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Period: 1940s
Rustic Swedish Lounge Chair Probably 1940s - Reupholstered in Sheepskin
Rustic Swedish Lounge Chair Probably 1940s - Reupholstered in Sheepskin

Rustic Swedish Lounge Chair Probably 1940s - Reupholstered in Sheepskin

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stunning rustic armchair, a so-called “Sportstuga” (summer cottage–style) piece, probably made in Sweden in the 1940s. The chair is crafted from veneered plywood with sturdy, well-...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet

By Thonet, Walter Gropius

Located in Lafayette, IN

Spectacular set of 6 "W199" bentwood armchairs designed by Bauhaus co-founder Walter Gropius. Set features (2) "captains chairs" with arms and (4) of the even-more-rare arm-less chai...

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American Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, 1944
Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, 1944

Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, 1944

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The Clam easy chair, designed by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944, represents a rare and exemplary piece of Scandinavian mid-century design. The...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Wood

Surrealistic Italian 1940s Chair in Wood and Yellow Velvet
Surrealistic Italian 1940s Chair in Wood and Yellow Velvet

Surrealistic Italian 1940s Chair in Wood and Yellow Velvet

Located in Milan, IT

Surrealistic Italian 1940s Chair in Wood and Yellow Velvet. Beautifully Shaped Back.

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs with Red Painted Finish, Finland, 1940s
Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs with Red Painted Finish, Finland, 1940s

Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs with Red Painted Finish, Finland, 1940s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A striking pair of mid-century lounge chairs crafted in bamboo and rattan, produced in Finland in the 1940s. The chairs feature an expressive organic form with curved armrests, slopi...

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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Paint

Göran Malmvall pine chair 510 by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s
Göran Malmvall pine chair 510 by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s

Göran Malmvall pine chair 510 by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Forserum, SE

Swedish side chair, Model 510, designed by Göran Malmvall for the manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner, Huskvarna. Originating from the late 1940s, it is a late example of the "sports...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Pine

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic & very early George Nakashima design, the spindle back straight chair. This 1940's example is made of solid Birch with signature saddle seat. Probably refinished at some po...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.
Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.

Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare pair of high back ladder chairs, Spain mid-1900s.. Re-upholstered in goatskin and linen. Sculptural, decorative and functional.

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Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Linen

Fritz Hansen Model 1514 Chair
Fritz Hansen Model 1514 Chair

Fritz Hansen Model 1514 Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fritz Hansen opened the doors of his Copenhagen workshop in 1885. With the help of his son Christian, the company soon established its reputation for outstanding quality and forward-...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

William Spratling 1940s Mexican Butaque Chair
William Spratling 1940s Mexican Butaque Chair

William Spratling 1940s Mexican Butaque Chair

By William Spratling

Located in San Francisco, CA

This piece reeks of adventure. Visualize a seated Hemmingway cupping his Daiquiri and recalling his war correspondent days during the Spanish Civil War. Crafted of solid sabino wood, original and patinated by life like Hemmingway, this is a "Butaque" chair by the American-born designer William Spratling. And it was produced in his workshops in Taxco, Mexico, primarily in the 1940s and 1950s. While Spratling is widely known as the "Father of Mexican Silver" for reviving the town's silver industry, he also designed furniture. These chairs were handmade from local Mexican sabino wood...

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Mexican Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Petite Tub Chairs Reupholstered in Your Fabric Refinished Mid Century Modern
Petite Tub Chairs Reupholstered in Your Fabric Refinished Mid Century Modern

Petite Tub Chairs Reupholstered in Your Fabric Refinished Mid Century Modern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Petite Pair of Tub Lounge Chairs, American, circa 1940s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your choice of wood finish color and re...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare pair of Gio Ponti chairs
Rare pair of Gio Ponti chairs

Rare pair of Gio Ponti chairs

By Gio Ponti

Located in Albany, NY

Item: pair of chairs Designer: Gio Ponti Manufacturer: I.S.A. Bergamo Demensions: 35.25” h x 16.25” w x22.5” d. 18” seat height Material: Mahogany, metal sabots and upholstery ...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

By Tony Duquette

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs. These have been professionally restored, gold leafed and reupholstered. Please ask for upholstery fabric swatch if needed. We also ha...

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Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Early 20th Century Brutalist Oak Lounge Chair with Carved Details
Early 20th Century Brutalist Oak Lounge Chair with Carved Details

Early 20th Century Brutalist Oak Lounge Chair with Carved Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brutalist lounge chair showcases solid oak construction with architectural carved details throughout the frame. Heavy trestle-style base features sculptural curved braces and geometr...

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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'

Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'

By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nakashima, set of eight 'Grass-seated Chairs', American black walnut, sea grass cord, United States, early 1960s Through its pure form, thoughtful use of materials, and exqui...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Walnut

Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs

Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Description: Presenting a remarkable set of six chairs designed by the renowned Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen. Crafted from rich, solid wood, these chairs embody a blend of rustic...

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Finnish Brutalist Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Elm

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames
Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.

Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl
Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl

Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 4 tubular chrome chairs, two with arms, two side chairs. We are not sure of the designer and manufacturer but these are similar to KEM Weber, Troy Sunshade. Lloyd, and Gilbert...

Category

American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
Early Eames LCW with Evans Label

Early Eames LCW with Evans Label

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An early iconic design. The LCW designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Evans for Herman Miller. This piece is being sold in found condition with original Evans labeling...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a timeless item. Plywood seat and backrest. Strong oak wood. The chair was partially re...

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Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

dudouyt chair
dudouyt chair

dudouyt chair

$207Sale Price|64% Off

dudouyt chair

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in TARBES, FR

I am offering for sale a magnificent solid oak chair with a straw seat, made in the 1940s by the famous French designer Charles Dudouyt. This authentic piece steeped in history perfe...

Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Set of 8 "BM-1" Dinning Oak Chairs for C.M Møbler, 1947, Denmark
Børge Mogensen Set of 8 "BM-1" Dinning Oak Chairs for C.M Møbler, 1947, Denmark

Børge Mogensen Set of 8 "BM-1" Dinning Oak Chairs for C.M Møbler, 1947, Denmark

By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen

Located in The Hague, NL

Here is a refined 1stDibs-ready description including oak and papercord details: --- **Børge Mogensen B01 Chair in Oak and Papercord** Designed by Børge Mogensen, the B01 chair is...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Rustic Set of 4 Chairs, Solid Elm, by Olavi Hanninen
Rustic Set of 4 Chairs, Solid Elm, by Olavi Hanninen

Rustic Set of 4 Chairs, Solid Elm, by Olavi Hanninen

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Set of four high back Rustic and Brutalist blended Olavi Hanninen chairs in solid Elm. The seat can be restored on request.

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Finnish Rustic Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich
Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich

Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in London, GB

Vintage desk chair with arms, off white patterned cotton fabric upholstery, polished ebony walnut wood structure. Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich ca.1940. The lines of this chair ...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modernist Mahogany and Horsehair Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940s
Modernist Mahogany and Horsehair Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940s

Modernist Mahogany and Horsehair Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940s

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of ten dining chairs by Josef Frank, model #815, made from mahogany. Elegant, ribbed backs. Decor of brass nails around the corners of the seats. Original seats made from woven ...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Italian Garden Armchairs in the style of Arras Saint Sauveur, 1940s
Pair of Italian Garden Armchairs in the style of Arras Saint Sauveur, 1940s

Pair of Italian Garden Armchairs in the style of Arras Saint Sauveur, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming wrought-iron chairs with patinated painted finish, their scrollwork arms and slatted seats evoking traditional Italian garden furniture. Weathered, with character from age.

Category

Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, France, 1940
Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, France, 1940

Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, France, 1940

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Set of four upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, in solid mahogany. Polished. The seat can be restored on request.

Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)

Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Faux Leather

René Drouet Wrought Iron Armchair
René Drouet Wrought Iron Armchair

René Drouet Wrought Iron Armchair

By René Drouet

Located in CA, CA

A 1940’s forged metal armchair by René Drouet finished in patinated silver. Provenance: Collection Claude Montana Literature: Architectural Digest, septembre 1989. Claude Montana...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ole Wanscher and A. J. Iversen Set of Dining Chairs in Mahogany
Ole Wanscher and A. J. Iversen Set of Dining Chairs in Mahogany

Ole Wanscher and A. J. Iversen Set of Dining Chairs in Mahogany

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ole Wanscher and A.J. Iversen, set of chairs, mahogany, fabric, Denmark, 1940s This elegant set of dining chairs, including both side chairs and armchairs, was designed by Ole Wansc...

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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Guglielmo Ulrich Chairs in Dedar Chenille and Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Pair of Guglielmo Ulrich Chairs in Dedar Chenille and Walnut, Italy, 1940s

Pair of Guglielmo Ulrich Chairs in Dedar Chenille and Walnut, Italy, 1940s

By Dedar, Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of chairs was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Italy in the 1940s. The design is characterized by the rounded silhouette of the seat shell. The tapered, s...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Six Vintage Beech and Brass Dining Chairs with Goldenrod Fabric, Italy
Set of Six Vintage Beech and Brass Dining Chairs with Goldenrod Fabric, Italy

Set of Six Vintage Beech and Brass Dining Chairs with Goldenrod Fabric, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. These chairs feature a beech frame with brass and bronze details. Their frame is in very good original condition, but the upholstery is original and in...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Six Art Deco Chairs in Green Leather Original Condition
Six Art Deco Chairs in Green Leather Original Condition

Six Art Deco Chairs in Green Leather Original Condition

Located in Miami, FL

Original condition for these set of six chairs in green leather. the seat part are in bad condition, must be reupholstered. Backs of the chairs are in good condition from origine. ...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Black Primitive Log chairs
Black Primitive Log chairs

Black Primitive Log chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Blackened monoxyle chairs or stools that are hand carved from a single tree Each one has unique shape and character Sold and priced individually Small: 17"D x 15"W x 25"H, 11"SH...

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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Moroccan Chair
Early 20th Century Moroccan Chair

Early 20th Century Moroccan Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Moroccan armchair with an elaborate pattern of repeated large and small eight-point stars executed in inlaid exotic and ebonized woods and mother-of-pearl. The ...

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Moroccan Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique. It is an icon of distinction. Hehe Carving elegant legged stool, are considered e...

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Tanzanian Tribal Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 14 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs '12 Side and 2 Arm'
Set of 14 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs '12 Side and 2 Arm'

Set of 14 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs '12 Side and 2 Arm'

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

With ebonized wood frames and leather upholstered seats, in the manner of Jules Leleu. Two more chairs requiring touch up and small restorations are also available.

Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather

19th C Style Regency Mahogany & Cane Giltwood Bergere Armchair
19th C Style Regency Mahogany & Cane Giltwood Bergere Armchair

19th C Style Regency Mahogany & Cane Giltwood Bergere Armchair

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

19th C Style Regency Mahogany Cane Back Giltwood Bergere Armchair. It is an exquisite example with Ebony lion hear arms and Giltwood paw details.

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British Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood

Rare set of six chairs by Gio Ponti model 504 circa 1943
Rare set of six chairs by Gio Ponti model 504 circa 1943

Rare set of six chairs by Gio Ponti model 504 circa 1943

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Très rare série de chaises dites 504 par Gio Ponti pour Cassina. Certificat du comité Ponti.

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Club Armchair, Circa 1940
Art Deco Club Armchair, Circa 1940

Art Deco Club Armchair, Circa 1940

$2,260Sale Price|20% Off

Art Deco Club Armchair, Circa 1940

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful Art Deco club chair covered with a superb white/light grey, black and gold embroidered fabric. France or England circa 1940.

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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Barwa Lounge Chair by Edgar Bartolucci
Barwa Lounge Chair by Edgar Bartolucci

Barwa Lounge Chair by Edgar Bartolucci

By Edgar Bartolucci

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Barwa' lounge chair by Edgar Bartolucci for Barwa Associates. Sold with thought to be original sling. (New slings available online in a variety of colors).

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Rene Gabriel, Oak Wood, France, 1946
Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Rene Gabriel, Oak Wood, France, 1946

Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Rene Gabriel, Oak Wood, France, 1946

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chairs designed by Rene Gabriel, circa 1946. Manufactured in France, circa 1946. Oak wood base and structure. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941
Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941

Rare Chair "Tout Bois" Attributed to Jean Prouvé, France, 1941

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Antwerp, BE

Scarce and highly significant variants of the all-wood chairs attributed to Jean Prouvé, these 1941 models were crafted by Vauconsant in Saint Nicolas de Port during a time of materi...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Sculpted Teak Occasional Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb
Mid-century Sculpted Teak Occasional Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb

Mid-century Sculpted Teak Occasional Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Early Mid-century sculpted teak occasional chair by designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the Widdicomb furniture company. The chair features a dark stain and a U-shaped back that form...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Garden Chair for Casa e Giardino, attributed to Gio Ponti
Garden Chair for Casa e Giardino, attributed to Gio Ponti

Garden Chair for Casa e Giardino, attributed to Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Garden and Indoor Chair, attributed to Gio Ponti – 1940s for "CASA E GIARDINO". Painted iron with a distressed finish, timeless style A true design icon with a poetic feel, this 1940...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of chairs in the taste of Charles Dudouyt, 1950
Pair of chairs in the taste of Charles Dudouyt, 1950

Pair of chairs in the taste of Charles Dudouyt, 1950

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This pair of vintage chairs is made from solid wood, with a mulched seat and back. Their carved structure, particularly the turned legs, recalls the work of Charles Dudouyt and the m...

Category

French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

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