Art Deco was an era defining movement in furniture design. European furniture makers embraced this style and in the years between the World Wars, produced some of the most exciting and innovative Art Deco furniture the world had seen.

At its inception, Art Deco was orientated towards the luxury market and paid little attention to costs and retail prices. As a result, pieces were one of a kind. Though elements of Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern are markedly different, both styles value beauty, shape, and colour. This is evident in the pronounced curve of the arms and to a lesser degree, the legs as well. To keep the visual balance, the backs and the lower structures also feature straight lines. The walnut’s beautiful grain and colour variation highlights the versatile shapes and forms, not to mention that walnut timber is one of the most luxurious and expensive non-exotic woods available. The tightly upholstered seats and backs - while adding plenty of comfort and cosiness to the design - don’t take the attention away from the wooden structures, but complement them impeccably. The backs are fully upholstered, only framed by the wood on the sides. The dark yellow colour is elegantly understated and accentuates the fullness of the seats and backs.

These Art Deco chairs were created during a modern age of material innovation, aesthetic creativity, and instantly recognizable design. As these chairs show, European furniture designers’ artistic approach was anchored by characteristic Art Deco refinement expressed through graceful forms and traditional methods.

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Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The wood has some small marks and scratches. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium velour fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:

21.25 in W x 34.25 in D x 34.64 in H; Seat height 17.32 in; Arm height 25.59 in

54 cm W x 87 cm D x 88 cm H; Seat height 44 cm; Arm height 65 cm