1940s Textile Lounge Chairs
Art Deco Lounge Chairs Svenska Kontorsmöbler, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These well sculptured high ended chairs were produced in the early 1940s for AB Svenska
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
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H 40.56 in W 24.02 in D 28.35 in
Ole Wanscher Attributed to: Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1940s, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Balen, BE
An easy chair and ottoman attributed to Ole Wanscher, the frames are made from mahogany, the chair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Mahogany
H 38.19 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs Red Upholstery Pair Duo Jan Vanek 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage lounge chairs pair duo with red upholstery designed by Jan Vanek (1891 - 1962
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 23.82 in D 31.11 in
1940's Palle Suenson Armchair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
Jacob Kjaer, c.1940, Denmark. The chair showcases elegantly curved arms and cross stretchers made of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Green Mohair Velvet fabric, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern easy chair made in Denmark in the 1940s and attributed to Fritz
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
By Ernst Schwadron, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of shapely down filled lounge chairs designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Beech
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Properly Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eero Saarinen's "Grasshopper " chair model 61 was the first lounge chair he designed for Knoll in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
H 34.5 in W 31 in D 35 in
Pair of "Concha" Armchairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brasil, 1955
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Echt, NL
" lounge chair, the "concha/haia" chair or "reversible" lounge chair, both shown in this exhibition. In
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
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
H 38.39 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lounge Chair have become icons of 20th-century design. Later that year, Risom was drafted into the US
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian "Concha" Armchair Burnt Sunset Red
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the “rib” lounge chair, the "concha/haia
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Pair of Purple Velvet Armchairs with Ottomans
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
” lounge chair, the "concha/haia" chair or “reversible” lounge chair, both shown in this exhibition. In
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Pair of Low Armchairs White Fabric
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
furniture, to ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the “rib” lounge chair, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 20.87 in
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By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
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2010s French Modern Chairs
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Oak
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
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H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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...
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1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Arne Norell, Scanform
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966. This example is in camel-colored leather; with two cushions and slings with brass fittings. Designed to breakdown for flat p...
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Vintage 1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather
H 28 in W 26 in D 26 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
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Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
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Linen
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Hardwood
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Metal
Ole Wanscher Pair of 'Rungstedlund' Dining Chairs in Mahogany
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, St. Heddinge, pair of dining chairs, model 'Rungstedlund' PJ 34, mahogany, blue upholstery, Denmark, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Mahogany
Ibisco Italian hideleather dining sling chairs in brandy colour, 1970s
By Ibisco Sedie
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Introducing a set of four Ibisco chairs, a timeless embodiment of Italian craftsmanship from the 1970s. These chairs seamlessly blend cubistic and minimalistic design elements, featu...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Beech
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide.
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Parisiano Chair
By Stamford Modern, Ico Parisi
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing our Exquisite Parisiano Chair – a blend of timeless elegance and modern functionality. Inspired by Ico Parisi's iconic designs, this chair boasts a sleek silhouette with ...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Medical Stainless Steel and Glass Cabinet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage medical cabinet, crafted from stainless steel and glass, emanates a timeless charm. Its double doors open to reveal a meticulously organized interior, featuring three gl...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Upholstered, Linen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Dallas, TX
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This Frits Henningsen lounge chair, circa 1940, is newly upholstered in Corragio Textiles hand
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Linen, Beech
Early Nanna Ditzel Teak Ring Armchair for Kold Savvaerk, Designed 1958
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Kold Savvaerk in 1958 and was called a Pølsestol, or sausage chair (it is also called a ring chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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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
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Armchairs
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Textile, Oak
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
1940's Swedish Lounge Chair
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Swedish 1940's lounge chair in new pink upholstery. Wooden legs.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Textile
Amsterdamse School Style Dutch Modern Lounge Chair, 1940's, Art Deco
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940's, Dutch Modern, Lounge Chair, Amsterdamse school, Armchair, Art Deco, Expressionism
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.89 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" in Josef Frank Textile, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning, rare and early example of an Alvar Aalto Model 400 "Tank Chair" circa 1940s. The
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Linen, Bentwood
Wood Frame Lounge Chair with Cushion in the Style of Rene Gabriel, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage French lounge chair in the style of Rene Gabriel featuring a stately wood frame with a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Textile, Wood
H 29 in W 25.5 in D 28 in
Early Pair of Designer Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1940s, Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Round Rock, TX
Mobelvaerk. Denmark - 1940s.
These lovely examples feature organic armrests and a nubby neutral textile
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wood, Beech
Reupholstered Easy Chair with New Light Bouclé Textile from the 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered easy chair with new light bouclé textile from the 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Beech
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Rattan Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl, United States, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Utrecht, NL
-out characteristic of this lounge chair. For their resemblance in shape, the arms are often called
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
H 29.93 in W 29.34 in L 29.93 in
Art Deco Reeded Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Hartford, CT
. Ottoman dimensions are 21.5 x 23.25 x 16 high. Circa 1940s. Note the welting on the pillows - it's pink
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
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Midcentury High Back Lounge Chair or Wingback Armchair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Fritz Hansen high back lounge chair or wingback armchair with button tufted plush olive
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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2 Vladimir Kagan 1968 Cosmos Lounge Chairs Lucite Swivel Wool Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dayton, OH
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"Vladimir Kagan Cosmos lounge chairs. Features a sculptural original wool upholstered
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Lucite, Wool
H 32 in W 36.5 in L 32 in
Scandinavian Modern Rattan Lounger by Aino Aalto for Artek, 1940s
By Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
many purposes in Artek. The first sketch of this chair is from April 1938, and the chair model was
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Cane, Rattan
Sumptuous Pair of Billy Haines 1940's Slipper / Hostess / Lounge Chairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each upholstered slipper / lounge chair having a channeled back over a generous seat all raised on
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
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Textile, Wood
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge for Ficks Reed Sol Air
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Miami, FL
, designed this fantastic chaise lounge with its fluid form, created for use outdoors. The original makers
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
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Iron
Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Lounge Chairs by Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
A pair of vintage Art Deco armchairs with grid backed mahogany frames and sand-tone upholstery. They are by noted designer Rene Gabriel
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
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Wood, Textile
Pair of Vintage Chinoiserie Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Bristol, GB
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A pair of extremely comfortable armchairs in the Art Deco style.
Fringed
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Settee Sofa 3-Seat Howard Parker & Farr Red-Wine Gold Mulberry Paisley
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
they were placed on upstairs corridors as a decorative feature. Apart from the patches on the textile
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Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
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Textile
H 36.62 in W 74.81 in D 38.19 in
Settee Sofa Pair of 3-Seat Howard Parker & Farr Red-Wine Gold Mulberry Paisley
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
from the patches on the textile covering the underside of the seat, are in as new condition.
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Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
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H 36.62 in W 74.81 in L 36.62 in
Oversized Asian Inspired Lounge Chair by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, Asian inspired wide lounge chair by James Mont, with tufted cushioned seat and back on
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs
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Textile, Wood
Sculptural Form Wing Back Lounge Chairs Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely pair of 1940s sculptural form, wing back chairs attributed to the italian architect and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Steel
H 37.8 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in
For Elise - Swedish Modern Armchair, Sweden ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
edges and lines of the wood was used to create an elegant, arresting piece.
Nordic textiles are beloved
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Beautifully Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eero Saarinen's "Grasshopper " chair model 61 was the first lounge chair he designed for Knoll in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Maple
H 34.5 in W 31 in D 35 in
Pair of Elegant Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs with Chevron Print
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Art Deco slipper chairs upholstered in woven Scalamandre fabric with a gorgeous chevron
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Slipper Chairs
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Textile
Armchair Lounge Chair Walnut Wood, Josef Frank Attributed, Thonet
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An arm lounge chair manufactured by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, circa 1940 ( late 1930s or early 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Walnut, Textile, Wood
Pair of Armchairs Lounge Chairs Wood, Attributed to Josef Frank, Thonet, 1940
By Paolo Buffa, Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of arm lounge chairs manufactured by Thonet in late 1930s or early 1940s.
The design is
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Textile, Wood
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Armchairs Lounge Chairs Wood, Attributed to Josef Frank, Thonet, 1940
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of arm lounge chairs manufactured by Thonet in late 1930s or early 1940s.
The design is
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Textile, Wood, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
Limited Edition Eames Rosewood Room Divider by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
first Eames items to emerge from Herman Miller are now classics: the “LCW,” or lounge chair wood, and
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
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Rosewood
Limited Edition Eames Rosewood Room Divider by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
: the “LCW,” or lounge chair wood, and the “DCM,” or dining chair metal, supported by tubular steel
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
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Rosewood
Armchairs & Sofa with Original Upholstery from Isa Bergamo, 1950s, Set of 3
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Milano, IT
ISA Bergamo rare pair of exquisite armchairs or lounge chairs with gilt metal legs and sofà with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 68.9 in D 27.56 in
Axel O Larsen 1940s Rocking Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Axel Larsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Authentic Model 1773 cherry wood and latticed textile site in a cream/beige colour. The lines of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Textile, Cherry
Wingback Danish Cabinetmaker's Easy Chair in Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A classic form--the iconic Danish Cabinetmaker's easy chair. This example in a wool textile that
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Beech, Wool
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1940s Textile Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1940s textile lounge chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, textile and wood, all 1940s textile lounge chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 1940s textile lounge chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1940s textile lounge chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern 1940s textile lounge chairs are of considerable interest. 1940s textile lounge chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Thonet, Axel Larsen and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.
How Much are 1940s Textile Lounge Chairs?
Prices for 1940s textile lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940s textile lounge chairs begin at $1,721 and can go as high as $8,603, while the average can fetch as much as $4,750.
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.
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