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Art Deco Side 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

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
Art Deco Style Chairs
Located in Red Lion, PA
Art Deco Style chairs with hand carved wood frame Beautiful classic details Two seater matching sofa available Sold separately
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Modernist High Back Chair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist high back side chair. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander Zonen Den Haag Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid American wa...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Navy Linen Side Chair by Etienne Kohlmann, France, c. 1940s
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually; Two Available. Unique chairs with dark blue linen upholstery.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Linen

Pair of French Art Deco Limed Oak Linen Armchairs, C. 1930s
Located in London, GB
A pair of modernist Art Deco limed oak armchairs, with upholstered seats in textured off-white linen. French, c. 1930s.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Linen, Oak

Pair of 1930s René Prou Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These earthbound chairs appear to be weightless. Such is the illusion that the designer René Prou was able to create in 1930s Paris with the aid of a highly-skilled upholsterer. Befo...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Silk, Sycamore

French Art Deco Limed Oak Occasional Chairs 1940s Cerused
Located in London, GB
Art Deco occasional chairs with shapely limed oak frames and sprung seats, newly upholstered in textured white linen. French, circa 1940. ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Linen, Oak

French Art Deco Side Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Small art deco side chair of unusual design. Original paint. Recently reupholstered with vintage fabric.
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20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

Art Deco Streamline Side Chair Black Vinyl Chrome Manner of Gilbert Rohde
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Art Deco Streamline Art Moderne side chair composed of a chrome tube frame black vinyl back seat cushion manner of Gilbert Rohde. This piece has b...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs

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Chrome

Art Deco Machine Age Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Occasional or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Machine Age Art Deco desk or occasional chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935. It features a channeled skyscraper style back; straight front legs and gen...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Velvet, Lacquer

Henri-Albert Kahn, Pair of Folding Armchairs, Steel and Upholstery, France, 1938
By Henri-Albert Kahn
Located in New York, NY
These chairs, remarkable for their form, their cantilevered arms, and the material used in their execution -- cast aluminum -- were designed by Henri-Albert Kahn...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Dagobert Peche Wiener Werkstaette Attributed Art Deco Chairs, 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Two very elegant parlor chairs with the typical ornaments Dagobert Peche has used circa 1920s, compare similar ornaments. Material. Carved beechwood, stained seat cover in silk, show...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Beech

Rare Early 20th Century Dentist Chair, ca 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare early 20th century dentist / medical chair made in white painted wood with dark green leather upholstered seat and neck rest. The neck rest is height adjustable so it would accommodate both adults and children when in use. The seat also has a very modernist pattern made with upholsterers decor nails similar to that of German/Swedish designer Otto Schulz and what he used on his cabinets. The high back style of chair is also very much associated with the grand father of Scottish design Charles Rennie...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wood

Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940 s Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of four original circa 1940's English oak slatted folding steamer chairs A very good looking well ...
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1940s English Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Oak

Settee in Stained Beech, Italy, 1940s
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 Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Beech

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Side Chairs in Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco walnut side chairs with a solid walnut frame and mohair fabric..   
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Two Original J.Hoffmann Oswald Haerdtl Chairs Art Deco New Fabric Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Created by Josef Hoffmann and Oswald Haerdtl for the Otto Beyer fashion style pattern store in Vienna, Singerstrasse 14 which is shown on one of the images. Fabric "Notturno," design...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pianist Stool in Cream Shagreen, Palm Wood Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The pianist stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Chairs

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Brass

Armchair by Gino Maggioni for Atelier Borsani Varedo New Leather Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920s Armchair by Gino Maggioni for Atelier Borsani Varedo new leather upholstered in veneered walnut, wax polished. Measures cm: H 37/62 x W 62 x D 44.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Rene Prou Armchairs in Walnut, 2 Pairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two pairs of French modernist Art Deco armchairs/pull-up chairs by Rene Prou, circa 1930 in French walnut. Model exhibited at 1929 Salon d’Automne and pictured in the book, Rene Prou...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Walnut

A Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Arbus
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 12 fine French Art Deco mahogany dining/side chairs, with carved details, in the manner of Andre Arbus. A matching dining table and console are also available (see pictures...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

20th Century Stunning Art Deco Bentwood and Reed Seats Rocking Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Art Deco bentwood and reed seats rocking chairs.  
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Side Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Ernesto La Padula Pair of Italian Art Deco Side Chairs, Italy, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of side /slipper chairs designed by Ernesto La Padula from the Italian Art Deco period, circa 1930. The design can also be described as ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

ENGLISH OAK ART DECO HALL CHAiR WITH LATIN INSCRIBED SEAT UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1930's Art Deco English oak hall chair with Latin inscribed upholstery Please note the d...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Set Of Two The Hague School Side Chairs In Mahogany, Netherlands 1930 s
Located in Hellouw, NL
These two modest chairs are subtly designed in the Hague School style. Design The almost cubist design is averse to ornaments and radiates strength in its simplicity. Dark-coloured...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Sculptural Mid Century Modern side Chair, France 1930 s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural Mid Century Modern side Chair, France 1930's
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Machine Age Bent Aluminum and Platinum Velvet Occasional Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age occasional/ side chair was realized in the United States, circa 1935. It features a subtly cantilevered tubular bent aluminum frame with a flo...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Aluminum

1930s Art Deco Wood Green Chenille Plaid Scalloped Arm Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with the exquisite chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Czech 1930s Tubular Chrome Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four Czech Art Deco tubular chrome chairs.  
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Chrome

French Art-Deco Mahogany Brass Open Back Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Art-Deco mahogany brass open back side chair with a red leather seat (matching armchair: 063799A)
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

5 French Art Deco Metal Cafe Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
5 French Art Deco brown painted metal stacking cafe side chairs with a SOLID \"V\" shaped back (PRICED EACH) *Nine similar with an OPEN \"V\" back design-Inv. #051041A)
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20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Metal

20th Century Czech Set of Four Ebonized Art Deco Chairs by Jindrich Halaba
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Czech set of four black Art Deco dining room chairs made of hand crafted ebonized Wood designed Jindrich Halabala, in good condition. The side chairs are standing on four l...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

2 Fine French Art Deco Chairs by R. Damon Bertaux
Located in Long Island City, NY
In sycamore with floral stencil, refine turned spindles and carved details. Signed R. Damon & Bertaux - Paris - Price is per chair.  
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Sycamore

Italian Gilt Wrought Iron Vanity Chair Pink Velvet Upholstery Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical Art Deco Style Italian gold leaf hand-hammered wrought iron vanity chair in golden finish with pink velvet upholstery by Pier Luigi Colli...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau. Stamped A A RATEAU and numbered. Armand-Albert Rateau (1882 - 1938) was a French furniture maker and interior ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Chairs in the Style of Jules Leleu Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Pair of fine French Art Deco chairs with armrest in the style of Jules Leleu in walnut and rattan, restored. Good conditions Measure...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Rattan, Walnut

Vintage General Fireproofing GoodForm Aluminum Red Vinyl Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage General Fireproofing GoodForm Aluminum Red Vinyl Side Chairs - a Pair. Item f...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Side Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 4 French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of Four French Art Deco cherry chairs.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Cherry

Pair of American Art Deco Style Wicker Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Art Deco natural wicker side chairs with a cut out design in the back and having a red vinyl seat cushion and stretcher base. (PRICED EACH) (Part of set: 062854; set...
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20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs

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Rattan

Pre-War Mahogany Art Deco Era Dining Room Chair Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four mahogany Art Deco era dining room chairs, each with petite sculpted seat back and tapestry style seat covers. Circa 1940. These chairs have some scratches on the wooden f...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of 4 French Art Deco Cherry Wood Side Chairs by Georges Soutiras
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four French 20s-30s cherry wood chairs with openwork backs and geometrical inlaid marquetry with a carved base and tapered legs. Stamped on two chairs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Cherry

Pair of Stylized Art Deco, Machine Age Chrome Side Chairs by Daystrom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stylized Art Deco, Machine Age tubular chrome side chairs by Daystrom. Amazing design. attributed to Walter Dorwin Teague. All origin...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Timeless, these chairs are crafted of solid birch and palisander with sabre legs and a curved, rectangular backrest which is decorated with a stylized crest of inlaid burled birch an...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Palisander

Art Deco Vintage Steel Chairs RP6 by Bruno Pollak 1931-1932 PEL Ltd, England
By Bruno Pollack
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage steel chairs model RP6 by Bruno Pollak 1931-1932 and manufactured by PEL Ltd. England. The beechwood slats and the tubular steel from th...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Steel

Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's Armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural linen upholstery.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural linen upholstery.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau. Stamped A A RATEAU and numbered. Armand-Albert Rateau (1882-1938) was a French furniture maker and interior de...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau. Stamped A A RATEAU and numbered. Armand-Albert Rateau (1882 - 1938) was a French furniture maker and interior ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau. Stamped A A RATEAU and numbered. Armand-Albert Rateau (1882-1938) was a French furniture maker and interior de...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Referenced Armchairs by Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly proportioned pair of tall armchairs by renowned French 1940s furniture designer and interior decorator Jean-Charles Moreux. Perfect for a chic...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Muslin, Upholstery, Oak

Chinese Chair of Carved Hardwood
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame with wood seat and backrest made in China about 1920-1930. Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Referenced Armchairs by Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly proportioned pair of tall armchairs by renowned French 1940s furniture designer and interior decorator Jean-Charles Moreux. Perfect for a chic Parisian style living room. ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Muslin, Oak, Upholstery

Llonka Karasz American Moderne Side Chairs
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare and important pair of rationally designed square section wood chairs with 'oilcloth' upholstered seats/backs. The handling of the corner structure with small cubes is an espec...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Chairs are newly upholstered in a linen blend fabric. The chairs have mahogany frames with brass feet.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Linen, Mahogany

Vintage Bamboo Side Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage side chair from France made of bamboo. We love this unique design and proportions of this striking piece.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Bamboo

Pair of 1940 This Side Chairs Birch with Real Leather in Crocodile Print
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair of very elegant 1940 this side or office chairs clear birch restored and reupholstered and recovered with real leather with crocodile print.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Leather, Birch

Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco side chairs. Stained beechwood with fluted leg details.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Linen Covered Boudoir Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A good cream floral linen covered deep buttoned boudoir chair in excellent overall condition. You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting. Plea...
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20th Century English Art Deco Side Chairs

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Linen

11 Outdoor Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
11 Outdoor Art Deco iron framed side chairs with yellow painted slat wood seat & back with arch design and stretcher. (PRICED EACH)
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Iron

Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco ebony Macassar veneered side chairs with an arched rectangular back and seat upholstered in gilt tooled brown leather (att: JULES LELEU) PRICED AS Pair
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Side Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Dominique et Cie French Art Deco Mahogany Beige Gold Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 7 French Art Deco dining / side chairs with mahogany frames, upholstered in a beige patterned fabric with veins of gold, bordered with matching piping, resting on shaped mahog...
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20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wood, Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery

Art Deco side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco side 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco side 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 side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Jules Leleu, Armand Albert Rateau, René Prou, and Jacques Adnet. 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $3,600.