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1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
centuries-old design of the wing chair, reminiscent of Edward Wormley's designs for Dunbar, perfect for
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Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Danish 1940's Large Scale Club Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale club chair in the style of Fritz Hansen made in the early 1940s. The chair is
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Mid-Century Lounge or Club Chair in Green Mohair, 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940's. Superbly comfortable with round organic design and generous proportions and a charming and very
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Mohair

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery. Denmark This listing is for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
H 27 in W 31 in D 28 in
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge. Original vintage faux shearling upholstery. Birch legs. This listing
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Birch

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
H 26 in W 32 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Danish 1940's Large Scale Fritz Hansen Style Club Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale club chair in the style of Fritz Hansen made in the early 1940s. The chair is
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Exquisite Danish Lassen Style Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Red Wool, 1940's
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super sharp looking high back lounge chair from the 1940's. We are unaware of the Maker and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Japanese Old Modern Chair Mid-Century 1940s-1960s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old modern chair made in Japan. The chair was manufactured between 1940s and 1960s. The
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge chairs. We love the sculptural dramatic wood arms on these chairs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
H 30.75 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs. Beech Frames, original wool upholstery. Well made Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Exceptional pair of 1940’s Danish cabinet maker lounge chairs. Stunning channel tufted green velvet
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Shearling Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introducing our Mid-Century Shearling Chairs that epitomizes the fusion of cozy comfort with the
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid Century Shearling Chairs
Mid Century Shearling Chairs
H 30.75 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high style lounge chairs, with an architectural continuous open arm and leg structure
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club  Chairs
Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club  Chairs
H 27.5 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in
Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Blue Accent Side Mid-Century Modern 1940s
By Shelby Williams
Located in Basel, BS
Original 1940s early Gazelle chair in Blue hard plastic. Ergonomic design. This is for the 1 blue
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair is characterized by the best qualities of the country’s mid
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs. Stained Birch legs. Buttton Seat Backs. Classic 1940’s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Danish Upholstered Club Chair in Muslin, 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful curves and the most amazing feet, should be upholstered.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Danish Highback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century high-back lounge chair, designed by furniture maker and designer
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Wood Lounge Chair with Upholstered Cushions, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
seat and backrest cushions. At the heart of the aesthetic is the early mid-century design culture
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Chiavari Chair 1940s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern extra high back vintage side chair Chiavari from beechwood with partly gilded
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Guglielmo Ulrich, Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Ladder Back Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Finely crafted set of six ebonized wood and brown leather dining chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich, circa
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood, Mahogany, Fabric

Soro Stolefabrik, Mid-Century Modern Six Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Vinyl, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Mid-Century Modern Danish dining chairs by Soro Stolefabrik. Each branded SAX Made in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of Midcentury Medium Back Lounge Chairs Denmark 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish very comfortable medium back armchairs from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansens
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

1940s French Leather Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of 1940s French leather chairs with plank oak armrests. Ornate detailing
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1940s French Leather Chairs
1940s French Leather Chairs
H 35 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Mid Century Modern Beech Raffia Ladder Side Chair by Chiavari, Italy, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Side Chair by Chiavari Italy 1940s from beech and raffia. This lightweight chair
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century 1940s Walnut DCW Plywood Chair by Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1940s Brown walnut DCW plywood chair by Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Beautiful and really
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Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Plywood, Walnut

Frits Henningsen Danish Wingback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century wingback chair, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
mid-century design history. This model, like many of Malmsten’s “count chairs”, it is a simplified
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Mogens Lassen Style 1940's Danish Highback Lounge Chair in Lambswool
By Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fritz Hansen attributed 1940s Danish highback lounge chair in Lambswool. Sublime highback lounge
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Large Lounge or Club Chair with Cabriole Legs, Denmark 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale club chair in the style of Fritz Hansen made in the early 1940s. The chair is
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Large Scale Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the the early 1940s. The chair is unmarked and we are not aware of the Designer nor maker. Raised on
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

1940s Rattan Chair and Ottman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage rare 1940s rattan lounge chair and ottoman. Beautifully reupholstered great quality piece
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Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1940s Rattan Chair and Ottman
1940s Rattan Chair and Ottman
No Reserve
H 33 in W 25 in D 28 in
Whimsical Pair of Gilbert Rohde Style 1940s Slipper Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Really fun pair of Gilbert Rohde style 1940s slipper chairs. They have a super wide seat with light
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Industrial Chairs, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial chairs featuring a striking combination of red wooden seat and back, exuding a bold and
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Chairs, 1940s
Industrial Chairs, 1940s
H 27.56 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Danish Mahogany Wingback Easy Chair by Frits Henningsen, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
true collector's item, embodying the essence of Mid-20th Century Danish design. The chair's classic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Original Iron Shellback Clamshell Lawn & Patio Chairs Mid Century Modern 1940s
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern. These Chairs Are In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chair by Slagelse Open Armrests in Oak
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and charming Danish easy chair from the early 1940's by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. We are unaware
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Danish Channel-Back Club Chairs, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
comfort and function. No exception to this rule, these Danish 20th century club chairs are born from the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Club Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chairs Sculptural Armrests
By Alfred Christiansen
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chairs Sculptural Armrests If you are in the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Original Metal Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern. These Chairs Are In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made, circa 1940. This iconic lounge
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Restored 1940's Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chair. The chair features an arm style that flows
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of French 1940’s Salon Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French 40’s salon side chairs. Walnut legs. Newly re-upholstered.
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Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Two Pastoe Irene Chairs by Dirk Braakman, 1940's
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful rare Pastoe chairs designed by Dirk Braakman, the father of Cees Braakman in the 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1940's Danish lounge chair upholstered in the original brown leather with button tufted back
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Easy Wingback Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super elegant Danish high wingback armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Highback Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Wool

1940s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940s Danish lounge chair. Tufted back. Hammered nailhead details. beechwood legs.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

1940s Danish Lounge Chair
1940s Danish Lounge Chair
H 32.5 in W 32 in D 36 in
Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
early 1940s. The chair are unmarked and we are not aware of the Designer nor Maker. Raised on square
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Kaare Klint, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Safari Lounge Chairs, Tan Leather, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Kaare Klint Danish Mid-Century Modern Safari Lounge Chairs, Rasmussen Pair of Safari
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rustic Scalloped Edge Dining Chairs, Set of 10, Italy, 1940's
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in New York, NY
Vittorio Valabrega Rustic Primitive Dining Chairs, Set of 10, 1940's Rare set of rustic Deco
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Mid-20th Century European Rustic Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Beech & Leather, c. 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Model 1582 Wingback Chair by Fritz Hansen is a Danish Mid-Century masterpiece that encapsulates
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Midcentury Wingback Chair, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wingback chair upholstered in fabric. Designed and made in Denmark.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Midcentury Wingback Chair, 1940s
Midcentury Wingback Chair, 1940s
H 32.68 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Lounge Chairs, Functionalism, Probably Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of lounge chairs with adjustable backrests and straight armrests with bars. The thick cushions
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Frits Henningsen Chairs, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
An original pair of Frits Henningsen chairs, Denmark, 1940s. Designed and produced by Frits
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Chairs, Denmark, 1940s
Frits Henningsen Chairs, Denmark, 1940s
H 39.57 in W 26.19 in D 33.47 in
Rare Danish Easy Lounge Chair in Mahogany Attributed to Otto Færge, 1940's
By Otto Færge 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberantly designed large lounge chair. The style is very much that of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Unique Rocking Chair, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
in 1940s in Czechoslovakia. Very good condition.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Unique Rocking Chair, 1940s
Unique Rocking Chair, 1940s
H 86 in W 70 in D 110 in
A Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Beech & Lambswool, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
are both stylish and inviting, embodying the epitome of mid-century modern craftsmanship. A classic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech

Mid Century Red and Orange Chairs, Made in 1940s, Czechia, Restored by Our Team
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Art Deco chairs, two pieces. Material: oak Period: 1940-1949 Completely restored. New
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

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1940s Mid Century Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1940s mid century chair available at 1stDibs. Each 1940s mid century chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Find 2106 options for an antique or vintage 1940s mid century chair now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s mid century chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1940s mid century chair bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1940s mid century chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fritz Hansen, Charles and Ray Eames and Alfred Christensen are consistently popular.

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Prices for a 1940s mid century chair start at $1 and top out at $85,825 with the average selling for $4,022.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.