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Period: 1940s
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, George Nakashima Studio

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

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

1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat
1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat

1940s Thonet Style Cinema Chair, Beech Wood Folding Seat

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage cinema chair from the 1940s, attributed to Thonet style production. This striking piece is crafted from solid beech wood and bent plywood, featuring a sculptural curved backr...

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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Plywood

Pair of Chippendale Style Italian Boucle Small Armchairs, 1940s
Pair of Chippendale Style Italian Boucle Small Armchairs, 1940s

Pair of Chippendale Style Italian Boucle Small Armchairs, 1940s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of Chippendale style armchairs, Italian production in the 1940s, completely restored and upholstered in Boucle fabric. They fit very well in a bedroom or living room.

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Italian Chippendale Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

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

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

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Set 8 chairs
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Set 8 chairs

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Set 8 chairs

By Bauhaus, Mart Stam

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

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

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 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

Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s
Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s

Axel Larsson Armchair by Bodafors, 1940s

By Axel Larsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Original blue leather. Produced by Bodafors, 1940s. Signed. This example is represented at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. Very good vintage condition with signs of usage an...

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas

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

Early Eames LCW with Evans Label

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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 Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats
Set of Six Early 20th Century Bentwood Chairs with Cane Seats

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

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

Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers

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

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

Mogens Koch Folding Chairs, Beech Wood & Canvas, Denmark, c. 1940s
Mogens Koch Folding Chairs, Beech Wood & Canvas, Denmark, c. 1940s

Mogens Koch Folding Chairs, Beech Wood & Canvas, Denmark, c. 1940s

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

Thonet Style Bentwood Chairs, Art Deco Design, United States, 1940
Thonet Style Bentwood Chairs, Art Deco Design, United States, 1940

Thonet Style Bentwood Chairs, Art Deco Design, United States, 1940

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Elegant pair of Thonet Style bentwood chairs, cca 1840, in original condition, strong structure, some distressed finish.

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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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 Guglielmo Ulrich, Dedar

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

1940s Art Deco Armchairs by Jacques Quinet, Upholstered Fabric, France
1940s Art Deco Armchairs by Jacques Quinet, Upholstered Fabric, France

1940s Art Deco Armchairs by Jacques Quinet, Upholstered Fabric, France

By Jacques Quinet

Located in CA, CA

A very elegant pair of armchairs attributed to Jacques Quinet circa 1940. Fully upholstered including the legs, with sumptuous curved arms and sabre back legs.

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Old Hickory Arm Chairs with Patchwork Leather - Set of Four
Old Hickory Arm Chairs with Patchwork Leather - Set of Four

Old Hickory Arm Chairs with Patchwork Leather - Set of Four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of Old Hickory Arm chairs are in fine, and in sturdy condition. These chairs were made by the Old Hickory Furniture Company from Martinsville, Indiana. They have been uphols...

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American Adirondack Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hickory

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.

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Maple

French Pair of Turned & Straw Beech Chairs, circa 1940
French Pair of Turned & Straw Beech Chairs, circa 1940

French Pair of Turned & Straw Beech Chairs, circa 1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

French strawed and turned pair of chairs, made circa 1940 False pair from a different source but allowing them to be placed in a room like side chairs. This explain the difference in...

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French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchairs by Jules Leleu. Price includes re-upholstery with customer's own material.

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush
Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush

Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Dallas, TX

In the style of Charles Dudouyt (1885-1846), a famed French woodworker whose designs are noted for their use of natural materials (in this case, beech and straw) and minimalist carvings, this pair of low fireplace chairs...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Beech

Gerrit Rietveld, Hoge Stoel or High Back Chair, designed 1919, rare example
Gerrit Rietveld, Hoge Stoel or High Back Chair, designed 1919, rare example

Gerrit Rietveld, Hoge Stoel or High Back Chair, designed 1919, rare example

By Gerrit Rietveld Jr., Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964) Hoge Stoel or High Back Chair designed in 1919, this example like made circa 1940 dark stained oak 93cm high, 60cm wide, 60cm deep Rietveld’s “Hogestoel”...

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Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating
1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating

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 stump chair, 1940s
Swedish stump chair, 1940s

Swedish stump chair, 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pine stump chair. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Good condition with signs of usage and patina.

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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Pine

Italian Armchair from the 40s in the Style of Paolo Buffa
Italian Armchair from the 40s in the Style of Paolo Buffa

Italian Armchair from the 40s in the Style of Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This Italian armchair was made in the 1940s in the style of Paolo Buffa. Two white cushions rest on the beautifully crafted cherry wood frame and have been refinished for your choice...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Cherry

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

Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery

Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carl Malmsten, set of eight armchairs, mahogany, blue velvet, Sweden, 1940s Set of armchairs designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten that are hard to come by. These chairs contai...

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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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.

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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Model "1755" Chair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark ca 1940s
Model "1755" Chair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark ca 1940s

Model "1755" Chair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark ca 1940s

By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Utrecht, NL

Ole Wanscher was one of the leading figures of 20th century Danish design. Trained as an architect and later a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Wanscher’s work is ...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair
1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair

1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair

By American Seating

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

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

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...

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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Asian Inspired Slipper Chairs with Cashmere Velvet Upholstery
Pair of Asian Inspired Slipper Chairs with Cashmere Velvet Upholstery

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

Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s
Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s

Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

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

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

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

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

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

6 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
6 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu

6 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu

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

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

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

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