Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949
By Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant chair model "47" with renewed high quality woolen fabric, designed by Franco Albini in 1949
Vintage 1940s European Modern Chairs
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Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949
By Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant chair model "47" with renewed high quality woolen fabric, designed by Franco Albini in 1949
Steel
Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The CH-27 easy chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in
Cane, Oak
$1,324Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chair, 1939-1949, Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare and restored 1940's salon chair recently revised by a carpenter with painted art deco
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 Fanett Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1949
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Roma, IT
Fanett dining chairs is a mid-century set chairs manufactured in 1949 by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Set
Wood
Original "Leggera" Chair, Design Gio Ponti for Cassina, 1949
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid Cassina chair model " leggera" Gio Ponti design ,first version with upholstered seat
Faux Leather, Wood, Ash
Custom Order Chairs, 12 pieces, Aarne Ervi, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1949
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Aarne Ervi
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chairs, 12 pieces in total sold together, designed by Aarne Ervi, manufactured by Keravan
Brass
Rare Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele. Fully
Steel
$1,312Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Black Lacquer Chair, 1939-1949
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular Black Lacquer chair restored and revised by a carpenter. Painted art deco central
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Walnut Chair, 1939-1949, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant walnut dinner / coffee table chair. A great example of leather upholstery and metal
Metal
Egon Eiermann Model 'E10' or 'Korbsessel' Rattan Lounge Chair, 1949
By Heinrich Murmann, Egon Eiermann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome model 'E10' or 'Korbsessel' lounge chair, manufactured by Heinrich Murrmann and created in
Leather, Rattan
$34,675 / set
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner JH-512 Folding Chairs, Oak One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and
Rattan, Oak
1949 George Nakashima for N19 Knoll Straight Chair in Walnut
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example was produced by Knoll in the United States and dates to the year 1949. The chair is comprised
Walnut
Rare Pair of Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, Circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele
Steel
$8,218Sale Price / set|35% Off
Set Of Ten Chairs, 1939-1949, Portugal, Art Deco
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular and rare set of ten ( 10 ) chairs. Painted art deco central cared wood inlaid
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
design a chair he christened “the round one” in 1949 and would go on to be called the defining name; “the
Cane, Oak
Pair of Chairs in Moulded Plywood Maple by Børge Mogensen, 1949
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, BE
Pair of chairs in Moulded plywood maple by Børge Mogensen, 1949. Designed in 1949. Model 9004
Plywood
Chair 'Egyptian' designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1949
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair “Egyptian” designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1949. Made and stamped by the
Leather, Rosewood
$4,144Sale Price|31% Off
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Chair, 1939-1949, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant walnut dinner / coffee table chair. A great example of leather upholstery and metal
Metal
$6,649Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Of 4 Art Deco Black Lacquer Chairs, 1939-1949
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular set of 4 Black Lacquer chairs restored and revised by a carpenter. Painted art
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of 2 Art Deco Black Lacquer Chairs, 1939-1949
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular set of 2 Black Lacquer chairs restored and revised by a carpenter. Painted art
Upholstery, Wood
$7,583Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Of Five Black Lacquer Chairs, 1939-1949, Art Deco
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular set of five ( 5 ) Black Lacquer chairs restored and revised by a carpenter
Upholstery, Wood
C. 1949 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Dining Chair in Birch
By Knoll, George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
particular example dates to 1949. The Straight-Back Chair was Nakashima's modern, minimalist take on the
Birch
$3,729Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Of Five Art Deco Chairs, 1939-1949, Portuguese, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular set of 5 Art Deco coffee chairs with classic lining reupholster. A set for a
Upholstery, Wood
$8,554Sale Price / set|21% Off
Set Of 6 Art Deco Black Lacquer Chairs, 1939-1949, Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular set of 6 Black Lacquer chairs restored and revised by a carpenter. Painted art
Upholstery, Wood
$8,905Sale Price|31% Off
Set Of 8 Art Deco Black Lacquer Chairs, 1939-1949, Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular set of 8 Black Lacquer chairs restored and revised by a carpenter. Painted art
Upholstery, Wood
$10,904Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set Of 10 Art Deco Black Lacquer Chairs, 1939-1949, Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very particular set of 10 Black Lacquer chairs restored and revised by a carpenter. Painted art
Upholstery, Wood
C. 1949 Evans Eames DCM Dining Chair with Original Hair on Hide Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example was produced by Evans in the USA C. 1949. The chair's design features a welded steel rod base
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José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features
Leather, Imbuia
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Ole Wanscher's iconic career high-point: the
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 The Colonial Chair is one of Wanscher’s best
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Restored Bauhaus Small Chair Stool, Chrome, Czechia, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
(Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Chair - Stool. Professionally cleaned chrome. The lower seat height is
Steel, Chrome
Early Club Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll, 1949
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Early Florence Knoll designed, fully upholstered lounge chair with loose back and seat cushions
Upholstery
1949 Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen Erhard Rasmussen Labeled Leather Sling Lounge
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare hand produced and retains original paper labeled remnants, hunting chair. Handmade by
Brass
$4,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
Early Franco Albini Pair of Oak "Luisa"/ N°48 Dining Chair by Knoll, ca. 1949
By Franco Albini
Located in Geneva, CH
Early pair of black naugahyde and oak N°48 chair by Franco Albini produced by Knoll between 1948
Naugahyde, Oak
Folding Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An important folding chair in oak with original woven caned seat and backrest, with integrated
Cane
Arts & Crafts Solid Walnut Executive Swivel Desk Chair by Johnson Chair Co.
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
desk chair By Johnson Chair Co. USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 27.5"W x 27.5"D x 33"H. Seat height
Iron
Egyptian Chair by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, 1949
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and superb "Egyptian" chair having a sculptural hand crafted teak frame and upholstered seat
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Walnut Executive Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1940s
By Boling Chair Company
Located in South Bend, IN
chair By Boling Chair Company USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 24.75"W x 23"D x 33"H. Seat height: 19
Iron
$2,595 / set
Mahogany Regency Style Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant pair of Mahogany armchairs, occasional chairs or lounge chairs with faux bamboo styling
Upholstery, Mahogany
The Round Chair in Solid Ash w/ Cane Seats by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler, 1949
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The PP501 Round Chair with sculpted back and arms in ash with a hand woven cane seat.
Ebonized Ash Chair By Ray Komai c. 1940
By Ray Komai
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ebonized ash wood chair by Ray Komai for JG Furniture Company c. 1949 featuring steel details.
Steel
Vintage Charles Dudouyt Attributed Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Duxbury, MA
Red and white checkered seat Adjustable slat back folds forward onto seat C. 1940's Not signed.
Cord, Wood
French Regency Mahogany Arm Chair, Circa 1940's
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1940 French Regency Revival arm chair made from mahogany. The frame is beautifully
Mahogany, Satinwood
1940s Art Deco Wood Chair from Spain, Good Condition
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century office wood chair, by unknown designer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940
Wood
$2,475 / set
Pair MCM Lounge Chairs by Lehigh Gerald Luss
By Florence Knoll, Gerald Luss, Lehigh Furniture Company
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your zip. Pair modern open arm chairs by
Fabric, Maple
Rattan Longue Chair By Egon Eiermann Model E10 1940s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Egon Eiermann Longue Chair Model E10 Germany 1949
Rattan
$212Sale Price|64% Off
dudouyt chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in TARBES, FR
I am offering for sale a magnificent solid oak chair with a straw seat, made in the 1940s by the
Oak
Göran Malmvall pine chair 510 by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish side chair, Model 510, designed by Göran Malmvall for the manufacturer Karl Andersson
Pine
Six Original Art Deco Chairs, by Jules Leleu, Revived Polish, France, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of six Art Deco chairs Origin: France Period: 1940-1949 Very well preserved original condition
Wood, Lacquer, Beech
$4,500
Adjustable Easy Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French 1940s Reconstruction-style adjustable low easy chair pairs functionality with a
Fabric, Wood
French Metal Desk Chair by René Malaval "Radar" Chair
By Rene Malaval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
René Malaval for Bloc Metal France, post war This vintage metal side chair will add wonderful
Steel
$2,200
Rene Malaval Chair
By Rene Malaval
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
as a single corner chair or to add character to any room
Metal
$1,500
English Side Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
English side chair with brass nailheads upholstered in Holland & Sherry fabric Measures: 18" W
Wood
$1,950 / item
Palle Suenson Chair
By Palle Suenson
Located in Dronten, NL
Dark stained beech chair with a webbed leather seating. The chair is attributed to Palle Suenson
Leather, Beech
$2,419Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vittorio Dassi Chairs
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Catania, IT
Set of 8 wooden dining chairs with Italian production upholstery from the 1940s attributable to the
Wood
1940's dutch easy chair
Located in BE
This unique 1940s Dutch easy chair was likely crafted by a local woodworker rather than produced
Rattan, Wood
Mid Century Red and Orange Chairs, Made in 1940s, Czechia, Restored by Our Team
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Art Deco chairs, two pieces. Material: oak Period: 1940-1949 Completely restored. New
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
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