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.
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair, Chapeau de Gendarme Model Circa 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair, Chapeau de Gendarme Model in Caramel Circa 1950’s What a fabulous chair. Among the classics of French leather club chairs the chapeau de genda...
Leather
Nancy Corzine Fully Upholstered Club Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Nancy Corzine Fully Upholstered Club Chair.
Wood, Feathers
A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Alpine Model, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Alpine Model, Circa 1950’s This stylish and rare Alpine model has been beautifully preserved. The model itself would have been made in very sma...
Leather
French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Lux Deep Seated Model Circa 1950’s This is a super handsome chair with its iconic moustache back and desirable Cuban cigar arms. It has a ...
Leather
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...
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Pair of Patinaed Art Deco 1930s French Club Chairs in Tobacco Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
1930s Art Deco French Club Chairs (Pair) in all original distressed condition in tobacco colored leather. Great architectural forms with their bold armrests and wood fronts. Resting ...
Leather, Hardwood
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Moss Green Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure moss green Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, ivory, premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Wood
$12,500 / set
Pair of Leather Club Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chairs that appear to be completely original and totally unrestored. We have been importing and selling Pairs and Individual French Leather Club Ch...
Lambskin, Leather, Upholstery
Nancy Corzine Fully Upholstered Cut Velvet Club Chair 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Nancy Corzine Fully Upholstered Cut Velvet Club Chair. It has been freshly reupholstered in authentic Nancy Corzine fabric. 1 of 2 Available.
Velvet, Feathers
French Art Deco Wood and Upholstered Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vintage Art Deco club chair from France. Beautiful sculptural wood frame with angled detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely creamy boucle. Newly refreshed dark wood finish sh...
Wood, Bouclé
French 1930s Art Deco Club Chairs in Cream Leather with Hardwood Frames - Pair
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of French Art Deco club chairs embodies the movement's defining geometry. Each chair features the iconic tub silhouette of the period. Newly upholstered in sumptuous cream ...
Leather, Hardwood
"Speed Chair" Attributed to Paul Frankl American Art Deco Club Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking vintage armchair dating to the 1940s, designed in the spirit of Paul Frankl’s iconic Speed Chair. With its sculptural silhouette and bold Art Deco character, this elegant ...
Upholstery
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs in Deer Hide, Europe First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco furniture combined luxurious materials with bold architectural forms, favouring strong silhouettes. Seating from the period often emphasised generous proportions and solid c...
Hide, Oak
French Art Deco Gondola Barrel Chairs, Maple & Linen, Circa 1925
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this exceptional pair of French Art Deco gondola barrel chairs dates to circa 1925. Crafted from maple, the chairs feature an elegant barrel-back silhoue...
Linen, Maple
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs in Mahogany, circa 1925
Located in Ulm, DE
An elegant pair of original French Art Deco armchairs dating from circa 1925, distinguished by their strong geometric silhouette and refined decorative details. The chairs feature m...
Fabric, Mahogany
French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair Ottoman Mitchell Gold Restoration Hardw
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco style cognac leather club lounge chair and ottoman, made by Mitchell Gold for Restoration Hardware, American, circa 2000s. The original retail price was $4,850. This ...
Leather
1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs with Ottoman, Beech & Mohair
Located in Astoria, NY
Exceptional pair of French Art Deco club chairs with matching ottoman, sourced in Paris and dating to circa 1930. The chairs feature deep, comfortable seats, softly rounded backs, sc...
Mohair, Hardwood, Beech
Danish 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Mohair with Carved Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on mahogany bun feet typical of the Art Deco period and with a low backrest with small wings giving it a very co...
Mohair, Mahogany
Clover Leather Club Chair by Bloom Home, Custom Made in USA
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our clover leather club chair This reproduction was created from an antique club chair we found in France on our travels. Custom made ...
Leather, Linen
Vintage Pair Art Deco Revival Distressed Brown Leather Club Chairs & Ottomans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage pair of Art Deco Revival club chairs with matching ottomans, circa 1980s. Upholstered in beautifully aged brown leather with a rich, naturally distressed patina tha...
Leather, Burlap, Wood
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Liquid Metal Fabric Kate Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison liquid metal fabric Kate armchair, Italy With its geometric charm, the captivating design of th...
Metal
$3,346 / item
A Fantastic French Leather Club Chair Circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Fantastic French Leather Club Chair Circa 1930’s Stylish and super rare this chair is a very lovely thing. Reupholstered approximately 40 years ago the age and patina of the leath...
Leather
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, Carved Oak and Velvet, France, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, Carved Oak and Velvet, France, 1930s. This pair of Art Deco club chairs is built on solid oak frames with wide flat armrests and squared front legs. Th...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs, Mohair and Stained Wood, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs, Mohair and Stained Wood, 1930s. This pair of Art Deco club chairs is built on a solid stained wood frame with curved wooden armrests that flow i...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Modernist High Back Armchairs, Walnut Veneer Fabric/ Leather Upholstery, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant modernist high-back armchairs with walnut-veneered frame and original upholstery, Austria, circa 1930 These armchairs are restored on request and available in different amou...
Upholstery, Walnut
Superb Club Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Fabric
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern club chair and ottoman, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality beech frame, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium golden brown 100% alpaca wool fabric....
Alpaca, Beech
$6,283 / item
Superb Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Fabric
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern club chair, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality beech frame, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium golden brown 100% alpaca wool fabric. Handmade ...
Alpaca, Beech
Square Armed Leaning Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By André Arbus, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant square armed leaning club chair. High quality hand-made beech framesand newly upholstered in a premium pure alpaca fabric. Firm-ish seat. Fast shipping worldwide.
Mohair, Beech
20th Century French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Tinted Birchwood Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined pair of vintage French Art Deco club chairs, handcrafted in Paris circa 1930. Expertly made with tinted birchwood frames, these classic lounge chairs showcase elegant Paris...
Linen, Upholstery, Beech, Fabric
Late 20th Century Art Deco Revival Custom Designed Two Toned Mahogany Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Art Deco Revival custom two-toned mahogany cube club chairs made by Rialto & designed by Zlata Pericic for Meca Design & Production, 8 available, selling separately....
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
$31,391 / set
French Art Deco Armchairs - Pair - Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Pair of French Art Deco armchairs, with rounded armrests and a low, enveloping silhouette. Reupholstered in an off white cotton chenille blended with alpaca, a fabric that will devel...
Fabric, Wood, Down, Feathers
Drexel Heritage Art Deco Inspired Pair of Black Leather Club or Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These heirloom quality top grain black leather chairs are as stylish as they are comfortable. Pleated and tailored leather details, wonderful proportions, and superior quality materi...
Leather
The Valette Chair, Contemporary design, Handcrafted in Norway
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The Valette Chair is a contemporary interpretation of the classic French club chair, revived not to mimic the past, but to preserve its essence. The idea began, as many of ours do, ...
Wool, Cotton, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...
Wood, Mohair
A Stunning Pair of Small Leather Club Armchairs in the Art Deco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of club armchairs in the Art Deco style of neat proportions, fabulous quality and upholstered in gorgeously rich elegant brown leather with decorative brass studding ...
Leather, Wood
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Striped Fabric
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern club chair, upholstered in striped fabric. Also available in COM. Fast shipping worldwide. COM fabrics subject to approval.
Beech, Oak
Pearson Ralph Lauren English Style Green Leather Library Chairs, Set of 2
By Pearson Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite library chair set in a green tufted leather with nailhead trimmings. The ultra rare chairs on front c...
Brass
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
$4,500Sale Price / set|25% Off
French Art Deco Barrel Club Chairs, Green Velvet, Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sensational French Art Deco barrel chairs in the style of Dominique. Lovely green velvet fabric with gold perimeter. Mahogany curved back and armrest. Fluted legs. The French int...
Fabric
French Mustache Style Club Chairs in Original Leather and Completely Unrestored
Located in Highwood, IL
French Mustache Style Club Chairs in Original Leather and Completely Unrestored. Not often today that you can still find a pair of Original French Leather Club Chairs in the most des...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Alligator French Club Chairs Inspired Designers Jean-Michel Frank Jacques Adnet
Located in Highwood, IL
Genuine Alligator Club Chairs Inspired by French Designers Jean-Michel Frank and Jacques Adnet by Old Plank. Our French Art Deco Club Chairs are upholstered in extremely large and ve...
Hide, Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Coconut, Alligator
A Very Fine Art Deco Design Walnut and Leather Club Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine handmade leather and well figured walnut framed club armchair in the Art Deco style. This exceptional piece is of superb quality with beautifully rich patination and gra...
Chrome
Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality beech frames, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium ivory 100% alpaca fabric. Handmade in Eng...
Alpaca, Beech
Albert Guenot French Modernist single club chair, circa 1928
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco club chair, circa 1928, by Albert Guenot. 27” wide x 37” deep x 32” high. Unrestored in the photographs. Documented l’Art Vivant, 1928.
Wood
Antique French Art Deco Club Chair, Distressed Brown Leather, 1930s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique circa 1930s 1940s French Brown Leather Club Chair. French Art Deco Original Distressed Leather Club Chair. Classic French Art Deco leather club chair dating from the 1930's w...
Leather
Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
Alpaca, Wood
Pair of Square Armed Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, André Arbus, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant pair of square armed modern club chairs. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a premium pure mohair fabric. Firm-ish seat. Fast shipping worldwid...
Mohair, Beech
$6,010 / item
A Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb modern club chair, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality handmade beech frame and upholstered in an ivory premium 100% alpaca fabric. Handmade in England. Available in C...
Alpaca, Beech
Superb Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs and Ottomans in Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca, with a matching pair of ottomans. High quality handmade beech frames and newly upholstered in a soft, i...
Alpaca, Wood
Pair of Square Armed Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By André Arbus, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant pair of square armed leaning club chairs. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a premium pure alpaca fabric. Firm-ish seat. Fast shipping worldwi...
Mohair, Beech
English Leather Library Armchairs from the Art Deco Era 'Priced Individually'
Located in Austin, TX
A fine set of two English library or lounge chairs from the Art Deco era - each chair featuring a classic club chair silhouette with a deep seat, gently curved and rolled arms, and a...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Customized H 269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Pattern Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935. This armchairs are restored on request and available in different ...
Fabric, Wood
$3,600 / set
Pair 1920's Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1920's sexy Art Deco club chairs newly upholstered in grey.
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Mid Century Art Deco Mahogany Cube Club Chairs by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of club chairs attributed to Ralph Lauren. These chairs feature Mahogany case frames with a light burgundy velvet. Unmarked.
Velvet, Mahogany
$1,883 / item
A Stunning Club Armchair in the Art Deco Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning handmade leather and walnut framed club armchair in the Art Deco style, of fabulous quality and with gorgeously rich patination and grain. Beautifully upholstered in eleg...
Leather, Walnut
$14,752 / set
Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Mohair
By Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of modern club chairs. High quality beech frames, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium gold mohair fabric. Handmade in England. Fast shipping worldwide. ...
Beech, Mohair
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Cubist Club Chairs in Leather and Hide, 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An absolutely astonishing and rare pair of 1920s French Cubist chairs. We are unlikely to ever find another pair like this again. Features original leather and hide upholstery. Re...
Leather
$3,595Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Moustache Club Chair c. 1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Early 20th c. leather club chair with charming mustache top, riveted back, wooden feet, brown piping and rounded armrests. All original sheep hide leather and stuffed with h...
Sheepskin
Hand-Crafted Art Deco Saddle Leather Swivel Club Chair, USA
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome swivel saddle leather club chair crafted in the 1930s French Art Deco style. The sleek chair features thick cognac or saddle toned leather upholstery that has developed a ...
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Superb Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Fabric
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality beech frames, feather seat cushion and upholstered in a premium golden brown 100% alpaca wool fabric. Ha...
Alpaca, Beech