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1940 s French Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s French carved wood Fauteuil chair. NEEDS REUPHOLSTERING.
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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

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Wood

1940 s French Fauteuil Armchair
1940 s French Fauteuil Armchair
$700
H 37 in W 27 in D 28 in
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
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

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
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

James Mont, Armchairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1940s
James Mont, Armchairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1940s
$5,900
H 33.75 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
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. 18
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, 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
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

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Oak

Modernist Armchair in Oak Wood, France, 1940s
Modernist Armchair in Oak Wood, France, 1940s
$2,351
H 28.35 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
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

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Fabric, Wood

Italian mid-century modern armchairs in fabric and wood, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern armchairs in fabric and wood, 1940s
$1,772 / set
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
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

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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

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Straw, Wood

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

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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
$1,919 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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
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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Walnut

Pair De Carli Armchairs, Rare 1940's Design
Pair De Carli Armchairs, Rare 1940's Design
$44,895 / set
H 35.04 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in
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

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Wood, Beech

Pair of Restored 1940s Beech Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style
Pair of Restored 1940s Beech Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style
$1,919 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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

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Leather, Wood

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

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Straw, Wood

Rustic Armchair in Solid Wood and Straw, France, 1940s
Rustic Armchair in Solid Wood and Straw, France, 1940s
$1,640 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
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

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Papercord, 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
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Armchairs

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Brass

André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
$23,629 / set
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 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
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Armchairs

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Brass

André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
$23,629 / set
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
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

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of French, 1940s Armchairs
Pair of French, 1940s Armchairs
$7,484 / set
H 26.78 in W 33.86 in D 36.62 in
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

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Restored Thonet Armchair , Czechoslovakia
1940s Restored Thonet Armchair , Czechoslovakia
$1,039
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Italian 1940s Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian 1940s armchair.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Italian 1940s Armchair
Italian 1940s Armchair
$2,362 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.68 in W 24.61 in D 18.51 in
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

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Wood, Rattan

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

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
$6,600 / set
H 33.08 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 in
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

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Fabric, 1940s
Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Fabric, 1940s
$4,400
H 31.11 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
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

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Fabric, Wood

Extra Large Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Europe 1940s
Extra Large Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Europe 1940s
$11,000
H 49.61 in W 39.38 in D 42.13 in
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

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Upholstery, 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
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of armchairs by Melchiorre Bega, 1940s
Pair of armchairs by Melchiorre Bega, 1940s
$7,747 / set
H 43.31 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 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
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Dramatic 1940s High Back Armchairs
Pair of Dramatic 1940s High Back Armchairs
$4,800
H 40 in W 27 in D 27 in
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

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Modernist Armchairs, Europe 1940s
Pair of Art Deco Modernist Armchairs, Europe 1940s
$14,000 / set
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 32.29 in
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

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Hemp, Birch

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

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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

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Armchairs with Curling Arms, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern Armchairs with Curling Arms, Sweden, 1940s
$12,000 / set
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
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
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fiberglass, Wood

Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s
Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s
$6,497
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in
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

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Fabric, Wood

Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchair for Asko, Finland, 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
problems. This armchair has a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, 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

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Wood, Faux Leather

Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
$5,789 / set
H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 31.5 in
Axel Larsson Armchair in Bouclé and Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Axel Larsson, 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

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

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

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Leather, 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.
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Mid-20th Century English Armchairs

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Oak

1940s Set of Three English Oak Wood Armchairs with Claw Legs
1940s Set of Three English Oak Wood Armchairs with Claw Legs
$5,316 / set
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
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

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
$921
H 32.29 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
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

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Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
$496
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Nordic Modern Upholstered Armchair by Oy Boman Ab, Finland 1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
embodied simplicity and comfort while showcasing the natural beauty of materials. This armchair features a
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Fabric, Wood

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s
$9,950 / set
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 31.11 in
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

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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
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20th Century Modern Armchairs

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Wicker, Wood

Pair of Emanuele Rambaldi Modernist Brown Lacquered Armchairs, Italy 1940s
Pair of Emanuele Rambaldi Modernist Brown Lacquered Armchairs, Italy 1940s
$5,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29 in W 22.5 in D 25 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
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, 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
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, 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.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Italian 1940s Armchairs in Their Original Blue Fabric
Pair of Italian 1940s Armchairs in Their Original Blue Fabric
$9,451 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Swedish Modern Beech Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940s
Pair of Swedish Modern Beech Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940s
$9,995 / set
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 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

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of David Hicks style armchairs, 1940s
Pair of David Hicks style armchairs, 1940s
$3,308
H 37.8 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in
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...
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Modern Armchairs

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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

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Metal

Pair of Upholstered Armchairs with Wooden Frame, France ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
both practical and elegant. This pair of upholstered armchairs, made in France circa 1940s, perfectly
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

Pair of Upholstered Armchairs with Wooden Frame, France ca 1940s
Pair of Upholstered Armchairs with Wooden Frame, France ca 1940s
$5,500 / set
H 32.09 in W 21.86 in D 24.81 in
Fritz Hansen (attr.) '1669' Danish Modern Armchair in Brown Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish Modern armchair, produced in the 1940s. Attributed to Fritz Hansen, variant of model '1669
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
$16,500 / set
H 38.98 in W 33.86 in D 37.01 in
1940s Restored Beech Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refubished - Newly upholstered
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Beech

1940s Restored Beech Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refubished - Newly upholstered
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Beech

1940s Midcentury Franco Buzzi Grey Velvet Armchair
By Franco Buzzi
Located in Paris, FR
A striking 1940s Italian lounge chair designed by Franco Buzzi, reupholstered in a luminous grey
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

1940s Midcentury Franco Buzzi Grey Velvet Armchair
1940s Midcentury Franco Buzzi Grey Velvet Armchair
$4,489
H 32.09 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in
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.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Kropacek Kozelka Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1940s Kropacek Kozelka Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
$2,481 / item
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 32.29 in
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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
  • 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
    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 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.