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
Arredo Classic Designer Sofa in Art Deco Style Black Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Arredo Classic made in Italy
Unique designer sofa in Art Deco style with the finest Italian leather.
Unique design the sides are rounded and rippled.
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco ottoman , sofa bed, 1920s, in walnut, with futurism original upholstery in good condition.
Solid wood of walnut restored and polished with shellac and wax
The original sprin...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mediterraneo Three-Seat Sofa in Leather with Embroidered Cushions by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Mediterraneo is a sleek and exclusive three-seater sofa in leather, with finely embroidered seat cushions, backrest cushions and details. Lacq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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
Breathtaking Art Deco Revival Sofa in Rattan Parquetry, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An absolutely jaw-dropping Art Deco Revival sofa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Millennium Four-Seat Leather Sofa with Button Tufting & Gold Finish by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The millennium special shape sofa upholstered in leather 2261 with its curved line will beautifully fit exclusive living rooms, bringing elegance to the interior without giving up to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chinese Art Deco Sofa, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeating ...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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
Large French Art Deco Rosewood Sofa in Gold Upholstery Scalloped Edge
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large French Art Deco gold velvet upholstery grand sofa.
Rare find excellent original condition.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Carved Art Deco Sofa in Gold Leaf, France, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco sofa with relief carving along the frame and ball feet in gold leaf. A stylized flower motif along the back with antiqued paint and gold leaf. Textured grey linen/silk uphol...
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Midcentury Italian Channel Back Sofa in Velvet and Leather
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury Italian channel back sofa. Newly upholstered in a rust cotton velvet with leather trim. Curved corner shape. Sourced outside of Florence, Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Velvet
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
Art Deco Sofa by Maison Franck
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sofa by Maison Franck. Frame in original upholstery standing on fluted giltwood feet. Originally ordered in 1938 by Romi Goldmuntz ,owner of a important diamond company in A...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
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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