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Pair of French Armchairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French armchairs, circa 1940s.
Faux Cerused Oak finish and suede upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Dramatic 1940s High Back Armchairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
shangtung ivory fabric, dark brown finish on legs. Available pair shown are vintage, circa 1940s. Reissues
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Emanuele Rambaldi Modernist Brown Lacquered Armchairs, Italy 1940s
By Emanuele Rambaldi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Emanuele Rambaldi Modernist Brown Lacquered Armchairs, Italy 1940s
Emanuele Rambaldi (1903
Category
20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of Four Very Chic 1940s Armchairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of four very chic 1940s armchairs. These have been fully restored and upholstered in a deep
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Ostrich Leather
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 Czech White Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of wooden armchairs was made in the former Czechoslovakia, circa 1940. Combining the
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
1940s Neo Baroque Lounge Armchair Orange Wool Fabric Black Metal
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Amazing neo-baroque hand-crafted armchair. Hollow metal structure with original black finish, and
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1940s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs produced in the former Czechoslovakia, attributed to Czech designer Jaroslav
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric, Upholstery
H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Poznań, PL
known czechoslovakian designs in the world.
Bent beechwood frame restored to a half matt finish. Seating
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H-269 Lounge Chair by Jindrich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Poznań, PL
known czechoslovakian designs in the world.
Bent beechwood frame restored to a half matt finish. Seating
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This armchair is an early example of Jens Risom's design for Knoll and is a simple yet innovative
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Textile
Pair of High Back Armchairs after Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish architectural high back armchairs, having painted gold wood frames, and pink velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Windsor Armchair Sikes Chair Company by Herman de Vries, Designer
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Windsor armchair by the Sikes Chair Company of Buffalo. This was created by designer by
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino Midcentury Armchairs in Bouclé Upholstery, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Midcentury Armchairs in Bouclé upholstery Italy 1940s
These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 31.5 in W 34.65 in D 30.32 in
Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Wing Chair
By Christian Sorensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
legs in a range of wood types and finishes by request. The chairs can be upholstered in a range of
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Marhaba Armchair, Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
The Marhaba Armchair designed by Maxime Old, is characterized by the use of living materials. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Détente Armchair - Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Détente armchair by Maxime Old, a contemporary edition by the Anne Jacquemin Sablon gallery. A
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Anglo Indian Style Carved Sunburst Back Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of Anglo Indian style armchairs in a faux grained rosewood like finish w/ beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Conference Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for the Aarhus City Hall, Denmark, 1940s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
testament to their regal heritage. Each armchair boasts a sturdy oak frame, showcasing a rich varnished wood
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
2 Armchairs in Leather 'Attributed to Paolo Buffa'
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 armchairs in leather "Attributed to Paolo Buffa"
Year 19350
Materials : Wood and leather
Finish
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gorgeous Pair French Carved Painted and Gilded Armchairs Blue Silk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. The carving and painted and gilded finishes are very beautifully done. The chairs date to the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Armchair model "Leda" Black Edition by Salvador Dalí Spanish Surrealism
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Barcelona, ES
furniture.
MEASUREMENTS
60 x 47 x h.92 cm
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Structure in black patina cast brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Grey Fabric, Scapinelli, 1950’s Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair in hardwood and grey fabric by
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Ebony
H 35 in W 24.4 in D 22.8 in
Pair Blue Silk Upholstered French Painted and Gilded louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. The carving and painted and gilded finishes are very beautifully done. The chairs date to the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 41.75 in W 24.75 in D 25.5 in
Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Black Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Grey Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Navy Blue Fabric with Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Beige Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Beige Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Grey Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Black Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Armchair and stool in leather and wood in Art Deco style, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair and stool in leather
Year 1930
Materials : Wood and leather.
Finish: polyurethanic
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Navy Blue Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.25 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair Rene Malaval Radar Arm Chairs
By Rene Malaval
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
find these chairs with arms. These post-war chairs feature a painted white finish with perforated
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Guariche
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a remarkable armchair from the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
French Reconstruction Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Guariche
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
meticulous attention to detail, these armchairs feature a solid oak frame in a natural finish, showcasing the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Bridge Chairs, Urban Camo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 1940s bridge armchairs. Restored with a black lacquered finish and recovered with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Finn Juhl 1960 Diplomat Chair in Rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dronten, NL
springs still in excellent condition. The rosewood has significant wear to the finish, but no chips or
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Arm chair in elm and leather with exquisite patina by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Hägersten, SE
during the 1960s. Made from solid elm wood with oil finish. Seat with patinated leather in a cognac color
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 28.15 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Early Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair in Red Lacquer Finish
By Alvar Aalto, Finmar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Model 403 Hallway Chair in red lacquer finish, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
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
Pair of 1940s Lacquered Armchairs in Green Scalamandre Damask
Located in Dallas, TX
New ebony lacquer finish on vintage armchairs. Beautifully reupholstered in gorgeous green
Category
Vintage 1940s Bergere Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
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
1940s Pair Neoclassical Lacquered Carved Swan Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of neoclassical armchairs in black lacquer finish, circa 1940s. Each having a round reeded
Category
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of carved oak armchairs from France, 1940s. Beautiful ornate carved wood chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak, Chenille
Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of carved oak armchairs from France, 1940s. Beautiful ornate carved wood frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak, Chenille
Pair of Italian Velvet and Wood Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of carved wood armchairs from Italy, 1940's. Beautiful carved wood arms and wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Custom Made 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Custom Made Ryo armchair
A custom-made armchair developed & produced at our
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Custom Made 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design
Custom Made Ryo armchair
A custom-made armchair developed & produced at our
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design
RYO Armchairs
A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and produced at our
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design
Ryo armchair
A custom made armchair developed and produced at our workshops in
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Restored Living Room Suite by Giuseppe Pagano for Bocconi University, c 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
University in Milan, is comprised of two oak bentwood upholstered open armchairs with ottomans and a settee
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.25 in W 24 in D 34.25 in
Custom Art Deco Style Mahogany Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Stately, structural custom mahogany armchair based on a 1940s original. Very sturdy and handsome
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s American Side Chairs Intricate Diamond Pattern Back Black and Gold - Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1940s American Side Chairs Intricate diamond pattern back armchairs in black and gold
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 41.63 in W 23.75 in D 19 in
Pair of English Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie White Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1940s English Faux bamboo armchairs. Recently painted in an antique white finish. Newly
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Grey Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Navy Blue Fabric with Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Black Fabric & Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Black Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Beige Fabric & Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
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1940s Finish Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1940s finish armchairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and wood, all 1940s finish armchairs available were constructed with great care. There are 31 antique and vintage 1940s finish armchairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 71 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1940s finish armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 1940s finish armchairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. 1940s finish armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Emeco, Jasper Morrison and Maxime Old are consistently popular.
How Much are 1940s Finish Armchairs?
Prices for 1940s finish armchairs start at $850 and top out at $58,800 with the average selling for $1,590.
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.
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