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1940 s French Fauteuil Armchair
1940 s French Fauteuil Armchair

1940 s French Fauteuil Armchair

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s French carved wood Fauteuil chair. NEEDS REUPHOLSTERING.

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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Wood

André Sornay, Armchair, Wood, Leather, France, 1940s
André Sornay, Armchair, Wood, Leather, France, 1940s

André Sornay, Armchair, Wood, Leather, France, 1940s

By Andre Sornay

Located in High Point, NC

A red leather and wood armchair designed and produced by André Sornay, France, 1940s. Heavy wear

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maurizio Tempestini, Armchair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Maurizio Tempestini, Armchair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

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. Seat

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

French Designer, Armchairs, Wood, Fabric, Nickel, France, 1940s
French Designer, Armchairs, Wood, Fabric, Nickel, France, 1940s

French Designer, Armchairs, Wood, Fabric, Nickel, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of light wood, green fabric and nickel armchairs designed and produced in France, c. 1940s

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Armchair in Oak Wood, France, 1940s
Modernist Armchair in Oak Wood, France, 1940s

Modernist Armchair in Oak Wood, France, 1940s

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Modernist armchair in solid oak and upholstery. Made in France in the 1940s. Swivel/tilt back

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Italian mid-century modern wood velvet dark brown armchairs, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern wood velvet dark brown armchairs, 1940s

Italian mid-century modern wood velvet dark brown armchairs, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern wood velvet dark brown armchairs, 1940s Pair of armchairs with padded

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, Beech Wood Upholstered
1940s Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, Beech Wood Upholstered

1940s Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, Beech Wood Upholstered

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

beech wood armrests with a compact yet elegant upholstered form. The armchairs have been professionally

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian mid-century modern armchairs in fabric and wood, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern armchairs in fabric and wood, 1940s

Italian mid-century modern armchairs in fabric and wood, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern armchairs in fabric and wood, 1940s Pair of vintage and fantastic

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Swedish Armchair in Birch Wood with Upholstered Seat
1940s Swedish Armchair in Birch Wood with Upholstered Seat

1940s Swedish Armchair in Birch Wood with Upholstered Seat

Located in Stockholm, SE

Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s. Fabric and birch. Measurements: H: 100 cm / 3’ 3 1/2’’ W: 66

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

4 modernist solid wood armchairs from the 1940s
4 modernist solid wood armchairs from the 1940s

4 modernist solid wood armchairs from the 1940s

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Set of four French modernist armchairs from the 1940s. Solid palm wood frames. Simple and elegant

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair De Carli Armchairs, Rare 1940's Design
Pair De Carli Armchairs, Rare 1940's Design

Pair De Carli Armchairs, Rare 1940's Design

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Berlin, DE

These chairs with armrests were designed by Carlo de Carli in the 40's, which makes them very rare

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Two armchairs in wood and rope, Italy 1940s
Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Two armchairs in wood and rope, Italy 1940s

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

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Italian mid-century modern Armchairs in woven straw and wood, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern Armchairs in woven straw and wood, 1940s

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

Pair of Restored 1940s Ash Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style
Pair of Restored 1940s Ash Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style

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

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Vintage 1940s European Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Restored 1940s Beech Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style
Pair of Restored 1940s Beech Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style

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

Rustic Armchair in Solid Wood and Straw, France, 1940s
Rustic Armchair in Solid Wood and Straw, France, 1940s

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
Cherry Wood and Papercord Armchair by Bas Van Pelt (Attr.), Netherlands 1940s

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

Pair of French, 1940s Armchairs
Pair of French, 1940s Armchairs

Pair of French, 1940s Armchairs

Located in London, England

Generously proportioned with deep, very comfortable seats, this pair of armchairs rests on wood bun

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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Restored Thonet Armchair , Czechoslovakia
1940s Restored Thonet Armchair , Czechoslovakia

1940s Restored Thonet Armchair , Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - Labeled by Thonet

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian 1940s Armchair
Italian 1940s Armchair

Italian 1940s Armchair

$2,353Sale Price|20% Off

Italian 1940s Armchair

Located in Milan, IT

Spectacular Italian 1940s armchair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Armchairs, Pink Velvet Upholstery, Wood Frame, France, 1940s
Art Deco Armchairs, Pink Velvet Upholstery, Wood Frame, France, 1940s

Art Deco Armchairs, Pink Velvet Upholstery, Wood Frame, France, 1940s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Two Art Deco armchairs with a clear wood frame and cherry colored velvet upholstery. The velvety

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Armchairs, possibly Italy, 1940s
Pair of Armchairs, possibly Italy, 1940s

Pair of Armchairs, possibly Italy, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of armchairs featuring rounded armrests and upholstered seats and backrests. The chairs have

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden 1940s

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

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Wood Armchairs in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, Europe ca 1940s
Pair of Wood Armchairs in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, Europe ca 1940s

Pair of Wood Armchairs in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, Europe ca 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Utrecht, NL

In the manner of French designer Charles Dudouyt’s signature style, this pair of armchairs

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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Convertible Art Deco Bouclé Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Convertible Art Deco Bouclé Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Convertible Art Deco Bouclé Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare convertible Art Deco armchair designed and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Fabric, 1940s
Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Fabric, 1940s

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

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Designer club armchair, 1940s.
Designer club armchair, 1940s.

Designer club armchair, 1940s.

Located in Praha, CZ

The armchair has a fabric cover and wooden legs. The armchair is suitable for reupholstering, the

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Green Beechwood Armchair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
Green Beechwood Armchair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s

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

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Wood

Pair of armchairs by Melchiorre Bega, 1940s
Pair of armchairs by Melchiorre Bega, 1940s

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

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Europe 1940s
Extra Large Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Europe 1940s

Extra Large Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Europe 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

, its oversized body setting it apart from the average armchair. The chair has sculpted stained wood

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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Dramatic 1940s High Back Armchairs
Pair of Dramatic 1940s High Back Armchairs

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

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Armchair attributed to Thonet, 1940s
Armchair attributed to Thonet, 1940s

Armchair attributed to Thonet, 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Armchair attributed to Thonet, 1940s Vintage Design Armchair restored and painted in black

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20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1940s French Cocktail Upholstered Armchair
1940s French Cocktail Upholstered Armchair

1940s French Cocktail Upholstered Armchair

Located in High Point, NC

This 1940s French cocktail upholstered armchair embodies the relaxed sophistication of mid-century

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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

This refined Art Deco armchair was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia in

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

G. A Berg Mid Century "Patron" Armchair in Birch Wood Produced in Sweden, 1940s
G. A Berg Mid Century "Patron" Armchair in Birch Wood Produced in Sweden, 1940s

G. A Berg Mid Century "Patron" Armchair in Birch Wood Produced in Sweden, 1940s

By Gustaf Axel Berg

Located in Stockholm, SE

webbing seating by Gustav Axel Berg / G. A Berg produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hemp, Birch

1940s, Danish armchair, woven wool, velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood.
1940s, Danish armchair, woven wool, velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood.

1940s, Danish armchair, woven wool, velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1940s, Danish armchair. Original woven furniture wool, red furniture velour, furniture mesh, carved

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Rattan, Oak

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

G. A Berg Mid Century "Patron" Armchair in Birch Wood Produced in Sweden, 1940s
G. A Berg Mid Century "Patron" Armchair in Birch Wood Produced in Sweden, 1940s

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

Pair of Art Deco Modernist Armchairs, Europe 1940s
Pair of Art Deco Modernist Armchairs, Europe 1940s

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

Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s
Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s

Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Renens, CH

First generation Eames rope-edge swivel base armchair. Manufactured only for a very short period

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.),  Rope and bentwood Armchair, Italy 1940s
Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.),  Rope and bentwood Armchair, Italy 1940s

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

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Vintage 1940s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s

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
Spanish Colonial Leather Wood Chair Miguelito Butaque 1940s

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

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Axel Larsson Armchair in Bouclé and Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
Axel Larsson Armchair in Bouclé and Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s

Axel Larsson Armchair in Bouclé and Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s

By Axel Larsson, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare armchair was designed by Axel Larsson and produced in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Adjustable Armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s
Adjustable Armchair by Jan Vanek for Krásná Jizba 1940s

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
1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly upholstered - wooden parts have been carefully refurbished - height of seat 42 cm.    

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- The frame has been carefully refurbished - Original fabric in good condition

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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s

By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

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

Danish Cabinetmaker Oak Armchairs with Upholstered Cushions, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Oak Armchairs with Upholstered Cushions, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Oak Armchairs with Upholstered Cushions, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

designers stormed against functionalism in the 1940s, their ideas often coincided with the rational and

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Black Lacquered and White Velvet Armchairs, 1940s
Pair of Italian Black Lacquered and White Velvet Armchairs, 1940s

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

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Denmark ca 1940s
Pair of Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Denmark ca 1940s

Pair of Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

created during the 20th century. As these armchairs show, furniture created in this period is

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Emanuele Rambaldi Modernist Brown Lacquered Armchairs, Italy 1940s
Pair of Emanuele Rambaldi Modernist Brown Lacquered Armchairs, Italy 1940s

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

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20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala - Czech Republic 1940s

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

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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, 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 Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

Questions About 1940s Wood Armchair
  • 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 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 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.