levitan.
Located in Montreal, QC
Extremely fine and stylish pair of French Art Deco style gilt wood armchairs upholstered in a dark grey satin fabric by Decoration Levitan.
Giltwood
FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED CiGAR BROWN LEATHER NATUZZI CLUB ARMCHAIR LOVELY PATINA
By Natuzzi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite vintage fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Natuzzi Italy club armchair Please not...
Leather
Pair of Art Deco Colonial Armchairs in Carved Wood, French Algeria, Circa 1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of Art Deco Colonial Armchairs in Carved Wood, French Algeria, Circa 1930 We are delighted to present this elegant pair of Art Deco Colonial armchairs, crafted from carved wood...
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
$7,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
1930 Art Deco French Moustache Back Club Chairs, Christian Lacroix Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Moustache original Art Deco French leather club chairs. Circa 1930s with original leather. This is a beautiful, highly coveted Moustache clubs p...
Leather, Velvet
1980’s Iconic Club Chairs by Barbara Barry for Henredon, a Pair
Located in North Canton, OH
One of Barbara Barry's most iconic deigns of the time. This brilliantly crafted Club Chairs for Henredon were a monumental hit in the day and still make a significant impact in desig...
Upholstery
Grace Armchair in Alston China Blue Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace armchair is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A perfect combination o...
Brass
In the style of Louis Sognot pair of Modernist club chairs
By Louis Sognot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco pair of club chairs in the style of Louis Sognot, circa 1930. Solid French walnut frames. Unrestored in the photos. 30” wide x 34” deep x 32” high. Arms 23”...
Walnut
Armchair Art Deco in wood and leather, Made in France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair Art Deco Year 1920 Materials : Wood Country: French and Leather Elegant and sophisticated armchairs. You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs your pro...
Wood, Leather
$48,000 / set
Paul Follot Pair of Gilt Sculpted Club Chairs
By Paul Follot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This model was designed and used by Follot in his own home. Pictured in Art et Decoration, November 1921.
Wood
$29,500 / set
2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs Art Deco Year 1920 Materials : Wood Country: French Elegant and sophisticated armchairs. You want to live in the golden years, these ar...
Wood
$5,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE ART DECO 1920's BORDEAUX LEATHER DEEP WING CLUB ARMCHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Art Deco circa 1920's, Bordeaux leather lightly restored wing club armchairs Please...
Leather
$3,245Sale Price / set|20% Off
PAIR OF VINTAGE BLACK LEATHER TUB CLUB ARMCHAIRS WiTH HAND STUDDED UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of hand made in England ebony black leather tub club armchairs. Please note the delivery f...
Leather, Hardwood
Constantine Club Chair with Fabric Upholstered Back and Seat by Mark Zeff
By Mark Zeff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constantine club chair from Blackbarn Bronze Age collection by Mark Zeff, bronze finished frame with fabric upholstery. Bronze Age collection by Mark Zeff Bronze Age is a furniture ...
Bronze
$17,500 / set
Michel Dufet Pair of Modernist Club Chairs
By Michel Dufet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco pair of club chairs by architect/designer Michel Dufet. The bases/feet are mahogany and they have a nickeled bronze apron across the front at the bottom edg...
Mahogany
Art Deco Modernist Club Chair with Rush Seat, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist club chair. Design in the style of Hendrik Wouda. Striking Dutch design of the 1920s. Solid oak frame with new upholstered rush seat. The slee...
Rush, Oak
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
Giorgio Italian Art Deco Style Arm Chair Curly Sycamore High Gloss Finish
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Italian Art Deco style occasional arm chair Chair in curly sycamore veneer in high gloss polyester, finish in dark moka tone with polished chrome base, with seats...
Suede, Polyester, Sycamore
Jules Leleu, Yellow Upholstered Mahogany Art Deco Armchair, France, circa 1926
Located in New York, NY
This plush armchair is an early creation of Art Deco icon Jules Leleu, and features a mahogany frame, rounded sabots, and spiraled arms. Numbered on ...
Mahogany
1920s Green Beige French Bergere Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 20th Century with this exquisite Bergere barrel chairs in customized original upholstery. The ultra rare chairs exudes a...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,765 / set
1940s "Bergere" Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
1940s "Bergere" armchairs in gray velvet, original body, padding and upholstery new
Velvet
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Liquid Metal Fabric Kate Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison liquid metal fabric Kate armchair, Italy With its geometric charm, the captivating design of th...
Metal
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpaca wool fabr...
Alpaca, Wood
Pair Of Vintage Channel Back Art Deco Style Club Chairs In Custom Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dramatic and colorful Pair of Art Deco Club chairs with good size, style and comfort. The Chairs with Channel Backs, Wide Flat Arms and comfortably Angled Back. The finely tailored D...
Velvet, Wood
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
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED STiTCHED BROWN LEATHER LIMED OAK TUB / CLUB ARMCHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of fully restored, hand dyed Whisky brown leather English tub or club armchairs with Limed ...
Leather, Oak
1980s Set of Five Art Deco Brown Velvet Wooden Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of five wooden armchairs upholstered in brown velvet. They come from renowned La Meridiana restaurant in Marbella, famous in the 1980s for being Marbella's Jet set meeting place....
Wood
Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Mahogany, 1930
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Czech pair of sculptural lounge chairs made of hand crafted polished Mahogany, designed by Jindrich Halabala in good condition. The seat ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Club or Lounge Chair Upholstered w/Beachy Fabric & Bullion Fringe
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Traditional Art Deco club or lounge chair upholstered with pink & blue “beachy” fabric, pink & green bullion fringe trim, loose poly wrapped foam T seat cush...
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Constantine Club Chair with Leather Upholstered Back and Seat by Mark Zeff
By Mark Zeff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constantine club chair from Blackbarn Bronze Age collection by Mark Zeff, bronze finished frame with leather upholstery. Available with fabric upholstered back and seat. Bronze Age...
Bronze
$24,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Important Set of Four Triple Band Chrome Club Chairs by KEM Webber for Lloyd
By Kem Weber, Lloyd Loom
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...
Chrome
$2,130Sale Price / set|72% Off
Set of Cardinal Red Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of cardinal red lacquered armchairs with finely carved knobs and gold leaf appliqués. Covered in generously thick jacquard fabric, this is a floral lampas with gold filaments de...
Gold Leaf
A Pair of 20th Century Art Deco Tan Suede Tub chairs
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1940 A pair of English Art Deco cream painted tub chairs upholstered in tan suede with patinated brass studs. Height 79.00cm Height of seat 39.00cm Width 62.00cm De...
Suede, Wood
$7,219Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Viscount David Linley Ivory White Leather Max Club Armchairs
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of viscount David Linley, Ivory white leather Max Club armchairs with walnut frames and mirrored feet ...
Chrome
Giorgio Collection Tufted Big Armchair in Beige Leather with Ebony Macassar Arm
Located in New York, NY
Big armchair with fronts in ebony Makassar wood in high gloss polyester covered in tufted first grade leather. Chrome steel feet. Size: cm 92 W x 86 D x 127 H Size: 36”½ W x 34” D x...
Chrome
Art Deco Style Walnut Floral Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco Style Walnut Club Chair, with floral upholstered back and cushion. 32.25" H x 22.5" W x 25" D; seat: 19.5" H. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Townhouse.
Upholstery, Walnut
$10,314 / set
Large pair Italian club chairs in Ruby velvet
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian 1960s club chairs newly upholstered in fine Ruby velvet . Additional cushions are included.
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs with Carved Wood Arms, Burgundy Upholstery
Located in Yonkers, NY
This pair of vintage Art Deco club chairs offers a bold and elegant silhouette, marked by sculptural lines and warm, refined materials. The chairs feature wide arms in richly polishe...
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Duotone Leather Club Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Duotone leather club armchair, Italy The embracing structure of the club armchair evolves you i...
Nickel
1950's Pair of Cream & Oak Veneer Leather Art Deco Style Club Chairs
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A pair of handsome Art Deco style club chairs in cream leather and oak veneer. They are in fabulous vintage condition and have been professionally cleaned and are ready to use. Made ...
Leather, Oak
Pair of art deco style club chairs by Thomasville, Circa 2010
By Thomasville
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of art deco style club chairs by Thomasville, Circa 2010
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Leather Club Chair with Ebene de Macassar Handles
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Deco leather club chair with ebene de macassar handles new upholstered and recovered with leather.
Leather, Macassar
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Italian Art Deco style Natuzzi Leather Swivel Club Chair
By Natuzzi
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1960's Art Deco Leather Swivel Club Chair by Natuzzi, Italy. Very high quality Club Chair.
Leather
Paolo Buffa Attributed Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Ebonized Walnut Curved Armrests
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1930s beautiful pair of two Art Deco armchairs with curved armrests in ebonized walnut Both club chairs have been completely restored and re-upholstered with elegant and ori...
Leather, Walnut
Elegant Art Deco Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather
Located in Bernville, PA
Elegant 1930s Art Deco lounge chair and ottoman. Professionally re-lacquered and beautifully reupholstered in a soft cream leather. This ex...
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut, Rosewood
Spectacular Pair of Espresso and Caramel Art Deco Rattan Loungers, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Cane, Rattan
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Marino Acqua Fabric Elite Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Marino Acqua fabric Elite armchair, Italy Rich and powerful, Elite is a timeless classic able to distinguish itself through exclusive details ...
Brass