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French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair
By André Arbus
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic Art Deco 1940s desk chair in blond walnut with original dark green upholstery.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair
French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair

H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1940s Hollywood Regency Tan Suede Desk Chair with Brass Handle & Nailhead Trim
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency curved back splayed leg desk chair with brass handle, in the style of Grosfeld
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

1940s Hollywood Regency Tan Suede Desk Chair with Brass Handle & Nailhead Trim
1940s Hollywood Regency Tan Suede Desk Chair with Brass Handle & Nailhead Trim

1940s Hollywood Regency Tan Suede Desk Chair with Brass Handle & Nailhead Trim

H 35.63 in W 22 in D 19 in
1940's Office Chair in Red Cedar Wood, Gold Leaf Stripe
By Andrés Siegel
Located in Ciudad de Mexico, MX
Intervened office chair, circa 1940 made of red cedar wood and varnished, intervened with gold leaf
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Restauration Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cedar

1940's Office Chair in Red Cedar Wood, Gold Leaf Stripe
1940's Office Chair in Red Cedar Wood, Gold Leaf Stripe

1940's Office Chair in Red Cedar Wood, Gold Leaf Stripe

H 31.11 in W 14.57 in D 17.33 in
Industrial Machine Age Brushed Steel Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, 1940s, machine age, brushed steel desk chair with newly upholstered light ochre vinyl
Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Industrial Machine Age Brushed Steel Desk Chair
Industrial Machine Age Brushed Steel Desk Chair

Industrial Machine Age Brushed Steel Desk Chair

H 33 in W 18.25 in D 20 in
Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare side chair designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker, great condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather, 1940s
Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather, 1940s

Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather, 1940s

H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Classic Danish 1940s Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather
Located in Lejre, DK
This chair is a classic example of Danish furniture design from the 1940s. The chair is made from
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Classic Danish 1940s Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather
Classic Danish 1940s Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather

Classic Danish 1940s Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather

H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Danish Mid Century Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side chairs in patinated leather and oak. Designed and made in Denmark, great original
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Oak, Leather

Pair of Danish Mid Century Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, 1940s
Pair of Danish Mid Century Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, 1940s

Pair of Danish Mid Century Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, 1940s

H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of solid lucite chairs We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage
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Vintage 1940s American Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s
Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s

Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s

H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Swivel Stool with Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair with adjustable height in patinated leather and stained beech. Designed and made in
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Leather, Beech

Swivel Stool with Patinated Leather, 1940s
Swivel Stool with Patinated Leather, 1940s

Swivel Stool with Patinated Leather, 1940s

H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1940s Tansad “De Luxe V.26” Swivel Office Chair – Red Leather & Enamel Grey.
Located in Alton, GB
” swivel office chair, dating to the 1940s, stands as an evocative piece of Mid-Century design history
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Tansad “De Luxe V.26” Swivel Office Chair – Red Leather & Enamel Grey.
1940s Tansad “De Luxe V.26” Swivel Office Chair – Red Leather & Enamel Grey.

1940s Tansad “De Luxe V.26” Swivel Office Chair – Red Leather & Enamel Grey.

H 33.86 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Jacques Adnet Swiveling Desk Chair, France 1940's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Modernist swivel chair in original moleskin upholstery, on casters.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jacques Adnet Swiveling Desk Chair, France 1940's
Jacques Adnet Swiveling Desk Chair, France 1940's

Jacques Adnet Swiveling Desk Chair, France 1940's

H 21 in W 22 in D 28 in
Swedish Armchair with Seat in Paper Cord, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swedish armchair. Designed and made in Sweden, great original condition.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Swedish Armchair with Seat in Paper Cord, 1940s
Swedish Armchair with Seat in Paper Cord, 1940s

Swedish Armchair with Seat in Paper Cord, 1940s

H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Desk/Dining Chair, 1940s 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cane chair in vintage condition (well preserved) very rare find. Production period: 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Desk/Dining Chair, 1940s 1 of 2
Desk/Dining Chair, 1940s 1 of 2

Desk/Dining Chair, 1940s 1 of 2

H 34.26 in W 17.92 in D 16.15 in
1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s French desk and chair in elmwood and leather accents. The desk has two lockable drawers and
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Elm

1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents
1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents

1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents

H 30.25 in W 59 in D 27 in
Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Elwood 1940s French Secretary with chair
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Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair
Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair

Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair

H 30.5 in W 59 in D 27 in
Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1940's Italian desk chair in the style of Gio Ponti. Blond ash. Slight curved back. Compass design
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Ash

Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s
Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s

Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s

H 38 in W 23 in D 23 in
Antique Beech Wood Chair – 1940s German Desk or Dining Chair with New Cane Seat
Located in Hannover, DE
Antique Desk Chair with Renewed Viennese Weave Presumed to be from the 1940s–1950s Most likely of
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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Beech Wood Chair – 1940s German Desk or Dining Chair with New Cane Seat
Antique Beech Wood Chair – 1940s German Desk or Dining Chair with New Cane Seat

Antique Beech Wood Chair – 1940s German Desk or Dining Chair with New Cane Seat

H 90 in W 47 in D 42 in
Italian Midcentury Executive Desk Table with chair designed by Gio' Ponti, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This writing table, a true gem designed by Gio Ponti, dates back to the 1940s and is an
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Italian Midcentury Executive Desk Table with chair designed by Gio' Ponti, 1940s
Italian Midcentury Executive Desk Table with chair designed by Gio' Ponti, 1940s

Italian Midcentury Executive Desk Table with chair designed by Gio' Ponti, 1940s

H 31.7 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in Torrance, CA
Brown Saltman, desk with chair, wood, United States, circa 1940s A cubist desk with chair. This
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman
Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman

Rare Desk with Chair by Brown Saltman

H 31.3 in W 19.69 in D 25.2 in
1940s Danish Armchair or Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, London
Armchair or desk chair by Ole Wanscher A beautifully crafted Danish armchair by Ole Wanscher, made
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

1940s Danish Armchair or Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
1940s Danish Armchair or Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher

1940s Danish Armchair or Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher

H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
very appropriate for sing or desk chairs. The chairs have been reupholstered at a later point but are
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests
Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests

Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests

H 33.5 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s
By Palle Suenson, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Palle Suenson & Jacob Kjær - Scandinavian Modern A rare executive desk chair by Danish Modenist
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s
Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s

Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s

H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 26.78 in
Pair of 1940's French designer chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
Carcass in handwrought metal with custard coloured leather upholstery . 4" cushions. Great comfort !
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 1940's French designer chairs
Pair of 1940's French designer chairs

Pair of 1940's French designer chairs

H 36 in W 24 in D 25 in
1940's American Lightweight "Goodform" chair, more available
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage American lightweight " Goodform " chair. More chairs available
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Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1940's American Lightweight "Goodform" chair, more available
1940's American Lightweight "Goodform" chair, more available

1940's American Lightweight "Goodform" chair, more available

H 34 in W 16.75 in
1940s Vintage Office Swivel Chair
Located in Warsaw, PL
The office swivel chair was manufactured in Poland at the turn of the 1940s and 1950s. Construction
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Vintage 1950s Polish Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1940s Vintage Office Swivel Chair
1940s Vintage Office Swivel Chair

1940s Vintage Office Swivel Chair

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Andre Arbus Desk Chairs, Oak, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Toulouse, FR
Huge André Arbus chair from the 1940s. Legs in carved oak. New uphosltery with Manuel Canovas
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Andre Arbus Desk Chairs, Oak, 1940s
Andre Arbus Desk Chairs, Oak, 1940s

Andre Arbus Desk Chairs, Oak, 1940s

H 39.77 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Exceptional Desk and Chair in the Manner of Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An exceptional, French, 1940s writing table or desk with chair in the manner of Hermes. Chair
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Desk and Chair in the Manner of Hermes
Exceptional Desk and Chair in the Manner of Hermes

Exceptional Desk and Chair in the Manner of Hermes

H 29 in W 24 in D 42 in
1940s French Limed Oak Chair in the Style of Pierre Chareau Re-Upholstered
By Pierre Chareau
Located in London, GB
A good simple design French 1940s desk or side chair reminiscent of Pierre Chareau designs
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s French Limed Oak Chair in the Style of Pierre Chareau Re-Upholstered
1940s French Limed Oak Chair in the Style of Pierre Chareau Re-Upholstered

1940s French Limed Oak Chair in the Style of Pierre Chareau Re-Upholstered

H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1940's Desk Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual rounded arm desk chair in dark mahogany stain with original leather
Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

1940's Desk Chair
1940's Desk Chair

1940's Desk Chair

H 28 in W 24 in D 23 in
French 1940's Desk Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1940's ebonized armchair, upholstered in linen with red abstract design.
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Beech

French 1940's Desk Chair
French 1940's Desk Chair

French 1940's Desk Chair

H 33 in W 23 in D 22 in
Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
1940's Desk chair newly refinished and new grey leather upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Desk Chair
Desk Chair

Desk Chair

H 27 in W 23 in D 22 in
English Mahogany Revolving Office Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5122 fine quality 1940s desk chair in mahogany, having shaped top rail supported on ringed
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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Revolving Office Chair
English Mahogany Revolving Office Chair

English Mahogany Revolving Office Chair

H 80 in W 62 in D 57 in
1940's Belgian Leather Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful worn leather desk chair in its original upholstery. Nail head accents throughout.
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

1940's Belgian Leather Desk Chair
1940's Belgian Leather Desk Chair

1940's Belgian Leather Desk Chair

H 36 in W 23 in D 18 in
Large Vintage Desk chair with original leather circa 1940's
Located in St. Louis, MO
Oversized Desk chair with original worn in leather, on casters
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Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Vintage Desk chair with original leather circa 1940's
Large Vintage Desk chair with original leather circa 1940's

Large Vintage Desk chair with original leather circa 1940's

H 43 in W 36 in D 30 in
Early Sedus Desk or Office Swivel Chair 1940s Switzerland
By Sedus
Located in Berlin, DE
This Sedus Desk / office Chair shows a very nice patina. Swiz Craftsmanship.
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Sedus Desk or Office Swivel Chair 1940s Switzerland
Early Sedus Desk or Office Swivel Chair 1940s Switzerland

Early Sedus Desk or Office Swivel Chair 1940s Switzerland

H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Desk Chair in Patinated Leather by Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair in patinated original leather. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Leather, Beech

Desk Chair in Patinated Leather by Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s
Desk Chair in Patinated Leather by Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s

Desk Chair in Patinated Leather by Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s

H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Typist Chair, Model Simples, by Móveis Olaio, 1940's
By Olaio
Located in Lisboa, PT
This typist chair was designed and produced by Móveis Olaio, during the 1940's, for the Agronomic
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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

Typist Chair, Model Simples, by Móveis Olaio, 1940's
Typist Chair, Model Simples, by Móveis Olaio, 1940's

Typist Chair, Model Simples, by Móveis Olaio, 1940's

H 33.47 in W 15.16 in D 16.15 in
Danish 1940s Late Art Deco Armchair or Desk Chair in Birch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic late Art Deco armchair that can easily be used as an executive desk chair or just a very
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

Danish 1940s Late Art Deco Armchair or Desk Chair in Birch
Danish 1940s Late Art Deco Armchair or Desk Chair in Birch

Danish 1940s Late Art Deco Armchair or Desk Chair in Birch

H 35 in W 26 in D 25 in
1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining, Desk, Study Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s vintage stunning original Tan-Sad machinists/dining/desk/study chairs, swivelling and height
Category

Vintage 1940s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining, Desk, Study Chairs
1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining, Desk, Study Chairs

1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining, Desk, Study Chairs

H 28.35 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
1940's Hollywood Vanity Chair with Carved Shell Back Design
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized walnut vanity or desk chair with hand carved shell back design. Chair has a
Category

20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

1940's Hollywood Vanity Chair with Carved Shell Back Design
1940's Hollywood Vanity Chair with Carved Shell Back Design

1940's Hollywood Vanity Chair with Carved Shell Back Design

H 35.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lovely 1940's Burl Walnut Lady's Writing Desk & Chair
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Golden toned Burl Wood contrasted with black leather desk top and chair upholstery. A padded
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

Lovely 1940's Burl Walnut Lady's Writing Desk & Chair
Lovely 1940's Burl Walnut Lady's Writing Desk & Chair

Lovely 1940's Burl Walnut Lady's Writing Desk & Chair

H 30 in Dm 20 in
Set of 8 1940's Dining Chairs with Cut-Out Back Design
Located in New York, NY
Stylized Cut-Out Back Design, Ebonized Walnut Wood Legs and Antique Brass Stud Details, Newly upholstered in off white leather .
Category

Vintage 1940s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Set of 8 1940's Dining Chairs with Cut-Out Back Design
Set of 8 1940's Dining Chairs with Cut-Out Back Design

Set of 8 1940's Dining Chairs with Cut-Out Back Design

H 31 in W 18.75 in D 19.5 in
Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cane, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cane, 1940s
Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cane, 1940s

Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cane, 1940s

H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Exquisite Polished Aluminum Desk Chair 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the century aluminum desk chair. Likely made by Goodform Co. 1940's. A great chair for the
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American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exquisite Polished Aluminum Desk Chair 1940's
Exquisite Polished Aluminum Desk Chair 1940's

Exquisite Polished Aluminum Desk Chair 1940's

H 35.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare side chair designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker, great condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather, 1940s
Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather, 1940s

Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather, 1940s

H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Architects Chair by Odelberg & Olson, circa 1940s
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Gloucester, GB
Architects chair by Odelberg & Olson, circa 1940s. - Thick shaped ply seat and back rest
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Architects Chair by Odelberg & Olson, circa 1940s
Architects Chair by Odelberg & Olson, circa 1940s

Architects Chair by Odelberg & Olson, circa 1940s

H 21.66 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco oak desk and matching chairs 1940's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This desk is a beautiful example of the 1940s art deco period, with turned legs, geometric details
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco oak desk and matching chairs 1940's
Art Deco oak desk and matching chairs 1940's

Art Deco oak desk and matching chairs 1940's

H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining or Study Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s vintage stunning single original Tan-Sad machinists/dining/desk/study tall chair in grey
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Vintage 1940s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining or Study Chair
1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining or Study Chair

1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining or Study Chair

H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highclere, Newbury
executive chair for Planmøbel, Denmark 1940. Originally designed by Wegner following his work for Arne
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair
Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair

Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair

H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Charles Dudouyt Desk & Chair Setin Oak, France 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk en suite with its matching chair, hand carved Walnut with many details. Desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt Desk & Chair Setin Oak, France 1940's
Charles Dudouyt Desk & Chair Setin Oak, France 1940's

Charles Dudouyt Desk & Chair Setin Oak, France 1940's

H 32 in W 28 in D 22 in
Midcentury Armchair in Patinated Niger Leather, Danish Design, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish armchair in patinated Niger leather and mahogany. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Midcentury Armchair in Patinated Niger Leather, Danish Design, 1940s
Midcentury Armchair in Patinated Niger Leather, Danish Design, 1940s

Midcentury Armchair in Patinated Niger Leather, Danish Design, 1940s

H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
1940s Oak Desk Chair, France
Located in New York, NY
1940s French oak desk chair. Recently reupholstered in fine linen. Arm height 27". Matching desk
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s Oak Desk Chair, France
1940s Oak Desk Chair, France

1940s Oak Desk Chair, France

H 35 in W 19 in D 19 in
Midcentury 1940s Danish Armchair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, London
Desk chair or armchair By Ole Wanscher  For Fritz Hansen Original leather seat Walnut
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Midcentury 1940s Danish Armchair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
Midcentury 1940s Danish Armchair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen

Midcentury 1940s Danish Armchair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen

H 22.84 in W 22.84 in L 22.84 in
French 1940s Black Cerused Lady's Desk and Chair
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Miami, FL
Chic 1940s lady's desk and chair attributed to Jean Pascaud. Black cerused oak refinished, blue
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

French 1940s Black Cerused Lady's Desk and Chair
French 1940s Black Cerused Lady's Desk and Chair

French 1940s Black Cerused Lady's Desk and Chair

H 29.75 in W 21.25 in D 39.25 in
1940s, Oak and Wool Desk Chair by Âtvidabergs, Sweden
By Åtvidabergs Snickerifabrik
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful desk chair produced and labeled by Âtvidabergs, Sweden. This chair is made of an oak
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Industrial Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s, Oak and Wool Desk Chair by Âtvidabergs, Sweden
1940s, Oak and Wool Desk Chair by Âtvidabergs, Sweden

1940s, Oak and Wool Desk Chair by Âtvidabergs, Sweden

H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
Alvar Aalto Artek-Pascoe 1940s Desk and Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Very rare early modern desk and chair designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto for their Artek-Pascoe line
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Artek-Pascoe 1940s Desk and Chair
Alvar Aalto Artek-Pascoe 1940s Desk and Chair

Alvar Aalto Artek-Pascoe 1940s Desk and Chair

H 29 in W 49 in D 23 in
1940s Swivel Desk Chair in Oak Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Swivel desk chair in solid oak wood, Italy 1940s. Wide and comfortable seat with enveloping
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

1940s Swivel Desk Chair in Oak Wood
1940s Swivel Desk Chair in Oak Wood

1940s Swivel Desk Chair in Oak Wood

H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Desk, Study Swiveling Chair
By Tan-Sad
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s original tan-sad machinists, desk, study swiveling chair 1940s vintage stunning original tan
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Vintage 1940s British Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Desk, Study Swiveling Chair
1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Desk, Study Swiveling Chair

1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Desk, Study Swiveling Chair

H 34.65 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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1940s Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1940s desk chair available at 1stDibs. Each 1940s desk chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are 258 variations of the antique or vintage 1940s desk chair you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1940s desk chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940s desk chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and industrial styles are sought with frequency. Knoll, Cees Braakman and Pierre Jeanneret each produced at least one beautiful 1940s desk chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1940s Desk Chair?

Prices for a 1940s desk chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $152 and can go as high as $210,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,129.
Questions About 1940s Desk Chair
  • What is the best office desk chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
  • What chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.