Mid-Century 1940s Lounge Chair in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s This charming 1940s armchair features generous proportions, an inviting bulky silhouette, and elegant tufted backrest that enhance its scu...
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of floral-printed fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface ...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Scuffs and abra...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chairs lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Ov...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and red black floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H x 25.5"W x...
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
In the style of Charles Dudouyt (1885-1846), a famed French woodworker whose designs are noted for their use of natural materials (in this case, beech and straw) and minimalist carvi...
Rush, Wood, Beech
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red fabric and birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Sun-fading and colo...
Fabric, Birch
Josef Frank, Lounge Chair, Mahogany, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and printed fabric lounge chair designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1940s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and us...
Fabric, Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and pink striped fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Moderate sur...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Twelve Original Art Deco Chairs, J. Halabala, UP Závody, Czech, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This magnificent and characteristically shaped set of twelve Art Deco chairs, dating from the 1940s in Czechoslovakia, represents the absolute pinnacle of interwar furniture art and ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut, Lacquer
$1,250 / set
Pair 1940s Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of button tufted side or slipper chairs with upholstered one piece seat that curves into the back. Bleached mahogany wood bases. Striped ivory and white silk upholstery is origi...
Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and grey green floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Fabric and cushions distressed; reupholstery encouraged. Wear consistent with age...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Easy Chairs, Beige Shearling, Beech, Denmark, 1940s Pair of Danish easy chairs designed by an unknown cabinetmaker and produced in Denmark c...
Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Modern, Slipper Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Slipper or Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s A curvaceous pair of upholstered slipper chairs designed and produced in Sweden c. 1940s. One exam...
Fabric, Birch
$2,600 / set
Pair of Jens Risom Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Winnetka, IL
Pair of Classic Jens Risom Model 652-W lounge chairs for Knoll Studio, originally designed in 1941 and still celebrated as one of the icons of mid-century modern design. These timele...
Walnut, Canvas
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Art deco velvet button back club chairs
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a pair of Italian button back lounge chairs in a vibrant peacock colored velvet upholstery with contrasting fringe. The exaggerated lines and pop of color make a bold statem...
Upholstery, Velvet
Danish Designer, Rocking Chair, Oak, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved oak and pink velvet rocking chair or lounge chair likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Ma...
Velvet, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Fabric worn on hand rest of arm rest. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches):...
Fabric, Wood
$1,020Sale Price|59% Off
1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Gilbert Rohde, Donald Deskey
Located in New Windsor, NY
Late 1940s bow arm lounge chair. Reupholstered in a nicely textured gray fabric. Custom black painted wood frame. Great lines and profile. Stretcher base and tapered front legs. Stru...
Upholstery, Wood
Søren Hansen, Lounge Chairs, Wool, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Wool, Beech, Denmark, 1940s Pair of unique lounge chairs designed by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark c...
Wool, Beech
$5,500
Pacific Iron Side Chair
By Pacific Iron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pacific iron 1940s side chair.
Bronze
Ensemble de 6 chaises en chêne par Gaston Poisson 1940's
By Gaston Poisson
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Ensemble de 6 chaises en chêne par Gaston Poisson 1940's Ébéniste et éditeur français actif des années 1930–50, il incarne un Art déco épuré et soigné : belles essences, placages ma...
Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate patina reta...
Wood, Velvet
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and brown velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to ...
Velvet, Pine
Elias Svedberg, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Elias Svedberg
Located in High Point, NC
A striped green fabric and wood lounge chair designed by Elias Svedberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear con...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and use. Moderate surface scr...
Wood, Velvet
Göperts Möbler, Lounge Chair, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and brown velvet "Åre" lounge chair designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. In very good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age and use. Ag...
Velvet, Pine
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. A...
Fabric, Wood
1940s Modern Lounge Chair Attributed To Alfred Christensen. Denmark
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Danish lounge chair designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, dating from the 1940s. The chair features an elegant and highly sculptural form, with gracefully...
Velvet, Elm
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs, Bentwood & Floral Upholstery, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Jindřich Halabala Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Original Red Upholstery, 1940s A striking and highly characteristic pair of Jindřich Halabala lounge chairs, produced in Czechosl...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and brass lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x 32.5"W x 27.0"D Seat Height (inches): 16.0" Arm Height (inches): 2...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Scattered scuffs a...
Fabric, Wood
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chairs, Bentwood & Floral Upholstery, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindřich Halabala Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Original Floral Upholstery, 1940s An expressive pair of Jindřich Halabala lounge chairs, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1...
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and stained wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface s...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet and dark-stained wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surfa...
Wood, Velvet
Set of Five Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Antonín Šuman, Ash, Czech, 1940s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This set of five Mid-Century Modern chairs, designed by renowned architect Antonín Šuman, dates back to the mid-20th century. The high-quality walnut wood construction showcases eleg...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and floral-printed brown fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Upholstery distressed, reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age and use. O...
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Scuffs an...
Fabric, Wood
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and dark-stained beech lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Mi...
Fabric, Beech
$18,000 / set
Carl-Johan Boman 1940's Mohair Tufted Chairs
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Round Top, TX
Gorgeous sculptural design lounge chairs designed by Finnish designer Carl-Johan Boman for Boman AB. They have the vintage mohair upholstery still on and are in good condition. Ther...
Walnut
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bentwood rocking chair by Thonet in excellent original codnition.
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Elias Svedberg, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Elias Svedberg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in High Point, NC
A striped pink white fabric and wood lounge chair designed by Elias Svedberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consi...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Some distress to fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32....
Fabric, Wood
Carl Cederholm, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed by Carl Cederholm and produced by Stil & Form, Stockholm, Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible we...
Wood, Velvet
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige checkered lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to the wo...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Some distress to fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32....
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and cream fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Color variation to ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Scattered scuffs ...
Fabric, Wood
1940s French Tufted Back Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite 1940s French tufted slipper chair. This tufted high back slipper chair is a beautiful piece of French furniture from the 20th century. Upholstered in a light peach satin...
Upholstery
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green beige floral-printed fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age...
Fabric, Wood
New York World Fair 1939 Restaurant Chair, Wilh. Schauman 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant Finnish armchair of a model designed for the restaurant at the Finnish Pavilion at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Often attributed to Alvar Aalto, the design is more prob...
Birch, Fabric
Danish Cabinetmaker, Lounge Chair, Gray Shearling, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair, Gray Sheepskin, Beech, Denmark, 1940s A Danish Mid-Century Modern easy chair by an unknown cabinetmaker and produced in Denmar...
Sheepskin, Beech
Rene Drouet French Forties pair of club chairs. Reupholstered
By René Drouet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco pair of club chairs by Rene Drouet. Recently reupholstered and usable. 40” wide x 36” deep x 30” high. RENE DROUET (1899-1993) Following his student time a...
Wood
Habitant, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and off-white fabric lounge chairs produced by Habitat, USA, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 33” H x 31” W x 33.5” D Seat Height: 18”
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Beech, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and beech lounge chair or wingback chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Some distress to vintage upholstery. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dime...
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Jansen Style Slipper Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Jansen style slipper chairs with tall backs and modernized Louis X1V style legs, Ebony frames with gilt highlights. Bronze silk upholstery.
Silk, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, beige and brown fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and use. fabr...
Fabric, Oak
$13,950 / set
Pair Scalloped Asymmetrical Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of asymmetrical lounge is a stunning take on a Hollywood Regency wingback chair. Inspired by Art Deco design elements, they each feature a tight back shows off plush tailor...
Velvet, Wood
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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.
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