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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
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

Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist armchair. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original bla...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Striped Upholstery, Finland ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design style Art Deco received its name after the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, hosted in Paris in 1925. The Art Deco period peaked in po...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Armchair Wood and Floral Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time with this stunning Art Deco armchair, a beautiful representation of the early 20th century's design aesthetics. Featuring a rich tapestry of floral upholstery and o...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ernesto Valabrega Rare Armchair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, armchair, oak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1935 A lounge chair in oak and beige floral patterned upholstery by Italian designer Ernesto Valabrega. The expansive upholstere...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Very comfortable classic cowhide armchair with a high back, Art Deco style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This lovely armchair is in good condition, with only a few signs of use, and it is very comfortable to sit in. It is made of cowhide leather and has a beautiful deep color. The armch...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Pair of 1920's French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
The pair of 1920s French Art Deco armchairs is a stunning representation of the elegance and innovation of the Art Deco period. These armchairs combine functionality with a distincti...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Reed, Teak

Pr. Art Deco RMS Caronia Ocean Liner Chairs from estate of Jackie Rogers 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of High Style Art Deco chairs, originally from the classic Cunard cruise ship RMS Caronia c 1947, and formerly property of noted NYC based fashion designed and so...
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1940s British Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Zebra Wood, Burl

Set of 2 Art Deco Silver Velvet and Oak Frame, Lounge Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of Art Deco lounge armchairs, each upholstered in luxurious silver velvet and featuring elegant oak frames finished in satin varnish. These exquisite chairs exude gla...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1930s Set of Two Art Deco Club Armchairs , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition - very confortable - cleaned - wood polished - Seat Height 44cm
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1930s Parlor Armchair by Magnus Oleson, Denmark
Located in Oakland, CA
A classic silhouette armchair from Magnus Oleson circa 1930s. Dark stained Beech frame and striped wool upholstery which appears to be original. Dramatic side profile with button tuf...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Lacquer

Art Deco Abito Sofa White Bouclé Fabric Oak Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Abito sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Abito sofa adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. The sofa is upholste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Italian Liberty outdoor armchair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Liberty outdoor armchair in rattan from Palazzo Falconi, early 1900s Outdoor armchair entirely in woven rattan. The rounded backrest is in rattan with brown, white and green ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

2 Art Deco Armchair in Walnut in the Style of Andre Arbus, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two art deco armchairs in the style of André Arbus in fruit wood and velvet very slightly different model size: 97x62x58 cm and 96x61x55 cm the price is for one two are available
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Italian Art Deco Arm Chair, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian Art Deco Arm Chair
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Armchairs, H237 by Jindrich Halabala, Flower Patterned Upholstery
Located in Lučenec, SK
This beautiful set of floral patterned Art Deco armchairs will uplift any living room or conservatory with its beauty and craftsmanship. The armchairs were designed by the reknowned ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

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

Materials

Walnut

Italian Art Deco wooden armchairs in pastel orange velvet, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco wooden armchairs in pastel orange velvet, 1930s Pair of wooden armchairs with rectangular base. The wooden structure is curved and rounded and makes up the supporti...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Art Deco armchairs, upholstered in Rubelli fabric. Italy, Circa 1940 76 cm high by 80 cm wide by 81 cm depth, seat height: 42 cm
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1640s Italian Antique Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of green Velvet Art Deco Modernist Armchairs, 1940's
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of green Velvet Art Deco Modernist Armchairs, circa 1940
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Anton Lucas Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1925
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Anton Lucas and produced in Leiden, The Netherlands circa 1925. The frames are made of solid oakwood, with a geometric front detail in Mac...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Macassar, Oak

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with new seat springs upholstered with Lelievre wool fabric. Another fabric and wood finish o...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Gaston Poisson, Pair of Art Deco walnut Armchairs circa 1935
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gaston Poisson, pair of Art Deco walnut armchairs. Need to be reupholstered. One three seats bench is also available. Also 2 ohers armchairs on the same model   
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Art Deco 1930s Fritz Hansen Model 1588 Lounge Chairs, A Pair
Located in Oakland, CA
Wonderful pair of lounge chairs imported from Denmark. Model 1588, made by Fritz Hansen during the 1930s. Solid oak frames and freshly upholstered striped Danish wool cushions. Rare ...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

French 1900s Design Bistro Rattan Wicker and Braided Resin Outdoor Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Bistro design rattan wicker armchair composed of a rattan structure, braided resin back and seat with a red outline, famous at the beginning of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Club leather Armchairs in ART DECO style, 1970s, Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These comfortable ART DECO leather club armchairs were made in the ART DECO style in the 1970´s. They are made of black leather. In good vintage condition with no damage, minor signs...
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Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Original Art Deco Pair of Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco Pair of Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala Period: 1930-1939 Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Beech With these ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Pair of Wooden Frame Art Deco Armchairs, France ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco (or streamline moderne, as it’s often referred to), was also known as Art Décoratifs. The design style received its “Art Deco” name after the Exposition Internationale des A...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, 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

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Original Art Deco Chairs, Solid Walnut, France, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Six Art Deco chairs Origin: France Period: 1920-1929 Material: Walnut, upholstery In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish re...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Upholstered and Black Lacquer Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of impressive Art Deco influenced arm chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Company. Upholstered in a silk blend cross hatch seat, arm and back. Exposed wood is a very dar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer

In very good condition Schuitema armchair ArtDeco design armchair black leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful design armchair from the Dutch top brand Schuitema is in very good condition and sits wonderfully. Schuitema furniture is characterized by its uniquely high constructi...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sheep leather Art Deco design armchair with high seating comfort
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fine armchair has a luxurious look and sits wonderfully. Apart from a few minimal signs of use, it is in good condition and of course, it is immediately usable. It comes with a ...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Heals Limed Oak Armchair
Located in Newark, GB
A beautiful Heals Art Deco bentwood low armchair, this has a limed oak frame and has been reupholstered in the ‘Vertigo’ fabric design by Liberty, in the dusky red and hessian ‘Vesuv...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Bentwood

Jean De Merry Lora Chair in Beige
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean De Merry Lora Chair in Beige Description Wood Frame and Walnut Legs Hand-Tied Coil Spring Seat Self-welt Dimensions W30″ x D31″ x H34.5″ Seat D20.5″ / Seat H18″ Check our sto...
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2010s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of De Coene Frères Art Deco Ebonized Armchairs , Belgium 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of De Coene Frères Art Deco ebonized armchairs. Black lacquer frames with bronze sabots and upholstered seat cushions.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular pair of armchairs attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original from the time but replacement is recommended. Production from the 1940s i...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

20th Century Swedish Vintage Svenskt Tenn Pair of Beech Armchairs by Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Swedish Art Deco pair of armchairs made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in good condition. The set of two Scandinavian dining r...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

1930s Restored Pair of Art Deco Armchairs , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in floral pattern fabric - refinished oak wooden parts
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jean De Merry Lora Chair in Grey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean De Merry Lora Chair in Grey Description Wood Frame and Walnut Legs Hand-Tied Coil Spring Seat Self-welt Dimensions W30″ x D31″ x H34.5″ Seat D20.5″ / Seat H18″ Check our stor...
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2010s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Italian Art Deco Parchment, Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Meda, MB
This stunning pair of Art Deco style armchairs was produced in Italy in the 1980s. The back is in parchment (goat skin), the frontal frame and the legs are black lacquered, while th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Set of Two Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Beech, Original Upholstery, Czech, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Period: 1920 - 1929 Source: Czechia Material: Solid Beech It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the o...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech

1930s Pair of Jindrich Halabala Art Deco H-237 Armchairs in Bouclé, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in boucle fabric - Wooden parts have been carefuly refurbished - Made in Czechoslovakia - Sturdy and stable - high of seat 42 cm
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Dedar bouclé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on reque...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Art Deco Silk Armchairs by Jules Leleu for La Mamounia Hotel
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful pair of art déco armchairs Designed by Jules Leleu in 1929, and re-issued in 1986 for La Mamounia hotel Marrakesh which was commissioned by Jacques Garcia. This beautiful...
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1980s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Art Deco Armchairs with Ottomans in the manner of Gaetano Borsani
Located in Southampton, NJ
Italian Art Deco Armchairs and Ottomans in the manner of Gaetano Borsani. Ottomans measure 16" wide, 16” deep, 13” tall.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood, Burl

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Satin Birch
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made pair of Art Deco armchairs in satin birch. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1930’s. The quality is excellent, they are well s...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

French Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in the style of Dominique, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This original armchair and footstool in the style of distinguished French interior design firm Dominique, dating back to the 1930s Art Deco era, upholds the essential characteristics...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Burl

1930s Pair of Jindrich Halabala Art Deco H-237 Armchairs in Bouclé, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in boucle fabric - Wooden parts have been carefuly refurbished - Made in Czechoslovakia - Sturdy and stable - high of seat 42 cm
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School rationalist desk chair, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A 1920s Dutch Haagse School desk chair in solid oak and with the original seat (springs inside), upholstered in leatherette. The chair has a low backrest which gives it a cubist and ...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric Prague, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Lounge chair in Floral fabric Prague 1930s. Particular lounge chair in original floral made in Prague and production of the 1930s in Art Deco style. The large armchair ha...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Blue art deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Blue art deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala designed in 1930s when Halabala was leading designer for UP Závody Brno. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of modernist armchairs by Francis Jourdain circa 1923
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
Very rare pair of modernist armchairs in ash and walnut by Francis Jourdain circa 1923. Bibliography: - Art & Décoration – N°8 d’Août 1928. Same model p. 37. - U.A.M. Union des Ar...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Beech, Walnut Veneer, Czech, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
The armchairs come from the interior of the Slavia bank in Czechoslovakia. Original preserved traditional spring upholstery. The original cover fabric is slightly repaired, but is ...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer

Set of Two Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designer: Jules Leleu Source: France Period: 1930-1939 It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the orig...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer

Large Art-Deco Pair Armchairs in Original Floral Upholstery, Praque 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art-Deco Pair Armchairs in Original Floral Upholstery, Praque 1930 These large Art Deco armchairs were crafted in Prague during the 1930s and still feature their original flor...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

Set of Four Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Beech, Walnut Veneer, Czech, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
The armchairs come from the interior of the Slavia bank in Czechoslovakia. Original preserved traditional spring upholstery. The original cover fabric is slightly repaired, but is ...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer

1930´s Art Deco Armchair
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 1930´s Art Deco armchair. Made from solid beech wood. Seat upholstered in brown faux leather. The clear design and it´s beautiful worn patina give this authentic chair an exceptio...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

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.

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