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Period: 1940s
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

Edwin Lutyens Style Loop Back Chair
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classic Lutyens Style Chair in original finish with unusual seat upholstery. Iconic pierced loop back design back and feet. Original finish has paint losses and can be easily restore...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Wood

Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Handmade & Handpainted Spanish Chair – Circa 1940 – Unique Vintage Piece with Beautiful Patin. Discover the charm of Spanish craftsmanship ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Wood

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

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Goatskin, Linen

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

Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin. Frame of stained beech.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Desk/Dining Chair, 1940s 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cane chair in vintage condition (well preserved) very rare find. Production period: 1940s Materials: Hardwood, cane Condition: great, signs of use.
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Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Danish Modern Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair Oak & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair made in the 1940s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak showing grea...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair Easy Chairs in Sheepskin in the manner of Erik Bertil Karlén, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of easy chairs exemplifies the craftsmanship of Swedish modern furniture and its understated luxury. The 1940s saw a departure from the ornate and glamorous Art Deco era to...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

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

A pair of two Birch Burl Chairs made in 1940, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
A Pair of Birch Burl Chairs, Made in 1940, Sweden This exceptional pair of birch burl chairs, crafted in 1940, showcases the beauty of 80 years of repairs and patina. Over time, the...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Birch

1940s Hollywood Regency Crest-Back Button-Tufted Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Hollywood Regency crest-back button-tufted slipper chair in platinum velvet. Detailed legs and base in lacquered ebonized walnut support a button-tufted seat back and secured...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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

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

A pair of 1940s French bentwood woven chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of 1950s French bentwood chairs in the style of Erich Dieckmann with orignal woven rope seats in good original condition
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Spanish Chair or "Silla Partera" in the style of Whilliam Spratling
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this "Silla Partera" in the style of William Spratling made in leather and wood.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Ten Klismos Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten for Widdicomb, circa 1940
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A most rare set of ten Klismos dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1938 for Widdicomb newly professionally refinished and reupholstered in Holy Hunt Great Outdoors fabric designed for both indoor and outdoor use making it highly durable and resistant to stains or happy spills. This particular Klismos set...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Art Deco Oakwood Armchair by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An armchair designed by Charles Dudouyt in the 1940s. Foldable back. The Art Deco design is exquisitely wonderful, and it blends in well with the vintage of the mid-century perio...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Oak

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

Vintage 1950s Finnish Armchair in Pierre Frey Fabric
Located in London, England
Finnish Cabinetmaker - Lounge Chair, circa 1940s. An elegant, classical lounge chair designed and produced in Finland in the 1940s with elm wood legs. The chair has been reupholster...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Elm

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

J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
J&J Kohn Bentwood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940 Manufactured in Luxembourg, circa 1940 Materials: Bentwood and rattan. In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use...
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Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

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

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Gueno...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating. Great sturdy chairs with amazing patina to the varnishes surface. This item has been coated with an all ...
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American Adirondack Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940. Great for every day usage with ...
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Swedish Gustavian Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Birch

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

Minimalist Solid Oak Armchair Creme Pierre Frey Mohair, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant minimalist solid oak armchair in the style of André Arbus. Elegantly carved details on armrests and legs. In good vintage condition (one water stain on left armrest) minor structural damage on the back. Else in very good vintage condition. Freshly reupholstered in Pierre Frey "Teddy" creme...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Dining Set with Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Chairs and Rivadossi Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, set of ten dining chairs, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s Set of ten naturalistic dining chairs designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Min...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Beech

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Gueno...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Guenot,...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Asian Inspired Slipper Chairs with Cashmere Velvet Upholstery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an exceptionally well crafted pair of asian inspired slipper chairs, newly upholstered in a cashmere velvet with bleached wood accents. Circa 1940s, these chairs reflect the ...
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American Chinoiserie Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

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

A Pair of Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of folding director's-style chairs of beech, brass, and canvas, with low-slung leather arms. Professionally restored with new canvas seats and backs.
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Danish Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French Brutalist dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s.
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French Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s Alfred Christensen Pair of Danish Low Back Easy Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Original condition with minor signs of use. - Wooden parts have been repolished. - Height of seat 42 cm.
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Pair of Grey Painted Armchairs in Pink Ikat Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Grey painted and carved Louis XVI style small armchairs. Perfect for a little girls' room or bedroom. Newly professionally upholstered in pink Ikat fabric.
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American Louis XVI Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s French Gray And Pink Children’s Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a whimsical pair of French children’s bergere chairs. The frame is a French gray, and the vintage upholstery appears to be a pink silk or taffeta. They are in very good condi...
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French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Art Deco Set of 6 Oak Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow Velvet, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. Restored and polished.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Elegant Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Chairs, 1940s, Bouclé
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a captivating set of six French Art Deco dining chairs from the 1940s, expertly crafted in solid oak. This exceptional ensemble features an artful blend of both curved an...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Oak

Chrome Round Tubular Armchair by Royal Metal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-century set of two armchairs features heavily made, chromed, round tubular steel frames with original cream coverings. The arms of the chairs feature modern streamlined shapes connected to the legs that flow front to back with phonic resin armrests. Made by Royal Metal Manufacturing...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Classic Jens Risom for Knoll Midcentury Woven Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Classic Jens Risom midcentury side chairs that have been rewoven with beautiful linen. Jens Risom's original 1941 collection for Knoll incorporates a natural aesthetic, char...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Linen, Maple

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

Pair of LCW Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans, 1940s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of LCW chairs designed in 1945 by Charles and Ray Eames, one of the most iconic pieces of 20th-century modern design, revolutionized the world of furniture by introducing an inn...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, 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

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Oak

1940 Charles Dudouyt Wicker and Oak Pair of Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Wicker seat and oak frame. Excellent condiction Measures: H seat: 30 cm.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

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

Pair of Aluminum and Maple Chairs by Shaw Walker
Located in Dorchester, MA
This classic industrial side chair and accompanying armchair were produced by Shaw Walker in the late 1940s. Both feature curved brushed aluminum frames with slat backrests and front...
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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2 French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two French 1940s solid oak dining chairs. Price is per chair.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Charlotte Perriand, French Mid-Century, Early Straw-Back Meribel Chairs c. 1946
Located in Manhasset, NY
Charlotte Perriand, French Mid-Century Modern, Four Meribel Dining or Side Chairs, France c. 1946 A set of four early example Meribel chairs by Charlotte Perriand, made exclusively ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Straw, Ash

1940s Italian Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. These chairs are an exceptional example of Ulrich's architectural skill where line bec...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Wood

Art Deco Chairs Wood and Floral Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time with this stunning pair of Art Deco chairs from the 1940s, featuring sophisticated dark wood finishes that perfectly accentuate their iconic geometric and linear fo...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Brutalist Set of 8 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French brutalist dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s. Nice gouge details.
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French Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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French Louis XVI Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Walnut

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Conference Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 'Conference' chair, beech, fabric, United States, design 1948 Iconic armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. This well known model is reupholstere...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Tribal Wood Throne Chair in Goatskin Leather and Brass, 1940s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1940s Moorish Tribal handmade wood throne chair covered in Goatskin Leather Steel & Brass Hand decorated. Intricate ornamentation. Dimensions: 34.5 tall x 31.5 D X 16.5 W Seat Height 13 H. No signature or maker stamp found. Similar to Carlo Bugatti Throne...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Goatskin, Leather, Wood

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Guenot...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

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