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1940s Maple Lounge Chairs

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Maple, Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet, maple, bamboo and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Seat height: 16.5
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan, Maple

Ralph Rapson, Rare Lounge Chairs, Maple, Cotton, Brass, USA, 1945
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare maple, light orange cotton webbing and brass "Greenbelt" lounge designed by Ralph Rapson and produced by H.G. Knoll Associates, USA, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Maple and Tweed "Scissors" Lounge Chairs for Knoll, 1948
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Coronado, CA
A spectacular pair of authentic "Scissors" chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret in 1948 and manufactured by Knoll. The frames have been very gently refinished and waxed, still retaini...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Maple

Fritz Hansen Style Danish Easy Easy Chair with Open Armrest, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming easy chair with open armrests in the style of Fritz Hansen and made in the 1940s. These type of 1940s chairs are increasingly coming into vogue. Made from solid maple with n...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Maple

1940s Danish Lounge Chairs with Maple Frame and Armrests
By Carl Malmsten, Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish lounge chair made in the tradition of Scandinavian makers such as Hjalmar Jackson and Carl Malmsten with a wooden base and armrests made from Maple adding a lot of e...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Maple

Paul László Club Chairs
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of Club Chairs by Paul László. Maple wood, velvet upholstery. Massively scaled & sculpted side supports of light wood. Deep cushion seats that appear to float just above th...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Maple

Paul László Club Chairs
Paul László Club Chairs
H 29.5 in W 35 in D 35 in
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair for Drexel
Located in Fraser, MI
Please message us for a cost effective shipping quote to your location. Lounge Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Series. Unrestored.
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

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Maple

Franco Albini, "Luisa" Lounge Chair 48, Maple And Fabric, Knoll, 1949
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and cream fabric "Luisa" chair, model 48, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll Associates between 1949 and 1955, Italy-USA.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Franco Albini, "Luisa" Lounge Chairs 48, Maple and Fabric, Knoll, 1949
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of "Luisa" chairs in maple and cream fabric, model 48, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Knoll Associates between 1949 and 1955, Italy-USA.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Carl-Johan Boman Rare Pair of Ivory Velvet Tufted Easy Chairs, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare pair of ivory velvet easy, lounge or slipper chairs with elegantly curved tufted backs and tapering stained maple legs, Finland, 1940s. These ex...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Velvet

Model No. 1105 Armchair by Ewald Holtkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Model No. 1105" armchair in laminated maple plywood and maple with canvas webbing. Designed by Ewald Holtkamp for Artek-Pascoe, USA, 1940.
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Maple, Plywood

Model No. 1105 Armchair by Ewald Holtkamp
Model No. 1105 Armchair by Ewald Holtkamp
H 32.25 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in

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Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in ri...
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Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
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21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
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Located in Sharon, CT
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Tony Paul, Chairs, Brass, Green Velvet, Rubel, America, 1954
By Tony Paul
Located in High Point, NC
A pair brass and green velvet chairs designed by Tony Paul and produced by Rubel, United States, 1954.
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Located in Plymouth, GB
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Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
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Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Chair with Arms Turned Finials by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair with Arms features a wood frame with finial details on the chair back and arm, as well as an upholstered seat and back. H 33.5 in. x W 21.5 i...
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2010s American Dining Room Chairs

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Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a magnificent piece of mid-century modern design that embodies both the elegance and functionality characteristic of the period....
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Metal

Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Modern, Armchair in Oak and Lambswool, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A striking armchair in solid oak, reupholstered in shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s. The overall impression of this mid centu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Jens Risom Lounge Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Jens Risom strapped lounge chair(s) dated 1941. All three chairs in very good condition. Sturdy. Buy one or purchase all three.
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Maple

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H 30.5 in W 20 in D 28 in
Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of Paolo Buffa armchairs, carved maple wood. Literature: R. Rizzi, I mobili di Paolo Buffa, Cantú, 2001.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Maple

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Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Zurich, CH
A roundly curved "Schulz" chair newly upholstered in off-white woven linen, legs in maple wood. Designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s.     
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Maple

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Listen to Me" Chaise, circa 1949
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "listen to me" chaise, circa 1949. Maple and cherry with brass suspension stretchers. Not original upholstery, but in good condition. Frame shows minor wear...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Brass

Danish Lounge Chair with Maple Armrests, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten, Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish lounge chair made in the tradition of Scandinavian makers such as Hjalmar Jackson and Carl Malmsten with wooden armrests and legs with stretcher bars made from Maple...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Maple

Danish Art Deco Low Lounge Chair with Open Armrests in Maple, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chair from the late 1930s or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid maple that has attaine...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Maple, Wool

Rustic Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs, circa 1940
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rochester, NY
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Vintage 1940s American Rustic Lounge Chairs

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Charles & Ray Eames early vintage LCW Aniline Red Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in Maple Plywood with Red Aniline staining. The veneer and chair is in very good vintage condition with small signs of ageing ...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Plywood, Wood, Maple

Vintage Webbed Armchairs Designed by Jens Risom for Knoll, Set of 2
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Ely, GB
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Pair of Scissors Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret for Knoll, 1948
By Knoll, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, ES
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Pair of Organic Danish Modern Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Hägersten, SE
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Maple Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1952
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair in maple plywood. The veneer and chair is in good condition with nice patina and wood grain. Light signs of wear and discoloration / dirt, mainly on the seat....
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Maple, Plywood

Jens Risom Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by Jens Risom for Knoll, circa late 1940s. This 1943 design was Risom's first design for Knoll, where he had been brought on as design director. Because of the scarcity ...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Maple

Jens Risom Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 23.75 in D 28 in
Early Pair of '654' Chair, Jens Risom
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A pair of lounge chairs designed by Jens Risom in 1941. Jens Risom's designs were the first pieces conceived for and manufactured by Knoll in the USA. Due to wartime material restric...
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

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Maple

Early Pair of '654' Chair, Jens Risom
Early Pair of '654' Chair, Jens Risom
H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 27.96 in
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By Giordano Forti
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of highly modernist and organic lounge chairs / highback chairs in finely carved maple, reupholstered in off white bouclé. Design attributed to Giordano Forti. Produced in Ita...
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Elegant Mid-Century Modern Swan Chair in Embossed Wool
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with sculptural form. The chair has barrel form with winged swan sides and striking maple wood frame. Newly restored and upholstered in wo...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Maple

1940s Hollywood Swan Chair in Embossed Woven Wool and Dark Maple
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern armchair with sculptural form. The chair has barrel form with winged swan sides and striking maple wood frame in walnut. Newly restored and upholstered...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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1940s American Rustic Wide Paddle Arm Maple Lounge Chairs
By Sykes Furniture Company, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rochester, NY
Large-scale rustic wide paddle arm maple lounge chairs attributed to Cushman Furniture of Vermont. When originally manufactured they were sold as a true set with one chair having mor...
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Vintage 1940s American Rustic Lounge Chairs

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Maple

Pair of Audoux Minet Rope Armchairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of rope and maple French arm chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux.
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

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Rope, Maple

Pair of Audoux Minet Rope Armchairs
Pair of Audoux Minet Rope Armchairs
H 27 in W 24.75 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Original Vintage Jens Risom Chairs Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll lounge chairs (1943). One of the first pieces commissioned by Knoll, streamlined hardwood frame is expertly joined with mortise and tenon construction, Reupholst...
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Maple

Pair of Shell Chairs by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An extremely rare pair of shell chairs with frame and laminated seat and back of birch and maple. Designed 1949. Manufactured by cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1949. Literature...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch, Maple

Pair of Shell Chairs by Børge Mogensen
Pair of Shell Chairs by Børge Mogensen
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 23.23 in
Hans Wegner, Pair of Shell Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner shell lounge chairs. Features an oversized, laminated teak back and a maple frame with tapered legs. Retains original label.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Maple, Teak

Unusual Adirondack Modern Lounge Chairs by Herman de Vries for Cushman
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Hadley, MA
Unusual lounge chairs by Cushman, having Mid-Century styling, maple frames, original loose cushion upholstery and paddle arms.
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Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

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Maple

Pair of Streamlined Lounge Chairs by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Streamlined Lounge Chairs, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940s. They have been refinished in an ultra-deep brown lacquer and reupholstered in an ivory colo...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Maple

Pair of Art Deco Streamline Lounge Chairs
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pair of American Art Deco streamline lounge chairs in cream leather
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Maple, Leather

Maple Wood and Saffron Upholstered Lounge Chair, circa 1940s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s Art Deco lounge chair by Heywood-Wakefield. Possibly a Gilbert Rohde design, with maple wood bent arms, tapered dowel form legs and slight wings to the back. Upholstered in a p...
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Upholstery, Maple

Pair of 1940s Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Pair of Large Club Chairs. Original Finish. New Linen Upholstery.
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Vintage 1940s Club Chairs

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Linen, Maple

Pair of  1940s Club Chairs
Pair of  1940s Club Chairs
H 30 in W 36 in D 31 in
Circa 1940s Maple Wood & Saffron Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s Art Deco lounge chair made by Heywood Wakefield. Possibly a Gilbert Rohde design, with maple wood bent arms, tapered dowel form legs and slight wings to the back. Upholstered ...
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

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Maple, Wool, Upholstery

Pr 1940's Hollywood Regency style chairs probably Modern Age
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very nice pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency chairs probably made by Modern Age, as the legs where a milky lacquered white, which was a signature finish of the company during this er...
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

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Maple, Fabric

Gilbert Rohde For Herman Miller Easy Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
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1940s Maple Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1940s maple lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco 1940s maple lounge chairs are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small 1940s maple lounge chairs measuring 2 inches across. Many 1940s maple lounge chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Heywood-Wakefield Co., Knoll and Jens Risom produced popular 1940s maple lounge chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1940s Maple Lounge Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,900, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $35,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lounge Chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.