Art Deco Armchairs
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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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.
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair, Upholstery
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Sheepskin
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Armchairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
1940s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Jacquard, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
1930s British Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Cotton, Zebra Wood
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Cotton, Oak, Fabric, Lacquer
1930s German Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Macassar, Walnut
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair, Walnut, Oak, Ebony, Linen, Jacquard, Bouclé, Velvet, Alpaca, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair, Walnut, Oak, Ebony, Linen, Jacquard, Bouclé, Velvet, Alpaca, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs
Stainless Steel
1940s Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Burl
1940s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric
1930s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Teak
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Wool, Beech
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Mahogany, Tulipwood
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Wood
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Cotton, Oak, Fabric, Lacquer
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Fabric
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Leather
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Muslin, Birch
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut