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1940's Original French Multipl's Arm Chair, Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair – green 1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1940s Swedish Wingback Lounge Chair
By Axel Larsson, Carl Malmsten
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940s Swedish Wingback Lounge Chair. Very well crafted. Possibly by Axel Larsson or Carl
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Lounge / Arm Chairs, Ebony Wood, Boucle, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Lounge / Arm Chairs, Ebony Wood, Boucle, Sweden, 1940s Pair of chic art
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Ebony

Set Six Vintage French Curved Arm Walnut Chairs with New Leather Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of six chairs dates from the 1940s. Chairs have dark-stained walnut
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Restored 1940's Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chair. The chair features an arm style that flows
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1940’s Traditional Club Chairs Original Red Faux Leather & Wood Legs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
. Circa,1940’s. Someone better pull the fire alarm because these club chairs are SMOKIN’ HOT!!!! Wow
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Club Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Easy Chair, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful easy chair is the Danish interpretation of the classic British upholstered seating
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Danish Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1940s. Set of 2. Pair of vintage Art Deco curved arm chairs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Danish Easy Chairs with Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
style. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Patinaed French Club Chair Cigar Chair & Ottoman in Distressed Leather c. 1940s
Located in Deland, FL
in / 99.06 cm Chair Height: 33 in / 83.82 cm Seat Height: 16 in / 40.64 cm Arm Height: 22 in
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair is characterized by the best qualities of the country’s mid
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wood Lounge Chair with Upholstered Cushions, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
materials, this lounge chair could complement any interior. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Vintage 1940s Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent" Lounge Chairs - A Set of 2
By Edward Wormley
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1940s Edward Wormley for Drexel "Precedent" Lounge Chairs - 2 Pieces Vintage Original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Norwegian Wood and Papercord Rocking Chair by Slåke Møbelfabrik, Norway 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
elaborate structure, traditional technique and materials, this rocking chair can only be described as
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Lounge Chair with Upholstered Cushions Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
architecture, exceptional pieces were created, exemplified by this chair. Condition: In good vintage condition
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lounge Chair with Stained Beech Legs by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
lounge chair may explain why. The widespread appreciation for the vintage style began gaining steam in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Norwegian Wood and Papercord Rocking Chairs by Slåke Møbelfabrikk, Norway 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
elaborate structures, traditional techniques and materials, these rocking chairs can only be described as
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair recalls the peak of Danish Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Restored Rattan Five-Strand Reverse 3/4 Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a unique one-of-a-kind lounge chair and accent chair featuring a substantial five-strand 3
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Red Oak Bankers Chair on Casters
Located in Germantown, MD
Well kept red oak bankers chair on casters. Good vintage condition. Measures 24"W x 24"D x 33"H x
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swedish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
quality, this Swedish chair is a truly elegant and timeless piece. Condition: In good vintage
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Herb Ritts, Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Original Iron Shellback Clamshell Lawn & Patio Chairs Mid Century Modern 1940s
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern. These Chairs Are In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Set of Four Thonet Cotton Felt Bent Ply Arm or Dining Chairs Labeled
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
probably dates to the 1940's. Imagine this gorgeous set of chairs around your dining table, I can see it!
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Original Metal Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern. These Chairs Are In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Danish Upholstered Easy Chairs with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Danish-made easy chairs is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Beech Tapered Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, Belgium 1940's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, made in Belgium 1940's. Beautiful shaped chairs with
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Oak

C. 1946 Rare Ralph Rapson for Knoll Associates Dining / Side Arm Chair in Birch
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
showroom at 601 Madison Avenue in New York City. The chair is in very good to excellent vintage condition
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highclere, Newbury
executive chair for Planmøbel, Denmark 1940. Originally designed by Wegner following his work for Arne
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1940s Original French Multiple’s Armchairs - Set of Six
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Multipl’s did not survive. Examples of Multipl’s arm chairs are becoming increasingly rare. Measure: Seat
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ebonized Arts and Crafts Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of six vintage mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs and four side chairs. Newly re
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Ebonized Arts & Crafts Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of six vintage mahogany dining chairs including two armchairs and four side chairs. Newly re
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern High Back Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1940-1950’s
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Teak Slatback Chair with Woven Danish Cord Seat, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
functionality, an equally minimalist and appealing appearance and easy accessibility. This slatback chair with a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Teak

Teak Slatback Chairs with Woven Danish Cord Seats, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs with woven Danish paper cord seats is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cord, Teak

Triple Strand Rattan Sofa & Chair Orange Fabric Cushions Style Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage triple strand rattan sofa and chair in the style of Heywood Wakefield with
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Set 3 Chrome Tube & Black Faux Leather Chairs Attr to Kem Weber Z Chair
By Kem Weber
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Art Deco set of 3 chrome tube and original black vinyl or faux leather chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Properly Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
the late 1940s before designing the Womb chair . Responding to what he saw as the relaxed posture a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Restored Two-Strand "40s Transition" Adjustable Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chair. The chair features an arm style that flows
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy 1950s
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Utrecht, NL
opposed to its utilitarian predecessors, resulting in exceptional pieces like these lounge chairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Restored "40s Transition" 2-Strand Adjustable Back Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chairs. The chairs feature an arm style that
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Lounge Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Utrecht, NL
company in the late 1940s and ‘50s. The chairs of this pair are gracefully resting on four brass-coloured
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Drexel Declaration molded plywood and black faux leather lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Chinoiserie Regency Style Union National Black & Gilt Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Union National
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs 5 side & 1 armchair set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Fabric

Mrs. Lounge Chair in Walnut & Vinyl by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, c. 1960s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Deland, FL
Mulhauser. This iconic model, known as the "Mrs. Chair", is in 100% original, vintage condition making it
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Lounge Chair by Bas Van Pelt 'Attr.', The Netherlands, ca 1950s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair is full of exceptional features and details that make it a unique example of the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
facility. The 1940’s was the beginning of American modernism, a time characterized by young designers with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs with Metal Legs by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Utrecht, NL
opposed to its utilitarian predecessors, resulting in exceptional pieces like these lounge chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Forney, TX
"Swingers" by legendary designer Don S. Shoemaker (1919-1990) This iconic Modernist armchair was designed
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Purple Plum Tone Tuxedo Style Club Chairs by Baker a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Splendid modern purple plum tone tuxedo style club chairs by Baker a pair. Comprised of loose back
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Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers

French Provincial Louis XV Carved Painted Walnut Fauteuils, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chairs or Bergere chairs In
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Paint

Early Ralph Rapson Rocker with Leather Webbing
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
nicely and offers a comfortable seat. There is one old repair on the chair's left arm where the joint was
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch, Leather

Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armed dining
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs by Falcon Products Inc., Set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs by Falcon Products Inc., Set of 8. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs by Falcon Products Inc., Set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs by Falcon Products Inc., Set of 10. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

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Vintage 1940s Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage 1940s arm chair for your home. Each vintage 1940s arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and natural fiber. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage 1940s arm chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage 1940s arm chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage 1940s arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Thonet and Walter Lamb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage 1940s Arm Chair?

A vintage 1940s arm chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,400, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $58,800.

Finding the Right seating for You

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.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.