Pair of Early 20th-Century Art Deco Mahogany and Leather Button-Tufted Chairs
A pair of early 20th-century Art Deco chairs, made from mahogany and upholstered in their original dark leather with button-tufted detailing. They belong to that moment when furniture began to move away from traditional ornament and place greater emphasis on form, quality of materials and a new idea of comfort.
Their design balances structure and softness particularly well. The slender, square-section legs are gently tapered, giving the chairs a clear geometric foundation, while the tall, enveloping backs open into a fan shape. The vertical padded sections recall one of the most distinctive motifs of Art Deco design, a detail echoed on the seats through stitched divisions and buttoned upholstery.
The mahogany gives strength and definition to the frame, while the leather shapes the volumes and retains a deep, naturally aged patina, with folds and tonal variations developed through use. It is precisely this relationship between structure and upholstery that makes the pair so recognisable: disciplined in line, yet generous and inviting in form.
Originally conceived as conversation chairs, they can now work equally well in a living room, study, bedroom or entrance hall, where even on their own they are capable of defining the space and giving it character.
Compact yet strongly expressive, these antique Art Deco chairs stand out for their fan-shaped backs, patinated leather and mahogany frames—clear expressions of the more modern and confident elegance that defined the Art Deco period.
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