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Danish Upholstered Club Chair in Muslin, 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful curves and the most amazing feet, should be upholstered.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany
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
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
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
H 26.38 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in
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
Pair of 1940s Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Art Deco green velvet upholstered lounge / club chairs. The chairs have fringed
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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
Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Upholstered Pair Spool And Ball Leg Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French pair of side chairs with spool and ball leg design.
In the style of Charles Dudouyt
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Arm Chairs, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
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
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 35.04 in
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
Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Chairs, Finland, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Gösta Jonsson, Carl-Johan Boman, Flemming Lassen, Otto Schulz, Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
A lovely pair of Carl-Johan Boman cocktail / easy chairs, Finland, 1940s. Newly upholstered in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 29.14 in
Rare Club Chair, France, 1940s / 50s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in LEWES, GB
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
H 33.08 in W 44.1 in D 39.38 in
Danish Art Deco High Back Lounge Chair Upholstered with Dark Green Velvet, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco high back lounge chair fully upholstered with dark green velvet. Legs of dark
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 36.23 in
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
H 34.65 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
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
Rare Set of three upholstered early Ray Komai Plywood Lounge Chairs US 1940s
By Ray Komai
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a great example of a Set of three Ray Komai Lounge Chairs.
These chairs were shown in the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood, Plywood
H 27.17 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
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
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
Pair of Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
an upholstered seat. This set of chairs is in its original distressed vintage condition, circa 1940s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in W 15 in D 18 in
1940s Lounge Chairs, Gio Ponti Designer Attributed, Just Richly New Upholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury lounge chairs, Gio Ponti designer attributed, just richly new upholstered.
Golden brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
Set of Dining Room Chairs of Walnut and Upholstered with Dark Fabric, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of dining room chairs, crafted from rich walnut and upholstered in dark fabric, embodies
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
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
H 28.15 in W 31.11 in D 28.35 in
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
Beech Rocking Chair Upholstered With Grey Bouclé Fabric Made In The 1940s Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful rocking chair from the 1940s upholstered with blended grey bouclé fabric. This fabric is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
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
H 30 in W 20 in D 30 in
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
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
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
1940s A Pair of Green slipper Chairs Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A pair of light green slipper chairs from Sweden, dating back to the 1940s. The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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
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
Superb Pair of Armchairs, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Märta Blomstedt, Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
A very nice, large, comfortable pair of armchairs, Denmark, 1940s. Newly upholstered in a luxurious
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 38.59 in
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs Beige Suede Carl Johan Boman, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of lounge chairs designed by Carl-Johan Bowman in Finland in the 1940s. The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Birch
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
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
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
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
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
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
Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in LEWES, GB
A super lounge chair, newly upholstered in natural sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s. Fast shipping
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
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
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
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
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
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
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
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
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
Beech
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
H 40.16 in W 29.93 in D 34.26 in
Pair of Upholstered Easy Chairs With Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
demands on comfort and ergonomics. Easy chairs – umbrella term for typically upholstered, comfortable
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 30.32 in W 34.06 in D 37.21 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 34 in W 24 in D 20 in
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
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
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
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
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
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
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
Pair of Danish Child Chairs in Wood with Upholstered Seat by George Tanier 1940s
By George Tanier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Danish Child Chairs in Wood with Upholstered Seat by George Tanier 1940s
Designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 25.125 in W 17 in D 12.5 in
Maison Jansen Pair of Chic 1940s Chairs, Black Lacquered and Newly Upholstered
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, ile de france
Maison Jansen pair of chicest 1940s chairs black lacquered and newly upholstered in a pale beige
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
1940's Chair Upholstered in Mongolian Lamb
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage chair with chrome legs. Newly upholsteded in Mongolian lamb. Fur is long curly and white.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Slipper 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
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An 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.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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, 2022A 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, 2021In 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, 2022To 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, 2024Claire 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.
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