1940s Pair Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Canvas
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs
Silk, Oak
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Amboyna, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1940s Side Chairs
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Chestnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Maple
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Corner Chairs
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Birch, Plywood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
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1940s Pair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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