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Rare Flemming Lassen Rattan Easy Chair, 1940
By Flemming Lassen, E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flemming Lassen rattan easy chair with a green cushion. Designed 1940, made and marked with metal
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rattan

Rare Flemming Lassen Rattan Easy Chair, 1940
Rare Flemming Lassen Rattan Easy Chair, 1940
H 27.17 in W 24.02 in D 36.62 in
Danish Easy Chair Approx. 1940-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish easy chair, 1940-1950. The seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Easy Chair Approx. 1940-1950
Danish Easy Chair Approx. 1940-1950
H 38.59 in W 35.04 in D 37.41 in
Danish Midcentury Sand Bouclé Lounge / Easy Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish easy chair, 1940-1950. Seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech. Professionally
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Adjustable Easy Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French 1940s Reconstruction-style adjustable low easy chair pairs functionality with a
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Adjustable Easy Chair
Adjustable Easy Chair
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Danish easy chair in new lambskin, 1940's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Armchair upholstered in 'Honey' lambskin and legs in stained beech. Designed in the 1940s.
Category

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

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

Danish easy chair in new lambskin, 1940's
Danish easy chair in new lambskin, 1940's
H 31.11 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Circa 1940 Eva Easy Chair By Bruno Mathsson For Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Norwich, GB
An Eva easy chair by Swedish architect and designer Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Circa 1940
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Jute, Birch, Bentwood

Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's
By Eric Karlén
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chairs in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Sheepskin with Leather Buttons by Erik Bertil
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Gösta Jonsson Easy Chair
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in London, England
Gösta Jonsson easy chair Produced in Jönköping, Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Gösta Jonsson Easy Chair
Gösta Jonsson Easy Chair
H 26.78 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Lounge / Easy Chairs with Lambskin, Danish Design, 1940-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
By lounge chairs. Danish design and cabinetmaker, 1940-1950. Newly upholstered in lambskin in very
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Mahogany

Pair of Lounge / Easy Chairs with Lambskin, Danish Design, 1940-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
By lounge chairs. Danish design and cabinetmaker, 1940-1950. Newly upholstered in lambskin in very
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Mahogany

Carl Malmsten Scandinavian modern easy chair 'Gamla Berlin', Sweden ca. 1940
By Carl Malmsten
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful lounge or cocktail chair by the famous Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. This elegant chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chair with Amber Shearling and Wooden Armrests
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime lounge chair in the style of Viggo Boesen most likely made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk of
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Low Back Chair with Grey Sheepskin
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant very luxurious Danish low back lounge chair from 1940s by Alfred Christensen for
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Velvet

Danish Easy Wingback Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super elegant Danish high wingback armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved stained beech. Nice slim elegant sc...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Highback Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved beech. Nice slim elegant sculptural si...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Rare Danish Easy Lounge Chair in Mahogany Attributed to Otto Færge, 1940's
By Otto Færge 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberantly designed large lounge chair. The style is very much that of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
H 29.14 in W 21.07 in D 22.25 in
Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful Swedish Modern easy chairs, made from wood with flowing lines and elegant details
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
H 37.8 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning pair of Danish shell-shaped easy chairs with new upholstery. Produced in Denmark during
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
H 37.8 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer, Flemming Lassen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flemming Lassen, pair of easy chairs for master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Tapering legs in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Ash

Pair of 1940s Otto Schulz Easy Chairs
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of luxurious "Schulz" easy chairs by Otto Schultz for Jio Möbler, Sweden. Very early edition
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of 1940s Otto Schulz Easy Chairs
Pair of 1940s Otto Schulz Easy Chairs
H 29 in W 28.25 in D 27.5 in
Danish 1940s Easy Chair in Blue Wool
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1940s or early 1950. The rounded armrests are
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Easy Chair in Blue Wool
Danish 1940s Easy Chair in Blue Wool
H 34 in W 30.25 in D 34.5 in
Carl-Axel Acking Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Carl-Axel Acking Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
Carl-Axel Acking Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
H 38.98 in W 27.96 in D 36.62 in
Gösta Jonsson Easy Chairs Produced in Jönköping, Sweden
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs designed by Gösta Jonsson. Produced in Jönköping, Sweden.  
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinetmaker white coloured shearling - sheepskin 1940's lounge chair. A modern classic
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Erik Bertil Karlén Curved Easy Chair for Firma Rumsinteriör, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
easy chair a beautiful representation of Swedish mid-century modern design history. For this model
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinet maker white colored shearling - sheepskin 1940s lounge chair. A modern classic chair
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Børge Mogensen Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Danish 1940s Medium Height Back Easy Chair in Oak Open Armrests
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved oak. The legs and armrests which origi...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
have been refinished in a satin poly. The chair has been reupholstered at a later point and remain
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish 1940s Lassen Style Easy Chair in Green Wool Fabric Mahogany Legs
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1930s-1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Alvar Aalto Easy Chair Nr 31 Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model nr 31 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Easy Chair Attributed to Elias Svedberg Produced by Ferdinand Lundquist
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair attributed to Elias Svedberg. Produced by Ferdinand Lundquist in Göteborg, Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Rare Vintage Upholstered Jens Risom Vostra Easy Chair for Knoll Associates, NYC
By Jens Risom
Located in Morristown, NJ
A 1940s Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Inc. Vostra Easy chair upholstered in a cream, golden and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

1940s Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Reupholstered in long haired Icelandic Sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in København K, 84
In the annals of mid-20th century design, this rare 1945 Fritz Hansen easy chair (model 1595) with
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen Danish Modern Easy Chair in Leather and Beech, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful authentic Danish Modern easy chair made and designed in the 1940s at Fritz Hansen & Co
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Green Mohair Velvet fabric, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern easy chair made in Denmark in the 1940s and attributed to Fritz
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Josef Frank Side Chair Easy Chair Model 2067 for Svenskt Tenn circa 1948 Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Frank side chair or easy chair model no. 2067 from walnut and fabric for Svenskt Tenn 1947
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Original Swedish Easy Chair in Style of Karl Scröder, 1930s-1940s
By Madsen & Schubell, Axel Einar Hjorth, K. Scröder, Frits Schlegel, Erich Dieckmann
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Swedish vintage easy chair hand crafted in the 1930s-1940s in the style of Karl Schrøder, Erich
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Original 1940s danish modern easy chair in patinated leather with brass nails.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
An exquisite 1940s Danish Modern Easy Chair upholstered in luxurious patinated red leather that has
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Stained Beech Easy Chairs in Sheepskin by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of mid-century easy chairs revolves around high-quality materials, comfort and the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
, curved lines of this easy chair give it a sculptural and striking appearance. Its well-thought-out
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Early Eva Easy Chair by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early easy chair model Eva designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Birch

Bruno Mathsson Early Eva Easy Chair by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early easy chair model Eva designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Birch

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chair by Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Pernilla designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Birch

Pair of Easy Chairs by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Channeled Backrest and Open Armrests in Beech
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved stained mahogany. Very elegant sculptu...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

Easy Chair Model Schulz Designed by Otto Schulz Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Schulz designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Carl-Johan Boman Rare Pair of Ivory Velvet Tufted Easy Chairs, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare pair of ivory velvet easy, lounge or slipper chairs with
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Velvet

Danish Easy Chair, 1930-1940
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish easy chair, 1930-1940. Professionally reupholstered in beautiful petroleum blue velvet from
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Easy Chair, 1930-1940
Danish Easy Chair, 1930-1940
H 43.31 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Green Velvet Lounge / Easy Chair Attributed To Carl-Johan Boman Finland 1940
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and high quality easy / lounge chair attributed to Carl-Johan Boman for Oy N
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Brussels, BE
Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 26.38 in
Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s
Located in Brussel, BE
Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s. New white fabric.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s
Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in
Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1940s. Very good condition.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
1940s Alfred Christensen Pair of Danish Low Back Easy Chairs
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Original condition with minor signs of use. - Wooden parts have been repolished. - Height of seat 42 cm.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Märta Blomstedt Easy Chair Model Aulanko by Häämenlinna, Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Märta Blomstedt Easy Chairs Model Aulanko by Häämenlinna, Finland, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Birch Bentwood Easy Chair by Gustav Axel Berg
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Gustav Axel Berg, this 1940s lounge chair features an exuberant bentwood birch frame
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Birch, Bentwood

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Easy Chair 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the easy chair 1940 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every easy chair 1940 was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect easy chair 1940 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each easy chair 1940 bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made easy chair 1940 over the years, but those crafted by Fritz Hansen, Philip Arctander and Otto Schultz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Easy Chair 1940?

Prices for an easy chair 1940 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $854 and can go as high as $61,323, while the average can fetch as much as $6,967.

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Questions About Easy Chair 1940
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an armchair and an easy chair lies in the specificity of the terms. In living room furniture nomenclature, an armchair is any upholstered chair framed by a pair of arms. The term easy chair usually refers to a large armchair with comfortable cushioning. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of easy chairs and other armchairs.