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Swedish Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

of life.” Thanks to this sentiment, the cabinetmaker of this chair put an emphasis on soft elegance

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Upholstered Swedish Modern Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Upholstered Swedish Modern Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s

Upholstered Swedish Modern Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

design. This 1940s winged armchair is a great representation of the craftsmanship and quality of Swedish

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1940s Danish Upholstered Cocktail Chairs
Pair of 1940s Danish Upholstered Cocktail Chairs

Pair of 1940s Danish Upholstered Cocktail Chairs

Located in High Point, NC

This pair of 1940s Danish cocktail chairs showcases the elegant, sculptural lines characteristic of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1940's French Provincial Style Walnut Upholstered Bergeres
Pair of 1940's French Provincial Style Walnut Upholstered Bergeres

Pair of 1940's French Provincial Style Walnut Upholstered Bergeres

Located in Pasadena, TX

This set of bergeres are made of walnut. They have a period velvet upholstery. The chairs are

Category

Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

6 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
6 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, France, 1940s

6 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, France, 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Six exquisite French dining chairs from the 1940s era. High backs framed by the wood structure

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Cabinetmaker Cocktail Chair New Upholstered with Velvet, 1940s
Swedish Cabinetmaker Cocktail Chair New Upholstered with Velvet, 1940s

Swedish Cabinetmaker Cocktail Chair New Upholstered with Velvet, 1940s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Swedish cabinetmaker cocktail chair / lounge chair. New upholstered with green velvet. Legs of

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of 1940s Tan Velvet Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered
Pair of 1940s Tan Velvet Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered

Pair of 1940s Tan Velvet Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

Graceful pair of 1940s Club Chairs, newly upholstered in tan velvet and not used since. Minimalist

Category

Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1940s Modern Lounge Chairs by William Billy Haines, Upholstered Oak
1940s Modern Lounge Chairs by William Billy Haines, Upholstered Oak

1940s Modern Lounge Chairs by William Billy Haines, Upholstered Oak

By William Billy Haines

Located in San Francisco, CA

Two large scale lounge chairs designed by William "Billy" Haines. Each chair has an upholstered

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic
Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic

Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic These iconic

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Danish Upholstered Armchair, circa 1940s
Danish Upholstered Armchair, circa 1940s

Danish Upholstered Armchair, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

A Danish upholstered club chair with stained beechwood legs, circa 1940s. Recently upholstered with

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Club Chair Upholstered with Floral Fabric, White Handpainted Frame 1940s
Danish Club Chair Upholstered with Floral Fabric, White Handpainted Frame 1940s

Danish Club Chair Upholstered with Floral Fabric, White Handpainted Frame 1940s

By Josef Frank

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish comfortable club and lounge chair from the 1940s upholstered with floral pattern fabric with

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Denmark, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Denmark, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Denmark, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb pair of 1940s Danish armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Pair of Otto Schultz Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs, circa 1940s
Pair of Otto Schultz Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs, circa 1940s

Pair of Otto Schultz Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs, circa 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in San Angelo, TX

What a beautiful and special pair of original Otto Schultz chairs that have been recently

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Arm Chairs, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Pair of Arm Chairs, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Pair of Arm Chairs, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb pair of 1940s Danish armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Upholstered Chairs Circa 1940s, a Pair
Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Upholstered Chairs Circa 1940s, a Pair

Duncan Phyfe Mahogany Upholstered Chairs Circa 1940s, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful pair of Duncan Phyfe Mahogany upholstered chairs Circa 1940s. Good vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare Club Chair, France, 1940s / 50s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Rare Club Chair, France, 1940s / 50s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Rare Club Chair, France, 1940s / 50s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb rare 1940s / 1950s oversized club chair reminiscent of Maison Gouffe / Jean Royere. Newly

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric
1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric

1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful and elegant Danish slipper chair dating from the 1940s, showcasing the refined

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

1940s Agner Christoffersen Set of 6 Solid Dining Chairs, Fabric Upholstered
1940s Agner Christoffersen Set of 6 Solid Dining Chairs, Fabric Upholstered

1940s Agner Christoffersen Set of 6 Solid Dining Chairs, Fabric Upholstered

By Agner Christoffersen

Located in London, GB

in the end of 1940's - start of 1950's. H: 88 W:52 D:54 Seat Height: 43. Restoration, re-upholstery

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s

Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This Danish-made easy chair is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century design

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1940s Art Deco Style Sculptural Gilt Wood Upholstered Club Chairs, Set of 2
1940s Art Deco Style Sculptural Gilt Wood Upholstered Club Chairs, Set of 2

1940s Art Deco Style Sculptural Gilt Wood Upholstered Club Chairs, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare Art Deco club chairs set you could

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather
1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather

1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather

Located in Oakland, CA

Early 1940's Danish lounge chair upholstered in the original brown leather with button tufted back

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hermès Upholstered Schulz Lounge Chair by Otto Schultz for Boet, 1940s
Hermès Upholstered Schulz Lounge Chair by Otto Schultz for Boet, 1940s

Hermès Upholstered Schulz Lounge Chair by Otto Schultz for Boet, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

One of a kind Hermès upholstered lounge chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden. New upholstery

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Pair of Swedish off white boucle Upholstered Club Chairs, Circa 1940s
A Pair of Swedish off white boucle Upholstered Club Chairs, Circa 1940s

A Pair of Swedish off white boucle Upholstered Club Chairs, Circa 1940s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of Swedish Modern upholstered club chairs from the 1940s. They feature beautifully curved

Category

Vintage 1940s French Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Vintage Swedish Birch Armchairs Newly Upholstered, 1940s/50s
Pair of Vintage Swedish Birch Armchairs Newly Upholstered, 1940s/50s

Pair of Vintage Swedish Birch Armchairs Newly Upholstered, 1940s/50s

Located in London, GB

striking contrast with the newly upholstered seats and backs. The chairs have been reupholstered in a soft

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Set Of Six 1940s French Modern Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats
Set Of Six 1940s French Modern Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats

Set Of Six 1940s French Modern Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats

Located in High Point, NC

This set of six 1940s French modern dining chairs exemplifies the refined simplicity and thoughtful

Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Jens Risom Knoll Pair Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Squirm
1940s Jens Risom Knoll Pair Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Squirm

1940s Jens Risom Knoll Pair Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Squirm

By Jens Risom

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A matching pair of Jens Risom's Vostra Lounge Chairs for Knoll, Germany. Feet in beechwood, from

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six French 1940s Painted Pine Re-Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of Six French 1940s Painted Pine Re-Upholstered Dining Chairs

Set of Six French 1940s Painted Pine Re-Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Set of six French 1940s painted pine re-upholstered dining chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

1940s Vintage Mahogany Shield Back Upholstered Needle Point Chairs, a Pair
1940s Vintage Mahogany Shield Back Upholstered Needle Point Chairs, a Pair

1940s Vintage Mahogany Shield Back Upholstered Needle Point Chairs, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1940s pair of Mahogany Shield Back Upholstered Needle Point seat Chairs for your consideration

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940s Art Deco newly upholstered lounge chairs. The chairs have solid walnut bracket feet

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 8 French Gilt and Upholstered Side Chairs
Set of 8 French Gilt and Upholstered Side Chairs

Set of 8 French Gilt and Upholstered Side Chairs

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 8 French 1940s side chairs with arched upholstered back & seat on gilt carved crossed plume

Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Dining Chair 1940's style  with Concave Tufted Back and Tapered alder Legs
Dining Chair 1940's style  with Concave Tufted Back and Tapered alder Legs

Dining Chair 1940's style with Concave Tufted Back and Tapered alder Legs

By Hélène Aumont 1

Located in Ballard, CA

The upholstered 1940's style chair with a concave tufted back and tapered legs is hand-crafted

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Original 1940s danish modern easy chair in patinated leather with brass nails.
Original 1940s danish modern easy chair in patinated leather with brass nails.

Original 1940s danish modern easy chair in patinated leather with brass nails.

By Fritz Hansen

Located in København K, 84

An exquisite 1940s Danish Modern Easy Chair upholstered in luxurious patinated red leather that has

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Dutch Sheepskin, Sculptural Bentwood
1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Dutch Sheepskin, Sculptural Bentwood

1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Dutch Sheepskin, Sculptural Bentwood

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

An iconic 1940s Halabala lounge chair, newly upholstered in rich Dutch sheepskin, combining

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Dark Dutch Sheepskin, Sculptural
1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Dark Dutch Sheepskin, Sculptural

1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Dark Dutch Sheepskin, Sculptural

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

An iconic pair of 1940s Halabala lounge chairs, newly upholstered in rich dark Dutch sheepskin

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Pair of 1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Icelandic Sheepskin, Sculptural
Pair of 1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Icelandic Sheepskin, Sculptural

Pair of 1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Icelandic Sheepskin, Sculptural

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

A rare pair of iconic 1940s Halabala lounge chairs, newly upholstered in luxurious Icelandic

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Icelandic Sheepskin, Bentwood, Art- deco
1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Icelandic Sheepskin, Bentwood, Art- deco

1940s Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Icelandic Sheepskin, Bentwood, Art- deco

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

A rare and sculptural 1940s Halabala lounge chair, newly upholstered in premium Icelandic sheepskin

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century
Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

early 1940's. The chair was upholstered at a later point and remains in good clean usable condition. We

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s

Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This Danish-made easy chair is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century design

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Reproduction Large Slipper Chair
Reproduction Large Slipper Chair

Reproduction Large Slipper Chair

Located in Buchanan, NY

This is a reproduction of an American slipper chair modeled from the 1940s. The chair is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Upholstered Danish Highback Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Upholstered Danish Highback Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Upholstered Danish Highback Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

highly valued. This Danish model is a classic design from the 1940s. Scandinavian designers were masters

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s French Outdoor Set of Iron Six Upholstered Chairs and Table Mid Century
1940s French Outdoor Set of Iron Six Upholstered Chairs and Table Mid Century

1940s French Outdoor Set of Iron Six Upholstered Chairs and Table Mid Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This French Iron Table and Six Chairs from the 1940s boasts a stylish Mid Century design. Crafted

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940'S  UPHOLSTERED PLUME-APPLIED ARM CHAIRS
PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940'S  UPHOLSTERED PLUME-APPLIED ARM CHAIRS

PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940'S UPHOLSTERED PLUME-APPLIED ARM CHAIRS

Located in San Francisco, CA

A SCULPTURAL PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940's MAIZE UPHOLSTERED PLUME-APPLIED ARM CHAIRS WITH ROUNDED

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Club Chairs

Beautiful Fan Backed Swedish Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1940s
Beautiful Fan Backed Swedish Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1940s

Beautiful Fan Backed Swedish Upholstered Lounge Chair, 1940s

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Beautiful fan backed Swedish upholstered lounge chair, 1940s  

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Ernst Schwadron Upholstered Lounge Chairs, 1940s, Bright Pink
Pair of Ernst Schwadron Upholstered Lounge Chairs, 1940s, Bright Pink

Pair of Ernst Schwadron Upholstered Lounge Chairs, 1940s, Bright Pink

By Ernst Schwadron

Located in Raleigh, NC

Pair of upholstered lounge chairs by Austrian-American designer Ernst Schwadron. Having emigrated

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

1940s French Limed Oak Chair in the Style of Pierre Chareau Re-Upholstered
1940s French Limed Oak Chair in the Style of Pierre Chareau Re-Upholstered

1940s French Limed Oak Chair in the Style of Pierre Chareau Re-Upholstered

By Pierre Chareau

Located in London, GB

A good simple design French 1940s desk or side chair reminiscent of Pierre Chareau designs

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

PAIR OF AMERICAN 1940'S SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS  manner James Mont
PAIR OF AMERICAN 1940'S SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS  manner James Mont

PAIR OF AMERICAN 1940'S SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS manner James Mont

Located in San Francisco, CA

A PAIR OF AMERICAN 1940'S UPHOLSTERED SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS NOW IN MOSS GREEN LINEN. Each chair of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Set of Eight French Dining Chairs
Set of Eight French Dining Chairs

Set of Eight French Dining Chairs

Unavailable|$7,800 / set

Set of Eight French Dining Chairs

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Set of eight 1940s French dining chairs, newly upholstered in grey linen with nailheads to back.

Category

Late 20th Century European Dining Room Chairs

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1940s Upholstered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1940s upholstered chair available at 1stDibs. Each 1940s upholstered chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s upholstered chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1940s upholstered chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s upholstered chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles Dudouyt, Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central and Philip Arctander are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Upholstered Chair?

A 1940s upholstered chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,975, while the lowest priced sells for $277 and the highest can go for as much as $62,500.

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 1940s Upholstered Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.