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Curved Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s, lacquered wood, textile upholstery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s Lacquered wood and textile upholstery. H: 86 cm W: 60 cm D
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood, Lacquer

Gio Ponti set of two armchairs 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in bari, IT
Set of two armchairs of designer Gio Ponti 1940 .
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Gio Ponti set of two armchairs 1940s
Gio Ponti set of two armchairs 1940s
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
1940s Danish Armchair or Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, London
John Boyd Textiles Fantastic quality with exceptional wood working details. Denmark 1940s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Two Original Bauhaus Armchairs, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia. The chrome parts have been cleaned and p...
Category

Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Amsterdam School Armchairs in Original Upholstery, Art Deco, Dutch Modern, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940's, Dutch Modern, Lounge Chair, Amsterdamse school, Armchair, Art Deco, Expressionism
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by renowned Czech interior architect and designer, Jan Vanek. Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process. New u...
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Textile, Cotton, Oak

1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
A stained beech armchair designed by Søren Hansen and made in Denmark in the 1940s. Manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This armchair is an early example of Jens Risom's design for Knoll and is a simple yet innovative
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Textile

Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
H 30 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Wooden Armchair 40s Reclining Italian Design
Located in None, IT
Wooden armchair with orange fabric upholstery, reclining in three different positions, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Gunnar Göpert a pair of pine easy chairs Säter, Göperts, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler, Gunnar Göperts
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Säter armchairs designed by Gunnar Göpert in 1948 for the Swedish manufacturer Göperts
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Pine

Pair of Mahogany and Shearling Armchairs by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Cozy and sophisticated, this pair of arm chairs are an excellent example of 1940s Danish Modern
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning iconic cotton strap, webbed, lounge, armchair, 652W design (1943) early edition
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Marguerite Dubuisson Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Elm, France, 1947
By Marguerite Dubuisson
Located in The Hague, NL
artist mostly working in textile design. However, in the late 1940s she designed a few interiors
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Elm, Oak

"Aulanko" Armchair by Märta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1930s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Utrecht, NL
, which clearly changed as evidence by these famous “Aulanko” armchairs. Blomstedt designed all aspects
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian "Concha" Armchair Burnt Sunset Red
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Armchair model “Shell” Manufactured by Forma
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Pair of Purple Velvet Armchairs with Ottomans
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Set of armchair and footrest Manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Black Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Grey Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Navy Blue Fabric with Aluminum Frame
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Beige Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Pair of Low Armchairs White Fabric
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Pair of low armchairs Manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Beige Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Grey Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Black Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Armchair in Navy Blue Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

1940's Palle Suenson Armchair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely sculpted armchair in rosewood, designed by Danish modernist architect Palle Suenson for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1940's Palle Suenson Armchair
1940's Palle Suenson Armchair
H 33 in W 27 in D 26 in
Pair of 1950s Swedish
Located in London, GB
A classic pair of Swedish 1940s/50s armchairs on carved stained beech legs. These quality chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1950s Swedish
Pair of 1950s Swedish
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 30.32 in
Ernest Race, Vintage DA Armchair, 1940's, in Black Velvet
By Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
Vintage 'DA 1' armchair by Ernest Race for Race Furniture, Circa 1946. - England. Rare 1st
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 2 French Pink Bridge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of elegant bridge clear wood armchairs with cherry colored velvet lining. Both the wood and
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Set of 2 French Pink Bridge Chairs, 1940s
Set of 2 French Pink Bridge Chairs, 1940s
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 17.33 in
Pair of "Concha" Armchairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brasil, 1955
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Echt, NL
design firm Interieur Forma. In 1940, he married Rosl Wolf, the daughter of German immigrants. Born in
Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Grey Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Navy Blue Fabric with Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Black Fabric & Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Black Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Beige Fabric & Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Beige Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Navy Blue Fabric with Black Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Armchair in Grey Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sonna Rosen Black Lacquered Midcentury “Sunfeather” Lounge Chair, 1954, Set of 2
By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1, Sonna Rosen
Located in Vicenza, IT
Pair of Sonna Rosen "Sunfeather" lounge armchairs in exceptional condition. These timeless chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Important Ottorino Aloisio Wingback Chair in Green Mohair, Colli, Italy, 1957
By Colli Torino
Located in The Hague, NL
the armrests create a striking and elegant presence, exemplary for the 1940s and 1950s Turin School
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Mohair, Silk, Velvet

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Chair in Navy Blue Fabric with Black Aluminum Frame
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Side Chair in Beige Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Side Chair in Beige Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Side Chair in Navy Blue Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Side Chair in Black Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Chair in Black Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Chair in Beige Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Chair in Navy Blue Fabric with Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Chair in Black Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Side Chair in Navy Blue Fabric with Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Side Chair in Grey Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Side Chair in Grey Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Chair in Grey Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Chair in Grey Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Swivel Chair in Beige Fabric with Black Powder Coated Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Officer Side Chair in Black Fabric with Brushed Aluminum Frame
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
in the 1940s by the U.S. Navy for use on warships – the contract even specified that it had to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Armchair in Jan Vaněk Style
By Jan Vanek
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Single armchair in original condition. Design can be writted to Jan Vanek, known Czech furniture
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

1940s Armchair in Jan Vaněk Style
1940s Armchair in Jan Vaněk Style
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Unique Artdeco Armchairs from Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Pair of unique lounge chairs (armchairs) from production of famous Krasna Jizba - founded as a
Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

1930s DUX Scandinavian Art Deco Bentwood Armchair with Patterned Upholstery
By Dux of Sweden
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
A DUX Scandinavian midcentury Art Deco bentwood armchair with patterned upholstery. Elegant and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Teak

Great Hollywood Regency Pair of Armchairs in a Patent Tortoise Shell Upholstery
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A Great 1940's Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Light Oak armchairs in a Tortoise shell Patent
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

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1940s Textile Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1940s textile armchairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940s textile armchairs — often made from fabric, wood and textile — can elevate any home. 1940s textile armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1940s textile armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency 1940s textile armchairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 1940s textile armchairs over the years, but those made by Thonet, Elsa Gullbergs Textiles and Interiors AB and Firma Karl Mathsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1940s Textile Armchairs?

Prices for 1940s textile armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940s textile armchairs begin at $1,170 and can go as high as $11,578, while the average can fetch as much as $3,493.

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.