Art Deco Chairs
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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
Stitch Wing Back Parsons Chair Innovative Dining Chair – Light Reflecting Design
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Experience the harmony of modern artistry and ergonomic comfort with the Innovative Ocean-Inspired Chair, a luxury seating piece that brings the elegance of the ocean into your home....
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Stitch Wing Back Parsons Chair Innovative Dining Chair – Light Reflecting Design
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Experience the harmony of modern artistry and ergonomic comfort with the Innovative Ocean-Inspired Chair, a luxury seating piece that brings the elegance of the ocean into your home....
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swan Chair – Purple Touch – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern sophistication into your home with the Swan Luxury Dining Chair. Inspired by the graceful curves of the iconic Swan silhouette, this modern dining ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of 6 Elegants French Art Deco Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 elegants French Art Deco chairs
lacquered wood, fabric to redo
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,153 / set
Swan Chair – Jade Green – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern sophistication into your home with the Swan Luxury Dining Chair. Inspired by the graceful curves of the iconic Swan silhouette, this modern dining ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Paolo Buffa, attributed, elegant set of six chairs period decò years
40
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Biella, IT
Buffa Paolo attributed design refined set of six chairs period decò years '30
original wood lacquered
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swan Chair – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern sophistication into your home with the Swan Luxury Dining Chair. Inspired by the graceful curves of the iconic Swan silhouette, this modern dining ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swan Chair – Gossamer Pink – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern sophistication into your home with the Swan Luxury Dining Chair. Inspired by the graceful curves of the iconic Swan silhouette, this modern dining chair doubles as both a functional seat and a sculptural decor element. With its sleek, flowing lines and reflective finish, it enhances natural and artificial light, creating a vibrant and luxurious ambiance in any room. Perfect for use as a luxury dining chair, office chair, or modern accent chair, this versatile piece elevates a wide range of interiors including contemporary dining rooms, Art Deco spaces, upscale lounges, and professional conference rooms. Crafted with precision, the ergonomic dining chair design ensures lasting comfort with a proportioned 18” seat height that supports relaxed seating for extended periods. Each chair measures 23” W x 22” D x 30” H, offering the ideal balance of comfort, proportion, and style. Despite its lightweight 25.5 lbs build, the chair is reinforced with strong steel legs, ensuring durability, stability, and long-lasting performance. Whether placed around a modern dining table, used as an upholstered side chair in the living room, or styled as a luxury reception chair in an office or lounge, the Swan Dining...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of 4 Art Deco Chairs, Black Ash Wood, Upholstered Seat
Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Stitch Wing Back Parsons Chair Innovative Dining Chair – Light Reflecting Design
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Experience the harmony of modern artistry and ergonomic comfort with the Innovative Ocean-Inspired Chair, a luxury seating piece that brings the elegance of the ocean into your home....
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, Leather Upholstery
Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Contemporary Art Deco Chair, Black Ash Wood, White Upholstery
Bronze Details
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Our barh chair 01 is a classic contemporary design with the finest details. Inspired by the Art Deco movement, the chair looks familiar, making it timeless and fitting for almost eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Armand Albert Rateau Suite of Four Neo Classic Louis XVI Style Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armand Albert Rateau (1882-1938) suite of four neo classic Louis XVI style chairs in molded beech, leather seat.
Original condition, stamped and numbered.
Very nice provenance.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
20th Century Pair of French Art Deco Chairs, Black Lacquer, New Upholstery 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech set of chairs, 2 pieces
Style: Art Deco.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Lacquered wood, (New Upholstery)
Completely restored. Surface made by black piano lacquers.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Restored Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Style Fluted Back Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of fully restored, vintage, Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco style armchairs with fluted backs
A good l...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather
3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
3 art deco armchairs covered in leather, circa 1930
the leather is stained but not torn, very correct general condition, beautiful patina;
the price is for 1 , the buyer can buy 1 , ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
$2,729 / item
Chair, Leather, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco chair, circa 1930, varnished wood and beige leather.
5 pieces available.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
$1,780 / item
Set of Four Leather High Back Chairs in the Manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four leather high back chairs in the manner of Jacques Adnet. Original condition
located in Brooklyn.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
$3,720 Sale Price / set
40% Off
MW04 chair with engraved cannage pattern by Olivier Santini.
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
The MW04 chair combines sophistication and bold design, transforming any space into a work of art. Crafted with smoked glass panels, engraved and sandblasted with the iconic cannage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jules Leleu, Set of Three Art Deco Mahogany Side Chairs, France, C. 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Set of three side chairs by Jules Leleu in mahogany with gilt bronze sabots
For an illustration of identical armchairs, see:
Ensembles Mobiliers....
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Germaine Darbois-Gaudin, Set of Six Art Deco Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Germaine Darbois-Gaudin, set of six Art Deco chairs, circa 1940.
Furniture from Ms Darbois-Gaudin, Decorator of transatlantic liners.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Special Limited Edition Armchair
By Transatlantique gallery
Located in Paris, FR
Special limited edition of 50 armchair in Art Deco style by Transatlantique Gallery
Inspired with famous and cult objects of design in France in Art Deco period
Customers can cho...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Faraone-Canc Black
Silver Armchair w Printed Fabric, Paolo Canciani
Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Faraone-Canc armchair features the fabric with an image from the “DORIFORO” collection, by Paolo Canciani for Zanaboni. It is a tribute to classic and neoclassic style read in a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Fine Set of Six Solid Hand Carved Walnut Claw
Ball Feet Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of six Art Deco ornately hand carved Walnut dining chairs with Claw & Ball feet
These chairs are amazing, they seat very comf...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
8/B-CANC Gold
White Armchair in Printed Fabric, Paolo Canciani
Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The 8/B-CANC armchair features the fabric with an image from the “DORIFORO” collection, by Paolo Canciani for Zanaboni. It is a tribute to Classic and neoclassic style read in a cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Elegant Art Deco Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant Art Deco chair, in solid rosewood and amboyna burl circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Amboyna
1970s Armchair Made in Europe, Made Out of Lacquered Wood and Leather, Original
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Period: 1970-1979.
Material: Lacquered wood and Leather
Source: Europe
Original perfect condition.
Category
20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eugène Printz, Set Of 4 Art Deco Cherrywood Chairs Circa 1940
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Eugène Printz, Set of Art Deco Cherrywood Chairs Circa 1940
price is for 4 chairs
Bridge chairs of the model are available in another advertisement
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Cherry
4 Chairs in lacquered wood and gold leaf, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Group of 4 Art Deco chairs, 1930s. Lacquered wooden frame with gold leaf details, seat and back covered in floral fabric. The upholstery is original and in excellent condition.
Packa...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,602 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Czech Art Deco Chairs, 4 Pcs, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Art Deco chairs, 4 pieces.
Material: Combination of beech and walnut veneer.
Period: 1940-1949
Well preserved original condition
Stab...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Three Art Deco Chairs, in Wood Painted Faux Wood Decor, circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three Art Deco chairs, in wood painted faux wood decor, circa 1925.
price isf or one , three are available
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Six Modernist Art Deco Chairs in the Style of Robert Mallet Stevens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Six modernist Art Deco chairs in the style of Pierre Dariel or Robert mallet Stevens, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Suite of 6 Art Deco Chairs in Walnut and Walnut Veneer, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 6 Art Deco chairs in walnut and walnut veneer, circa 1930
polish to review and worn velvet
Healthy structure, do not move, no lack of veneer.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Four Vintage of William Morris for Libertys London Early 20th Century Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale set of four early 20th century William Morris for Liberty London armchairs
A very good looking and well made set of four highly decorative chair...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$958 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Brown pattern Original Walnut Art Deco Positioning Chair 1930s, Czhechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Art Deco chair
Material: Walnut
Period: 1930-1939
Perfect original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Germaine Darbois-Gaudin, set of six Art Deco chairs, circa 1940.
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Germaine Darbois-Gaudin, set of six Art Deco chairs, circa 1940.
Furniture from Ms Darbois-Gaudin, Decorator of transatlantic liners.
price is for the set ( 6 chairs)
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Upholstered Iron Armchair with Crown Detail, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Superb Art Deco iron armchair, newly re-upholstered in vintage, exotic chintz fabric. The structure has its original off-white paint with silver primer visible beneath. Curule base, ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
René Prou, Two Art Deco Armchairs in Lacquered Wood and Blue Velvet
By René Prou
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Prou, two Art Deco armchairs in lacquered wood and blue velvet, circa 1940-1950.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1930 Oak Chairs Series Leather Top August by Vallin
Located in Marseille, FR
Series of 6 oak chairs burgundy leather top 1930 by Auguste Vallin height dimension 85 cm and a width of 41 cm and depth of 43 cm. From the estate of Auguste Vallin in Marseille, Auguste Vallin architect and designer son Eugene Vallin.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Czech Black Art Deco Chairs, 4 Pcs, Maker UP Zavody, Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Art Deco chairs, 4 pcs
Material: Beech
Period: 1930-1939
Original preserved condition
Made by architect Jindrich Halabala in United Art...
Category
20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Nice Vintage Set of circa 1930
s English Oak Stacking Chairs with Period Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1930’s English oak stacking chairs.
A good looking and rustic suite of stacking chairs, they are in ori...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Black Lacquer Chair, 1939-1949
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular Black Lacquer chair restored and revised by a carpenter.
Painted art deco central cared wood inlaid and classic lining reupholstered recently.
A set for a very coz...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,287 Sale Price
20% Off
Charles Dudouyt ( attribued to ) pair of oak chairs, circa 1940.
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt, pair of oak chairs, circa 1940.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 12 Art Deco Style Chairs, White Wood and Fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 12 Art Deco Style chairs, white wood and fabric.
Category
1970s Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940
s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six unusual and lovely dining chairs with rectangular backs, each adorned with a carved central medallion featuring the portrait of a Chinese figure, (2 of each).
Wonderful ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
$5,696 / set
Art Deco 4 Chairs J.Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J.Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J.Halabala from 1940s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The pea...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,729 / set
Set of Three Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and elegant set of three wrought iron side chairs, with lovely original verdigris paint and gilt accents. Beautifully made.
The seats and medallion backs have been newly...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
$3,322 / set
Set of Chinese Art Deco Style Dining Chairs, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Attractive set of six Chinese Art Deco dining chairs with agreeable, rounded backs, saber back legs, and minimally engraved front legs. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Four-Piece Art Deco Seating Set, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A unique and lovely set of unusual design, comprised of two chairs and two armchairs, with undulating seats covered in vintage ochre coloured fabric with a textured weave. Each back is adorned with a medallion containing a different carved fruit bowl...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Chairs
Swan Chair – Pastel Pink – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern sophistication into your home with the Swan Luxury Dining Chair. Inspired by the graceful curves of the iconic Swan silhouette, this modern dining ...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Wood Occasional Side Bedroom Chair Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Art Deco Burr Maple side chair which is part of a large suite.
This is part of a suite, in total I have a side chair, dressing table stool, side cupboard, large double wardrobe, pair of bedsteads and housekeepers linen cupboard...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Maple
Art Deco chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include R
Y Augousti, barh.design, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, and Thonet. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $72,000 while the average work can sell for $3,901.
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