What is the most comfortable chair for a living room?

For a living room, there are many types of chairs that can qualify as “comfortable” depending on individual preferences. When choosing a comfortable chair, consider the seat, which supports your weight, the back, which provides lumbar support, and the arms, which are especially important if you use the chair for long hours. Comfortable chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

Do accent chairs have to match in living room?

No, accent chairs in a living room don't have to match. In fact, you're free to mix and match accent chairs as you see fit. To tie the room together, choose chairs that have something in common, such as color or materials. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of accent chairs.

Can I use a lounge chair in a living room?

Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.

What do you call a lounge chair for the living room?

Many people call a lounge chair for the living room a chaise longue, meaning "long chair” in French. It's also perfectly acceptable to call a living room chair a lounge chair, as the term doesn't only apply to outdoor furniture. Find a wide variety of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.

How do you choose an accent chair for a living room?

To choose an accent chair for a living room, first measure the floor space available for your chair and the height of the seats of the other furniture in the room. You'll generally want to select a chair that will fit your floor plan and has a seat height that is no more than 4 inches taller or shorter than the other furnishings in the seating area. Next, consider the style and color scheme of your room, looking for chairs that will match. Once you have narrowed down the options, compare materials and prices to select the chair that will suit your preferences, coordinate with the rest of your space and fit your budget. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.

What are big living room chairs called?

What big living room chairs are called depends on their style. A chair that has an integrated footrest is a lounge chair or a chaise longue, while one with a tall back that curves in at the top is a wingback chair. Chairs that feature footrests that raise and lower with the touch of a button or pull of a lever are recliners. A chair-and-a-half is an extra-wide living room chair with a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of living room chairs.

What kind of chairs do you put in a living room?

What kind of chairs you put in a living room is up to you. Many people furnish living rooms with accent chairs, which are crafted with both comfort and style in mind. If you have a desk in your living room, you may want to place a stationary or rolling desk chair in front of it. Since there are no rules for decorating, you're free to use dining chairs, benches and stools for living room seating. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.

1940s Living Room Chairs

Cabin Chairs

Lambswool Chair

Axel Einar Hjort

Pair Of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs

Fritz Hansen Shearling Chair

1940s Danish Club Chair

Fritz Hansen Model 1518

French Wrought Iron Chairs

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Living Room Suite by Giuseppe Pagano for Bocconi University, c 1940s

H 28.25 in W 24 in D 34.25 in

MAISON JANSEN 1940s Full Room

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, FR

MAISON JANSEN …From a villa decorated by Jansen around 1940 in the south of France… Suite of: - 1

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Vintage 1940s French Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

MAISON JANSEN 1940s Full Room

H 42.52 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in

Restored Six-Strand Square Stacked Rattan Lounge Sofa Living room Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco Rattan living-room set including a matching 3-seat sectional sofa and lounge chair with

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Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Six-Strand Square Stacked Rattan Lounge Sofa Living room Set

H 32 in W 77 in D 34 in

1940s Art Deco Bedroom Chairs, Stool, Leatherette, Guglielmo Ulrich Attributable

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1940s Art Deco Italian bedroom chairs with stool, leatherette in excellent conditions. Polished to

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1940s Art Deco Bedroom Chairs, Stool, Leatherette, Guglielmo Ulrich Attributable

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in

Sleek Super-Chic 1940s-1950s Moderne Bamboo Sunroom Four Piece Set

Located in Lambertville, NJ

and due to age. Sofa: Width 84” Height 28 1/2” Depth 32 1/2” Chairs: width 41 3/4”. Height 28 1/2

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Mid-20th Century Asian Living Room Sets

Materials

Bamboo

Sleek Super-Chic 1940s-1950s Moderne Bamboo Sunroom Four Piece Set

H 28.5 in W 84 in D 32.5 in

Restored Rattan Five Strand Square Pretzel Sofa and Lounge Chair Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A fully restored living room set featuring a five-strand square pretzel three-seat sectional sofa

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Vintage 1940s Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Rattan Five Strand Square Pretzel Sofa and Lounge Chair Set

H 29 in W 80 in D 30 in

Vintage Ivory Lounge Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This piece is ascribable to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino for its incredible

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Ivory Lounge Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy

H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in

Art Deco Armchairs in Red Striped Velvet and with Swoosh Armrests, France, 1940s

By Jean Royère

Located in Antwerp, BE

available two-seater for a complete Art Deco living room set that promises to infuse any space with a burst

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood

Art Deco Armchairs in Red Striped Velvet and with Swoosh Armrests, France, 1940s

H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 40.56 in

Vintage Peach Pink Lounge Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti for Casa & Giardino

By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This piece is ascribable to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino for its incredible

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Peach Pink Lounge Chair in the Style of Gio Ponti for Casa & Giardino

H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in

Mid Century Modern Studio Craft Chairs Irving Sabo

By Irving Sabo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

rare pair of chairs only a few of these were made and or have survived handcrafted sculpted walnut

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Studio Craft Chairs Irving Sabo

H 29 in W 21.5 in D 24 in

Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Pair of streamline lounge chairs and streamline sofa by Thonet in sage cotton velvet and maple

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Pair of Streamline Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Thonet

H 33 in W 28 in D 30 in

Restored "1949er" Rattan Lounge Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-Century "1949er" Rattan living-room set including a matching 3-seat sectional sofa and two

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Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored "1949er" Rattan Lounge Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set

H 33 in W 64 in D 32 in

Restored Mid Century Lattice Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

By Ficks Reed

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare restored Chinoiserie lattice rattan living room with two lounge chairs and a 3-seat sofa by

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Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Mid Century Lattice Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

H 30 in W 83 in D 17 in

Rare 3-Strand Child Size Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set featuring a pair of lounge chairs

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Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Rare 3-Strand Child Size Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set

H 23 in W 19 in D 26 in

20th Century Swedish Vintage Rundrygg Lounge Chair & Footstool by Carl Malmsten

By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish set of a lounge chair and footstool, designed by Carl Malmsten

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

20th Century Swedish Vintage Rundrygg Lounge Chair & Footstool by Carl Malmsten

H 39 in W 33 in D 35.5 in

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

Set of Dining Room Chairs of Walnut and Upholstered with Dark Fabric, 1940s

H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Vintage Upholstery. Sculpted Beech wood frames. Delivery to

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs

H 32 in W 26 in D 28 in

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

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

H 26 in W 32 in D 28 in

Eight French Gothic Style Chairs , Mahogany 1940s , Charles Dudouyt attributed

By La Gentilhommiere, Charles Dudouyt

Located in Vigonza, Padua

French mid-century Gothic style chairs in mahogany, sturdy and in good condition, sprung seat with

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

Materials

Mahogany

Eight French Gothic Style Chairs , Mahogany 1940s , Charles Dudouyt attributed

H 41.34 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

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

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

H 29 in W 23 in D 28 in

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

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

H 26 in W 33 in D 30 in

Emanuele Rambaldi set of six beech and straw chairs by Chiappe, Chiavari, 1940s

By Emanuele Rambaldi

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A very rare set of six "Chiavarine" chairs, expertly crafted in the early 1940s by the esteemed

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Emanuele Rambaldi set of six beech and straw chairs by Chiappe, Chiavari, 1940s

H 35.83 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in

Sculpted Forged Iron Sling Chairs, 1940's

Located in Denton, TX

Sculpted hand wrought iron with new off-white canvas sling. Very rustic and elegant at the same time with some of the original pale green paint on the iron. These can be used either ...

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20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sculpted Forged Iron Sling Chairs, 1940's

H 38 in W 22.63 in D 36.63 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

H 27.5 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in

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

Danish Upholstered Club Chair in Muslin, 1940's

H 32 in W 32 in D 35 in

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

Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs

H 32 in W 33.25 in D 32 in

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

1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs

H 44 in W 32 in D 27 in

Gilbert Rohde Slipper Tub Lounge Chair, 1940's

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Culver City, CA

Step into the world of mid-century magic with this fabulous slipper chair designed by the legendary

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Maple

Gilbert Rohde Slipper Tub Lounge Chair, 1940's

H 29.25 in W 34.5 in D 27.25 in

Frits Henningsen Danish Wingback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop with a team of

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Danish Wingback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's

H 37.5 in W 29 in D 36 in

1940's Lloyd Loom Flanders Wicker Springer Patio Chair, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

as outdoor use. Circa 1940s, Lloyd Loom Flanders wicker spring or bounce chair. This chair has been

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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

1940's Lloyd Loom Flanders Wicker Springer Patio Chair, Pair

H 34 in W 22 in D 25 in

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

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Midcentury Medium Back Lounge Chairs Denmark 1940's

H 34.75 in W 27.75 in D 31 in

Pair of Danish Channel-Back Club Chairs, c. 1940's

Located in Norwalk, CT

-back detail provides more visual interest, with carved oak feet to support underneath. c. 1940's. A

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Vintage 1940s Danish Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Danish Channel-Back Club Chairs, c. 1940's

H 33.5 in W 34 in D 33 in

1940's Oak and Woven Lounge Chair by Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1940's French oak and woven armchair by Charles Dudouyt. Beautiful carved wood detail

Category

Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

1940's Oak and Woven Lounge Chair by Charles Dudouyt

H 34 in W 26.25 in D 26.25 in

Pair of 1940's Ebonised Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

A pair of 1940's Maison Jansen lounge chairs Finished in ebonised black with beautiful curved arms

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1940's Ebonised Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen

H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in

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

Mogens Lassen Style 1940's Danish Highback Lounge Chair in Lambswool

H 35 in W 31 in D 38 in

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Large Lounge or Club Chair with Cabriole Legs, Denmark 1940's

H 32 in W 32.75 in D 35 in

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

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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

H 36 in W 39 in D 35 in

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's

H 31 in W 26.75 in D 29.5 in

1940's Hollywood Regency Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's Hollywood Regency Carved Wood/ Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair. Powder blue fabric in good

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940's Hollywood Regency Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair

H 33 in W 16.5 in D 15.5 in

Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940's

By Hjalmar Jackson, Axel Larsson, Carl Malmsten

Located in Bridgeport, CT

carpenter, Hjalmar Jacksson at Stockholms Hantverksförening in the 1940's. Frame made from walnut. Very

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940's

H 37 in W 26 in D 29 in

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

Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chair by Slagelse Open Armrests in Oak

H 30 in W 26.75 in D 30 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

High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's

H 40.5 in W 31 in D 32 in

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Mohair

Danish Mid-Century Lounge or Club Chair in Green Mohair, 1940's

H 38 in W 34 in D 20.5 in

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

Charming pair of solid pinewood easy chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 28.35 in

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

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's

H 32.5 in W 29.5 in D 32 in

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

Pair of Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chairs Sculptural Armrests

H 33 in W 26 in D 28 in

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Down

Pair of 1940's Spoon Back Lounge Chairs with Walnut Frames

H 37.25 in W 25 in D 23 in

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 1940's Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair

H 34 in W 27.5 in D 37 in

Pair of 1940's Oak and Woven Lounge Chairs by Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning pair of 1940's French oak and woven armchairs by Charles Dudouyt. Beautiful carved wood

Category

Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pair of 1940's Oak and Woven Lounge Chairs by Charles Dudouyt

H 34.25 in W 26.5 in D 25.5 in

Danish Mahogany Wingback Easy Chair by Frits Henningsen, c. 1940's

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Introducing an exquisite wingback easy chair by the legendary Frits Henningsen, a master of Danish

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Mahogany Wingback Easy Chair by Frits Henningsen, c. 1940's

H 41.5 in W 29.25 in D 33 in

Pair of 1940's Viggo Boesen Attributed Danish Lounge Chairs in Beech

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Sublime pair of lounge chairs made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk of Denmark in the 1940s with the design

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pair of 1940's Viggo Boesen Attributed Danish Lounge Chairs in Beech

H 30 in W 27 in D 29 in

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

Pair of French 1940’s Salon Side Chairs

H 31 in W 23 in D 22 in

1940s Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940s Danish lounge chair. Tufted back. Hammered nailhead details. beechwood legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1940s Danish Lounge Chair

H 32.5 in W 32 in D 36 in

Ole Wanscher chair for Fritz Hansen 1940's Mahogany. Decorative and comfortable

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Forest, BE

furniture design. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Wanscher, working with master joiner A. J. Iversen

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher chair for Fritz Hansen 1940's Mahogany. Decorative and comfortable

H 33.86 in W 22.25 in D 23.23 in

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

1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather

H 37 in W 33 in D 36 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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Danish 1940's Large Scale Fritz Hansen Style Club Chair

H 37 in W 38 in D 34 in

Danish Easy Wingback Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

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 Easy Wingback Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's

H 41 in W 28 in D 32 in

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1940s Living Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1940s living room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all 1940s living room chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 786 antique and vintage 1940s living room chairs in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1940s living room chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 1940s living room chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Art Nouveau and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Charlotte Perriand and Fritz Hansen each produced beautiful 1940s living room chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1940s Living Room Chairs?

Prices for 1940s living room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940s living room chairs begin at $219 and can go as high as $1,000,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,300.

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 Living Room Chairs

What is the most comfortable chair for a living room?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
For a living room, there are many types of chairs that can qualify as “comfortable” depending on individual preferences. When choosing a comfortable chair, consider the seat, which supports your weight, the back, which provides lumbar support, and the arms, which are especially important if you use the chair for long hours. Comfortable chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
Do accent chairs have to match in living room?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
No, accent chairs in a living room don't have to match. In fact, you're free to mix and match accent chairs as you see fit. To tie the room together, choose chairs that have something in common, such as color or materials. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of accent chairs.
Can I use a lounge chair in a living room?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
What do you call a lounge chair for the living room?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
Many people call a lounge chair for the living room a chaise longue, meaning "long chair” in French. It's also perfectly acceptable to call a living room chair a lounge chair, as the term doesn't only apply to outdoor furniture. Find a wide variety of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
How do you choose an accent chair for a living room?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
To choose an accent chair for a living room, first measure the floor space available for your chair and the height of the seats of the other furniture in the room. You'll generally want to select a chair that will fit your floor plan and has a seat height that is no more than 4 inches taller or shorter than the other furnishings in the seating area. Next, consider the style and color scheme of your room, looking for chairs that will match. Once you have narrowed down the options, compare materials and prices to select the chair that will suit your preferences, coordinate with the rest of your space and fit your budget. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
What are big living room chairs called?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
What big living room chairs are called depends on their style. A chair that has an integrated footrest is a lounge chair or a chaise longue, while one with a tall back that curves in at the top is a wingback chair. Chairs that feature footrests that raise and lower with the touch of a button or pull of a lever are recliners. A chair-and-a-half is an extra-wide living room chair with a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of living room chairs.
What kind of chairs do you put in a living room?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
What kind of chairs you put in a living room is up to you. Many people furnish living rooms with accent chairs, which are crafted with both comfort and style in mind. If you have a desk in your living room, you may want to place a stationary or rolling desk chair in front of it. Since there are no rules for decorating, you're free to use dining chairs, benches and stools for living room seating. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.

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