Unavailable|$5,995 / set
Rococo Parlor, Three-Piece Suite
Located in Santa Ana, CA
blush accents. Settee measures 44? in height, 32? in depth and 79? in width. Chairs measure 40? in
Walnut
Unavailable|$12,000
Adrian Pearsall Dining Set
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
six chairs two-arm and four-side. Table Dimensions - 72"W x 40"D x 29.5"H Chair Dimensions - 27"W x
Glass, Upholstery
Unavailable|$28,000
Exceptional art deco set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs. Table - Height 30" Width 60" Depth 40" Chairs - Back Height 42" Width 21 1/2
Unavailable|$18,000
Hibiscus
By Ricardo Pelaez
Located in Long Beach, CA
painting: 40”h x 40”w x 2”d Gehry chair: approximately 40”h x 40”w x 40”d About Ricardo Pelaez: A native
Canvas, Mixed Media
Unavailable|$1,009 / set
Spectrum Armchairs
By Gijs Van Der Sluis
Located in Rotterdam, NL
the period '40-'70. These chairs are very comfortable. One seat has a small ink-stain. Re
Chrome
Unavailable|$4,950 / set
Three-Piece High Style Art Deco Wicker Suite
Located in Sheffield, MA
seat platforms. Measurements as follows - sofa: 78" long, 33" wide, 40" high; chair 1: 33" wide, 35
Rush, Wood
Unavailable|$4,155 / set
1960's French Dining Room Set
Located in Florence, IT
1960's French Dining Room Set composed by one Table ( diameter 110 x H.74 cm) and Four Chairs ( L
Unavailable|$3,799 / set
High Quality Leather Lounge Suite from the 1960s
Located in Cologne, DE
cm, height 82 cm, seating height 40 cm, width 90 cm (chair) and 157 cm (sofas)
Leather
Unavailable|$5,950 / set
Art Deco Wicker Set
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
" deep, 40" high, chair: 34" wide, 30" deep, 38" high; rocker: 34" wide, 34" deep, 36" high.
Reed, Wood
Unavailable|$1,292
Rosewood Art Deco Style Oggee Console Table, 1920s
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
121 x 40 x 81. Chair dimensions are in inches: Width x depth x height 48 x 16 x 32.
Unavailable|$130,000 / set
Pierre Chareau '1883-1950, ' Settee and Two Armchairs in Walnut, Early 1920s
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Bern, CH
-Stevens), page 40 design of the chair Further photos of the armchairs see pages 131, 215 and 312
1970 Set of Five Stackable Metal 40/4 chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Surrey, BC
David Rowland was an American industrial designer famous for his 40/4 chair, so named because it
Metal
Sold|$150 / item
David Rowland 40/4 Side Chair
By David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stackable modern 40/4 stacking dining chair. These feature heavy chrome plated steel bases, with molded
Steel, Chrome
7 David Rowland 40/4 Demi Glaze Stacking Office Dining Chairs MCM, 1997
By David Rowland
Located in Dayton, OH
"David Rowland was an American industrial designer famous for his 40/4 chair, named so because it
Chrome
Sold|$475
Rey Chair by Bruno Rey, Swiss, 1971
By Bruno Rey
Located in Dronten, NL
visitors will love them! **40 chairs available** We offer museum quality crating and affordable
Beech
Sculptural Chairs in Solid Pine in Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960's
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
the mid-century period. In good vintage condition beautiful patina and grain 40 chairs available
Pine
Sold|$2,200
Six French bistro 40's chairs
Located in New York, NY
A great patina on original bistro chairs. Slight difference between the legs of two chairs and the
Steel
Sold|$2,600
40's Poltrona Frau leather club chair
Located in New York, NY
A large and very confortable brown-chocolate Poltrona Frau club chair. The cushion is at 18" from
Sold|$2,900
Pair of 40's Italian Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 40's Italian high-back chairs, reupholstered
Wood
Sold|$3,900
Pair of 40's Italian Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 40's Italian high-back chairs upholstered with Belgian velvet
Brass
Sold|$460
40's Thonet Children's Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
40's Original Thonet children's rocking ratan chair on a solid wood frame
Rattan, Wood
Pair of 40's slipper chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of 1940's slipper chairs
Sold|$1,890
Pair of French 40's Bridge Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Very comfortable French 40's bridge chairs with their original leather upholstery. The leather has
Leather
Sold|$1,890
Pair of French 40's Bridge Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Very comfortable French 40's bridge chairs with their original leather upholstery. The leather has
Leather
Pair, Original Blue Painted Swedish Pine Rococo Side Chairs, circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
chairs from Sweden. The original blue paint with traces of white has been lightly scraped revealing the
Pine, Paint
Sold|$4,900
Exceptional set of French 40's side chairs
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of 4 French 40's side chairs
Sold|$3,490
Pair of French 40's Leather Bridge Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
An amazing pair of French 40's original leather, channeled shell back bridge chairs - a difficult
Leather
Sold|$154 / item
David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chair, 1960s
By David Rowland, Office Furniture Systems
Located in Karis, Nyland
This chair was designed in 1964 by David Rowland and awarded many design awards. It is also
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$5,100
Set Of 4 Folding Chairs, French 40's
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 4 oak folding chairs with canvas seats, French circa 1940.
Oak
Sold|$7,600
Osvaldo Borsani "P 40" Easy Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Osvaldo Borsani "P 40" Easy Chair
Metal
Imposing yet sleek pair of large Italian 40's club chairs
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of imposing yet sleek club chairs with an unusual design in the Guglielo Ulrich style
Sold|$2,400
French 40's Elm Club Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French 40's elm club chair with new upholstery that is soft like linen and has the look of burlap.
Elm
Pair of French 40's Cherry & Leather Bridge Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of high style 100% restored French 40's bridge chairs with cherrywood frames and new cream
Cherry, Leather
Sold|$6,174
Osvaldo Borsani P 40 Lounge Chair
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Italian Modern adjustable Lounge Chair designed 1954 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. New
Brass, Iron
Sold|$2,450
40's Italian pair of chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal pair of chairs reupholstered, crocodile patent leather original chrome frame some
Chrome
Sold|$3,800 / set
Pair of 40's Deco Opposing Channel Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of deco opposing channel back chairs. Chairs are in good vintage condtion with original fabric
Sold|$7,200
Pair of French 40's Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original French 40's Club Chair
Leather, Wood
Sold|$5,000
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno P-40 Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Borsani Tecno Chair, P-40 Lounge Chair brass,steel and upholstery Adjusts to many
Brass, Steel
Sold|$5,850 / set
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Tub Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, brown leather tub club chairs with hard wood legs. Upholstered in vintage brown sheep leather
Leather, Wood
RARE BARRELL-BACK WINDSOR FORM SWIVELING DESK CHAIR, 1830-40
Located in York County, PA
RARE BARRELL-BACK WINDSOR FORM SWIVELING DESK CHAIR, 1830-40: American, barrell-back
Sold|$100 / item
1970s David Rowland 40/4 Bentwood Stackable Chair 109 Available
By David Rowland
Located in Esperance, NY
The 1970s David Rowland 40/4 Bentwood stackable chair is a classic design that showcases the
Bentwood
Sold|$2,137 / set
Set of Six Chair Model 40/4 by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a realm of enchantment and grace with the iconic Model 40/4 chairs. Crafted by the
Metal
Sold|$1,280
French 40's Blonde Leather Club Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Classic French 40's style club chair made from unusual and incredibly supple blonde leather
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Arm Chairs From France, circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, brown leather arm chairs with hard wood legs. Clean wingback style with stream lined arms and
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 David Rowland 40/4 Stacking Chairs (sold separately)
By David Rowland
Located in Napa, CA
Chrome and yellow enamel David Rowland 40/4 stacking chairs. 8 chairs in total, sold individually.
Metal
Sold|$112 / item
Howe Chairs Model 40/4 Designated in 1964 by David Rowland
By Howe
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Howe chair Model 40/4, circa 1964 Design by David Rowland Taupe and stainless steel leather
Steel
Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare piece indeed. A 3/4 scale, factory-made contour lounge chair. Only 40" Long! This
Faux Leather
Sold|$2,500
Pair of elegant French 40's slipper chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant French 40's slipper chairs
A pair of French 40's side chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French 40's side chairs
Comfortable French 40's red leather club chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable French 40's red leather club chair. 18 in seat height.
Sold|$3,890
Pair of French 40's Mohair Club Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of vintage French 40's club chairs with the original mohair upholstery.
Mohair
Sold|$4,800
Pair of French 40's Elm Club Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French 40's elm club chairs with new upholstery that is soft like linen and has the look of burlap.
Elm
Sold|$7,980
Pair of French 40's Mohair Club Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Incredible pair of magnificent completely restored French 1940's club chairs. These exquisite
Mohair
Sold|$4,800
Pair of High Stye 40's Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of Moderne 1940's chairs reupholstered in a light cream silk/cotton blend.Generous
Silk, Cotton, Wood
David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chairs the General Fireproofing Co, 1974
By David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 40/4 metal stacking chairs designed by David Rowland for The General Fireproofing Co, 1974
Metal
1974 David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chairs for The General Fireproofing Co
By General Fireproofing Company, David Rowland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 40/4 metal stacking chairs designed by David Rowland for The General Fireproofing Co, 1974
Metal
Completely Restored French 40's Moustache Back Club Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
leather, too. The end result is an astonishing pair of vintage French 40's club chairs with more charm and
Leather
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.
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