Art Deco was one of the shortest-lived design periods in history.

All about sensational, freewheeling modern living and daring new designs, Deco was hit hard by the looming Second World War. It was time to pack up the Charleston records, put away glamorous accoutrements and face harsh reality.

But the style never seems to go quietly, or for very long.  There is a renewed interest in Art Deco furniture.  Chair styles of the Art Deco period are extremely popular with those who desire a modern look with a little glamour thrown in.

ART DECO TEARDROP CHAIR

The unique art deco chair from the Teardrop Collection has a contemporary look and is comfortable as well.  What makes this chair unique is its shape. It actually looks like a teardrop!  On one side, the arm is curved back and the back of the chair starts sloping downward and comes down around the other side to the arm.

ART DECO CLUB CHAIR

Club chairs are comfortable, thickly upholstered chairs with arms and a low back.  They are typically covered in leather rather than fabric. This laid back chair has its roots in 19th century English gentleman’s clubs, where they no doubt served as the ultimate socializing and relaxation furniture. Club chairs evoke a picture of smoke-filled rooms decorated in heavy, masculine wood and worn leather.   The 1920′s saw a huge jump in the popularity of club chairs, which began their evolution from the overstuffed masculine English version to the many different models available today.  These chairs are one of the hottest types of art deco furniture.

TUB CHAIR

Tub Chair design  incorporates elements of Arts and Crafts and Art Deco. Tub Chairs, which are also known as Barrell Chairs or Captains’ Chairs, have deep roots in the Art Deco tradition.

Josef Hoffman was one of the top designers of the Tub Chair.  He was a 19th century architect and furniture designer who taught at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts for over 30 years.  Even though he had a closer association with the Arts and Crafts style, his later chair designs began to reflect the influence of Art Deco.  His famous Koller Chair of 1911 is an Art Deco piece that is similar to the Tub Chair with long, straight upright curves.  The Tub Chair reflects the modern aesthetic that Art Deco emphasized.