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Art Deco Seating

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
South African Cabinetmaker Rocking Lounge Chair in Mohair and Solid Wood 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
South African Cabinetmaker Rocking Lounge Chair in Mohair and Solid Wood 1930s. It is not very often you come across something as special as this rocking chair. A unique piece, made...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of Armchairs in Solid Walnut, with Upholstery to Be Redone Elegant
Located in Buggiano, IT
1920s pair of armchairs in solid walnut, with upholstery to be redone, very elegant and heavy. They will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, packed in bubble wrap. Com...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Walnut

Eclipse Stool in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eclipse stool in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is geometric and sculptural. A jewel-like amorphous shape, this piece is completely inlaid in shagree...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Red Velvet Sofa With Polished Brass Legs Functional Art
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Flute Sofa is a contemporary and timeless piece of furniture. This classically modern sofa is made by hand in Italy and designed by Troy Smith Studio. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Art Deco Style Mustard Yellow Velvet Chaise Longue With Grey Piping
Located in London, GB
Beautifully curved, this Art Deco style bespoke chaise longue is upholstered in mustard yellow velvet and sits dark wooden legs with an additional central support. The back of the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Leo Armchair Lounge Chair Jacquard Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Leo Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Leo puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair. The sumptuous upholstery in mint green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Wrought Iron Seating Antique Teal Shell Arm Chair
By Leinfelder
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now and ready to ship is a vintage wrought iron seating antique teal shell arm chair. Beautiful in tact and flaw free wicker with wrough...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Dutch Art Deco side chair, School of Amsterdam
Located in Beerse, VAN
Decorative chair from the Dutch art deco period. The strict and modern architecture shows that it’s of the Amsterdam School. The chair is from the 1920s or 1930s. The chair is in g...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Oak

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features steam bent rattan frame with Art Moderne styled pink flamingo covered cushions, circa ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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 Seating

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Walnut

French Art Deco Dining Chair with Straw Seat and Geometrical Backrest
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, darkened pine, straw, France, 1930s This lovely chair made in France in the 1930s, displays a charming and rustic elegance. The type of upholstery and construction, gi...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Straw, Pine, Lacquer

Unique Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Cerused Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, cerused chestnut, Italy, early 1940s This delightful Italian-made pair of dining chairs, originating from roughly the early 1940s, is a stunning representati...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

1950's Exeptional Vintage Bent Stick Rattan Sofa
Located in North Fort Myers, US
Exceptional vintage bent stick rattan refinished sofa that has new custom textured Boucle style white fabric and pink and green cheetah throw pillows. Custom form fitted new cushion...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Art Deco Tufted Curved Shell Settee' .. fuchsia pink velvet / Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Tufted Curved Shell Sette / Denmark.. Retains original fuchsia pink velvet upholstery..Amazing color nice original condition,, could use a good cleaning.. interior foam hard...
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1950s Danish Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Elegant Matching Pair French Art Deco 1930's Tub Chairs With Original Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Elegant Pair of French Art Deco tub chairs, raised on square tapered legs with ebonised and ivorine inlay with original upholstery. In the style of Sue et Mare. The spirit of c...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Macassar

Pair of Chairs in the Style of André Arbus, Austria 1940s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant Austrian 1940s lacquered pearwood and tan leather pair of chairs in the style of André Arbus with curved front legs and unique casters.
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1940s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Pearwood

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Orange Corduroy and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, corduroy, walnut, beech, metal, France, 1930s These elegantly crafted lounge chairs hail from one of the most significant periods in art history, the Art Deco Mov...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Metal

Spectacular Gilbert Rohde Loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company C.1934-1937
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare Gilbert Rohde loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company. The simple design was from the Troy Sunshade living room collection of Modern Interiors. B...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

Magnificent Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Club Chairs in Luxe Gray Velvet
Located in Kingston, NY
Magnificent pair of ebonized solid mahogany club chairs in the style of Paul Follot in luxe gray velvet. They have been newly refinish and reupholstered.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Mahogany, Velvet

Pair of Moustache Back Club Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
An exceptional pair of moustache back club chairs. Generous cigar arms with deep seats over stuffed scroll backs. Upholstered in a beautiful thick chestnut leather and raised on oa...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

20th Century Pair of French Vintage Art Deco Oakwood Armchairs by André Arbus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French Art Deco pair of armchairs made of hand crafted shellac polished Oakwood, designed and produced by André Arbus in good condition. The detailed dining room chairs hav...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Black Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

A French Art Deco Mahogany Stained Bar Stool
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Art Deco stained beech bar stools with brass details.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Fast Track, Vintage Style Dining Chairs in Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This armchair embodies ease, plushness, and coziness. Crafted from linen and solid wood structure with swivel base. The secret lies in the intricate particulars, which is why the sta...
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2010s Spanish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

2 Dutch Story Book Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 1930s. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret an...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Rush, Oak

French Leather Daybed
Located in Faversham, GB
A handsome fully reclinable daybed in a rich brown cognac leather. The daybed has two extendable arms, with four adjustable gradients for each arm. The daybed can be placed into a f...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Poppi Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Poppi Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Poppi armchair exudes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Jacquard, Velvet, Wood

Tessa Bench, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Hand Repousse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tessa bench Antiqued copper Hand repousse Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Seating

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Paris armchair, Modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Paris armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. Upholstered in Lelièv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with figured walnut show wood banding. Re-upholstered in olive green leather. Designer: Harry & Lou Ep...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Paris Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Paris armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. Upholstered in beige ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. The armch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Period French Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs made with walnut structures and original upholstery. They have been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. The upholstery is adorned with ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Art Deco Tile Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Tile Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Built with the best materials and skilled craftsmanship, this high-end modern classic wooden armchai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather, Oak

Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. Upholster...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

4 Carre Style Strap Seat Folding Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A set of 4 French 1940's Francois Carre sunburst painted folding cafe spring chairs. Great as regular dining chairs or use them as spare chairs...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. The armchair is upholstered in dark blue velvet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands. Bart is know for his unique designs. The chairs are professionally reupholstered with the finest scheep leather from New Z...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Stool / Pouff with Fold-Up Seat, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Art Deco "Laundry" Tabouret Stool / Pouff with up-foldable lid / seat and storage space inside. Ebonized and polished wooden legs. New upholstery with fabric Backhausen, V...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Cherry

Wolfgang Hoffmann Art Deco Dining Chairs for Howell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Streamlined Art Deco dining chairs, designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell, American, circa 1930s. Chrome plated metal frames with black leather upholstery. Please see our other 1s...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of H-269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Czech Republic 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of armchairs by Czech designer Jindřich Halabala features dark-stained armrests elegantly curving around the sides of the seat, seamlessly becoming the supporting ...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Large Danish 1940's Channelback Lounge Chair in Pink Mohair Round Organic Shape
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberant designed high back lounge chair. The style is very much that of Viggo Boesen and true to his style and design proportions that perfectly captures th...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Beech, Mohair

Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in yellow Velvet with Wooden arms 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in yellow Velvet with Wooden arms 1930's
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Set of 4 French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 4 French Art Deco blackened wood dining chairs with a rosewood veneered back rest.
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Unique Art Deco armchairs, France, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique Art Deco armchairs custom made in France in 1930s. Construction made of walnut wood. Renovated and repholstered in our workshop with high quality geometric material. Very good...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Walnut

Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs ca. 1935
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt....
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1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Restored and Reupholstered Set of Six Art Deco Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, walnut, velvet, Czech Republic, 1930s These sophisticated and elegant Art Deco dining chairs were designed in the 1930s. The backrest and legs of the chair...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair Italian Art Deco Walnut Stools with Upholstered Seats
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of Art Deco style stools date from the 1940s. Each stool has black stained wood base with burled walnut veneer and a cushioned seat covered in sand-colored ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Art Deco Vintage Beech Blue Velvet Pouf Stool Pair Duo circa 1930 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of poufs or stools circular shaped with stained beech feet 1930s Austria. An amazing pair of poufs or stools newly upholstered and covered with wonderful deep ...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Vintage Art Deco Styled Adjustable Sofa Bed With Cushions and Fringes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 33.3" / W 62.5" / D 32.7"/ Seat depth 19.7" / Height from floor to seat: 17.8" / Height from floor to armrests 26.5"/ Back height: 21" An impressive Art Deco styled lounge sofa bed with adjustable sleep function and "drop-side" arms. This goldish yellow striped mohair velvet upholstered sofa...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Art Deco Sofa in Walnut, with Original Green Fabric and finish by Georg Kofoed
Located in Greven, DE
Stunning sofa by Georg Kofoed from Denmark. This sofa is in very good original condition - the fabric and finish are original and in fantastic condition given its age. A piece of des...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating

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Fabric, Walnut, Spruce

French Art Deco Cast Iron Daybed on Casters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive French art deco daybed constructed from cast iron. The bed features a headboard and footboard decorated with gracefully curved arches in a geometric pattern. The corners ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Iron

Francois Carre Garden Chairs - a Pair (fully restored)
Located in Evans, GA
These fully restored garden chairs offer the opportunity to experience the 'feel' of these iconic chairs as if they had just left the factory for the first time! Our professional res...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Flute Bar Stool, Emerald Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Flute bar stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Flute bar stool embodies simplicity and comfort for relaxing moments, with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Jindrich Halabala, R & Y Augousti, Casa Botelho, and UP Závody. 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 seating 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 $165,000 while the average work can sell for $4,595.

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