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Danish Upholstered Club Chair in Muslin, 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful curves and the most amazing feet, should be upholstered.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

Dorothy Draper Style Original Chinoiserie Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1940's
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Rochester, NY
button tufted polished cotton chinoiserie decorated fabric. Chair has been in one family since the 1940's
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

6 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Six exquisite French dining chairs from the 1940s era. High backs framed by the wood structure
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Custom Made 1940's Style Lounge Chair Upholstered in Beige Sheepskin Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
design to the Danish small club chairs of the 1940s. Sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Custom Made 1940's Style Lounge Chair Upholstered in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
design to the Danish small club chairs of the 1940s. Sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Custom Made 1940's Style Lounge Chair Upholstered in Beige Sheepskin Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
design to the Danish small club chairs of the 1940s. Sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Swedish Cabinetmaker Cocktail Chair New Upholstered with Velvet, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swedish cabinetmaker cocktail chair / lounge chair. New upholstered with green velvet. Legs of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of 1940s Tan Velvet Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Graceful pair of 1940s Club Chairs, newly upholstered in tan velvet and not used since. Minimalist
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Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1940s Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Art Deco green velvet upholstered lounge / club chairs. The chairs have fringed
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Danish Upholstered Armchair, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Danish upholstered club chair with stained beechwood legs, circa 1940s. Recently upholstered with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Upholstered Armchair, circa 1940s
Danish Upholstered Armchair, circa 1940s
H 37.01 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Pair of 1940's wrought iron chairs by René Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very unusual pair of tall wrought iron chairs upholstered with purple velvet Great condition France
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
, which supports the upholstered seat and back. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both will
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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
Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the
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Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Scandinavian Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Stained Beech Legs, Scandinavia 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
functionality, simplicity and clean lines. The stylishly upholstered design of these chairs is in favour of the
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Otto Schultz Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs, circa 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in San Angelo, TX
What a beautiful and special pair of original Otto Schultz chairs that have been recently
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Upholstered Pair Spool And Ball Leg Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French pair of side chairs with spool and ball leg design. In the style of Charles Dudouyt
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Wood Lounge Chair with Upholstered Cushions, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
There is a clear decorative feel to this lounge chair with indulgent shaping and a sophisticated
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Pair of Arm Chairs, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of 1940s Danish armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Lounge Chair with Upholstered Cushions Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
lounge chair, attributed to Italian design icon Paolo Buffa, is a true testament to the glory days of mid
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Upholstered Chairs Circa 1940s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Duncan Phyfe Mahogany upholstered chairs Circa 1940s. Good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Rare Club Chair, France, 1940s / 50s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
A superb rare 1940s / 1950s oversized club chair reminiscent of Maison Gouffe / Jean Royere. Newly
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, 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

Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish-made easy chair is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century design
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of French Art Deco Chairs with ebony wood frame and upholstered in white muslin fabric
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s French Art Deco Chairs
1940s French Art Deco Chairs
H 30 in W 27 in D 28 in
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

Materials

Wool, Beech

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
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Rare Set of three upholstered early Ray Komai Plywood Lounge Chairs US 1940s
By Ray Komai
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a great example of a Set of three Ray Komai Lounge Chairs. These chairs were shown in the
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood, Plywood

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the 1940's in the style of Swedish Designer, Carl Malmsten
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of 1940's Spoon Back Lounge Chairs with Walnut Frames
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous chairs have lovely solid walnut frames and very light gray linen upholstery (on the
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Down

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1940s Jens Risom Knoll Pair Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chairs Midcentury
By Jens Risom
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A matching pair of Jens Risom's Vostra Lounge Chairs for Knoll, Germany. Feet in beechwood, from
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1940s French Oak Reclining Wingback Chairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful pair of French Oak chairs with wingback floating seats - newly upholstered in "Chanel
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

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

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Two-Tone Wool, 1940's
By Hjalmar Jackson, Axel Larsson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
carpenter, Hjalmar Jacksson from the 1940's. Frame and base made form nicely figured oak. Upscale design
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Mahogany by Alfred Christensen Denmark 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
is showing some wear and we recommend having the chair reupholstered. We are able to re-upholster in
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

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
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Set of Eight Italian Carved Dining Chairs C.1940’s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rams head feet. The chairs are newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with nailhead trim detail
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1940s Gold Colored Velvet Upholstered Lounge Chair By Carl Malmsten Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s reupholstered with golden
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Midcentury Wingback Chair, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wingback chair upholstered in fabric. Designed and made in Denmark.
Category

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
1940s Lounge Chairs, Gio Ponti Designer Attributed, Just Richly New Upholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury lounge chairs, Gio Ponti designer attributed, just richly new upholstered. Golden brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Dining Room Chairs of Walnut and Upholstered with Dark Fabric, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of dining room chairs, crafted from rich walnut and upholstered in dark fabric, embodies
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Chairs, Cherry, France, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Art Deco chairs in cherry, with trapezoidal openwork backrests and upholstered seats
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Art Deco Chairs, Cherry, France, 1940s
Art Deco Chairs, Cherry, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 18.12 in D 19.1 in
Hermès Upholstered Schulz Lounge Chair by Otto Schultz for Boet, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
One of a kind Hermès upholstered lounge chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden. New upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Danish Upholstered Easy Chairs with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Danish-made easy chairs is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1940s Finnish Set of Four Upholstered Dining Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sagaponack, NY
.63, which was introduced a few years later. Chairs are newly upholstered in brown leather.
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Upholstery, Leather

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Beech & Leather, c. 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
the sophistication and innovation of the 1940's. Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of this
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Low Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the early 1940s. The chair comes in two heights and this is the lower of the two. The chair are
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940's Lounge Chair with Footstool in Italian Wool Felt
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handsome, inviting and ready for some serious R & R! Fantastic 1940's Lounge Chair has matching
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Felt, Wood

1940s Floral Printed Linen, J. Frank Style, New Upholstered Danish Slipper Chair
By Josef Frank
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Danish slipper chair from the 1940s new upholstered with floral printed linen similar to
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
Located in New York, NY
1940s pair of French lounge chairs that are nicely upholstered in silk with rolled arms and loose
Category

Vintage 1940s Directoire Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
H 32 in W 38 in D 36 in
Swedish 1940s Gilded Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
1940s Art Deco club chair with a seductive gilded carved wood frame, upholstered in a heavy silk
Category

20th Century Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Swedish 1940s Gilded Club Chair
Swedish 1940s Gilded Club Chair
H 34 in W 27 in D 18 in
Pair of Danish Early Midcentury or Art Deco Low Lounge Chairs Mahagony, 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb pair of Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the late 1930s or early 1940's
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
newly upholstered in white fabric with very elegant shape and great color of wood to highlight the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Dutch Plywood Chair, the Netherlands, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
historical purpose. In the 1940s, this model was known as a UKG (ultra-short wave) chair, as it was used in
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Plywood

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1940s Upholstered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1940s upholstered chair available at 1stDibs. Each 1940s upholstered chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s upholstered chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1940s upholstered chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s upholstered chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles Dudouyt, Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central and Philip Arctander are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Upholstered Chair?

A 1940s upholstered chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,975, while the lowest priced sells for $277 and the highest can go for as much as $62,500.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 1940s Upholstered Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.