$2,800
H 46 in W 30 in D 30 in
Rattan chair designed by Lio Carminati for Case e Giardino, circa 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
embodies the clean lines and natural materials that defined mid-century design. Woven rattan set over a
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,986 / set
H 34.06 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Armchairs in style of Josef Franck, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of armchairs, manufactured in Finland, 1940s. Stained birch frame with rattan backrest, later
Fabric, Rattan, Birch
$2,141 / set
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco Rattan Seating Set Designed by Alna Fuchs, Czechia, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
. Perfect original condition. Period: 1940-1949 Material: Rattan, glass, tubular steel Source: Czechia
Steel
$9,900 / set
H 32.88 in W 25.6 in D 22.64 in
Pair of Wood Armchairs in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, Europe ca 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the manner of French designer Charles Dudouyt’s signature style, this pair of armchairs
Wood, Rattan
$1,725
H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
1940s, Danish armchair, woven wool, velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1940s, Danish armchair. Original woven furniture wool, red furniture velour, furniture mesh, carved
Wool, Velvet, Rattan, Oak
$1,725
H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
1940s, Danish armchair, woven wool, velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1940s, Danish armchair. Original woven furniture wool, red furniture velour, furniture mesh, carved
Wool, Velvet, Rattan, Oak
$6,187Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two chairs, design Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s. The chairs are from the University of
Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch
$6,187Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two chairs, design Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s. The chairs are from the University of
Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch
$1,855
H 34.85 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in
VINTAGE FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE 1940'S ORIGINAL PAINT BERGERE RATTAN ARMCHAIr
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1940's French Country
Fabric, Rattan
$9,100 / set
H 28.5 in W 85 in D 32.25 in
Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy
Located in Stamford, CT
Restored and reupholstered 1940s pencil rattan sofa, pair of armchairs, and glass top coffee table
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Bamboo
Unavailable
H 33 in W 25 in D 36 in
1940s Ficks Reed Campaign Style Rattan Reed, Brass Recliner Armchair & Cushion
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid - 20th century coveted rattan reed & brass fully reclining and collapsible "Campaign" style
Brass
Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early Danish basket-chair. Black lacquered metal frame, Denmark, 1940s. Vintage condition.
Metal
Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early Danish basket-chair. Black lacquered metal frame, Denmark, 1940s. In good vintage condition.
Metal
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 22.45 in
Wooden and rattan armchair, modular lounge chair from the 1940s
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Embrace timeless elegance with our distinguished antique rattan lounge chair from the 1940s, now
Bog Wood
Sold
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Tove Kindt-Larsen Armchairs in Rattan & Sheepskin by R. Wengler Denmark, 1940s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Danish mid century armchairs in rattan produced R. Wengler in Copenhagen Denmark
Sheepskin, Rattan
Sold
H 32.09 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Austrian Art Deco rattan and white fabric armchairs by Paul Frankl, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian Art Deco rattan and white fabric armchairs by Paul Frankl, 1940s Pair of rattan armchairs
Fabric, Rattan
Sold
H 46.46 in W 29.93 in D 29.14 in
Rattan Chair Designed by Lio Carminati, Edited by Bonacina, Italy, 1940s
By Lio Carminati
Located in Prato, IT
High quality rattan chair designed by Lio Carminati for the Cruiser "Conte Biancamano" towards the
Rattan
Sold
H 33.5 in W 33.25 in D 38 in
Pair of Rattan Chairs and Ottoman in the Manner of Paul Frankl, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hamburg, PA
An Organic Modern rattan set containing a pair of armchairs and an ottoman. This set would make a
Upholstery, Rattan
Sold
H 29.34 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Frits Schlegel, Denmark, 1930s-1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs attributed to Frits Schlegel, Denmark, 1930s-1940s Walnut and rattan
Rattan, Walnut
Modernist Tubular Metal and Rattan Armchair, 1940s
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Large modernist deckchair with a tubular white lacquered metal frame and a braided rattan seat
Metal
Large Modernist Tubular Metal and Rattan Armchair, 1940s
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Large modernist armchair with a tubular white lacquered metal frame and a braided rattan seat
Metal
Sold
H 34.25 in W 23 in D 21 in
Pair of Bamboo, Black Iron and Rattan French Modernist Armchairs, circa 1940s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible pair of French Modernist armchairs feature black wrought iron frames with rattan
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Armchairs + Table in Rattan Bamboo Design Paul Frankl, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in taranto, IT
splendid and very rare pair of rattan armchairs, production and design by paul Frankl, originals
Bamboo
Three-Strand "1940s Transition" Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chair. This chair dates from 1940. The arm
Rattan
Set of Three Vintage English Wicker Arm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, these three circa 1940s wicker and rattan armchairs are priced as a group
Wicker, Rattan
1940s Antique Rattan Armchairs Set of 2
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This very decorative early 1900's pair of rattan lounge chairs is beautifully shaped with generous
Rattan
1940s Art Deco Rattan Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
A beautiful pair of Art Deco armchairs, designed in the colonial style. The seats with springs
Wood
Josef Frank Mahogany Dining Chairs with Armrests, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Salzburg, Austria
A pair of Josef Frank mahogany and rattan chairs, Svenskt Tenn, model 1165. The seats were
Rattan, Linen, Mahogany
3-PIECE RATTAN SET
Located in Sheffield, MA
3-piece 1940s American rattan set: sofa & 2 armchairs. Deep-seated with crossed rattan stretchers
Wood, Rattan
Tropical Sun Co. Rattan Armchair, 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome mid-century rattan armchair with original cushions by Tropical Sun Co. of Pasadena
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
1940'S Rattan & Wicker Lounge Chair by Calif Asia
By Calif-Asia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Rattan and wicker lounge armchair by Calif-asia.
Rattan
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$668Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$7,615 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$6,306 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$4,148 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$6,640 / item
H 21.26 in Dm 39.38 in
Blossom Large Organic Modern Belgian Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Blossom Pendant is large, sculptural and dramatic yet it floats like a blossom or a cloud. Its curves soften the space around it, while providing useful and atmospheric light levels....
Brass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$4,410 / set
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in
Charles Dudouyt Patinated Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Charles Dudouyt Patinated Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s These fine armchairs were designed by the renowned French furniture maker Charles Dudouyt in the 1940s and are excepti...
Rush, Oak
French Pine and Fruitwood Wine Tasting Table
Located in Chireno, TX
French pine and fruitwood wine tasting table, or vendange table, dating to the late 19th century. Circular pine top upon a hinged fruitwood harp-support. Finish is beautifully irregu...
Fruitwood, Pine
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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.
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