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Period: 1940s
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern W199 Bent-Wood Chairs by Walter Gropius for Thonet
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

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

William Spratling 1940s Mexican Butaque Chair
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

1940 Charles Dudouyt French Design Wicker and Oak Chairs Set of 4
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 Chairs Charles Dodouyt France, 1940 Solid Oak Frame Wicker Seat Very Good Condiction
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Midcentury Oak Lounge Chair by Edward Durell Stone for Fulbright
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury woven oak and cane lounge chair by American architect Edward Durell Stone, manufactured by Fulbright Furniture, 1945. New custom black and white patterned cushion, has not...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Antique Mexican Chair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Antique Mexican Chair. made in solid tropical wood with original palm cords.
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Mexican Rustic Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Desk Chair by Ariberto Colombo for Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood, Beech

Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design 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

Paire of Rope and Dark Oak Side Chairs in the Style of Jourdain, France, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist all-oak and intricate woven rope pair of side chairs. In the style of Francis Jourdain. Can be used in a living room or individually as office chairs. Fair vintage condit...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

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

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

One of six wooden and rope chairs in the style of Buffa Ulrich Ponti or A Romano
Located in Lugo, IT
One of six wooden and rope chairs in the style of Buffa Ulrich Ponti. Defects as shown in photos. Overall good condition. Thank you.
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

String, Wood

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

Art Deco Club Armchair, Circa 1940
Art Deco Club Armchair, Circa 1940
$2,314 Sale Price
20% Off
Barwa Lounge Chair 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

Art Deco Button Back Mohair Chair by Russel Wright for Conant Ball Company
Located in New York, NY
This stunning side chair was realized by the esteemed American designer Russel Wright in the United States, circa 1940. It features four conical splayed legs in ebonized walnut; and ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Evans Herman Miller LCW 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.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of 6 Olavi Hänninen Solid Wood Chairs - T chairs
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

dudouyt chair
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...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

dudouyt chair
dudouyt chair
$212 Sale Price
64% Off
Rare pair of Gio Ponti chairs
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

Dudouyt Inspired Regionalist Armchairs in Stained Oak & Rush - France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of regionalist armchairs in stained oak with straw seats. In the style of Charles Dudouyt. Backrest with diamond pattern. Inverted double U-shaped crossbars. In good vintage co...
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Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
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

Set of 6 Oak and Red Velvet Chairs. French Work, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice set of 6 chairs is made of oak with red velvet seats. The design is very interesting and typical from 1950's French Work. Circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1940s Pair of Club Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Springs inside
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

René Drouet Wrought Iron Armchair
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

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some patina is visible on the wooden parts which adds to the vintage look...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak, Bentwood

6 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - Six fine French Art Deco brown mahogany dining side chairs with bronze sabots. Documented Price is per chair and does not include re-upholstery (one of the...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Fabric, Oak

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
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

Swedish stump chair, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine stump chair. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Good condition with signs of usage and patina.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Dark Mahogany French Louis XV Fauteuills Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XV style fauteuil armchairs embodies the refined craftsmanship and timeless allure of 19th-century France. Fashioned from rich, dark mahogany, these...
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French Louis XV Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Paul Laszlo Hollywood Regency Slipper Chair in Off White Bouclé circa 1940s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Paul Laszlo 1940s slipper chair with new super soft off white ivory bouclé upholstery. Hollywood Regency from top to bottom and side to side, this gorgeous one of a kind chair...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low fireside chair (chauffeuse) or stool in stained oak attributed to Charles Duduouyt, with turned, truncated cone-shaped legs floating over rece...
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French Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Flemming Lassen Bamboo and Cane Lounge Chair, E. V. A. Nissen & Co., 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An early example of the Flemming Lassen bamboo chair, model 340 for E.V.A. Nissen & Co., Denmark 1940s. Entirly constructed from bamboo and rattan. The chair is in good original ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this beautiful folding chair made by American Seating Company, Grand Rapids Michigan. Fantastic utilitarian chair that cleverly fold down so you can store them ...
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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Charles Dudouyt - Spirit - Chairs - Set of 6 - 1940s - France - Brutalist
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration. We can clearly see the work of the French school...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs by Gaston Poisson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gaston Poisson - A Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchairs. Arm height is 26 1/2"
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

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

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Set 8 chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
The furniture is made of chrome tubular steel and wood and was manufactured probably by Thonet or one of the other manufacturers under their license , little damage on wood see photos
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European Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Woodard Orleans Wrought Iron Bounce Rocker Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s Woodard Orleans pattern bounce rocker chair. Original verdigris powder coated finish. Seat without cushions, 12.5" H. Chair is stamped Woodard on...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set Of 10 Dining Room Chairs Made In Light Wood & Cognac Leather From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 10 dining room chairs, crafted from light wood and upholstered with cognac leather, dates back to the 1940s. These chairs are in grea...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Barcelona, ES
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this exquisite set of six early 20th century bentwood chairs. Manufactured in Vale...
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Spanish Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Beautifully bent seat and backrest. Chrome base with shock-mounts in exce...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s
Located in Sherborne, GB
A wonderful pair of sculptural and architectural side chairs. They are beaten iron that seems to have been painted green in an earlier life. They have the most pleasing and interesti...
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French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Iron

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

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...
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American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare easy chair model Schulz, designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during the 1940s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and elegant detailing characteristic...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Sturdy Original Thonet Chairs from the 1960 in Bent Beech, Vienna Straw Seat
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sturdy original Thonet chairs from the 1960s in bent beech with Vienna straw seat. Romantic and precious for your kitchen.
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Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Beech

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

Materials

Sheepskin

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Italy, 1940
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A composition of sculptural clarity, this suite of six Italian high-back chairs embodies a language of refined austerity and measured grace. Evoking the spirit of Gio Ponti, René Pro...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen Pair of Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ole Wanscher was often inspired by his mentor and teacher, Kaare Klint. This particular design echoes Klint’s ‘Red Chair’ in its pared-down elegance. These two chairs have been newly...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Lovely Pair of Flower Back Grosfeld House Armchairs Hollywood Regency
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A spectacular pair of Grosfeld House chairs featuring a flower shaped backrest, channeled arms and an intricate carved wooden frame. A rare and completely stunning pair of chairs fro...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1960´S, Walnut Arm Chair Bierdemeir Style with Bordeaux Leather Upholstery
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Walnut arm chair bierdemeir style with in bordeaux leather upholstery. Dimensions chair Height: 86cm seat 33.85cm. Width: 22.83 in. (58cm). Depth: 19.29 in. (49cm). PRADERA is a...
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Spanish Biedermeier Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp, France, 1940
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 194...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Modernist Mahogany and Horsehair Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
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

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