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Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Chic French 1940s Armchair in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 40's Armchair in the style of Andre Arbus. Brass sabots. White washed frame, natural
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Art Deco Armchair, Austria 40s
Located in Lucija, SI
Original Art Deco armchair made in the 30s in Austria It was recently reupholstered in yellow
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Armchair, Austria 40s
Art Deco Armchair, Austria 40s
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Wooden Armchair 40s Reclining Italian Design
Located in None, IT
Wooden armchair with orange fabric upholstery, reclining in three different positions, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

American 40's Designer Art Deco Armchairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Art Deco oversized American designer chairs with an important ebonized wood trim and flared feet. Original design has been respected during re-upholstery by our experts. Luxu...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

'40s Jean Royère 'Sangle' Armchair in cotton and wood
By Jean Royère
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Royère 'Sangle' armchair 1946 Wood, cotton Measures: 81 x 53 x 55 cm
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Italian Armchair from the 40s in the Style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian armchair was made in the 1940s in the style of Paolo Buffa. Two white cushions rest on
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

14 Vintage Mid 40's dining chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Here are more specific info about these chairs 25” wide (at seat level) 21” width at top of chair 36 1/4” height. 26” depth
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

14 Vintage Mid 40's dining chairs
14 Vintage Mid 40's dining chairs
H 36.25 in W 25 in D 26 in
Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Oak & Reupholstered in Bouclé Fabric France '40s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large size Art Deco lounge chairs manufactured and designed in France 1940s. Made of french oak and these lounge chair has just been reupholstered with Bouclé wool fabric. It is in p...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Large French Art Deco Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wide and deep pair of armchairs of generous proportionss, upholstered with original faux-bois light
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Art Deco Armchair
By Jules Leleu
Located in PARIS, FR
Il s'agit de la première édition du fauteuil TIM depuis la réouverture de la Maison LELEU. Ce
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Art Deco Armchair
Art Deco Armchair
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 25.99 in
Gio Ponti ‘Triennale’ armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Item: ‘Triennale’ armchairs Designer: Gio Ponti Manufacturer: I.S.A. Bergamo Demensions: 41 7
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti ‘Triennale’ armchairs
Gio Ponti ‘Triennale’ armchairs
H 41.88 in W 24.25 in D 28.88 in
Modernist reading armchair with oak structure
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
manufacture, 1950's. 70 x 65 h 90 seat 40 cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Modernist reading armchair with oak structure
Modernist reading armchair with oak structure
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
1960's Vintage French Armchair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and very comfortable vintage armchair. This was made in France, it dates from around
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1960's Vintage French Armchair
1960's Vintage French Armchair
H 26 in W 30 in D 29 in
Italian Pair of Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian pair of velvet armchairs, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 88 cm; W= 82 cm; D= 105 cm; H S= 40 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Italian Pair of Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Italian Pair of Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
H 34.65 in W 32.29 in D 41.34 in
Italian Armchair, Marco Zanuso Style, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian armchair, Marco Zanuso style, 1950s. Dimensions: H=92 cm; W= 82 cm; D=82 cm; H s = 40 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Armchair, Marco Zanuso Style, 1950s
Italian Armchair, Marco Zanuso Style, 1950s
H 36.23 in W 32.29 in D 28.35 in
Marlon Armchair by Pietro Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Dimensions W 74 x D 70 x H 79.5 x Seat H 40 cm Materials & Finishes Upholstery: seat, armrests
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Marlon Armchair by Pietro Franceschini
Marlon Armchair by Pietro Franceschini
H 31.3 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Martin Eisler Attribution Canr Brazilian Armchair
By Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
design in Milan and immigrated to Brazil in the late 40s. Martin Eisler was born in Vienna, Austria
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Armchairs Covered with Green Velvet, 1960
Located in Marseille, FR
1960 Scandinavian armchair covered with green velvet, 70 x 68 x 74 cm in size. Additional
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
; Herstellerkatalog J. & J. Kohn, Der Katalog von 1916, Nachdruck 1980, S. 40, Nr. 715 F.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Pair of 1950s Tapestry Armchairs with System
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of 1950s tapestry armchairs with system allowing the backrest to be fixed with rings. The
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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of 1950s Tapestry Armchairs with System
Pair of 1950s Tapestry Armchairs with System
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Armchairs by Gunnar Göperts for Göperts Möbler, 1940s
By Gunnar Göperts
Located in Göteborg, SE
Two elegant armchairs by Gunnar Göperts that he designed in the 40s for the own furniture company
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Bauhaus Armchair by Rockhausen, Polished Wood, Germany, 1928
By Ernst Rockhausen
Located in Regensburg, DE
. Dimensions: H 76, W 49, D 50, S-H 40 cm.
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Pair of Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning and exceedingly rare pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Carl Malmsten. They were
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eastern Bloc Vintage armchairs by Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs was a part of a living room set made by JITONA company in the 1970´s. They
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wooden A-Shaped Armchair by UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Unique armchair manufactured by UP Závody, home to famous Czech architect Jindrich Halabala, in
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Vintage 1940s Czech Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of 1940 Armchairs in Green Leatherette and Beech
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of 1940 armchairs in green leatherette and beech, height dimension 83 cm, width 57 cm and 55
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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. This model is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

French Art Deco Oak Armchair in Brown Velvet - F750
Located in Lyon, FR
French Art Deco armchair from the 40s/50s. Solid oak structure, original seat in brown velvet with
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Danish Armchair, circa 1940, Newly Upholstered with Bouclé Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
piece from the 40's fully restored and newly upholstered in the traditional way by the best French
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Leather

Restored Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan spindle barrel armchairs, each chair features a padded
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair De Carli Armchairs, Rare 1940's Design
Pair De Carli Armchairs, Rare 1940's Design
H 35.04 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in
Arch Narrow Armchair 'Black Lacquered Maple Wood' by Dmitry Samygin
By Dmitry Samygin
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair by Russian designer Dmitry Samygin Lacquered maple wood and plywood and black wool for
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Authentic Pair of French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790
Located in Paris, France
probably from the 40s and it needs to be changed. On the other two armchairs it is worn . From the 6 pieces
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of 10 Vintage Monteverdi Young Chairs & Armchairs, c. 1950's
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
refinished walnut chair frame. Dimensions: Armchairs: 40"H x 24"W x 20"D x 19"SH Side Chairs: 37"H x 20.5"W x
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Ulrich Guglielmo Style Pair Of Vintage Italian Cotton Velvet Armchairs
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Prato, Tuscany
original armchairs; the frame is very solid with wooden legs; the backrest is wide and enveloping, the seat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Ulrich Guglielmo Style Pair of Vintage Italian Blue Alcantara Armchairs
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Prato, Tuscany
original armchairs; the structure is very solid with black painted wooden legs; the armrests are integrated
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cabinetmakers Carved Rocking Armchair in Sheepskin and Oak, Denmark, 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Axel Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful unique armchair made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1920-40s. The chair is made from
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Secessionistic Armchair by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet Brothers (Vienna, 1910)
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Wien, AT
/ Josef Hoffmann und sein Kreis - Möbel 1900-1930 - Galerie Alt Wien München, S.30, Abb. 39-40 / Katalog
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Fabric

Upholstered Art Deco Armchairs with Birch Frames, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
". This pair of armchairs exemplifies why works from the 1930s and 40s are often considered to be a visual
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Birch

Secession Armchair by Otto Wagner/Gustav Siegel, Thonet Brothers (Vienna, 1905)
By Otto Wagner, Gustav Siegel, Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
: Wiener Privatbesitz Literatur: La poltrona moderna - the modern armchair, Renzi & Borgia, 2018, S.21
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Elegant Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Gio Ponti in Yellow Velvet
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
back to the 1930s-40s. These armchairs not only represent a significant era in Italian design but also
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Nouveau Armchair, Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn (Vienna, 1901)
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Wien, AT
: La poltrona moderna - the modern armchair, Renzi & Borgia, 2018, S. 24-25 / Jacob & Josef Kohn
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Antique Pair Art Deco Burr Walnut & Cream Leather Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish antique pair of Art Deco armchairs in burr walnut and walnut that have been
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Armchairs in Dark Stained Pine and Seagrass Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Charming pair of armchairs in dark stained pinewood with seats of woven seagrass. The chairs are
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Seagrass, Pine

Gio Ponti, rare pair of armchairs Mod.820 in wood and upholstered fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti (1991-1979) Rare pair of armchairs Mod.820 in wood and upholstered fabric designed for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Lounge Armchairs Model H269, Czech, 1940s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in London, GB
Pair of Original and Authentic Lounge Armchairs model "Easy chair" H269 from the late 40s designed
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Model 802 Armchair, Design by Carlo de Carli, by Cassina, Italy, 1954
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
, Milano, 1981, S. 109; Irene de Guttry, Maria Paola Maino, il mobile italiano degli anni '40 e '50
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

A Pair of Art Deco Mahogany framed Armchairs, White Boucle Upholstery 1920's
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Pair of Art Deco Mahogany framed Armchairs, White Boucle Upholstery 1920's. Hand made and solid
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Finn Juhl Scandinavian Modern 46 Armchair, Wood and Elegance Black Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

William Spratling Mexican Wood Carved Armchairs with Leather Strap Seats, Pair
By William Spratling
Located in East Hampton, NY
Spratling, made in his workshop in Taxco in the 40s. Sabino wood and genuine leather seats, rustic and
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs by Borge Mogensen Model 3238
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
number RP02410. Litterature : 40 years of Danish furniture design : the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Restored Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan Armchair, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan spindle barrel armchairs, each chair features
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech King Cole Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
synonymous with the Hollywood Regency design of the 40's and 50's. He was born Demetrios Pecintoglu in 1904
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Art Deco Armchairs Wood Velvet Red Leather Brass Italian Design 1930s Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 rare armchairs produced in Italy in the 1930s/40s, which were found in an ancient villa in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Chrome & Blue Gray Fabric Thin Line Armchair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This one is missing its tag however we have identified it
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Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vienna Secession Armchair by Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn, Modell 715/F, 1899
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Wien, AT
Modern Decorative Arts, Turin 1902 / La poltrona moderna - the modern armchair, Renzi & Borgia, 2018, S
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Single Strand Ring Back "Concord" Chair Rattan Dining Armchair, Set of 8
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 8 freshly made custom made ring back "Concord" rattan dining armchairs featuring steam bent
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Armchairs Wood Velvet Red Leather Brass Art Deco Italian Design 1930s Set of 10
Located in Palermo, IT
floral-themed leather on the back. Brass shoes. Made in Italy in the 30's / 40's. Note: We try to
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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40s Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 40s armchair for your home. Frequently made of metal, fabric and wood, every 40s armchair was constructed with great care. Find 91 options for an antique or vintage 40s armchair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 40s armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 40s armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 40s armchair over the years, but those crafted by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno and Paolo Buffa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 40s Armchair?

A 40s armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,540, while the lowest priced sells for $983 and the highest can go for as much as $16,097.

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