Art Deco Sofas
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
Art Decor Inspired Cupid Sofa in Black American Walnut and Luxe Bronze Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Fusing together the strength and dynamism of Cupid, the god of desire, with a sleek, glamorous style, the Cupid Sofa is an immaculate combination of elegant American walnut, luxuriou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Glamorous Art Deco Chairs Suite in Cotton Velvet, Italy, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AVAILABLE ONLY TWO CHAIRS NO SOFA
Glamorous Art Deco sofa and two chairs suite in cotton velvet, Italy 1920s
Original, unique , rare fabric in astonishing very...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Art Deco Vintage Brown-Cognac Leather Club Stool
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This club stool, is covered with hand-patinated sheep leather. The stool have a very nice easy shape. The leather is very sturdy and it is very comfortable.
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
Lifetime Italian Leather Sectional Chaise Tufting Tone on Tone Stitching
Located in New York, NY
Italian made Lifetime leather sectional, Light soft color
with soft tufting on the seating and tone on tone stitching.
Smoke metal legs.
Measures: Width 132"
Depth 103"
Height 32.5...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Steel
Green Velvet Sofa With Brass Legs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Flute Sofa takes its inspiration from the pan flute. Unique and beautiful the Flute Sofa is one of Troy Smith's best sellers. Built to exacting standar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Art Deco Inspired Sofa with Walnut Trim
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern art deco inspired sofa was hand built at out studio in Norwalk, Connecticut. The sofa features a dark walnut trim with loose back an...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
French Art Deco Loveseat Upholstered in Leather, Jules Leleu Attributed
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, André Arbus, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco loveseat upholstered in leather, Jules Leleu attributed. Stunning French Art Deco geometric leather upholstered macassar loveseat, sofa or canapé in the manner of And...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Macassar
Sofa Victoria 2-Seat in Upholstery and Copper
Located in Lisbon, PT
With perfect poise and structure, Victoria couch will welcome you and your guests into an incredibly comfortable and elegant seating experience.
Victoria...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Copper
Sofa Grace 2-Seat in Beige Marka 10 Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A perfect combination of hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Satin Birch Sofa with Fluted Arms & Paw Feet
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco satin birch sofa with fluted arms and paw feet.
Upholstered in buttoned cotton velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Midcentury Maple Brass and Fabric Austrian Canape Sofa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Characteristic and precious Austrian sofas in bleached maple with rich brass inserts, all married with a beautiful black and silver fabric.
The sofa ha...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
1930s Made in England Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown 3 Seat Chesterfield Club
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled cushions
...
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Bacco Sofa in Walnut, Luxe Velvet and Brass Studs
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Utterly lounge worthy, the Bacco sofa design is a contemporary remodel of the iconic boxy chair.
Pushing the boundaries in design and playing around with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Art Deco Vintage Brown-Cognac Leather Club Sofa
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This club sofa, is covered with hand-patinated sheep leather. The couch have a very nice Art Deco shape. The leather is very sturdy and it is very comfortable to sit.
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa with Blue Mohair And Polished Brass Legs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Flute Sofa takes its inspiration from the pan flute. Unique and beautiful the Flute Sofa is one of Troy Smith's best sellers. Built to exacting standar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Macassar Sofa
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco Macassar sofa or couch. Having beautiful Macassar wood with deco lines. Has been restored by a third generation artisan.
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Macassar
Deconstructed Bacco Sofa in Natural Walnut, Linen and Brass Studs
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Utterly lounge worthy, the Bacco sofa design is a contemporary remodel of the iconic boxy chair.
Pushing the boundaries in design and playing around with d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Sofa with White Mohair And Polished Brass Legs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Flute Sofa takes its inspiration from the pan flute. Unique and beautiful the Flute Sofa is one of Troy Smith's best sellers. Built to exacting standar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Soho Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The Lorfords ‘Soho’ sofa is a replica of a 1930s Swedish Art Deco sofa, originally purchased in Helsingborg. The frame is manufactured in exactly the same wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Sofa with Black Mohair And Polished Brass Legs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Flute Sofa takes its inspiration from the pan flute. Unique and beautiful the Flute Sofa is one of Troy Smith's best sellers. Built to exacting standar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Bacco Two-Seat Sofa in Natural Walnut, Linen and Gunmetal Studs
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Utterly lounge worthy, the Bacco sofa design is a contemporary remodel of the iconic boxy chair.
Pushing the boundaries in design and playing around with d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Linen, Velvet
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920
Located in Miami, FL
A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic capitals on fascia of arms, Northern Europe, circa 1920.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Macassar Ebony Sofa Velvet Upholstery And Brass Details
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Wedge Sofa is a timeless handmade contemporary Art Deco sofa. This striking sofa is well-proportioned and bold. The velvet is like butter and Macassar E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa with Yellow Mohair And Polished Brass Legs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Flute Sofa takes its inspiration from the pan flute. Unique and beautiful the Flute Sofa is one of Troy Smith's best sellers. Built to exacting standar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Dominique Meridian, Daybed or Sofa
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco daybed, meridian or sofa by Dominique, circa 1930. Documented.
Please note this piece is unrestored in the photographs.
DOMINIQUE
From a 1929 French exhibition c...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Wood
Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
By Dinucci
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
Virtually unknown by the general public, Dinucci, as the signature on his...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Sofa with Green Mohair And Polished Brass Legs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Flute Sofa takes its inspiration from the pan flute. Unique and beautiful the Flute Sofa is one of Troy Smith's best sellers. Built to exacting standar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Gaston Poisson, Art Deco walnut Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gaston Poisson, Art Deco walnut sofa.
Need new reupholstery.
A pair of armchair on the same model also available.
Four others armchairs on the same model also available.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Art Deco Sofa Original Sculpted Brocade Fabric
By Beachley Furniture Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco sofa, looks like it came off the set of a Fred Astaire, Ginger Roger's Hollywood set, manufactured by Beachley Furniture Co, Inc., still in business today making qu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Wood
Swedish Art Deco Sofa in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, stained beech, Sweden, 1930s
A graceful Swedish sofa hailing from the 1930s, revealing distinctive Art Deco influences. Its hallmark features include a generously prop...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
ART DECO sofa, 1930´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
ART DECO couch, made in the 1930s in the former Czechoslovakia. It is made of walnut wood, has upholstered armrests and storage space for bedding. The upholstery has been cleaned, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Art Deco walnut Sofa with storage, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Art Deco sofa with storage was made in the 1930s in the former Czechoslovakia. This piece is an example of the Czechoslovak Pre-war Art Deco style and it features a wooden struc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1930s Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa By Frits Henningsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A striking 3-seater sofa in Cuban mahogany and green velvet fabric by Frits Henningsen.
In competition with his teacher Kaare Klint, Henningsen was one of the outstanding Danish des...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Frits Henningaen 1930 Art Deco Sofa Danish
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful classic original Art Deco sofa by a famed Danish craftsman, Frits Henningsen. 1030. Original fabric
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Wood
Antique Leather Art Deco Club Chair Country House Armchair, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A very attractive art deco leather club chair. c.1930
Really lovely shape and super comfortable. Original leather upholstery which has benefited from a deep clean and feed. Brown velvet squab cushion.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
Fully restored Thonet Tulip Sofa, 1930s, Bohemia
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This tulip-shaped Art Deco style sofa was made by Thonet company in the 1930s in the former Czechoslovakia. The piece is an example of the Central European Pre-war Art Deco style and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Style Green Leather Two Seats Sofa. Circa 1980
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This two seats sofa is made of dark green leather. This is a french work in art deco style. Circa 1980. This armchair can be sold separately but is part of a set including a 3 seats ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
ART DECO folding sofabed, 1940´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
ART DECO style sofa, simple design fits into the context of the design creation in Czechoslovakia between 1930´s-1950´s. Dark stained beech wood. Traces of wear and tear commensurate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Folding Sofa in walnut, Jitona, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury folding sofabed, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s.
This sofa features a wooden structure that is veneered in walnut. The sofa is in very good vintage condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid century folding sofabed, Czechoslovakia, 1950´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This folding sofa was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. It can be unfolded for sleeping.
The construction is of solid wood with beech wood veneer. Overall in good Vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1930 Splendid two-seater curved sofa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z43
Splendid two-seater curved sofa with velvet upholstery.
Italian manufacture, Turin, around 1930.
135x70xh76
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Jacques Adnet Modernist Sofa, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Modernist sofa by Jacques Adnet upholstered in leather (2003) on lacquered walnut legs.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater “Banana” Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognisable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1930-50s Danish Art Deco Design, 3 Seater Sofa in Original Green Velour
Located in Tarm, 82
1930-50s Danish art deco design. 3 seater sofa in original green velour. Hand carved in oak wood. Brass springs in the seat. Original very good condition, no smells and no stains.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3 Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era six-strand square pretzel arm, three-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and a stacked rattan base originally designed...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Midcentury Sofabed in Walnut by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
midcentury sofabed designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. This sofa has a walnut veneered wooden structure and storage s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1940s Art Deco Curved Couch
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, sculptural Art Deco couch, in two parts, newly upholstered in moss mohair with reversed pyramid wooden legs and channeled back.
This couch has been completely restored w...
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Bench or Sofa by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Haagse School bench or sofa.
Design by Anton Lucas Leiden.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Oak frame with ebony Macassar lining.
Re-upholstere...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
French Art Deco Sofa in Parcel Gilt Wood
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A fine quality parcel gilt double shield back sofa, with two toned gilding the turned and fluted legs are gold leaf and the frame is white gold, this has 70% of original gilding and ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
Deco Regency Asian Style Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Hollywood Regency Deco style sofa. This sofa is gorgeous from any angle. Rare design piece made by Schweiger these sofas are hard to find and favored by high profile designers such a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Art Deco Design 3-Seater Sofa, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of chrome, fabric, wood
- good, original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Sofa or Bed H-363 Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Model H-363
- Original good condition
- Folding(bed)
- Maker: UP zavody, published in catalogues.
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany and Velvet, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco sofa in mahogany and velvet, circa 1930.
patina and coating to change.
2 model armchairs are also available.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Art Deco sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco sofas 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 sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Greenapple, Jindrich Halabala, Mambo Unlimited Ideas, and GF Modern. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $854 and tops out at $72,000 while the average work can sell for $7,168.
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