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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
Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning 6ft curvy chaise lounge with arched back in beige ultra suede in ready to use condition
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1990s American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Ultrasuede

Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Vintage Danish chair with high gloss finish and upholstery in springs and horse hair, found by Ding Dong and re-upholstered in Le Manach fabric. The fabric: At Ding Dong we prioriti...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Oak Art Deco Modernist Bench or Sofa, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist bench or sofa. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and oak veneered frame with re-upholstered seat and back cushion, this was done by...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Macassar, Oak

French Art Deco Armchair in Green Faux Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, faux leather, wood, France, 1940s Charming French armchair with a beautiful shape from the late Art Deco period. This chair features classical detailing, for example the u...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Faux Leather

Eden Chair in Cream Shagreen and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eden Chair in cream shagreen and upholstered in cream calf-hair adds the perfect balance between fantasy and modernity to any space. This chair can be u...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

1930s Art Deco Sculptural Club Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare Art Deco club chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is state...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A SUMPTUOUS BOUCLE ARMCHAIR BY GUGLIELMO ULRICH - ATTRIBUTED c1950
Located in London, GB
Original sumptuous armchair of broad, generous scale. Iconic in form and inspired by the famous leading french designers of the time, specifically the emblematic Jean Royère ‘Polar bear...
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1950s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of 8 French Walnut Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO DINING CHAIRS A stunning set of eight solid walnut dining chairs lovely quality with floral carved backs in the manner of Paul Follot, these are early Art Deco almost...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of 10 Schmieg and Kotzian Dining Chairs , USA
Located in Norwalk, CT
These chairs are crafted with the superb attention to detail for which Schmieg and Kotzian is renowned. The exotic zebra wood has a rich high gloss finish. The legs gently taper and ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Zebra Wood

Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its hig...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Armchairs by Paul Follot
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ARMCHAIRS BY PAUL FOLLOT A Pair of armchairs in beech with zebrano detail, crisply carved with a very classic French Art Deco form, designed and produced by one of the Masters of the...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech

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 Seating

Materials

Brass

Eight Oak Art Deco Modernist Chairs by Fa. Randoe Haarlem, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of eight Art Deco Modernist chairs. This set of eight was designed and manufactured by Fa. Randoe Haarlem for the City Hall of Haarlem. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with original black lacquered lining. The backs and seats are re-upholstered with quality black leather. In very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. A real eye-catcher in your home or office. The Modernist look of this wonderful set of eight Art Deco chairs...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Pair of Armchairs and Matching Sofa in Walnut
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco pair of armchairs and matching sofa in walnut. They were made in England, they date from the 1920-30’s. The quality is exceptional,...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Armchair with Gustav Klimt Upholstery Fabric, 1930s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful high quality finish with brass end caps on the feet covered with original Gustav Klimt velvet upholstery fabric. Original metal springing on the seat. Naturally with signs ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Bergere, Armchair Att. Maurice Jallot, c1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Beautiful Bergere, armchairs by Jallot, circa 1930. Upholstery a little tired, fabrics in good condition. We can reupholster this armchair on request.    
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Deco Style Maroon Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of deco style side chairs in patterned red upholstery on ebonized base. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Black Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs in black Tibetan lambswool upholstery. These chair...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Fabric, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Art Deco stool or ottoman in fabric and wood designed by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured by UP závody in the former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. This elegant Art Deco stool was designe...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Single French Art Déco Club Chair by Baptistin Spade. 1930s.
Located in Köln, NW
Elegant French Art Déco Club Chair by Baptistin Spade. ( 1891-1961 ). The Club Chair has been reupholstered in antique leather, the wooden frame was restored and the brass sabots pol...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Yellow Art Deco Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco armchair with scalloped wooden backrest, armrests and wide seat, mustard-coloured upholstery.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Unlined Chairs, Art Deco Jules Leleu, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A set of six Art Deco chairs with comfortable, removable backs and seats for easy upholstery. They need a final lining.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian rationalist stools in formica
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine a pair of Italian rationalist stools, frozen in time from a bygone era. These stools are more than just furniture; they are a testament to a design movement that celebrated p...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Formica, Wood

An Original Art Deco Club Sofa with Brown Leather Re-Upholstery
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Club Sofa. Burr and figured walnut veneered throughout with burr walnut banded arms and scrolled detail. Re-upholstered in brown leather. Dimensions: H 79cm W 168cm D 7...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1930s French Carved Gilt Wood Striped Bergere Library Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, carved wood chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs set is statemen...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Great Set of 12 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design
Located in Rome, IT
Set of 12 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 Mate...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Beech, Ebony

Le Corbusier & Cassina - Sofa LC2 Black Leather
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic LC3 sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret in 1928. Cassina edition in black leather. Engraved serial number and Cassina signature. Very nice condition. W...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa or Loveseat 1930's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish curved sofa or Banana sofa as the Danes call them. This sofa is a bit unusual compared to others from the era as it has a raised backrest a detail sometimes seen in ...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Set of Two (2) French Wrought Iron Barstools After Jacques Adnet, France 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of wrought iron Art Deco barstools designed after the influential French icon Jacques Adnet. Constructed from HEAVY iron and hand-welded these frames ha...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

art deco modernist chair circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
curious art deco modernist chair circa 1930
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Chrome

Small Art Deco style club chair
Located in TILBURG, NL
Very decorative, Art Deco style little club chair. Walnut veneer and original green velvet upholstery. Possible French or Italian design but no visible proof for that On the bottom i...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Superbly Stylish Pair of Christopher Guy High Back Mahogany & Velvet Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly stylized pair of Versense Droite Christopher Guy chairs that will steal the show wherever placed in your home having low wide seats and whimsical extremely high backs. Add a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chairs, Circa 1950s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare chairs by French architect and Art Deco Modernist designer and icon of luxurious French Modernism, Jacques Adnet, circa 1950s. Each chair upholstered in sumptuous green ...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Josef Hoffmann Allegasse Armchair by Wittmann
Located in Dronten, NL
This upholstered suite was designed in 1912 for Dr. Hugo Koller’s music room as part of the furnishings at his Vienna apartment in Alleegasse (now Argentinierstrasse). Manufactured i...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Fauteuil Bridge Art Deco Chair, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A singel fauteuil Bridge armchair in beech wood, glossy black lacquer, white leather and double keder, wide seat cushion and a curved backrest.
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20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Embroidered French Fireside Chairs, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1940s French slipper chairs. Hand-embroidered floral design with stained beech accents. Minor wear on upholstery consistent with age and use.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Original Upholstery Czech Republic 1930.
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Original Upholstery Czech Republic 1930. These lounge chairs, designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Thonet in Czechia around 1930, are an...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

French Antique Art Deco Pair of Steel chairs with gilt decoration highlights
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
French Antique Art Deco Pair of Steel chairs with gilt decoration highlights In gold. Spectacular pair of chairs. We have another pair listed if y...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

Jules Leleu Art Deco Dining Chairs Set, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very elegant set of six dining room chairs in white vinyl and polished wood finish. In excellent condition, recently revised by an expert ebanist.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Seating

Materials

Wood

Leather Art Deco Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An old Portuguese chestnut armchair in pleat and leather.
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dark brown antique wooden bench, early 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Indulge in timeless seating comfort with our handcrafted dark brown bench dating back to around 1920. The distinctive wooden slats not only lend a charming visual appeal but also car...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Metal

Leather Club Chairs Moustache in Rawhide Inspired by 1930’s French Art Deco New
Located in Chicago, IL
Our French Classic Moustache Style Art Deco Inspired Leather Club Chairs are hand-made from the finest natural materials one can source. Beginning with a heavy solid hardwood frame m...
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2010s American Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Double Tear Drop Arm, two-seat sectional loveseat sofa with six-strand round speed "Double Tear Drop arm" . 1930, United We only purchase and sell only the best and finest ra...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Rattan

Pair of brown leather 1920s wingback chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of superb 1920's wingback armchairs in their original brown leather upholstery. The feet are curved with ornately carved shell detailing and brass studs. Dimensions: Heig...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

French Antique Art Deco Pair of Steel chairs with gilt decoration highlights
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
French Antique Art Deco Pair of Steel chairs with gilt decoration highlights In gold. An amazing pair of chairs for display. If you need 4 please ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Ottomans in Walnut and Silk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs with ottomans, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s/1940s A magnificent pair of strong and angular armchairs in walnut wood and upholstered in a cream silk fabric in a...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Silk, Walnut

A RARE LIPS SOFA BY ANDREA BUSIRI VICI, AFTER SALVADOR DALI - ROMA 1930s
By Andrea Busiri Vici
Located in London, GB
A charming and reduced form canapé interpretation of the infamous Mae West lips sofa by Salvador Dali and Edward James. This version designed and co...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

A 1930'3 Art Deco Tank Sofa by Heal's of London
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Tank Sofa by Heal's of London. Burr and solid walnut banding with reeded lower section. Re-upholstered in cream leather and contrasting faux suede. Dimensions: Sofa H 8...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Leather

Swedish Art Deco Sofa in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, stained beech, Sweden, 1930s A graceful Swedish sofa hailing from the 1930s, revealing distinctive Art Deco influences. Its hallmark features include a generously prop...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Belgian Art Deco Chair, 1930s
Located in Balen, BE
Belgian Art Deco chair from the 1930's with interesting dimensions and details like the low backrests and armrests, turned front legs, wonderful mix o...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Textile

Art Deco Sofa Colonial Style Cane and Walnut
Located in Buxton, GB
This vintage Art Deco sofa from the 1930s exudes elegance and sophistication. Made of high-quality walnut wood and adorned with intricate cane s...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

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

Materials

Rush, Oak

Up to 3 Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Stool, Leaf Pattern, Pouf, Ottoman, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Actually 3 poufs available! Up to three beautiful Art Deco tabouret or stools / foot stools from the 1930s. Designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, former Czechoslovakia. Amazi...
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Sheepskin Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Danish, Shearling
Located in Mckinney, TX
Step into the timeless allure of vintage elegance with this exquisite pair of Vintage Scandinavian Sheepskin Art Deco chairs. These stunning chairs epitomize the opulence and sophist...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Seating

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Sheepskin, Wood

Rupert Bevan Lafon Dining Chair (in Customer's Own choice of Material/Leather)
Located in London, GB
A reworking of a classic design by Dupre Lafon, the Lafon Dining Chair has a generous upholstered seat and backrest (in client's own choice of fabric or leather). Constructed from eb...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating

Materials

Brass

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 Seating

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Chair, Germany, 1930s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chair from the 1930s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat is covered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 86 cm / seat height. ...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Seating

Materials

Walnut

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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