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Surrealistic Italian 1940s Chair in Wood and Yellow Velvet
Surrealistic Italian 1940s Chair in Wood and Yellow Velvet

Surrealistic Italian 1940s Chair in Wood and Yellow Velvet

Located in Milan, IT

Surrealistic Italian 1940s Chair in Wood and Yellow Velvet. Beautifully Shaped Back.

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Classic Danish 1940s Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather

Located in Lejre, DK

This chair is a classic example of Danish furniture design from the 1940s. The chair is made from

Category

1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Six 1940s Chairs in Teack, Melchiorre Bega attributed, by Galleria Mobili Arte
Six 1940s Chairs in Teack, Melchiorre Bega attributed, by Galleria Mobili Arte

Six 1940s Chairs in Teack, Melchiorre Bega attributed, by Galleria Mobili Arte

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Vigonza, Padua

structure of the chairs for daily use. Elegant 1940s six chairs in Teack laquered, Melchiorre Bega

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Lounge Chairs in Manner of Rene Prou, 1940s
Pair of French Lounge Chairs in Manner of Rene Prou, 1940s

Pair of French Lounge Chairs in Manner of Rene Prou, 1940s

By Jean-Charles Moreux, René Prou, Salterini

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of French 1940s chairs in manner of Rene Prou. Beautiful detail and form to the backs. More

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

6 ceruse solid wood chairs by Gilberte and René Schmitt from the 1940s
6 ceruse solid wood chairs by Gilberte and René Schmitt from the 1940s

6 ceruse solid wood chairs by Gilberte and René Schmitt from the 1940s

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Set of six 1940s chairs by Gilberte and René Schmitt. Structure in solid ceruse wood, backs and

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

As Found Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency Right and Left chairs or settee
As Found Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency Right and Left chairs or settee

As Found Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency Right and Left chairs or settee

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of 1940s lounge chairs . Solid frames both chairs need to be re upholstered . Sold as is

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish 1940's Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Cuban Mahogany Frame
Danish 1940's Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Cuban Mahogany Frame

Danish 1940's Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Cuban Mahogany Frame

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant easy chair from the 1940s very unique design. We are unaware of the Designer and Maker of

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish 1940's Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Oak Armrests
Danish 1940's Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Oak Armrests

Danish 1940's Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Oak Armrests

By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant easy chair from the late 1940s very typical of Fritz Hansen's design style both in terms

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Oak

Fritz Hansen Attributed Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Upholstery, Model 1672
Fritz Hansen Attributed Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Upholstery, Model 1672

Fritz Hansen Attributed Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Upholstery, Model 1672

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Dallas, TX

. With a striking wingback form and angular armrests, this c. 1940s chair is an iconic example of early

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Sculptural Lucite Side Chairs 1940s
Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Sculptural Lucite Side Chairs 1940s

Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Sculptural Lucite Side Chairs 1940s

By Grosfeld House

Located in Chula Vista, CA

circa the 1940s Chairs were restored preserving the original spring system. Lucite is cleaned and

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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Italian Art Deco white leather and wood chair by Giovanni Gariboldi, 1940s
Italian Art Deco white leather and wood chair by Giovanni Gariboldi, 1940s

Italian Art Deco white leather and wood chair by Giovanni Gariboldi, 1940s

By Giovanni Gariboldi

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco white leather and wood chair by Giovanni Gariboldi, 1940s Chair with rectangular

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Brass

Pair of Danish 1940s Style Large Scale High Back Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
Pair of Danish 1940s Style Large Scale High Back Lounge Chairs with Ottomans

Pair of Danish 1940s Style Large Scale High Back Lounge Chairs with Ottomans

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of great large scale Danish club or lounge chairs of newer fabrication in the style of 1940's

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Oak

Garden Chair for Casa e Giardino, attributed to Gio Ponti
Garden Chair for Casa e Giardino, attributed to Gio Ponti

Garden Chair for Casa e Giardino, attributed to Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Garden and Indoor Chair, attributed to Gio Ponti – 1940s for "CASA E GIARDINO". Painted iron with a

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Iron

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair. Elegantly sculpted Birch wood frame. Original upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Vintage Upholstery. Sculpted Beech wood frames. Delivery to

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery. Denmark This listing is for

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge. Original vintage faux shearling upholstery. Birch legs. This listing

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Faux Fur, Birch

1940's dutch easy chair
1940's dutch easy chair

1940's dutch easy chair

Located in BE

This unique 1940s Dutch easy chair was likely crafted by a local woodworker rather than produced

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1940s Dutch Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs. Beech Frames, original wool upholstery. Well made Danish

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Beech

Unusual Italian Wingback Chair ca' 1940's Mohair
Unusual Italian Wingback Chair ca' 1940's Mohair

Unusual Italian Wingback Chair ca' 1940's Mohair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual Italian wingback chair ca' 1940's. Newly reupholstered in Yoma Textiles 100% natural

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair 1940's Neoclassical style Occasional/ Accent/ Side Chairs
Pair 1940's Neoclassical style Occasional/ Accent/ Side Chairs

Pair 1940's Neoclassical style Occasional/ Accent/ Side Chairs

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair Neoclassical style Occasional/ Side/ Accent Armchairs. Beautiful chairs with caning intact.

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1940s American Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wood

1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen
1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen

1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen

By Magnus Stephensen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish dressing chair attributed to Magnus Laessoe Stephensen. Cognac leather with nailheads

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with wool, 1940's
Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with wool, 1940's

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with wool, 1940's

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with dark grey wool Legs of beech. Made in the 1930s

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Beech

Set of four chairs attributed to Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1940's
Set of four chairs attributed to Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1940's

Set of four chairs attributed to Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1940's

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Set of four elegant wooden chairs featuring a original woven rope seat and a backrest with vertical

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Rope, Wood

Carl-Johan Boman 1940's Mohair Tufted Chairs
Carl-Johan Boman 1940's Mohair Tufted Chairs

Carl-Johan Boman 1940's Mohair Tufted Chairs

By Carl-Johan Boman

Located in Round Top, TX

Gorgeous sculptural design lounge chairs designed by Finnish designer Carl-Johan Boman for Boman AB

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1940s Finnish Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1940's wrought iron chairs by René Drouet
Pair of 1940's wrought iron chairs by René Drouet

Pair of 1940's wrought iron chairs by René Drouet

By René Drouet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very unusual pair of tall wrought iron chairs upholstered with purple velvet Great condition France

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1940s French Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club  Chairs
Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club  Chairs

Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs

By Alvar Aalto

Located in New York, NY

Pair of high style lounge chairs, with an architectural continuous open arm and leg structure

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940's Harlequin English Solid Children's Chapel Chairs
1940's Harlequin English Solid Children's Chapel Chairs

1940's Harlequin English Solid Children's Chapel Chairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Harlequin English Solid Children’s Chapel Chairs. England has a wonderfully rich heritage

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1940s English Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Elm

Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs. Stained Birch legs. Buttton Seat Backs. Classic 1940’s

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Danish Modern Alfred Christiansen Beech wood chair, 1940's.
Danish Modern Alfred Christiansen Beech wood chair, 1940's.

Danish Modern Alfred Christiansen Beech wood chair, 1940's.

By Alfred Christiansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Modern lounge chair designed by Alfred Christiansen for Slagelse Møbelværk, circa 1940s

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mohair, Beech

1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs

1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the

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1940s English Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Beechwood Dining Chair Set, c. 1940's
Beechwood Dining Chair Set, c. 1940's

Beechwood Dining Chair Set, c. 1940's

$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Beechwood Dining Chair Set, c. 1940's

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage Beechwood dining chairs with original leather upholstery.

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1940s Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Beech

1940's Original French Multipl's Arm Chair, Green
1940's Original French Multipl's Arm Chair, Green

1940's Original French Multipl's Arm Chair, Green

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair – green 1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair

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1940s French Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Metal

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair
1940's Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Sculptural high back danish lounge chair in original mohair. Beautiful age on this piece with

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mohair

French Regency Mahogany Arm Chair, Circa 1940's
French Regency Mahogany Arm Chair, Circa 1940's

French Regency Mahogany Arm Chair, Circa 1940's

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1940 French Regency Revival arm chair made from mahogany. The frame is beautifully

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1940s French Regency Revival Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of 1940's French Wrought Iron Frame Slipper Chairs
Pair of 1940's French Wrought Iron Frame Slipper Chairs

Pair of 1940's French Wrought Iron Frame Slipper Chairs

By René Prou

Located in North Miami, FL

These extraordinary scrolled and elegantly ornate wrought iron slipper chairs newly upholstered in

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1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair Denmark 1940's
Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair Denmark 1940's

Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair Denmark 1940's

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made, circa 1940. This iconic lounge

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Beech

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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1940s French Vintage 1940s Chair

1940's Italian Petite Slipper Chairs And Ottoman In Velvet Upholstery
1940's Italian Petite Slipper Chairs And Ottoman In Velvet Upholstery

1940's Italian Petite Slipper Chairs And Ottoman In Velvet Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of 1940's Italian petite slipper chairs with matching ottoman and brass and mahogany

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Brass

Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's
Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's

Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's

By Eric Karlén

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Karlén, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Beech and newly reupholstered in sheepskin with leather

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Pair of Side Chairs With Gold Gilt & Claw Foot Details, Circa 1940's
Pair of Side Chairs With Gold Gilt & Claw Foot Details, Circa 1940's

Pair of Side Chairs With Gold Gilt & Claw Foot Details, Circa 1940's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a touch of elegance to your living space with this stunning Pair of Side Chairs from the 1940s

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1940s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

1940s French Leather Chairs
1940s French Leather Chairs

1940s French Leather Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic pair of 1940s French leather chairs with plank oak armrests. Ornate detailing

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Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, 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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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Pair of Easy Chairs in Molded & Laminated Masurian Birch by Alvar Aalto, 1940's
Pair of Easy Chairs in Molded & Laminated Masurian Birch by Alvar Aalto, 1940's

Pair of Easy Chairs in Molded & Laminated Masurian Birch by Alvar Aalto, 1940's

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Molded and Laminated Masurian Birch and Birch by Alvar Aalto, 1940's

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Birch

Rare Pair of Flemming Lassen Highback Lounge Chairs Denmark 1940's
Rare Pair of Flemming Lassen Highback Lounge Chairs Denmark 1940's

Rare Pair of Flemming Lassen Highback Lounge Chairs Denmark 1940's

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made, circa 1940. This iconic lounge

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Beech

High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's
High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's

High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made, circa 1940. This iconic lounge

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940's Exceptional Early Bentwood Theatre Chairs - Set Of Four
1940's Exceptional Early Bentwood Theatre Chairs - Set Of Four

1940's Exceptional Early Bentwood Theatre Chairs - Set Of Four

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Exceptional Early Bentwood Theatre Chairs – Set Of Four. Founded in the early 19th Century

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1940s Austrian Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Beech

Mogens Lassen Style 1940's Danish Highback Lounge Chair in Lambswool
Mogens Lassen Style 1940's Danish Highback Lounge Chair in Lambswool

Mogens Lassen Style 1940's Danish Highback Lounge Chair in Lambswool

By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fritz Hansen attributed 1940s Danish highback lounge chair in Lambswool. Sublime highback lounge

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool

1940's Tan Sad Workshop Swivel Chairs - Pair
1940's Tan Sad Workshop Swivel Chairs - Pair

1940's Tan Sad Workshop Swivel Chairs - Pair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Tan Sad Workshop Swivel Chairs – Pair. One of our passions is the heritage of industrial

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1940s English Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Steel

Danish 1940's Large Scale Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair
Danish 1940's Large Scale Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair

Danish 1940's Large Scale Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

the the early 1940s. The chair is unmarked and we are not aware of the Designer nor maker. Raised on

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Lounge Chair With Velvet and Wood Trimmed Armrest, 1940's
Danish Lounge Chair With Velvet and Wood Trimmed Armrest, 1940's

Danish Lounge Chair With Velvet and Wood Trimmed Armrest, 1940's

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Lounge chair with wood detail on armrests and back frame. This chair has been expertly

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Beech

Easy chair in new fabric from the 1940's by Frits Henningsen
Easy chair in new fabric from the 1940's by Frits Henningsen

Easy chair in new fabric from the 1940's by Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Reupholstered easy chair in 'Forenza' fabric (colour: Rosemary) and dark stained wooden legs. 1940

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric

1940's Hollywood Regency Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair
1940's Hollywood Regency Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair

1940's Hollywood Regency Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1940's Hollywood Regency Carved Wood/ Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair. Powder blue fabric in good

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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wood

Important Set of Twelve (12) Italian 1940's Dining Chairs
Important Set of Twelve (12) Italian 1940's Dining Chairs

Important Set of Twelve (12) Italian 1940's Dining Chairs

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in North Miami, FL

) - attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1940's. Dimensions of armchair width: 22.25 inches

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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Vintage 1940s Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage 1940s chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every vintage 1940s chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage 1940s chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage 1940s chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage 1940s chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage 1940s Chair?

Prices for a vintage 1940s chair start at $1 and top out at $230,000 with the average selling for $3,900.

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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.

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Questions About Vintage 1940s Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.