Pair of Jindrich Halabala Bentwood Lounge Chairs, Art Deco, 1940s Praque
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala chairs, Czech Art Deco armchairs, bentwood lounge chairs, Halabala H269 style, 1940s Czech furniture, Art Deco seating, vintage designer armchairs, mid century mode...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Jan Vanek and A. Kropacek, Czech Rep., 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chairs designed by Jan Vanek (1891-1962) and produced by UP Zavodny. The bentwood beech frame is in good condition with signs of age and use. The original uph...
Bentwood
1940s Pair Art Deco Black Lacquered & Zebra Print Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully figured pair of Art Deco easy chairs in the style of Jindrich Halabala. The construction of the frame and the seemingly floating upholstered seats give the chairs a sculp...
Upholstery, Wood
Cherrywood Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Black Velvet Cushions
Located in IT
1940s Art Deco-style armchairs with sinuous lines, crafted in cherrywood.
Velvet, Wood
Fauteuil Bridge par Jean Pascaud 1940's
By Jean Pascaud
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Fauteuil Bridge par Jean Pascaud 1940's Jean Pascaud — l'élégance française des années 1930–1950 Décorateur et créateur de mobilier, Jean Pascaud (1903–1996) s’impose dès l’entre-de...
Fabric, Beech
Charles Dudouyt Attr. Patinated Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Charles Dudouyt Attr. Patinated Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s These exceptional armchairs, attributed to the renowned French furniture maker Charles Dudouyt, were crafted in ...
Rush, Oak
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, velvet, wood, Europe, 1940s The defining feature of these 1940s Art Deco armchairs are their boldly arched side panels, which sweep upward in a graceful, convex c...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of 1930s-1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather & Chrome
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Industrial Art Deco style round back lounge chairs with chrome frame and brown leather upholstery.
Leather
Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Two armchairs in wood and rope, Italy 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Argelato, BO
Two rare and iconic armchairs in wood and rope, made in Italy in the 1940s and attributable to the great architect and designer Giuseppe Pagano. A pair of essential but very elegant...
Rope, Wood
Pair of Jindřich Halabala Bentwood Armchairs, Prague, 1940s in Green Fabric
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Elegant pair of bentwood armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, Prague, 1940s.
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Organic "Art Deco" Lounge Chair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning organic modern armchair made of birch and birch bark from Finland, circa 1940s.
Birch
Club Armchairs in the Style of André Sornay, France, 1940s, Set of 2
By Andre Sornay
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
This pair of club armchairs presents the assertive geometry associated with French Art Deco seating of the 1940s, its angular back and canted arms drawn as a single continuous line t...
Fabric
$1,394 / set
1940s Pair of Rare Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use - Original fabric upholstery with signs of use - Suitable for new upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Great Armchairs Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in taranto, IT
This pair of armchairs represents an extraordinary testament to high-period Milanese design, attributed to the renowned architect and designer Guglielmo Ulrich. Created around 1940, ...
Wool, Velvet
Brutalist French low rush oak side armchair by Charles Dudouyt ca 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Iconic low chair rush chair by Charles Dudouyt ca 1940s. These original chairs are often used as fireside chairs or used a a side chair. This chair is in lovely patinated vintage con...
Oak
Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs, Sculptural Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A rare pair of Swedish armchairs produced in the early 1940s, executed in solid pine with warm green textured upholstery.
Pine
3 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - Three fine French Art Deco Mahogany bergeres chairs. Bibliography: Françoise Siriex, "Leleu Décorateurs Ensembliers", Éditions Monelle Hayot, Paris, 2007, ...
Mahogany
Pair of Lajos Kozma Attributed Armchairs in Oak and Dedar Jacquard, Late 1940s
By Lajos Kozma
Located in The Hague, NL
Kozma was working in the specific Central European decorative tradition, which combined both art nouveau and art deco inspired circular and organic lines.
Fabric, Jacquard, Oak
Pair of 1940s Armchairs in Ivory Fabric with Brass Feet
Located in IT
Pair of Italian 1940s armchairs, produced in Italy. Characterized by soft, curvilinear and sinuous shapes, with generous, voluminous armrests. These chairs are extremely comfortable ...
Brass
$1,920Sale Price|40% Off
1940s, art deco / machine age, lounge chair by KEM Weber for Lloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, art deco / machine age, lounge chair by KEM Weber for Lloyd with cantilever, tubular chrome frame with mahogany wood armrests and Original Prince of Wales check Wool fabric bl...
Chrome
Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Lambswool & Birch, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant pair of Danish Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. These rare chairs feature softly curved, sculptural silhouettes that exempl...
Lambskin, Wool, Birch
Pair of armchairs attributed to Baptistin Spade dating from the 1940s
By Baptistin Spade
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Pair of armchairs attributed to the french designer decorator Baptistin Spade from the 40s They have been reupholsterd with a think cotton beige fabric. Baptistin Spade is from the ...
Fabric, Oak
Leather and oak Armchair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1940s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Netherlands / 1940 / Armchair / Theo Ruth / Artifort / wood, leather, wicker / Art Deco / Rustic / Brutalist Rare armchair with a rattan seat, natural leather backrest and solid...
Leather, Wicker, Oak
Restored Beech Armchairs Attributed to Jindřich Halabala, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
These armchairs, attributed to Jindrich Halabala, were produced in the 1940s in Czechoslovakia by UP Zavody and Setona. The armchairs have been completely restored - upholstered in h...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of Unique Green Beech ArtDeco Armchairs Made in 1940s, Denmark
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original well preserved condition. Stable wood construction made of solid oak. Revived polish. Professionally cleaned original fabric.
Oak, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Set of 2 Art Deco Lounge Chairs After William Haines / Billy Haines, USA, 1940s
By William Billy Haines
Located in Deland, FL
---Dimensions--- Width: 35 in / 88.9 cm Depth: 32.5 in / 82.55 cm Height: 27.5 in / 69.85 cm Seat Height: 15 in / 38.1 cm Arm Height: 26 in / 66.04 cm This ultra stylish set of Art ...
Fabric, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, the model ...
Fabric, Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, the model ...
Fabric, Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, the model ...
Fabric, Bentwood
$6,900 / set
Pair of Pascaud Art Deco Armchairs - 1940's
By Jean Pascaud
Located in North Miami, FL
French armchairs by Jean Pascaud feature an elegant, gently flared backrest and curving front legs and arms that give them a refined, modern silhouette. The warm polished lacquer wo...
Velvet, Fruitwood
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, ...
Fabric, Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, ...
Fabric, Bentwood
Settee in Stained Beech, Italy, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940s Italian settee is a striking example of mid-century design that blends cubist influences with the timeless elegance of Art Deco. Crafted during a pivotal moment in Italian furn...
Beech
Danish Mid-Century, Pair of Curved Club Chairs, Viggo Boesen Style, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare comfortable pair of easy chairs with some beautiful curves. Original fabric with decorative bird motifs, made by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. These beautiful ch...
Wood, Fabric, Beech
Original ArtDeco Beech Chair with Armrests by Ton, R. Hofman, Czechia, 1940s
By Radomír Hofman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original ArtDeco Beech Chair with Armrests designed by Radomir Hofman and made by Ton. Designer: Radomir Hofman Maker: Ton Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Materi...
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
Italian Art Deco Wood Armchair with Ivory Boucle, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian Art Deco armchair dating to the 1940s, defined by its wooden frame and ivory bouclé upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
French Art Deco Walnut Armchair with Cognac Velvet Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French Art Deco armchair from the 1940s, reupholstered in velvet fabric in a rich cognac hue.
Velvet, Walnut
French Art Deco Chairs and Armchairs, circa 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very elegant set comprising two chairs and two armchairs, made of wrought iron, with scrolling and curlicue motifs, raised on cabriole legs. Seats in bright, yellow canvas (outdoors)...
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Blue Armchair with Wood Legs, 1940s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A French Art Deco armchair from the 1940s, defined by its curved backrest and enveloping arms that taper gently toward the seat.
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Art Deco Lounge Armchair Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Art Deco lounge chair attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940s, Italy. We love the petite size along with the unusual elongated oval flared arms-perfect addition to any ro...
Upholstery
Set of Four Mid-Century Italian Oak Armchairs, Art Deco Style, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant mid-century Italian armchairs in solid oak with geometric lines and open-back details.Upholstered in blue patterned fabric. Perfect for dining, office, or statement accent se...
Wood
French Art Deco 1940s Armchair in Solid Oak with Woven Canvas Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, canvas, France, 1940s This lounge chair reminds of the style of Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946), and is both elegant and sturdy.
Canvas, Oak
$5,684 / set
1940s "Bergere" Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
1940s "Bergere" armchairs in gray velvet, original body, padding and upholstery new
Velvet
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Oak & Fabric, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Indulge in the opulence of the Art Deco era with this exquisite pair of armchairs, crafted in oak and fabric by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s.
Fabric, Oak
Italian ‘Model 401’ Armchair Attributed to Cassina Ufficio Tecnico, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian 'Model 401' armchair from the 1940s, attributed to Cassina Ufficio Tecnico. The generously proportioned seat and gently reclined backrest are fully upholstered, offering a...
Upholstery, Wood
$7,207 / set
8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A stylish Art Deco set comprised of four chairs and four armchairs, made of wrought iron, painted white. The seats are upholstered in outdoor canvas. Dimensions provided below are...
Wrought Iron
1940s Czech Wingback Armchair, Prague, Original Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
This elegant 1940s armchair from Prague is a refined example of early mid-century Central European design, combining comfort, craftsmanship, and sculptural presence. The chair featu...
Upholstery, Beech
Sculptural Vintage Armchair in Oak and Leather, Danish Modern, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Art Deco home decor.
Leather, Oak
Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural linen upholstery.
Bentwood
Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's Armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural linen upholstery.
A Pair of Danish Modern, Sculptural Vintage Armchair in Oak and Papercord, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Art Deco home decor. The general impression is really good.
Papercord, Oak, Seagrass
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Muted Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, metal, Europe, 1940s This pair of European Art Deco armchairs embodies the bold elegance and refined craftsmanship of the period.
Metal
9 Fine French 1940s Oak Armchairs by Jacques Quinet (price is per chair)
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet (1918 - 1992) - Nine fine French 1940s comfortable solid oak dining / desk arm chairs. Provenance: Reading room of the library of Rouen, France. Price is per chair
Oak
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
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.
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.