Art Deco Club Chairs
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.
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Wrought Iron
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Macassar
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Mahogany, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1970s American Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
2010s British Art Deco Club Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Mohair, Cotton, Teak
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
2010s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Alligator
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1990s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Alpaca
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Sheepskin
Early 2000s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Sheepskin
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Macassar
1970s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
2010s British Art Deco Club Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s British Art Deco Club Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Club Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Sheepskin
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
2010s German Art Deco Club Chairs
Lacquer, Leather, Mahogany
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Muslin
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Softwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Lambskin
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1970s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood