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Oak Duckboard Chair Model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941
Oak Duckboard Chair Model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941

Oak Duckboard Chair Model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941

$5,287

H 27.17 in W 14.57 in D 15.36 in

Oak Duckboard Chair Model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Saint Ouen, France

Oak duckboard chair model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941 Chair by René Gabriel designed in 1941 for the

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Vintage 1940s European Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941

Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941

$17,626

H 32.29 in W 19.89 in D 59.06 in

Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

from 1941 – the final year the model appeared in this exact form – distinguished by its rear runner

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair"
1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair"

1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair"

By Hans J. Wegner, Plan Møbler

Located in Knebel, DK

1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair reupholstered in white

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bruno Mathsson Eva chair, Karl Mathsson 1941 Sweden modernist original collector
Bruno Mathsson Eva chair, Karl Mathsson 1941 Sweden modernist original collector

Bruno Mathsson Eva chair, Karl Mathsson 1941 Sweden modernist original collector

$7,050Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 22.84 in

Bruno Mathsson Eva chair, Karl Mathsson 1941 Sweden modernist original collector

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Forest, BE

Chaise modèle Eva dans son état d'origine. Daté de 1941, elle a passé toute sa vie dans la maison

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of 555 Bleech Chair and Red Skaï Seat by René Gabriel, Norma, 1941
Pair of 555 Bleech Chair and Red Skaï Seat by René Gabriel, Norma, 1941

Pair of 555 Bleech Chair and Red Skaï Seat by René Gabriel, Norma, 1941

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Saint Ouen, France

Pair of 555 Bleech Chair and Red Skaï Seat by René Gabriel, Norma, 1941 René Gabriel (1899 - 1950

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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Jean Prouvé chaise "tout bois" / France 1941 - la paire
Jean Prouvé chaise "tout bois" / France 1941 - la paire

Jean Prouvé chaise "tout bois" / France 1941 - la paire

$6,000 / set

H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in

Jean Prouvé chaise "tout bois" / France 1941 - la paire

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Set of Chairs by Jean Prouvé, 1941 Vintage Design Two all-time plywood chairs, vintage design by

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941
Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941

Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941

$5,850 / item

H 32.09 in W 15.95 in D 17.72 in

Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Antwerp, BE

Scarce and highly significant variants of the all-wood chairs attributed to Jean Prouvé, these 1941

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jean Prouvé Chaise mod. Standard dite "Tout Bois", France 1941
Jean Prouvé Chaise mod. Standard dite "Tout Bois", France 1941

Jean Prouvé Chaise mod. Standard dite "Tout Bois", France 1941

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Hønefoss, 30

" CHAIR BY JEAN PROUVE - 1941 H : 82 cm W: 41 cm D: 52 cm Bibliographie : "Jean Prouvé", Éditions

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

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Jean Prouvé ‘Tout Bois’ Chair
Jean Prouvé ‘Tout Bois’ Chair

Jean Prouvé ‘Tout Bois’ Chair

$26,400

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 16 in

Jean Prouvé ‘Tout Bois’ Chair

Located in New York, NY

Jean Prouvé (1901–1984) designed the Tout Bois Chair in 1941 during World War II, when metal was

Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hamletmachine chair by Robert Wilson
Hamletmachine chair by Robert Wilson

Hamletmachine chair by Robert Wilson

$18,801

H 38.59 in W 11.42 in D 19.3 in

Hamletmachine chair by Robert Wilson

By Robert Wilson

Located in PARIS, FR

Robert Wilson (1941-2025 Hamletmachine Chair, Ca. 1986 Edition XO, France Perforated metal corners

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Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Lounge Chairs
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Lounge Chairs

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Lounge Chairs

$8,925 / set

H 31.25 in W 22 in D 25 in

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper lounge chairs. 1941 Design, Model 2424b solid Bleached

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany, Wood

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs

$5,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.5 in W 27 in D 26 in

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Pasadena, TX

furniture and interiors. In 1939, Risom emigrated to the U.S. and in 1941 designed the first chair

Category

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

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs
Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs

Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs

$4,900 / set

H 29.5 in W 27 in D 26 in

Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Pasadena, TX

in 1941 designed the first chair manufactured by Knoll. Risom described the chair as "very basic

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Tulsa, OK

appearance. ### Notable Pieces: 1. **Risom Lounge Chair (1941)**: One of Risom's most iconic designs, this

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Midcentury Danish Jens Risom Teak Glass Bar Cart
Vintage Midcentury Danish Jens Risom Teak Glass Bar Cart

Vintage Midcentury Danish Jens Risom Teak Glass Bar Cart

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in W 34.5 in D 18.5 in

Vintage Midcentury Danish Jens Risom Teak Glass Bar Cart

By Jens Risom

Located in Pasadena, TX

to the U.S. and in 1941 designed the first chair manufactured by Knoll. Risom described the chair as

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Modern Walnut & Chrome Boat Shape Dining Conference Table by Jens Risom for Howe
Modern Walnut & Chrome Boat Shape Dining Conference Table by Jens Risom for Howe

Modern Walnut & Chrome Boat Shape Dining Conference Table by Jens Risom for Howe

By Jens Risom

Located in Topeka, KS

emigrated to the United States and in 1941 he designed the first chair manufactured by Knoll. He continued

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Maurice Dufrène, Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, France, 1925
Maurice Dufrène, Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, France, 1925

Maurice Dufrène, Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, France, 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in New York, NY

Maîtrise from 1920 to 1941. These chairs have been reupholstered in Dedar fabric (not pictured here

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Bruno Mathsson ‘Eva’ Chair 1941
Bruno Mathsson ‘Eva’ Chair 1941

Bruno Mathsson ‘Eva’ Chair 1941

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H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 27.17 in

Bruno Mathsson ‘Eva’ Chair 1941

By Bruno Mathsson, Mathsson International

Located in Basel, CH

Bruno Mathsson, ‘Eva’ armchair, manufactured by the Mathsson Company in the 1940s. The original braided seat is made of a special tear-resistant paper without owing to the shortage o...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Chair, 1941, Sweden
Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Chair, 1941, Sweden

Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Chair, 1941, Sweden

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H 84 in W 49 in D 63 in

Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Chair, 1941, Sweden

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Bruno Mathsson, a 'Arbetarstolen 36' lounge chair, Firma Karl Mathsson, Makers label. Seat

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Chair, Model 666; 600 series
1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Chair, Model 666; 600 series

1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Chair, Model 666; 600 series

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H 31 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in

1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Chair, Model 666; 600 series

By Jens Risom

Located in Miami, FL

1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Chair, Model 666; 600 series •Some discoloration and fading to the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chair Designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
Chair Designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941

Chair Designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941

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H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 27.56 in

Chair Designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Bruno Mathsson, "Eva", armchair, 1940s, bookcase bend, paper saddle, labeled "Bruno Mathsson Furniture", "Bruno Mathsson Company Karl Mathsson Made in Värnamo Sweden" (and in ink BM ...

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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jens Risom Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 20 in D 28 in

Jens Risom Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Jens Risom strapped lounge chair(s) dated 1941. All three chairs in very good condition. Sturdy

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Jens Risom 654w for Knoll Chairs
Jens Risom 654w for Knoll Chairs

Jens Risom 654w for Knoll Chairs

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H 29 in W 20 in D 29.5 in

Jens Risom 654w for Knoll Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Denton, TX

Incredible pair of Jeans Risom 654w chairs designed in 1941. Beautiful curves, sleek design

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

Materials

Leather, Birch

Bruno Mathsson 1st Edition The Working Chair, 1941, Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden
Bruno Mathsson 1st Edition The Working Chair, 1941, Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden

Bruno Mathsson 1st Edition The Working Chair, 1941, Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson, Elsa Gullbergs Textiles and Interiors AB 1

Located in Helsingborg, Skåne

This is a rare example of the first edition of the later called "Eva" chair. The working chair

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Birch, Bentwood

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948
Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948

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H 27.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Allan Gould, circa 1948

By Herman Miller, Allan Gould

Located in Providence, RI

Set of six Compass chairs in black lacquer, designed by Allan Gould, circa 1941 and produced by

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

Materials

Birch

1941, Jean Prouvé Chair
1941, Jean Prouvé Chair

1941, Jean Prouvé Chair

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H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 14.97 in

1941, Jean Prouvé Chair

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Perpignan, FR

Authentic "wood chair" variant - Fabrication by Vauconsant - city of Saint Nicolas de port. In

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1941 St. Jean Prouvé Chairs
1941 St. Jean Prouvé Chairs

1941 St. Jean Prouvé Chairs

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H 30.71 in W 16.54 in L 30.71 in

1941 St. Jean Prouvé Chairs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Perpignan, FR

Authentic "wood chair" variant - Fabrication by Vauconsant - city of Saint Nicolas de port. In

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair "Tout Bois", 1941
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair "Tout Bois", 1941

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair "Tout Bois", 1941

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H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in

Jean Prouvé Standard Chair "Tout Bois", 1941

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Standard Chair model "Tout Bois" designed by Jean Prouvé in 1941. Manufactured by Ateliers Prouvé

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jean Prouvé "Tout Bois" Chair, France, circa 1941
Jean Prouvé "Tout Bois" Chair, France, circa 1941

Jean Prouvé "Tout Bois" Chair, France, circa 1941

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H 32.09 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in

Jean Prouvé "Tout Bois" Chair, France, circa 1941

By Jean Prouvé

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

"Tout Bois" by Jean Prouvé, circa 1941 Solid wood and plywood.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Jens Risom, Vostra Easy Lounge Chair, Design 1941 for Walter Knoll, Germany
Jens Risom, Vostra Easy Lounge Chair, Design 1941 for Walter Knoll, Germany

Jens Risom, Vostra Easy Lounge Chair, Design 1941 for Walter Knoll, Germany

By Walter Knoll, Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Munster, NRW

Jens Risom for Walter Knoll - Easychair Vostra, 1941 Design from 1941 - model of the 50s, beech

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

1941 Streamline Modern Lounge Chair by Heywood Wakefield
1941 Streamline Modern Lounge Chair by Heywood Wakefield

1941 Streamline Modern Lounge Chair by Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Miami, FL

chair with the closed in upholstered sides is a period 1941-42 Streamline Modern lounge chair from

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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Eliel Saarinen Red Fabric Armchairs for Imperial Rattan Company 1941
Pair of Eliel Saarinen Red Fabric Armchairs for Imperial Rattan Company 1941

Pair of Eliel Saarinen Red Fabric Armchairs for Imperial Rattan Company 1941

By Eliel Saarinen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of Eliel Saarinen armchairs for Imperial Rattan Company 1941. This stunning set of vintage

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Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Beautiful French Club Chair att Paul Follot (1877-1941)
A Beautiful French Club Chair att Paul Follot (1877-1941)

A Beautiful French Club Chair att Paul Follot (1877-1941)

By Paul Follot

Located in Hastings, GB

This is a beautiful and very rare chair that still retains its original leather. The leather is of

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Erik Wørts, Armchair in Light Grey Fabric, Cuban Mahogany Legs, circa 1941
Erik Wørts, Armchair in Light Grey Fabric, Cuban Mahogany Legs, circa 1941

Erik Wørts, Armchair in Light Grey Fabric, Cuban Mahogany Legs, circa 1941

By Erik Worts, Henrik Wørts Møbelsnedkeri

Located in High Point, NC

A rare and early Modernist form, this chair possesses cylindrical legs in a noble wood paired with

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

High Back 'Eva' Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, 1941
High Back 'Eva' Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, 1941

High Back 'Eva' Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, 1941

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Extremely elegant and personal favorite ‘Eva’ lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Beech

Early 'Eva' Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, 1941
Early 'Eva' Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, 1941

Early 'Eva' Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, 1941

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Very elegant ‘Eva’ lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson in 1941. This example

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Birch

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury
Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

a manufacturing date of June 1941. The chair needs to get re-upholstered which we can do at a cost

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Grand Streamline Modern Heywood Wakefield Lounge Chair
Grand Streamline Modern Heywood Wakefield Lounge Chair

Grand Streamline Modern Heywood Wakefield Lounge Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Miami, FL

chair with the closed in upholstered sides is a period 1941-42 Streamline Modern lounge chair from

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle Danish Midcentury
Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle Danish Midcentury

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle Danish Midcentury

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

the manufacturer stating the model number and a manufacturing date of June 1941. The chair has been re

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Jens Risom Side Chairs
Jens Risom Side Chairs

Jens Risom Side Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 17 in D 19 in

Jens Risom Side Chairs

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Jens Risom side chairs from 1941 for Knoll. Solid birch construction with rarely seen and blue

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Danish 1940s Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle
Danish 1940s Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle

Danish 1940s Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

the manufacturer stating the model number and a manufacturing date of June 1941. The chair has been re

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Kaare Klint Style Wingback Chair with Ottoman
Danish Modern Kaare Klint Style Wingback Chair with Ottoman

Danish Modern Kaare Klint Style Wingback Chair with Ottoman

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

wingback chair from 1941. The chair in unmarked and we are not sure of the maker. Nice clean lines and

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Kaare Klint Style Wingback Chair in Wool, circa 1960s
Danish Modern Kaare Klint Style Wingback Chair in Wool, circa 1960s

Danish Modern Kaare Klint Style Wingback Chair in Wool, circa 1960s

By Kaare Klint

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Stylish Danish wingback chair in the style of Kaare Klint's famous wing back chair from 1941. This

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Modern Kaare Klint Style Wingback Chair in Tan Leather with Patina
Danish Modern Kaare Klint Style Wingback Chair in Tan Leather with Patina

Danish Modern Kaare Klint Style Wingback Chair in Tan Leather with Patina

By Kaare Klint

Located in Bridgeport, CT

from 1941. The chair in unmarked and we are not sure of the maker. Nice clean lines and Classic

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Jens Risom for Knoll Model 666 Side Chair in Birch and Green Strapping, USA
Jens Risom for Knoll Model 666 Side Chair in Birch and Green Strapping, USA

Jens Risom for Knoll Model 666 Side Chair in Birch and Green Strapping, USA

By Jens Risom

Located in Deland, FL

Designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1941, the model 666 chair is perhaps Risom's most iconic

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Four Jens Risom Web Dining Chairs by Knoll
Four Jens Risom Web Dining Chairs by Knoll

Four Jens Risom Web Dining Chairs by Knoll

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H 30.5 in W 17.25 in D 18 in

Four Jens Risom Web Dining Chairs by Knoll

Located in Atlanta, GA

These chairs are original Knoll production. Designed in 1941, but these chairs are from early 1990s'.

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Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of Two '2' Jens Risom for Knoll Model 666 Side Dining Chairs in Birch, 1960s
Set of Two '2' Jens Risom for Knoll Model 666 Side Dining Chairs in Birch, 1960s

Set of Two '2' Jens Risom for Knoll Model 666 Side Dining Chairs in Birch, 1960s

By Jens Risom

Located in Deland, FL

Designed by Jens Risom for Knoll in 1941, the model 666 chair is perhaps Risom's most iconic

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of 8 Wallace Nutting Bannister Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Wallace Nutting Bannister Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Wallace Nutting Bannister Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs

By Wallace Nutting

Located in Milford, NH

- 1941. Dimensions: Arm chair: 45.5 in H x 23.5 in W x 21 in D, with seat height of 18.5 in; Side Chairs

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Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Modernist Webbed Dining Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll, a set of Eight
Modernist Webbed Dining Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll, a set of Eight

Modernist Webbed Dining Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll, a set of Eight

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Portland, OR

Originally designed by Jens Risom in 1941, the Risom side chair demonstrates modern design at its

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Walnut

Four Garden Chairs by Jean-Michel Frank, 1895-1941
Four Garden Chairs by Jean-Michel Frank, 1895-1941

Four Garden Chairs by Jean-Michel Frank, 1895-1941

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H 33.08 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Four Garden Chairs by Jean-Michel Frank, 1895-1941

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Paris, FR

Jean-Michel Frank (1893-1941) Four garden chair in worked cast iron of Durenne foundries, like

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair Modern Mahogany Library Table or Desk Bookcases
Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair Modern Mahogany Library Table or Desk Bookcases

Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair Modern Mahogany Library Table or Desk Bookcases

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Thomas O'brien

Located in Dayton, OH

war efforts could be supported. In 1941, the Hickory Chair Manufacturing Company negotiated with

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Late 20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

René Gabriel Early Chair, France, circa 1940
René Gabriel Early Chair, France, circa 1940

René Gabriel Early Chair, France, circa 1940

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H 29.75 in W 14.75 in D 15.25 in

René Gabriel Early Chair, France, circa 1940

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

René Gabriel (1890-1950) Early chair, France, circa 1941, Mood. 103, ‘Service des Constructions

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Beech

René Gabriel Early Chair, France, circa 1940
René Gabriel Early Chair, France, circa 1940

René Gabriel Early Chair, France, circa 1940

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H 29.75 in W 14.75 in D 15.25 in

René Gabriel Early Chair, France, circa 1940

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

René Gabriel (1890-1950) Early chair, France, circa 1941, Mood. 103, ‘Service des Constructions

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Beech

Henri Matisse Jazz Prints
Henri Matisse Jazz Prints

Henri Matisse Jazz Prints

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H 18.71 in W 26.58 in D 0.99 in

Henri Matisse Jazz Prints

By Henri Matisse

Located in London, GB

undergone surgery after being diagnosed with abdominal cancer in 1941. He was left chair and bed bound and

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2010s French Modern Prints

Oak Duckboard Chair Model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941
Oak Duckboard Chair Model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941

Oak Duckboard Chair Model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941

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H 27.17 in W 14.57 in D 15.36 in

Oak Duckboard Chair Model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Saint Ouen, France

Oak duckboard chair model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941 Chair by René Gabriel designed in 1941 for

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Vintage 1940s European Chairs

Materials

Oak

Jean Prouvé, Tout Bois Chair, 1941
Jean Prouvé, Tout Bois Chair, 1941

Jean Prouvé, Tout Bois Chair, 1941

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H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in

Jean Prouvé, Tout Bois Chair, 1941

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Perpignan, FR

Jean Prouvé, Tout Bois chair, circa 1941 of the establishments Vauconsant de Saint Nicolas de Port

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Eva Chair Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
Eva Chair Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1941

Eva Chair Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1941

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Eva, designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1941. Birch and linen webbing.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Birch

High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941
High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941

High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Balen, BE

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Swedish Pair of 'Eva' Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, 1941

Swedish Pair of 'Eva' Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, 1941

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Set of 4 Jean Prouvé Chairs, Vauconsant

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Located in Perpignan, FR

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Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs

Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs

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, combining old and new in highly original ways. In 1939, Risom emigrated to the U.S. and in 1941 designed

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Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Slipper Chairs

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Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant

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Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson EVA Leather Armchair

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Located in Kramfors, SE

and a webbed seat and back in tan leather. Originally designed in 1941 this chair is from 1964 as seen

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Bruno Mathsson, Eva Chairs, Sweden, 1941

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Bruno Mathsson, Eva Chairs, Sweden, 1941

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Los Gatos, CA

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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1941 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1941 chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1941 chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a 1941 chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1941 chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1941 chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jens Risom, Bruno Mathsson and Rene Gabriel are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1941 Chair?

The average selling price for a 1941 chair at 1stDibs is $4,226, while they’re typically $560 on the low end and $166,056 for the highest priced.

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