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Maija Taimi, set of 1940´s chairs for Restaurant Kestikartano, Helsinki
By Maija Taimi, Vallilan Puuseppä Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of this set of 1940's chairs, originally crafted for the renowned
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin. Frame of stained beech.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Vintage Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Set of Four 1940s Chairs Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of four charming wrought iron chairs of unusual design, attributed to Jean-Charles Moreux. The
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

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
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Lounge Chairs, Wood, Shearling, Denmark, 1940s
By E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1, Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and shearling lounge chairs design attributed to Viggo Boesen, Denmark, 1940s
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wood

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

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

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
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

1930s Solid Wood Armchair, reupholstered in leather and hand dyed
By I. Christiansen
Located in London, GB
1930s- 1940s Chair with Seat and back upholstered with brown leather, fitted with brass nails
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Hardwood

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 Chair
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair
H 31 in W 25.25 in D 33 in
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 Swedish Lounge Chairs
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
H 32 in W 26 in D 28 in
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
H 27 in W 31 in D 28 in
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 Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
H 26 in W 32 in D 28 in
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair. Original Fabric and Finish. Wonderful Curvy Lines.
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1940s Danish Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Elm

1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
H 33.5 in W 29 in D 34 in
Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chair in the style of Berga Mobler
By Berga Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940's chair from Berga Mobler but it is of newer construction and probably made around 1980's. The
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Beautiful wood veneer frames with vintage upholstery.
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Elm

Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 26.75 in D 31 in
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

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Exceptional pair of 1940’s Danish cabinet maker lounge chairs. Stunning channel tufted green velvet
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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 Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Scandinavian Curley Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair. NOTE: CHAIRS ARE PRICED SEPARATELY
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Sheepskin, Beech

1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool. Original Upholstery. Lovely Curves.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Fabric, Elm

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

Alvar Aalto, 1940's model 611 chair
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your space with this 1940's model 611 chairs, masterfully designed by Alvar Aalto and Otto
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto, 1940's model 611 chair
Alvar Aalto, 1940's model 611 chair
H 31.5 in W 19.1 in D 17.72 in
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

Danish Upholstered Club Chair in Muslin, 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful curves and the most amazing feet, should be upholstered.
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

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

Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club  Chairs
Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club  Chairs
H 27.5 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
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

Pair of Rattan Wingback Chairs & Ottomans, France, 1940's
Located in Austin, TX
comfortable. Solid wood splayed legs lift the chair and ottoman gently off the floor. France, 1940's
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Wicker, Rattan

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

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Velvet, Wood

Danish easy chair in new lambskin, 1940's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Armchair upholstered in 'Honey' lambskin and legs in stained beech. Designed in the 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

Danish easy chair in new lambskin, 1940's
Danish easy chair in new lambskin, 1940's
H 31.11 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
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

Beechwood Dining Chair Set, c. 1940's
Beechwood Dining Chair Set, c. 1940's
H 36.75 in W 18.75 in D 13.5 in
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

Rene Gabriel French Oak Gridback Lounge Chair , France 1940's
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Aspen, CO
1940's Rene Gabriel French Oak Gridback Lounge Chair
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Oak

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

Aino Aalto, rare set of 5 children´s chairs, 1940's
By Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This rare set of 5 children's chairs, designed by Aino Aalto in the 1940s, features a timeless and
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Birch

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
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

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

Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940's
Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940's
H 42.92 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
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

1940s French Leather Chairs
1940s French Leather Chairs
H 35 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Pair of 1940's Ebonised Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in CA, CA
A pair of 1940's Maison Jansen lounge chairs Finished in ebonised black with beautiful curved arms
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wood

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

Danish 1940's Large Scale Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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

Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940's Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of four original circa 1940's English oak slatted
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Oak

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
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in North Miami, FL
) - attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1940's. Dimensions of armchair width: 22.25 inches
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940's
By Axel Larsson, Carl Malmsten, Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
carpenter, Hjalmar Jacksson at Stockholms Hantverksförening in the 1940's. Frame made from walnut. Very
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Madsen & Schubell, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Large Danish 1940's Channelback Lounge Chair in Round Organic Shape
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberantly designed high back lounge chair. The style is very much that of
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mohair, Beech

COLLECTABLE 1940's ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY DOROTHY DRAPER GROSFELD HOUSE SIDE CHAIR
By Dorothy Draper
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, highly collectable original circa 1940's Dorothy Draper Grosfeld House side chair with the original
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1940s Wooden Chair, Frenstat Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Original oak wood dining chair. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1940s. Original label still attached
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Oak, Plywood

1940s Wooden Chair, Frenstat Czechoslovakia
1940s Wooden Chair, Frenstat Czechoslovakia
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Charming pair of solid pinewood easy chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Culver City, CA
internationally! Please see our shipping rates! This dreamy Finnish duo from the 1940s is giving scallop-backed
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Ash, Velvet

Jacques Adnet Swiveling Desk Chair, France 1940's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Modernist swivel chair in original moleskin upholstery, on casters.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the 1940's in the style of Swedish Designer, Carl Malmsten
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Oak

Restored 1940's Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chair. The chair features an arm style that flows
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Rattan

1940's Ebonized Gilt Regency Style Arm Chairs with Custom Cream Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking pair of 1940s Regency Revival armchairs reflects the resurgence of neoclassical
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1940s American Regency Revival Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Silk, Wood

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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.

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.

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.