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1940s French Dining Chair
1940s French Dining Chair

1940s French Dining Chair

Located in London, GB

A classic French dining chair from the 1940s, featuring a stained wood frame and tan leather

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 1940's French Dining chairs
Set of 6 1940's French Dining chairs

Set of 6 1940's French Dining chairs

$2,000Sale Price / set|58% Off

Set of 6 1940's French Dining chairs

Located in Bronx, NY

Set of 6 1940's Dining chairs. contact us for more info

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

1940s French Dining Chair in Chestnut and Rush
1940s French Dining Chair in Chestnut and Rush

1940s French Dining Chair in Chestnut and Rush

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chair, chestnut, rush, France, 1940s This design serves as an example of how traditional

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rush, Chestnut

1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave
1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave

1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in London, GB

Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a natural rush weave.

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

1940's French Provincial Design Rush Dining Chairs
1940's French Provincial Design Rush Dining Chairs

1940's French Provincial Design Rush Dining Chairs

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

. Made in France, 1940's - 50's period. In the manner of Charlotte Perriand number 19 model chairs

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Dining Chairs In The Manner of Adnet, France 1940's
Dining Chairs In The Manner of Adnet, France 1940's

Dining Chairs In The Manner of Adnet, France 1940's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

An elegant set of high backed dining chairs in French walnut, original preserved leather backs

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Provincial Design Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's
French Provincial Design Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's

French Provincial Design Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

France, 1940's / 50's period. Oak with rush seating. Typical Dudouyt design on these chairs with tapered

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Reconstruction Design Dining Chair by Rene Gabriel, France 1940's
Reconstruction Design Dining Chair by Rene Gabriel, France 1940's

Reconstruction Design Dining Chair by Rene Gabriel, France 1940's

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Reconstruction Design Dining Chair by Rene Gabriel. Made in France, 1940's, early 1950's

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Vintage 1940s French Restauration Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

French 1940's Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 4
French 1940's Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 4

French 1940's Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in North Miami, FL

Amazingly restored vintage Set of 4 Charles Dudouyt Oak Chairs with rush seats. NOTE: we also

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

1940's French Farmhouse Dark Walnut Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
1940's French Farmhouse Dark Walnut Dining Chairs - Set Of Four

1940's French Farmhouse Dark Walnut Dining Chairs - Set Of Four

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s French Farmhouse Dark Walnut Dining Chairs – Set Of Four. The French farmhouse dining

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six French 1940's Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot
Set of Six French 1940's Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot

Set of Six French 1940's Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot

By Maurice Jallot

Located in New York City, NY

A beautiful set of six original French Art Deco tall back blonde wood dining chairs attributed to

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

Materials

Beech, Naugahyde

Set of 6 Vintage 1940's French Oak Dining Chairs with Cane Seats
Set of 6 Vintage 1940's French Oak Dining Chairs with Cane Seats

Set of 6 Vintage 1940's French Oak Dining Chairs with Cane Seats

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 1940's French oak dining chairs with "X" form back and woven seat and back detail. Classic

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940's
Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940's

Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940's

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Set of six unusual and lovely dining chairs with rectangular backs, each adorned with a carved

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

1940s French Set of Six Oak Dining chairs
1940s French Set of Six Oak Dining chairs

1940s French Set of Six Oak Dining chairs

Located in London, GB

French: Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs, c.1940s A set of six French dining chairs from the 1940s

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Antique 1640s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

1940’s Classic Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
1940’s Classic Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six

1940’s Classic Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Classic Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. The process of steam bending beech to

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

6 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
6 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu

6 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - Six fine French Art Deco brown mahogany dining side chairs with bronze

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of 4 French Oak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, 1940s
Set of 4 French Oak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, 1940s

Set of 4 French Oak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Almelo, NL

French oak dining chairs with woven rope seats, crafted in the 1940s, reflects the rustic elegance and

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern French Dining Chairs, 1940s
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern French Dining Chairs, 1940s

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern French Dining Chairs, 1940s

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of four high back French dining chairs upholstered in red oil cloth with medium wood colored

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Rustic French Cerused Oak & Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6
1940s Rustic French Cerused Oak & Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6

1940s Rustic French Cerused Oak & Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic French Cerused Oak & Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6 France, circa 1940s Handcrafted

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Louis XVI Design Style Dining Chair set Model Fer à Cheval, France 1940's
Louis XVI Design Style Dining Chair set Model Fer à Cheval, France 1940's

Louis XVI Design Style Dining Chair set Model Fer à Cheval, France 1940's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Louis XVI Design Style Dining Chair set of 6. Made in France, 1940's period. Hot Air

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood

1940’s Tall Dark Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
1940’s Tall Dark Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four

1940’s Tall Dark Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Tall Dark Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four. The process of steam bending beech to

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1940s French Set of Five Dining Chairs in Chestnut and Rush
1940s French Set of Five Dining Chairs in Chestnut and Rush

1940s French Set of Five Dining Chairs in Chestnut and Rush

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of five dining chairs, chestnut, rush, France, 1940s This design serves as an example of how

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Chestnut

1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six

1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. The process of steam bending beech

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

French 1940s Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Beech
French 1940s Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Beech

French 1940s Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Beech

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French 1940s Art Deco dining chairs, set of eight in beech. Please note these chairs are

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

French 1940s Set of Eight High-Back Dining Chairs
French 1940s Set of Eight High-Back Dining Chairs

French 1940s Set of Eight High-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French 1940s Art Deco dining chairs, set of eight in beech with bronze mounts and high, tapered

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 8 French Oak Rush Dining Chairs, Handwoven Seats, France, 1940s
Set of 8 French Oak Rush Dining Chairs, Handwoven Seats, France, 1940s

Set of 8 French Oak Rush Dining Chairs, Handwoven Seats, France, 1940s

Located in Almelo, NL

Rare complete set of eight original French 1940s dining chairs in solid oak with hand-woven rush

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Rene Gabriel, Reconstruction Era Dining Chairs, Beech Wood, France, 1940s
Rene Gabriel, Reconstruction Era Dining Chairs, Beech Wood, France, 1940s

Rene Gabriel, Reconstruction Era Dining Chairs, Beech Wood, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Manhasset, NY

Rene Gabriel, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Stackable Dining Chairs, Beech Wood, France, 1940s

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair Set, France, 1940s
Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair Set, France, 1940s

Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair Set, France, 1940s

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair set of 6. Made in France, 1940s period

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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of Six Victor Courtray Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1940s
Set of Six Victor Courtray Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1940s

Set of Six Victor Courtray Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1940s

By Victor Courtray

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking set of six dining chairs was designed by Victor Courtray and produced in the Northern

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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

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Straw, Rush, Oak

Set Of Six 1940s French Modern Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats
Set Of Six 1940s French Modern Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats

Set Of Six 1940s French Modern Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats

Located in High Point, NC

This set of six 1940s French modern dining chairs exemplifies the refined simplicity and thoughtful

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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French 1940s Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery
French 1940s Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery

French 1940s Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French 1940s dining chairs, set of six, in oak with original red fabric upholstery. Seat height: 19

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of Six French 1940s Painted Pine Re-Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of Six French 1940s Painted Pine Re-Upholstered Dining Chairs

Set of Six French 1940s Painted Pine Re-Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Set of six French 1940s painted pine re-upholstered dining chairs.

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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Set of Six Original French 1940s Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six Original French 1940s Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs

Set of Six Original French 1940s Refinished Tall Back Dining Chairs

Located in New York City, NY

Set of six fine original French Modernist beech wood dining chairs in the style of Jules Leleu

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Set of Six Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Oak & Rope Dining Chairs, France 1940s
Rare Set of Six Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Oak & Rope Dining Chairs, France 1940s

Rare Set of Six Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Oak & Rope Dining Chairs, France 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Almelo, NL

1940s Oak Chairs Dudouyt Dining Chairs French Provincial Modern Brutalist Dining Set Solid Oak Rope

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

French Pastoral Dining Chair in Stained Wood
French Pastoral Dining Chair in Stained Wood

French Pastoral Dining Chair in Stained Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chair, stained wood, France, late 1940s. Rustic dining chair manufactured in France

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood
French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood

French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chairs, stained wood, France, late 1940s. Rustic dining chairs manufactured in France

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Six Painted Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Six Painted Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, circa 1940s

Six Painted Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, circa 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Set of six unusual oak dining chairs, with a geometric patterned design carved on the wood, and a

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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, Green
1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, Green

1940s Original Tolix Dining Chair, Model A, Green

By Xavier Pauchard

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940s original Tolix dining chair, model A, green 1940s original Tolix dining chair, model A

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Mid Century Tout Bois Wooden Dining Chairs by Jean Prouvé, 1940s
Pair of French Mid Century Tout Bois Wooden Dining Chairs by Jean Prouvé, 1940s

Pair of French Mid Century Tout Bois Wooden Dining Chairs by Jean Prouvé, 1940s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of French mid century wooden "Tout Bois" dining chairs in stained ash and molded plywood

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Ash

French Louis XV Style Walnut and Leather Set of 10 Dining Chairs C. 1940s
French Louis XV Style Walnut and Leather Set of 10 Dining Chairs C. 1940s

French Louis XV Style Walnut and Leather Set of 10 Dining Chairs C. 1940s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

whisper its ambitions. It spoke them plainly. This extraordinary set of 10 French dining chairs, crafted

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s
Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s

Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s

By René Prou

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant and unusual set of six hand-wrought iron chairs attributed to René Prou. The iron has a

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

French 1940s Ten-Piece Chair Set by René Drouet
French 1940s Ten-Piece Chair Set by René Drouet

French 1940s Ten-Piece Chair Set by René Drouet

By René Drouet

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Wonderful French 1940s set of six chairs, two armchairs/chargers and two stools by René Drouet. The

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Set of 8 Antique Oak and Iron Chairs, 1940s France
Set of 8 Antique Oak and Iron Chairs, 1940s France

Set of 8 Antique Oak and Iron Chairs, 1940s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible set of 8 antique oak and iron chairs. Handmade. Heavy and sturdy. Excellent age and

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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Set of Six 1940's Dining Chairs in Beech w/ Nickel Detail, Attrib to Rene Prou
Set of Six 1940's Dining Chairs in Beech w/ Nickel Detail, Attrib to Rene Prou

Set of Six 1940's Dining Chairs in Beech w/ Nickel Detail, Attrib to Rene Prou

By René Prou

Located in New York City, NY

, office chairs, dining room, sycamore, light wood, mid-century, Modernist, French Modern, Industrial, Rene

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20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Rare French Dining Chair in Pine with Metal Feet
Rare French Dining Chair in Pine with Metal Feet

Rare French Dining Chair in Pine with Metal Feet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chair, pine, metal, France, 1940s This French dining chair showcases a striking design with

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

By La Gentilhommiere, Charles Dudouyt

Located in Vigonza, Padua

structure of the chairs for daily use. French mid-century Gothic style chairs in mahogany, sturdy and in

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

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Mahogany

A set of four 1940s oak and woven rope seat dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt
A set of four 1940s oak and woven rope seat dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt

A set of four 1940s oak and woven rope seat dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in London, GB

A set of four 1940s oak and rope seat, ladder back dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt, which

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

2 French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs
2 French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs

2 French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

Two French 1940s solid oak dining chairs. Price is per chair.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare French Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine with Metal Feet
Rare French Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine with Metal Feet

Rare French Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine with Metal Feet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of dining chairs, pine, metal, France, 1940s This set of French dining chairs features a

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 1940s French Sycamore Silk Side Chairs Attributed to Arbus
Set of 6 1940s French Sycamore Silk Side Chairs Attributed to Arbus

Set of 6 1940s French Sycamore Silk Side Chairs Attributed to Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 6 French 1940s sycamore side chairs with scrolled back upholstered in tufted beige silk on

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

Materials

Sycamore

Charles Dudouyt - Spirit - Chairs - Set of 6 - 1940s - France - Brutalist
Charles Dudouyt - Spirit - Chairs - Set of 6 - 1940s - France - Brutalist

Charles Dudouyt - Spirit - Chairs - Set of 6 - 1940s - France - Brutalist

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s
Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s

Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Set of six Chippendale-style side chairs and two carvers with wide, comfortable seats upholstered

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Mid-20th Century French Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

4 Fine French 1940s Cherry, Cane and Tapestry Side Chairs
4 Fine French 1940s Cherry, Cane and Tapestry Side Chairs

4 Fine French 1940s Cherry, Cane and Tapestry Side Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

Four fine French Mid-Century cherry side chairs with a caned back and tapestry upholstered seat

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Cherry

Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s
Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s

Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s

By René Herbst

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This green desk chair set was designed by René Herbst, a pioneer of French modern design. Its

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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1940s French Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1940s French dining chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940s French dining chairs — often made from wood, fabric and oak — can elevate any home. 1940s French dining chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1940s French dining chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1940s French dining chairs over the years, but those made by Maison Jansen, Charles Dudouyt and Jules Leleu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1940s French Dining Chairs?

Prices for 1940s French dining chairs start at $1 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $5,200.

Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.