A Set Of Six Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
George III Style Mahogany Ladder-Back Dining Chairs, each with stuffover seats, upholstered in
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Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940 Ladder Back
Set of 4 Vintage Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Carver, Seat, Art Deco, Circa 1940
$3,912 / set
H 36.62 in W 25.01 in D 21.46 in
Set of 4 Vintage Ladder Back Chairs, Irish, Carver, Seat, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of four vintage ladder back chairs. An Irish, mahogany carver and seat, dating to the
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Materials
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Ole Wanscher Ladder Back Chairs, Beech & Jacquard Upholstery, 1940s
$5,500 / set
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 32 in
Ole Wanscher Ladder Back Chairs, Beech & Jacquard Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Portland, OR
Rare pair of ladder back chairs by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen. Stained beech frames with
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Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Ladder Back Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Ladder back lounge chair by Ole Wanscher designed for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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Set of 2 Tall Spanish Ladder-Back Chairs, 1940s
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 2 Tall Spanish Ladder-Back Chairs, 1940s Bring a touch of vintage Mediterranean charm to
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Materials
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Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.
$5,800 / set
H 57.49 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of high back ladder chairs, Spain mid-1900s.. Re-upholstered in goatskin and linen
Category
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Materials
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Rolex Steel Classic "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet, 1949
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 5015 METAL
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Pair of French Oak and Rush Ladder Back Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Each with a ladder back, the in-curved armrests raised on columnar supports, above the rush seat
Category
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Materials
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Paolo Buffa, a Pair of Mahogany Ladder-Back Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
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English Oak Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Kitchen Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning set of antique ladder back dining chairs were made of solid oak in England, circa
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1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Sturdy Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Three
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1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Sturdy Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Sturdy Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Three 1940’s Bentwood Debrecen
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Ladder Back Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of six ladder back chairs. The wood is oak and the seats have been reupholstered in linen. The
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Materials
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Set of 6 Ladder-back Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual and rare set of 6 ladder-back side chairs in cerused oak by Charles Dudouyt, the seats
Category
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Materials
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Charles Dudouyt Ladder Back Rush Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hudson, NY
A striking pair of French ladder back arm chairs designed by Charles Dudouyt. Solid oak frames are
Category
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Materials
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French Provincial Rush Seat Ladder Back Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The rush seat and ladder back make a perfect pair for a Classic and timeless chair design that is
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Handsome Set of 6 Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome set of 6 classic Vermont ladder back side dining chairs having charming rush seats.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rush
French Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 1940's oak ladder back chairs with carved shells with rush seat, they are in great condition
Category
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Set of 6 Charming Vintage English Wavy Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
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H 38 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
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Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful set of six super high quality English wavy ladder back chairs just waiting for everyday
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Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
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Set 6 Vintage French Dining Chair Rush Seat Louis XV Ladder Back Carved Oak
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H 35 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
Set 6 Vintage French Dining Chair Rush Seat Louis XV Ladder Back Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Vintage French Dining Chair Rush Seat Louis XV Ladder Back Carved Oak. Direct from France, a
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
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A Pair of 1930s Mahogany Georgian Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair 1930s mahogany ladder back dining side chairs. Each with square legs and crossbar bottoms in
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Set 6 Vintage French Carved Oak Ladder Back Dining Kitchen Chair Rush Seat
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H 16 in W 17 in L 16 in
Set 6 Vintage French Carved Oak Ladder Back Dining Kitchen Chair Rush Seat
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 vintage French carved oak ladder back dining kitchen chair rush seat. Direct from France
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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Ole Wanscher Ladder Back Armchairs for Fritz Hansen in Blue Lacquer
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H 34.25 in W 22.25 in D 20.13 in
Ole Wanscher Ladder Back Armchairs for Fritz Hansen in Blue Lacquer
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bright teal color with new white linen cushions. Stunning undulating back and lines. Perfect pop of color
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Set 6 Antique French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Country
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Set 6 Antique French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Country
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 antique French ladder back dining chairs carved oak rush seat country. Direct from France
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Lovely Suite of Six circa 1940 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs 6
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H 41.15 in W 17.52 in D 18.31 in
Lovely Suite of Six circa 1940 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely suite of six original Dutch circa 1940 Ladder back rush seat dining
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rolex Steel Bubble Back with Romabic Dial 1940's with Original Ladder Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 38mm MOVEMENT
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Set of 8 Estate English Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats, circa 1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8 estate English ladder back chairs with rush seats, circa 1940. 6 side chairs and 2
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Pair of tall ebonised Ladder Back Chairs, Italian ca. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ebonised Tall ladder back Chairs. Upholstered seat.
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Materials
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French Ladder Back Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
sweet, ladder back style dining chair with a delighful rush seat. a quantity of four are available.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
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Vintage 6 Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Chairs 4+2, Scotland 1940, B2937
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage 6 oak ladder back rush seat chairs 4+2, Scotland 1940, B2937 Scotland 1940 Solid oak
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Vintage 1940s Scottish Chairs
Materials
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Set of Six Oak Ladder Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Six Antique Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats Simple Stretcher and Block Leg
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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
A wonderful pair of stylized ladder back chairs
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of stylized ladder back chairs in Mahogany featuring turned and carved front legs
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Set of Six 1940s Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six 1940s Danish ladder back chairs made of solid oak.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
English Oak Set of Six Ladder Back Dining Kitchen Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These solid oak antique ladder back dining chairs have been finished a dark color and have been
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Ladder Back Counter Stools with Vintage African Fabric Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold yellow stools with newly reupholstered graphic African textile seats. Sold individually.
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Six "Ladder Back" Walnut Chairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
Six "ladder back" walnut chairs in the style of Paolo Buffa. Of tapering form. Italy, circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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1940 Ladder Back For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1940 ladder back available at 1stDibs. A 1940 ladder back — often made from wood, natural fiber and rush — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1940 ladder back you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940 ladder back made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. Paolo Buffa, Ole Wanscher and Charles Dudouyt each produced at least one beautiful 1940 ladder back that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1940 Ladder Back?
The average selling price for a 1940 ladder back at 1stDibs is $2,495, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $33,000 for the highest priced.
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 1940 Ladder Back
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.
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