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

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Fabric, Wood

2 Gilbert Rohde Styled Art Deco Z Sitting Chairs (A)
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of two sculptural chromed framed sitting chairs in the design manner of Gilbert Rohde's Z chairs . Upholstered in a satin black soft and smooth leatherette fabric which makes t...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

Set of Six Ocean Liner Armchairs by Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Set of six beechwood armchairs, "fauteuils de paquebot", with coiled armrest supports, reupholstered with dark green leather, standing on four slightly arch...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Pair of French Moustache back Club Armchairs
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH MOUSTACHE BACK CLUB ARMCHAIRS These French leather moustache back club chairs are an excellent choice for any home, fitting in with any eclecti...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather

1930s Restored Art Deco Armchair in Solid Walnut, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - rare model - high of seat 43 cm
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Swedish Grace Arm Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of newly restored antique Swedish Grace arm chairs. Swedish Grace was the brief design period precursing the more commonly identified Scandinavian Modern. It is a delicate balan...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Hardwood

Pair of Swedish Art Moderne Lounge Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of newly restored Swedish Art Moderne Arm chairs. Scandinavian interiors often have very low ceilings to contain heat, seating tends to be diminutive in footprint but is decept...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Muslin, Birch, Bentwood

Sculptural wooden Armchair, Gio Ponti Style, Italy, 1930s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare sculptural wooden armchair in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1930s An armchair of great refinement, which well represents the sophisticated elegance of the period that goes fro...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Art Deco Armchair, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Swedish Art Deco Armchair, 1940s. Elegant Scandinavian Art Deco armchair in stained and lacquered beech with curved backrest. Seat is newly upholstered with golden velvet fabric. Ma...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Functionalist bentwood lounge chair by Thonet Mundus
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Functionalist bentwood lounge chair by Thonet Mundus in very good original condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Rattan, Bentwood

1940s Pair of Restored Beech Art Deco Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - armrests 65 cm
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Antique Pair Art Deco Burr Walnut & Cream Leather Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish antique pair of Art Deco armchairs in burr walnut and walnut that have been upholstered in a luxurious cream leather with cream leather piping, circa 1920 in date ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s These beautifully designed armchairs are created in one of the most influential periods for the arts namely the Art Deco Movement...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Ralph Lauren, Pair Of Large Chrome Armchairs, XXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large chrome armchairs, with rounded tubes, in the art deco style; model by the designer Ralph Lauren Original fabrics (traces of use, stains, tears) Good general condition...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Beech Wood Armchairs, 1930's, Newly Upholstered
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two art deco armchairs. The wooden parts have been carefully restored. The armchairs are newly upholstered in velvet fabric. The cushions can be easily interchanged so you can...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Dutch Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, The Netherlands, 1940s This pair of dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy wh...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech

Set of Two Armchairs Designed by Jindřich Halabala, Model H-237
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950 - Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Wooden part has been refurbished - Good, original condition.
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1950s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Art Deco armchair, France, circa 1925
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Art Deco armchair, France, circa 1925 Original “chenille”/thick velvet fabric. Beech wood structure. In good condition. Dimensions: height 74 cm width 70 cm depth 64 cm Seat dime...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Majorelle Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair from the ateliers Majorelle in the 1930´s Chair in original condition from the period
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Rosewood, Upholstery

Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Professionally restored and re-upholstered rmchairss, model No. 2, designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia from the 1930s by UP Zavody Brno ( the same as the fam...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

COMFORTABLE PAiR OF FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL STYLE LEATHER & BRASS RECLINER ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very well made pair of super comfortable leather recliner armchair with oversized brass mounts Please ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

Jindřich Halabala Model "H-269" Lounge Chair in Wood and Fabric, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Lounge chair in wood and fabric, model "H-269", designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. One of the best-known lounge chair model...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Smoker Armchairs in Light Blue Velour, The Netherlands ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the heart of Dutch design innovation during the 1930s emerged these exquisite embodiments of the fusion between Dutch modernism and the opulent Art Deco style. These angular armch...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs crafted in France in the 1930s. Very refined lines and sophisticated proportions that could remind us the work of French decorators Jea...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Rare Art Deco Armchair, 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric, Wood Seat height is 42cm Good Original Condition
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1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of French 1920s Solid Wenge Modernist Club Chairs
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare and exquisite pair of French Modernist/Art Deco club lounge chairs, crafted by hand around the 1920s, stands out for their solid wenge wood construction. These chairs, potenti...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

English Art Deco Armchair C.1930
Located in London, GB
English Art Deco Armchair C.1930 Of neat proportions, having been recently upholstered in a duck egg blue cotton velvet. England, C.1930. D67cm H89cm W70cm
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet

Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs Red Upholstery Pair Duo Jan Vanek 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chairs pair duo with red upholstery designed by Jan Vanek (1891 - 1962, Czech Rep.) and produced by UP Závody. An am...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by renowned Czech interior architect and designer, Jan Vanek. Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process. New u...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Lacquer, Textile, Cotton, Oak

Art Deco Armchair by Ateliers Gauthier-Poinsignon in walnut, circa 1920-1930
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Gauthier-Poinsignon armchair with walnut structure and beautiful green fabric trim. Tapered feet. Art Deco style, France, circa 1920-1930. By the Ateliers Gauthier-Poinsignon...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

A French Art Deco Desk, Side Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Art Deco oak desk or side chair. Handsome French Art Deco oak desk chair. This stunning desk chair or office chair has a distressed leather seat and would look great with a Fr...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

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

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Beech, Bentwood

Gilbert Rohde Styled Art Deco Z Sitting Chairs (B)
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of two sculptural chromed framed sitting chairs in the design manner of Gilbert Rohde's Z chairs . Upholstered in a satin black soft and smooth leatherette fabric which makes t...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of Antique French Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs.
Located in Sherborne, GB
A matching pair of French, art deco leather club armchairs, they are identical in shape and size, the only difference being that one is more caramel coloured than the other. These generous pair of antique leather club chairs...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fan Back Armchair With Kravet Botanical Upholstery
Located in Centennial, CO
What a stunning accent chair! Vintage 1930s Art Deco fan back wood frame bergere chair recently reupholstered with a gorgeous Kravet botanical damask. Parrots, snails, toads, humming...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Damask, Walnut

Art Deco Period Cherrywood Armchair by André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Period cherrywood armchair by André Arbus.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Cherry

Art Deco armchair, Poland, 1930s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco armchair from the first half of the 20th century. The armchair is in very good condition. The seat has been upholstered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 81 cm / seat he...
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1930s Polish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

1930s Parlor Chair by Magnus Oleson, Denmark
Located in Portland, OR
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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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in Black Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chair in black Tibetan lambswool upholstery. This design h...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

Pair of Square Armed Club / Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of square armed modern club chairs. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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2010s British Art Deco Armchairs

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Alpaca, Beech

Great Set of 14 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design
Located in Rome, IT
Set of 14 armchairs by Thonet, Austria The chairs were a part of a set made on order for a Villa in Götzens, Tirol, Austria Designer: Josef Hoffmann Materials : Steamed bent beechwo...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Ebony

Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Orange Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, stained walnut, Italy, 1940s These exquisite lounge chairs are quintessential examples of Italian Art Deco design, known for its sleek, streamlined cu...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Armchairs, A Set Of 2
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautiful set of 2 fully restored Art Deco armchairs. The upholstery was restored with a high quality green velvet fabric. ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Insanely designed sheep leather Art Deco design armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this very beautiful sheep leather Art Deco armchair with both the appearance and the quality and seating comfort. What colors and what a look! This beautifully designed a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Sheepskin

Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, fabric, stained beech, brass, Europe, 1940s. These armchairs exude the Art Deco style of the 1940s. With its imposing shapes, this design deserves a prominent p...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Oak and Rope Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of vernacular armchairs, with rope seats and backs. France, first half of the 20th Century 81 cm high by 51 cm wide by 67 cm depth, seat height 30 cm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Rope, Oak

Art Deco wooden armchair 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Discover the ultimate in comfort and style with our authentic 1930s French chair. Rich in history and character, this beautiful chair is expertly crafted from high-quality wood and ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Restored H-269 Armchairs, by Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by Jindrich Halabala, a renowned designer credited with ushering in the mass market production of furniture in his native Czechoslovakia. Made by UP Zavody, a well-known Cz...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech, Upholstery, Lacquer

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in white Tibetan lambswool upholstery. This design...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

French Art Deco Office Chair / Armchair Black - White Raydesign Colored Leather
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant shaped French Art Deco office chair (armchair) restored. Re-lacquerd with black shiny gloss finish, re-upholsterd with black and white colored leather in raydesign. With a s...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Restored Art Deco Armchair, Original Upholstery, Walnut, Veneer, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1930-1939 Material: Walnut, veneer Revitalized original polish. Stable construction in perfect condition. Professionally cleaned original up...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Armchair - throne, Western Europe, early 20th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchair from the 1920s. Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated, seat and backrest covered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 132 cm / seat height. 50 ...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Art Deco Continental Armchair in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of unique chairs are made out of walnut wood and re-upholstered with light beige velvety fabric. The chair is elevated by 3 rectangular legs. Back of the each chair is decorat...
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1930s Romanian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Ox-Blood Red Leather Lounge Chairs Begére by Baxter Italy 90s
Located in DE MEERN, NL
OX-BLOOD RED LEATHER LOUNGE CHAIRS "BERGÈRE" BY BAXTER, ITALY Looking for a statement piece to elevate your living space? Look no further than the stunning OX-BLOOD RED LEATHER LOUN...
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather

Custom Armchair "Orsay" by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
French Art Deco style arm chair interpreted from a classic French Art Deco Ruhlmann design. Elegantly tapered legs and gently curved back an...
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2010s American Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Spanish Horseshoe Back and Cane Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish horseshoe walnut carved armchairs with corner form. Completely restored.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

French Club Chairs in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, brown fabric, beech, brass, France, 1940s. These classically sculpted armchairs feature seatings that are designed as a shell, which embraces the sitter wonderf...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, customizable lounge chair, wood, fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s Extraordinary easy chair with green fabric upholstery. This chair has a very dynamic and abundant a...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

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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