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1940's Fischel Shaped Bentwood Armchairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel Shaped Bentwood Armchairs – Pair.
The process of steam bending beech to create
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
produced in 1940s by Thonet company, original label still attached. The armchair was in a very poor
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- The frame has been carefully refurbished
- Original fabric in good condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala Patinated Bentwood Armchairs with Original Upholstery, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala patinated bentwood armchairs with original upholstery, 1940s Czech Republic.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 31.5 in
Jindrich Halabala Patinated Bentwood Armchairs with Original Upholstery, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala patinated bentwood armchairs with original upholstery, 1940s Czech Republic.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Jindrich Halabala Patinated Bentwood Armchairs with Original Upholstery, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala patinated bentwood armchairs with original upholstery, 1940s Czech Republic.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Pair of 1940s Jindřich Halabala Bentwood Armchairs with Original Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of 1940s Jindřich Halabala Bentwood Armchairs with Original Upholstery
Offered is a stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Patinated Jindřich Halabala H-227 Bentwood Armchairs, 1940s, CZ
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Patinated Jindřich Halabala H-227 Bentwood Armchairs, 1940s, Czech Republic
A pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Bentwood and Bouclé Armchairs, 1940s
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropácek Bentwood Armchairs.
These iconic set chairs from Czechia, circa
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Rope and bentwood Armchair, Italy 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare armchair with footrest in cured wood and rope, made in Italy in the 1940s and attributable to
Category
Vintage 1940s Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s - New upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic.
These iconic lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic.
These iconic lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic.
These iconic lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic.
These
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic.
These
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Bentwood Armchair, Jindrich Halabala with Adjustable Back, Czech Republic, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood armchair, Jindrich Halabala with adjustable back - Czech Republic 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
Pair Elm Bentwood Armchairs Upholstered With Ocher Jacquard Fabric. Sweden 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair beautiful romantic 1940's armchairs with elegant curved bentwood armrests in elm. The elm
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Romantic Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Almelo, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' armchairs, Italy, 1940s.
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Jan Vanek and A. Kropacek, Czech Rep., 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, AT
bentwood beech frame is in original vintage condition.
The original upholstery is covered with renewed red
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 23.82 in D 31.1 in
Pair of 1940s Jindřich Halabala Bentwood Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Striking Pair of 1940s Jindřich Halabala Bentwood Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery
Elevate
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Wooden Curved Arms Art-Deco Armchairs in Green Mohair, France, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of wooden curved arms art deco armchairs, France, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Bentwood
H 36.23 in W 30.91 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Lounge Armchairs Model H269, Czech, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in London, GB
Pair of Original and Authentic Lounge Armchairs model "Easy chair" H269 from the late 40s designed
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
1940's Danish Fritz Hansen Art Deco Bentwood Armchair Wool Plaid Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1940's Fritz Hansen Art Deco Oak Bentwood Armchair with Wool Plaid Upholstery
Made in Denmark, No
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
H 29.53 in W 24.22 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Re-Upholstered Bentwood Armchairs by Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Re-Upholstered Bentwood Armchairs by Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček, Czechia, 1940s
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Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 32.29 in
Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1940S ARMCHAIR by CARL GUSTAF HIORT AF ORNÄS FOR HIORT TUOTE PUUNVEISTO, FINLAND
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto
Located in New York, NY
Finnish interior architect, Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs designed modernist 1940s armchair with a
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 39.75 in W 28.75 in D 35 in
Pair of 1940s Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in London, GB
A pair of H-237 bentwood armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
Upholstered in Osborne & Little Lizong
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
Pair of Thonet Black Lacquered Bentwood Armchairs with Upholstered Seats, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very dapper pair of uncommon 1940s Thonet bentwood birch armchairs with freshly redone black
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
H 32.75 in W 23.13 in D 19.25 in
1940s Klaus Grabe Plywood Armchair
By Klaus Grabe
Located in Hudson, NY
Important original Armchair designed and made by Klaus Grabe with natural plywood made in 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
1940s Thonet Bentwood with Distressed Leather Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
1940s bentwood with distressed leather armchairs by Thonet. In vintage original condition with some
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of bentwood armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Czech Republic 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Pair of 1940s Czech Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Bentwood Armchairs
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of newly restored and reupholstered 1940s Czech Art Deco armchairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269 - Czech Republic 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s
Jindrich Halabala H269
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, 1940s Czech Republic
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
These iconic set chairs hail from Czechia, circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, these chairs (model H
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Armchairs Beech Bentwood Springs Fabric, Italy, 1930s-1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of armchairs, beech bentwood, springs padding, fabric upholstery. Manufactured in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Fabric
1940s Pair of Jan Vanek Bentwood Lounge Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Strips and wooden parts in good original condition with some signs of use
- New cushions.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Czech Republic, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Czech Republic 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Armchairs Bentwood Springs Foam Velvet Vintage, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of armchairs, bentwood, springs and foam padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of bentwood armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269 - Czech Republic 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala H269, Czech Republic, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
Set of Four Alvar Aalto Bentwood Dining or Armchairs, circa 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four bentwood modern armchairs, designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, circa 1940s. They have
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Wood
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Ligna Thonet B9 bentwood chair 1940s Wiener Stuhl
By Ligna
Located in Den Haag, NL
interiors. This copy of the chair was made in the 1940s by Ligna in the former Czechoslovakia. Ligna is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Swedish Art Deco Antique Armchairs Red Golden Birch Bentwood Arms, 1920s-1940s
Located in Lewes, England
Original Swedish Art Deco armchairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Birch
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Thonet 1940s Folding Armchair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden folding armchair with a woven seat was made by Thonet in Austria, circa 1940. The pale
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Jute, Beech, Bentwood
Reupholstered Lounge Chairs with Dynamic Bentwood Frame Praque, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Reupholstered lounge chairs with dynamic bentwood frame Praque, the 1940s.
Set of two lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
H 26.38 in W 25.6 in D 30.71 in
Pair of 1940s Czech Art Deco Halabala Armchairs
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of newly restored and reupholstered 1940s Czech Art Deco armchairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of 1940s Czech Art Deco Halabala Armchairs
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of newly restored and reupholstered 1940s Czech Art Deco armchairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Art Decò Armchair from 1940s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Art Deco armchair in bent beech from the early 1940s with upholstered seat and back in fabric
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s, Set of Two
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
An extremely preserved pair of armchairs by Jindrich Halabala. Spring core and upholstery in a very
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Two Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition. Sturdy and stabile. Upholstery professionally cleaned. All the imperfections are seen on photos.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Set of Two Armchairs H 269 in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic H 269 armchairs completely restored and newly upholstered in quality Island sheepskin
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bentwood
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1940s Bentwood Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1940s bentwood armchairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940s bentwood armchairs — often made from wood, bentwood and fabric — can elevate any home. 1940s bentwood armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 1940s bentwood armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large 1940s bentwood armchairs, so small 1940s bentwood armchairs measuring 15 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1940s bentwood armchairs over the years, but those made by Jindrich Halabala, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and UP Závody are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1940s Bentwood Armchairs?
1940s bentwood armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,995, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $13,491.
Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
Questions About 1940s Bentwood Armchairs
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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