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Period: 1940s
Color:  Brown
Lounge Chairs, Functionalism, Probably Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of lounge chairs with adjustable backrests and straight armrests with bars. The thick cushions were reupholstered with a structured white and black fabric.
Category

Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Vintage Italian Wood Armchairs '2 Pair Available'
Located in East Hampton, NY
Amazingly crafted from tiger wood. Rich wood grain can be better appreciated in person. Very architectural, sleek open back design. Two pairs are available.
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Zebra Wood

Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940's
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six unusual and lovely dining chairs with rectangular backs, each adorned with a carved central medallion featuring the portrait of a Chinese figure, (2 of each). Wonderful ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Grey Linen Side Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Shield back side chair in grey linen with nailhead trim.
Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Pair Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Fauteuils Arm Chairs Distress Painted Frames
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of exquisite French Fauteuil à la reine, in the style of Louis XVI, circa 1940s, each polychromed and distressed frame upholstered in striped silk, raised on fluted tapering leg...
Category

French Louis XVI Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 5 Chic Crimson Velvet Chairs in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 red chic crimson velvet chairs in the style of Maison Jansen. Very sturdy and comfortable. Original upholstery is vintage but in good condition. They can be reupholstered wi...
Category

French Neoclassical Revival Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian Biedermeier Hand-Carved Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully carved and expertly handcrafted, these Italian armchairs feature cane seats and newly upholstered Stroheim & Romann hemp linen seat cushions.
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

Hans J. Wegner Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1947, this fully restored Hans Wegner peacock chair features Windsor chair styling and characteristic attention to detail. The solid oak and teak frame has a high, arched...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

Windsor Chairs with Rush Seats, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 (four) vintage, smaller scale Windsor style dining chairs. USA, early to mid-20th Century. Features classic details, a wood frame and rush seat. All original. Seat ...
Category

American Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modernist Low Chair in Wood and Leather, France, circa 1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant small low chair in carved beech with seat and back in black leather. Mid-century Modern, France, circa 1940. In the style of Charles Dudouy...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

4 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu (2 arm chairs available)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French Art Deco walnut dining chairs by Jules Leleu. These chairs, with their original Aubusson tapestry, are represented in "Mobilier et Decoration" 1950 - see picture. ...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Four Chairs Oak and Straw by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a set of 4 Dudouyt chairs in oak and strawby Charles Dudouyt circa 1940.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Dominique Rosewood Armchairs from Alan Moss
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tight seat back armchairs with rosewood frame and fine velvet upholstery. By the celebrated designer Dominique, France, circa 1930-1940. Originally acquired from the New York City fine furniture dealer Alan Moss...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Four Fine French Art Deco Oak Armchairs by Charles Dudouyt circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
four fine French Art Deco oak armchairs by Charles Dudouyt. circa 1930
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Cane

Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair with original horsehair upholstery. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Armchair With Original Horse Hair Upholstery
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant Scandinavian Modern armchair / side chair designed by Kaare Klint featuring Cuban mahogany and the original natural leather upholstery. Made in Denmark by Rud Rasmussen ci...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen arm chair With Original Horsehair Material
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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