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1940 s French Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s French carved wood Fauteuil chair. NEEDS REUPHOLSTERING.
Category
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1940´s Art Deco Style Armchair With High Back, Leather, Wood - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Elegant Art Deco style armchair with high back, French polished wood and beige-grey leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.77 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
James Mont, Armchairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1940s
By James Mont
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquer wood and brown velvet armchairs, designed and produced by James Mont, USA
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Maurizio Tempestini, Armchair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet armchair designed and produced by Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Italian 1940s folk art wood and plywood armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s folk art wood armchair
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Italian 1940s Adjustable Armchairs In Wood and Jute
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Italian 1940s Adjustable Armchairs for Outdoor or Indoor use.
The pair have slightly
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Jute, Wood
Modernist Armchair in Oak Wood, France, 1940s
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Modernist armchair in solid oak and upholstery.
Made in France in the 1940s.
Swivel/tilt back
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Two armchairs in wood and rope, Italy 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Argelato, BO
Two rare and iconic armchairs in wood and rope, made in Italy in the 1940s and attributable to the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Italian mid-century modern Armchairs in woven straw and wood, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Armchairs in woven straw and wood, 1940s
Pair of armchairs with square
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
1940's Italian Wingback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible vintage Italian wingback armchair from the 1940's. Large and curvy seat newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Pair of mid century armchairs, Czechoslovakia, circa 1940´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
in the 1940’s. It’s made of beech wood. They have an original upholstery that is in good preserved
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair of Restored 1940s Ash Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Manzano, IT
Pair of Restored 1940s Ash Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style
This stunning pair of 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s European Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
Pair De Carli Armchairs, Rare 1940's Design
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Berlin, DE
These chairs with armrests were designed by Carlo de Carli in the 40's, which makes them very rare
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Restored 1940s Beech Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Manzano, IT
Pair of Restored 1940s Beech Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style
Presenting a beautifully
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Italian mid century modern red leather and wood armchairs with armrests, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern pair of red leather and wood armchairs with armrests, 1940s.
Pair of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
Rustic Armchair in Solid Wood and Straw, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Art Populaire; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; Monoxylite; 1940s; France; Wabi Sabi; Armchair
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Cherry Wood and Papercord Armchair by Bas Van Pelt (Attr.), Netherlands 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
curvature. While made of solid wood, this armchair has an open feel to it thanks to the three horizontal
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in
André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
Générale Transatlantique in the late 1940s. With shapely solid ash wood frames, tapered legs, slightly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1940s Restored Thonet Armchair , Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- Labeled by Thonet
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French, 1940s Armchairs
Located in London, England
Generously proportioned with deep, very comfortable seats, this pair of armchairs rests on wood bun
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
Générale Transatlantique in the late 1940s. With shapely solid ash wood frames, tapered legs, slightly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of mid century wingback armchairs, Czechoslovakia, circa 1940´s
By Jan Vanek, Krasna JIzba
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Two very interestingly shaped chair, mad ein the former Czechoslovakia in the 1940´s.
The author
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian 1940s Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian 1940s armchair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern armchair, created by an anonymous Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made of wood
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term Swedish Modern was quickly established as a reinterpretation of modernity during the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Armchair in Brown Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern armchair, created by an anonymous Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Features wooden
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of armchairs by Melchiorre Bega, 1940s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Pair of armchairs by Melchiorre Bega. Structure in wood with brass feet finish, covered with
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Green Beechwood Armchair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Rīga, LV
A vintage Swedish armchair from Nordiska Kompaniet (Model 562-004) made of beech wood with new
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
Pair of armchairs by Janěk Vaněk for Krásná Jizba, 1940´s, Czechoslovakia
By Krasna JIzba, Jan Vanek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
in the former Czechoslovaia in the 1940´s. Made at the same time.
They are made of beechwood and
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
H 33.47 in W 27.17 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Dramatic 1940s High Back Armchairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House style vintage high back armchairs reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Upholstered Berga Möbler Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
By Berga Mobler
Located in Utrecht, NL
armchairs is a unique evidence of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. Berga
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Modernist Armchairs, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, and this ethos is beautifully exemplified through this pair of armchairs. This timeless pair is a true
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
G. A Berg Mid Century "Patron" Armchair in Birch Wood Produced in Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gustav Axel Berg / G. A Berg produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 91
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hemp, Birch
H 35.83 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Rope and bentwood Armchair, Italy 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare armchair with footrest in cured wood and rope, made in Italy in the 1940s and attributable to
Category
Vintage 1940s Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Swedish Modern Armchairs with Curling Arms, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
armchairs.
The main principles of Swedish Modernism centre around minimalism, simplicity and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Renens, CH
First generation Eames rope-edge swivel base armchair.
Manufactured only for a very short period
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Patterned Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair is an elegant and comfortable evidence of the mastery and artistry of the Danish
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.08 in W 31.89 in D 35.44 in
A Pair of Upholstered Brown Mohair Armchairs, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of 1940s armchairs exudes the classic allure of the era - a period defined by two of the
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Original structure, with red faux leather upholstery, perfect vintage condition
Italy, 1940's
Bilbio
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Spanish Colonial Leather Wood Chair Miguelito Butaque 1940s
By Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Vintage Mexican Leather Colonial Wood Chair Style Miguelito Butaque
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Axel Larsson Armchair in Bouclé and Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Axel Larsson
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Axel Larsson and produced in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1940s Set of Three English Oak Wood Armchairs with Claw Legs
Located in Marbella, ES
1940s set of three English oakwood armchairs with claw legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Adjustable Armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Adjustable armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered
- wooden parts have been carefully refurbished
- height of seat 42 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- The frame has been carefully refurbished
- Original fabric in good condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
The seating designs of the architect and designer, s, have been gradually more and more recognized
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Emanuele Rambaldi Modernist Brown Lacquered Armchairs, Italy 1940s
By Emanuele Rambaldi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Emanuele Rambaldi Modernist Brown Lacquered Armchairs, Italy 1940s
Emanuele Rambaldi (1903
Category
20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Italian Black Lacquered and White Velvet Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
These cute little bedroom armchairs were made in Italy in the 1940s.
The feet are in black
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Italian 1940s Armchairs in Their Original Blue Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian 1940s armchairs in their original Blue Fabric.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Swedish Modern Beech Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
evident quality. The clean lines of the armchair let the upholstery and the stained beech wood shine, with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs in Original Upholstery, Netherlands, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dutch modern set of six chairs of Amsterdamse school. The original upholstery creates an authentic quality. The Amsterdam School is famous for its architecture, both in the Netherlan...
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.39 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Pair of David Hicks style armchairs, 1940s
By David Hicks
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of armchairs fully upholstered with a stripes fabric and ornamented with decorative nails. In
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Bauhaus armchair chromed metal structure and light brown fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Bauhaus armchair chromed metal structure and light brown fabric, 1940s
Armchair with
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 25.2 in D 38.59 in
1940s Restored Beech Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refubished
- Newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
1940s Restored Beech Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refubished
- Newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
1940s Kropacek Kozelka Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Newly lacquered wooden parts in black color
- Heigh of seat 43 cm
- adjustable 82 - 105 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1940s Lacquered Regency Style Armchairs in Blue Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs with carved frames and blue mohair upholstery. Frames of
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
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1940s Wood Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s wood armchair for your home. A 1940s wood armchair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s wood armchair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1940s wood armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1940s wood armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paolo Buffa, Fritz Hansen and Jindrich Halabala are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1940s Wood Armchair?
Prices for a 1940s wood armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $49,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.
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 Wood Armchair
- 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 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, 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 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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