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Edwardian Eastlake Carved Mahogany Upholstered Chairs, circa 1920s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair Edwardian era Eastlake Carved Mahogany Upholstered Chairs, Circa 1920s.
Chairs have
Category
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s Victorian Oak Upholstered Parlor Side Parlor Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of 1920s Victorian Oak Upholstered Parlor Side Parlor Chairs in very good
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Victorian Mahogany and Tufted Velvet Upholstered Rocking Chair, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Absolutely gorgeous late Victorian style mahogany frame and red velvet upholstered seat and tufted
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 36 in
Pair of 1920s Philips & Philips Victorian Walnut and Velvet Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1920s Philips & Philips furniture Victorian walnut and cut velvet upholstered chairs hip
Category
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
H 38 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
1920s Italian Six Dining Room Chairs Solid Walnut, Art Deco age, new upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Circa 1920s, of the Art Deco age, Italian set of 6 Gothic style chairs in solid blond walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42.13 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Arts and Crafts Adirondack Mission Oak & Blue Upholstered Lounge Chair, C. 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Antique Addirondack Handcrafted Mission Oak and Blue Upholstered seat Lounge
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 28 in W 33 in D 29 in
Italian 1920s Art Deco Bridge Chairs, All Original Velvet Upholstered, in Walnut
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Restored and wax polished Italian Art Deco armrest chairs, with spring seat, velvet upholstered in
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 34.26 in W 24.02 in D 18.9 in
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Offered for sale is a
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
1920s Estey Manufacturing Magogany Upholstered Arm Chairs
By Estey Organ Corp.
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this beautiful, refinished pair of early 20th century regency style solid mahogany armchairs by Estay Manufacturing Co. Estay was founded in 1879 and specia...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Large Scale Spanish Revival Throne Chair, C. 1920's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large and stately 1920's throne chair freshly upholstered in rich mohair.
Category
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
1920'S CLUB CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920'S CLUB CHAIR UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC HOMSPUN LINEN WITH DOWN AND FEATHER CUSHION.
Category
20th Century American Club Chairs
1920s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant 1920s French chair showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Pair Upholstered Club Chairs, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920s English pair of club chairs. Bespoke contrasting stitches on the arms and back. Contrast trim
Category
Vintage 1920s English Club Chairs
1920's French Art Deco Club Chair Upholstered in Original Leather
Located in Miami, FL
). Chair rests on reeded wood front legs with ball feet. France, circa 1920.
Shows lots of wear and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
1920s Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs, England
Located in New York, NY
1920s English pair of club chairs.
Recently reupholstered in light grey linen.
Separate seat
Category
Vintage 1920s English Club Chairs
High Back Single Upholstered Side Chair, France, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920s French recently reupholstered high back single side chair.
Decorative nailhead accents frame
Category
Vintage 1920s French Side Chairs
1920s Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
This set of six wooden chairs was made in the United Kingdom, circa 1920. The pure white
Category
Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
1920s French Provincial Upholstered Bergère Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A Classic Bergère from circa 1920. Originating in the Louis XV era, the Bergère is an interior
Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
A pair of 1920s French Blue Upholstered Art Deco Fireside Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Butterfly Wingback Armchairs with French blue Upholstery. These charming antique armchairs have two curved armrests with a lovely scroll on both ends, as well as a heart-sha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 1920s Oak Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking set of 12 near pink upholstered dining chairs, circa 1920.
Later covered in a cerise
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
White Cotton Upholstered Vanity Chair with Pleated Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1920's Vanity Chair Upholstered in White Cotton
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Large 1920s English Wing Back Chairs Upholstered in Neutral Linen
Located in London, GB
A large scale pair of upholstered English wing chairs dating from the 1920s.
These impressive
Category
Early 20th Century British Baroque Wingback Chairs
Materials
Oak, Linen
H 51.19 in W 34.65 in D 37.01 in
1920s UPHOLSTERED ARM CHAIR
Located in Essex, MA
A well proportioned club chair with rectangular canted back, scrolled arms and inverted tapering
Category
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
4 1920s Italian armchairs w/ polished leather & brass tack seats
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of 1920's wood chairs re-upholstered in a polished leather and brass tacks. They
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
1920s UPHOLSTERED CLUB CHAIR WITH CHUNKY FRONT LEGS
Located in Essex, MA
A well proportioned 1920s club chair with rectangular back, scrolled arms and chunky square section
Category
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
1920's Open Arm Chair, Mahogany Frame, Upholstered in Schumacher Tumble Weed
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a glamorous 1920's Open Arm Chair, Mahogany Frame, Upholstered in Schumacher Tumble
Category
Vintage 1920s European Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
English Style Club Chair in Paisley Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A very comfortable club chair, most likely English from the 1920s. The chair is upholstered in an
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Parcel-Gilt Bergères Chairs in Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco parcel-gilt and upholstered bergères, circa 1920s. The chairs have front
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Maple, Velvet
Upholstered Hand Carved Walnut Side Chair, France, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920s Classic French design with decorative carved wood finial at base side chair.
Carved walnut
Category
Vintage 1920s French Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Upholstered High Back Cane Wing Chair, France, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The high back of this very unusual 1920s French wing chair is almost five feet tall.
The back
Category
Vintage 1920s French Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cane
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Upholstered Body and Oak Frames, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of C. De Jong for J.A. Boskamp En Zonen Art Deco lounge chairs with original light patterned
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 36 in W 30.25 in D 37.25 in
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Yellow Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, 1920s
By Fine Arts Furniture Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
1920s set of six Louis XVI style leather upholstered dining chairs by Fine Arts Furniture Inc. NYC
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Swedish 1920s Neoclassical Style Painted Barrel Back Upholstered Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood barrel back bergère chair from the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 41 in W 27.25 in D 30 in
1920s Large Barrel Back Upholstered Wing Chair Raised on Four Reeded Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large upholstered barrel back wing chair on reeded legs from the early 20th century. This
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6, 1920s French Bleached Oak Dining Chairs with Upholstered Seats
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite set of six 1920s French bleached oak dining chairs is a testament to timeless
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37.8 in W 18.1 in D 17.3 in
Rare French Mahogany 1920s Era Art Deco Upholstered High Back Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous French Art Deco period 1920s tall back armchair. The chair is in good condition
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Old Danish Chesterfield Club Lounge Chairs Upholstered Pink Velvet 1920s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
1920s.
They are upholstered with dusty cherry or pink velvet. The legs are made of dark mahogany anf
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Swedish Birchwood Art Deco Armchairs, Circa 1920s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Swedish birchwood Art Deco armchairs, circa 1920s
Chairs are newly upholstered.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Six 1920s Upholstered Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's carved walnut chairs with one armchair and 5 side chairs. Armchair is 24.5" W x 20" D
Category
Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
1920's upholstered armchair
Located in London, GB
An unusual 1920's upholstered armchair with scrolled wings, a high narrow back and square section
Category
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Pair of 1920’s gilt tub chairs upholstered in silk mohair velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1920’s gilt tub chairs upholstered in silk mohair velvet
Category
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Eight 1920's Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's. These chairs are newly upholstered in beautiful patterned velvet. Two armchairs
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Fourteen Orange Velvet Upholstered Dining Chairs, circa 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of fourteen French dining chairs upholstered in orange velvet with distressed finish, circa
Category
Vintage 1920s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 6 French Louis XIII Style Upholstered Walnut Chairs, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome set of six French dining side chairs in the style of Louis XIII, circa 1920s. Sturdy
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Spanish Revival Velvet Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's re-upholstered velvet chair with Belgian green velvet.
Category
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Pair of French Boudoir Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A Pair of 1920's Chauffeuses or Boudoir Chair upholstered in button back beige upholstery with
Category
Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1920s Pair of Arts & Crafts Upholstered Oak Reclining Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
A pair of Arts & Crafts upholstered oak reclining chairs from the 1920's with bobbin turned front
Category
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Oak
A Pair of Small French Tub Chairs 1920s Upholstered By Talisman
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Small French Gilt Tub Chairs 1920s Upholstered By Talisman
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Large Scale Spanish Revival Throne Chair, C. 1920's
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large and stately 1920's throne chair freshly upholstered in rich mohair.
Category
Early 20th Century Armchairs
1920s Spanish Revival Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's chair. Newly upholstered in mohair. 25.75" W x 36" H x 28.75" D. Seat height is 18".
Category
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Brown Leather 1920s Period Hall Porters Chair
Located in Darwen, GB
A brown leather 1920s period hall porters chair. Upholstered in beautiful tan leather and having a
Category
Vintage 1920s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
French Art Deco Sofa and Club Chair Set
Located in Fulton, CA
the French Art Deco period, circa 1920s. Upholstered in mohair. Club chair measures 39.75" W 35.5" D
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair of Contemporary Georgian Style Armchairs
By Burden and Izett
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dating to the 1920s. The Chairs Upholstered in Close-Nailed Coarse Weave Silk.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Set of Six Dining Room Chairs, Newly Upholstered, circa 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic set of 1920's Spanish Revival dining room chairs featuring two armchairs and four side
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
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1920s Upholstered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1920s upholstered chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every 1920s upholstered chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1920s upholstered chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1920s upholstered chair bearing Art Deco, Louis XVI or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1920s upholstered chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fine Arts Furniture Co. and Schumacher produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1920s Upholstered Chair?
Prices for a 1920s upholstered chair start at $350 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $3,928.
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Questions About 1920s Upholstered Chair
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- What do I wear to a 1920s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was 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. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
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