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.
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Pair of Lounge Chairs Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo (ABV), pair of lounge chairs, walnut, reupholstered in mohair Pierre Frey “Bold Celadon”, Italy, first half of the 1930s These rare l...
Mohair, Walnut
Art Deco Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, beech, pine, Europe, 1940s A lounge chair from the 1940s, distinguished by its elegantly shaped high back and softly curved armrests. Upholstered in a finely p...
Fabric, Beech, Pine
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco 'Tulip' Stool in Floral Tapestry, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco 'Tulip' stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry. Dimensions: Height: 44 c...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs in Geometric Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, beech, steel studs, France, 1930s Striking pair of French armchairs crafted in beech, dating from the late Art Deco period. The design is distinguished by its sculptural ...
Metal
Art Deco Round Ottoman in Wood and Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, green patterned fabric, steel studs, beech, Europe, 1940s An elegant Art Deco ottoman from 1940s Europe, featuring a solid beech base and textured velvet upholster...
Fabric, Beech
$27,500 / set
Pair of Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Moritz Hergesell for Anton Hergesell, pair of lounge chairs, mahogany, fabric, Austria, late 1920s This pair of lounge chairs can likely be situated within the context...
Fabric, Mahogany
Jindřich Halabala Pair of Art Deco 'Tulip' Stools in Floral Fabric, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Art Deco 'Tulip' stools, designed by Jindřich Halabala for Spojené UP závody Brno, former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair in Brown Velvet and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for AB O.H. Sjögren in Tranås, 'Redet' lounge chair, ash, velvet, Sweden, 1936 The Redet lounge chair is one of Carl Malmsten’s most distinctive designs, created in 19...
Velvet, Ash
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Lounge Chairs Oak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio, armchairs, oak, fabric, Italy, 1930s Designed by Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio in the 1930s, this set of lounge ch...
Fabric, Oak
Dutch Art Deco Blue Loveseat with Oak Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compact Dutch Art Deco loveseat with an oak frame and blue upholstery. The frame runs along the outer arms, across a curved base rail, and terminates in small block feet. Chamfered c...
Suede, Upholstery, Oak
Art deco stool with curved legs and flower form seat with original upholstery
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A charming French Art Deco stool from the 1920s, distinguished by its sculptural curved legs in dark stained wood and its rare flower‑form seat upholstered in the original woven fabr...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Lounge Chairs in the Art Deco Style (Individually Priced)
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful pair of French lounge armchairs in the Art Deco style, created in the manner of iconic designer Paul Follot, featuring a rounded back and curved arms, with a comfortable ...
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Striped Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, Europe, 1940s An elegant pair of Art Deco lounge chairs from 1940s Europe, crafted in beautifully figured walnut. The sculptural frames featur...
Fabric, Walnut
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Pair of French Lounge Chairs in the Art Deco Style (Individually Priced)
By Paul Follot
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful pair of French lounge armchairs in the Art Deco style, created in the manner of iconic designer Paul Follot, featuring a rounded back and curved arms, with a comfortable ...
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model Circa 1930’s This is a wonderful example of an iconic chair, an early moustache model with Cuban cigar arms and a l...
Leather
Set of Ten French Art Deco Style Gondola Leather Dining Chairs
By A. Rudin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined set of ten 21st century art deco influenced gondola dining chairs crafted in the manner and style of A. Rudin, San Francisco, CA. Each chair is crafted in dark espresso-ton...
Brass
1920s Francis Jourdain Set of Four Dining or Side Chairs in Dark Wood and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francis Jourdain, set of four dining or side chairs, stained beech, rush, France, 1920s Designed by the French painter and cabinetmaker Francis Jourdain (1876–1958), these elegant c...
Rush, Beech
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Stylish Pair of French Leather Club Chairs, Parisian Models, Circa 1950’s Compact and stylish, this original pair of leather club chairs are very lovely indeed. The leather is bes...
Leather
Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Armchairs with Brass Detailing
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brass, faux leather, oak, Europe, 1940s This elegant pair of armchairs from the 1940s combines refined craftsmanship with a strong architectural presence. The...
Brass
1930s Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, beech, France, 1930s These club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Deco, a style that favored assertive geometry and bold, sculptural ...
Fabric, Beech
A Very Beautiful French Leather Daybed, France Early 20th Century, Club Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A Very Beautiful French Leather Daybed, France Early 20th Century, Club Chair This early 20th century French leather banquette is simply gorgeous. It has four adjustable positions ...
Leather, Velvet
Pair of Finnish Art Deco Model “Continent” Lounge Chairs by Asko, 1930s
By Asko
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Finnish Art Deco lounge chairs from the sought-after Continent series by Asko, produced in Finland during the 1930s. These elegant armchairs showcase the streamlined f...
Fabric, Wood, Birch
French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Wood and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, faux leather, beech, brass, France, 1930s This pair of lounge chairs, made in France in the 1930s, is a clear example of early Art Deco design. They are const...
Brass
Art Deco Armchair, France, 1930s/40s
By André Arbus, Jules Leleu, Dominique, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare and unusual Art Deco armchair, France, 1930s/40s. Reupholstery options available - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
$1,850 / item
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...
Fabric, Beech
Rare René Drouet Three-Seat Sofa in Olive Green Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to René Drouet, three-seat sofa, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Attributed to the French decorator René Drouet, this sofa is an example of French Art Deco. The st...
Velvet, Walnut
Dutch Art Deco Armchair, Oak, Modernist Design, 1920s, Netherlands
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A particularly handsome Dutch Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and showing a beautiful balance between architectural restraint and subtle sculptural movement. The d...
Fabric, Oak
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...
Fabric, Beech
Wonderful Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet and Inlaid Wood 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
A wonderful art deco lounge chair in dark brown / purple velvet and inlaid wood. The low countries, 1930s. The chair features majestic proportions and a very nice stance, combined w...
Velvet, Wood
$3,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2
By J. Robert Scott 1, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art Deco J. Robert Scott Mohair Club Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Mohair
Pair of Rationalist Club Armchairs by Giuseppe Pagano, Reimagined by FORME, 30s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Pair of Italian Rationalist Club Chairs designed by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, circa 1930s. This exceptional pair of club chairs perfectly embodies Giuseppe Pagano's vision of modern I...
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Fantastic Art Deco Bench in Highly Original Condition 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Fantastic Art Deco Bench in Highly Original Condition 1930s A truly fantastic art deco bench in a highly original condition. Europe, 1930s. Sometimes a piece just has it all, even in totally original condition with a lot of patina and wear. This art deco bench is one of the best pieces of furniture we’ve encountered and shows wonderful proportions, a bridge like design of architectural essence. The four solid round legs give it a very sturdy stance and the veneered panels at both ends show a great pattern. The curved supports add a lot of character and even give this bench a mild Moorish appearance. Features the original 1930s fabric...
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Rattan and Bamboo Chaise Longue
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Art Deco period chaise longue is constructed of bamboo and rattan and features a red and white striped pattern. The chair is fitted with two remov...
Bamboo, Rattan
Art Deco Set of Six Dining Chairs in Cerused Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, cerused oak and leather, Europe, 1930s Charming set of Art Deco dining chairs from the 1930s. Executed in oak, the framework features a distinctive, prono...
Leather, Oak
1930s Elegant Art Deco Sofa in Wood and Taupe Velvet Carved Fluted Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1930s Elegant Art Deco sofa crafted in beech, featuring striking fluted wood details that frame the arms and base. Upholstered in a soft beige ve...
Brass
Asymmetrical Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood and fabric, Europe, 1930s A remarkable European lounge chair from the 1930s, distinguished by its sculptural asymmetrical silhouette and soft organic curves. The ...
Fabric
Art Deco Sofa Three Seat Sofa with Curved Form
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s This sofa from the 1940s is a clear example of Art Deco design, combining strong proportions with subtle decorative detail. The curved arms and li...
Fabric, Beech
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Brown Pierre Frey Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', Pierre Frey Teddy mohair 'Bambi', stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. Extraordinary easy chairs by Jindrich Halabala upholstered in...
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs in Birch Bentwood, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and sculptural pair of Swedish Art Deco club chairs from the 1930s, distinguished by their striking curved birch bentwood armrests and generous proportions. The sweeping arms...
Bentwood, Birch, Fabric
Rare René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Caramel Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, mohair velvet "Bold Cigare" by Pierre Frey, wood, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these very rare club chairs are a quint...
Mohair, Wood
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Streamline Moderne Art Deco Tubular Chrome Chair W Cowhide Leather
Chrome
Jean Pascaud Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs in Earthy Olive Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean Pascaud, pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in mohair "Bold Army" by Pierre Frey, wood, France, circa 1932 These armchairs, designed by the acclaimed French designer and inte...
Hardwood, Mohair
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Neutral Corduroy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, oak, France, 1930s This impressive armchair is a powerful expression of French craftsmanship from the 1930s. Built from solid oak, it has a remarkable weight and prese...
Fabric, Oak
Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$7,861 / item
"Hamac" Armchair France - 1926
Located in Forest, BE
Iconic armchair by French designer and architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, produced by Pierre Dariel. A key piece of the modernist movement, the Hamac model reflects the elegance and di...
Fabric, Wood
Pink Art Deco Stool / Tabouret / Pouf / Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tabouret stool or footstool from the 1930s, handcrafted in Vienna, Austria, in the style of Jindřich Halabala. It features a charming round shape with four brown...
Fabric, Wood
French Art Deco Two Seat Sofa in Wood and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, beech, faux leather, brass, France, 1930s This two-seater sofa, made in France in the 1930s, is a clear example of early Art Deco design. It is constructed from beech with a w...
Brass
Elegant Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Wood and Taupe Velvet Carved Fluted Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1930s Elegant pair of Art Deco club chairs crafted in beech, featuring striking fluted wood details that frame the arms and base. Uphols...
Brass
Italian Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Golden Damask Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, beech, Italy, 1940s Charming set of chairs masterfully blending Art Deco influences with modernist touches. The design is characterized by a distincti...
Fabric, Beech
French Sofa or Settee in the Art Deco Style Upholstered in Black Linen
By Paul Follot
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful French sofa or settee in the Art Deco style, created in the manner of iconic designer Paul Follot, featuring a rounded back and curved arms, with a comfortable seat, upho...
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s. This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...
Fabric, Beech
Dutch Art Deco Haagse School desk chair by Hendrik Wouda, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A rare desk chair by Hendrik Wouda, dating from the 1920s and executed in solid oak with black-stained details. This is a strong and architectural piece of Dutch modernist furniture...
Oak
Large Art Deco Roll Arm Lounge Chair Old Olive Green Velvet Denmark 1930-1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large impressive and comfortable Fritz Hansen style Danish Art Deco lounge chair made in the 1930s-1940s by skilled carpenters. It's upholstered with old olive green velvet with but...
Wood, Velvet
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
Streamlined Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Terracotta Motif Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1940s Elegant pair of European Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s. Crafted in beech and upholstered in textured fabric, the chairs feature a...
Fabric, Beech
Art Deco Armchair in Botanical Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, fabric, dark stained beech, Italy, 1930s This Italian armchair from the 1930s is upholstered in a richly patterned fabric featuring peacocks and botanical motifs. The warm...
Fabric
Art Deco Floral Tapestry Stool, Tabouret, Pouf, Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tabouret, vanity stool, or footstool from the 1930s, handcrafted in Vienna, Austria, in the style of Jindřich Halabala. It features an elegant, round blossom sha...
Fabric, Wood
Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Oak and Creme Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
LOV Oosterbeek armchair, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s This armchair is a strong example of the sober craftsmanship associated with the Dutch furniture maker LOV Oosterbeek. Execu...
Fabric, Oak
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Lounge Chairs Oak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio, armchairs, oak, fabric, Italy, 1930s Designed by Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio in the 1930s, this set of lounge ch...
Fabric, Oak