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Art Deco Armchairs

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
Pair of large 1930 s shell-shaped armchairs
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 Armchairs

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Fabric

Art Deco J. Halabala Set 2 chairs table with sofa
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco Set from 1940 Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The p...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Single Tall Back Art Deco Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A tall-backed Art Deco armchair featuring gracefully scrolled arms, designed by Etienne Henri Martin. Crafted from French walnut, this elegant chair embodies the timeless sophisticat...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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 Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

Giorgetti Armchair in Bouclé Wool Fabric Italy 1970s
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 Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Italian Leatherette Chairs Art Deco Osvaldo Borsani attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FS45 Italian Mid-Century leatherette chairs Art Deco , Osvaldo Borsani attributed. Original red leather upholstery in good conditions. Measur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Sublime Hand Dyed Barrel Back Tub Armchairs in Brown Leather Comfortable
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of hand made in England brown leather barrel back tub armchairs. A very well made pair, they have mahogany frames, the leather ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Two Art Deco Armchair Shell from 1950
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair Shell from 1950 Czechy. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its orig...
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Set of 4 Art Deco desk or table armchairs – France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Set of 4 Art Deco table or desk armchairs, solid mahogany with polished brass feet, fillings and upholstery entirely redone in “pearl” velvet. French polish. France circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco armchair with dark brown leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this luxury Art Deco Schuitema design armchair with dark brown leather from the Decoforma series, featuring elegant decorative stitching. A piece designed and crafted by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs

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Cowhide, Leather

Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco armchairs in Leather and iron attributed to Jean Michel Frank Year 1935 Elegant and sophisticated armchairs. You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs y...
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1930s Argentine Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Andre Arbus-Style Pair of Large-Scale Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco pair of large-scale armchairs in the style of Andre Arbus. 26” wide x 30” deep x 37” high. Andre Arbus (1903-1969) French Art Deco Architect and Designer, ANDRE ARBUS, was born in Toulouse, France and was a third-generation cabinetmaker. Arbus became active in the Salons of the Societe des Artistes Decorateurs and the Salon d’Automne in Paris in 1925 at the young age of 22. His work included commissions for the 1922 oceanliner Bretagne, the 1927 La Provence and Ile-de-France as well as the 1961 France. He often used rare and exotic materials in his refined designs. These were elegant and pure and often gave the appearance of fragility – as in his neo-classical presentation at the Paris International Exposition of 1937. He compared the joints in his furniture to the joints of the human hand. His commissions also included private townhouses as well as Le Mobilier National for which he designed a desk for U.S. Ambassador W. H. Harriman, and the post World War II Medici Room of the Chateau de Rambouillet.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Art Deco J. Halabala - 2x Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

American Art Deco Modernage Asymmetrical Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This unusual American Art Deco asymmetrical chair and ottoman was purchased in 1933 by the original owners from Modernage Furniture New Yo...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Armchair Cercle Josef Frank Walter Sobotka Vienna 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage armchair or lounge chair design attributed to Walter Sobotka ( in the cercle of Josef Frank ) for Wiener Werkbundsiedlung, circa 1930. This amazing Art Deco era arm...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Grey Art Deco Armchairs Made in the 1930s, Fully Refurbished Beech
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco armchairs made out of beech, fully restored by our team.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Art Deco Vintage Wood Armchairs and Coffee Table Josef Frank Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage Wood Armchairs and Coffee Table by Josef Frank Vienna circa 1930. We present a stunning ensemble of two armchairs and one coffee table by Josef Frank, Vienna circa 1...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940 Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period....
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Art Deco Cubist office armchair - France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Cubist office armchair with wooden structure, legs and armrests in solid varnished walnut, reupholstered with geometric pattern Art Deco velvet. France c. 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Two Design Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present to you Two Design armchair from 1960 Czech Republic, furniture in its original condition as produced in the 1960s. They will be a perfect complement to the interior, ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

3 Chairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 chairs The chairs are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Iron

Art Deco J. Halabala, 2x Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco 2 armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern peri...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Cerused Oak Art Deco Chairs by Michel Polak, Belgium, 1930s, Pair
By Joseph De Coene
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Art Deco chairs with cerused finish on oak, designed by famed Swiss architect Michel Polak. Newly upholstered seats in oxblood red/maroon leather....
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period....
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Antilles Ocean Liner Pair of Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French midcentury pair of armchairs (two pairs available) designed for use in the Classe Salon of the French oceanliner Antilles, 1951. These chairs are fabricated in oak with bronze...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

1940s French Art Deco Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco armchair in the style of André Arbus.  
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Pair of Viscount David Linley Ivory White Leather Max Club Armchairs
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 ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

André ARBUS (1903-1969) in the style of a neo-classical Art Deco armchair, 1940
Located in Mouscron, WHT
André ARBUS (1903-1969) in the style of a neo-classical Art Deco armchair, 1940
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Cherry

Art Deco Rustic Beech Freestanding Vintage Armchair or Side Chair Sweden 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage rustic armchair from beech 1920s Sweden. A beautiful freestanding armchair with three legs and triangle like seat with loose green stitc...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Upholstered Art Deco Armchairs with Birch Frames, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
"There is no style like art deco that embraces both the figurative and the abstract, the feminine and the masculine, the monumenta, the stringent and the opulent, the functional and ...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Mohair, Birch

Art Deco Rocking Chair J. Halabala from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present the rocking chair by the famous Czech designer J. Halabala coming from Prague, the Czech Republic. Jindrich Halabala - (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Ash

Sculptural French Walnut Side Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
WOW! What amazingly chic and sculptural chairs with floating armrests and SO MANY details. French walnut wood in a rich dark espresso finish, newly upholstered with a neutral thick...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Linen, Walnut

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 Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Nutwood

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Art Deco Walnut and Leather Armchair, circa 1940, Attributed to Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco walnut and leather armchair, circa 1940, attributed to Jules Leleu or Baptistin Spade
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Two Restored Art Deco Reclining Armchairs, by Halabala, UP Závody, Czech. 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Introducing an elegant pair of reclining armchairs in the Art Deco style from the first half of the 20th century, originating from Czechoslovakia and designed by the renowned designe...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Walnut

Reproduction of a French Bridge Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional reproduction of a 1940s Normandy style armchair. Bring an air of effortless grace and timeless sophistication to your home with this armchair. This piece is an exquisi...
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2010s American Art Deco Armchairs

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Maple, Upholstery

Grace Armchair in Green Vigo Alphaine 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art deco dark wood and straw armchair with reclining backrest, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Art deco dark wood and straw armchair with reclining backrest, early 1900s Wooden armchair. The backrest, in dark Vienna straw, is foldable and it is possible to change its inclinati...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Straw, Wood

Rationalist armchair, Italian manufacture, 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
Stunning and very rare rationalist armchair, of the Italian school, made in the 1930s. It has a wooden frame lacquered in red with linear signs and decorations made with the futurist...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Art Deco Chocolate Brown Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco Chocolate Brown armchair from the 20th century, made in Portugal, features a sleek design with pleated leather upholstery. The chair stands 34.65 in (88 cm) tall, with ...
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Art Deco J.Halabala Armchair Skin .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair skin from 1930 Czech Republic. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to rest...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Upholstered Amsterdamse School Chairs, The Netherlands Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the unique design style, “Amsterdamse School”, was an influential Dutch architectural and design movement that emerged in the early 20th century, and left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of...
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20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Large Baroque Style Armchair, Art Deco Period, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Baroque style armchair, Art Deco period, circa 1940-1950.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

1930-1935 Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Stained Wood and Leather - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Art Deco cubist systems armchairs, French polished and dark varnished wood and mole leather. Spain, 1930-1935 Measures: Extended depth 100 cm.
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1930s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Set of four Art Deco armchairs, 1930-1950
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Discover this beautiful set of four Art Deco armchairs, an example of refined elegance and craftsmanship from the 1930s-1950s. With their authentic Art Deco design, characterized by ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Armchair Warren McArthur Rare Model with Hidden Ashtrays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of metal armchairs designed by Warren McArthur (1885-1961) and made by Warren McArthur Corporation for Chrysler headquarter in Chicago b...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Aluminum

Garden Furniture circa 1950 in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Garden furniture around 1950 in the style of Robert Mallet Stevens; Including a folding table and 4 armchairs Good general condition, funny patina The ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

France Armchair, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair They are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your dispo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Iron

Unique Armchair, Completely Restored Period 1930-1939, Architect Oskar Poříska
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Unique armchair. Material: Oak Completely restored, surface is polished by shellac. We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Oak

Pair of deco armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
The pair of deco-style armchairs is attributed to architect Ennio Golfieri (1907-1994), son of painter Giuseppe Golfieri as well as a prominent figure in the city of Faenza, which na...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Two Armchair from 1960
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Two Art Deco armchair from 1960 Czech Republic.  
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Original ArtDeco Beech Chair with Armrests by Ton, R. Hofman, Czechia, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original ArtDeco Beech Chair with Armrests designed by Radomir Hofman and made by Ton. Designer: Radomir Hofman Maker: Ton Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Materi...
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Early 19th Century Czech Antique Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Paul Follot Four Sculpted Rosewood Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco set of four sculpted rosewood armchairs by Paul Follot. This model is documented in the compendium, Paul Follot, by Leon Riotor, Conseiller Municipal de Paris...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Rosewood

Giorgio Collection Occasional Armchair Iguana Lizard Printed Leather and Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Occasional armchair in combination with iguana printed leather and velvet. Seat in polyurethane foam wrapped in down. Chrome stainless steel feet. Back: Iguana printed Leather Inner...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of Swedish 1930s Black Leather Art Deco Club Chairs with Bentwood Frame
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A timeless pair of Swedish Art Deco black leather club chairs with light-toned bentwood structure. Each chair features a reclined rec...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Classic French Desk Chair in Faux Shagreen Leather
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful simplicity in this perfectly restored French armchair - perfect for a desk in the style of Leleu.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak, Leather

Deco Chairs Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
"Introducing the Deco Chairs Pair, a stunning Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. These elegant Deco Chairs bo...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Armchairs

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Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Art Deco armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Jindrich Halabala, Casa Botelho, Jules Leleu, and R Y Augousti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $129 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $4,710.