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Period: 1940s
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Scandinavian Modern sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy from the 1940s/1950s. Elm frame, re-upholstered with high quality Lauritzon's Lamm Ecru -fabric. ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Brutalist Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chiavari Chairs with Japanese Fabric, Italy, 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of Chiavari chairs with high backs, polished solid brass, seats refurbished in Japanese fabric. Italy circa 1940.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

French Modern Chair Attributed to Maurice Jallot
Located in Houston, TX
French modern chair attributed to Maurice Jallot. This French Art Deco or French Art Moderne chair, side chair, chauffeuse or slipper chair is mad...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Sycamore

2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs iron on gold leaf We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing th...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

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

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Swiveling Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sweet early Wormley modern design makes a perfect vanity or desk chair. The fully upholstered seat swivels over dark stained mahogany legs joined by dowel stretches, with capped...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Interwar Green Leatherette Wood Set of Six French Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six chairs with solid oak wood structure upholstered in original leatherette in green tone from the interwar period inspired by the Art Deco.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Suede Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Suede club chair. Great texture and proportions.
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Argentine Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Early 20th Century Office Wood Chair, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century office wood chair, by unknown designer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940. In original condition with minor wear consistent ...
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Spanish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Set of 8 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

Set of Eight Wood, Rattan and Leather Chairs by Casa Comte, Argentina, 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of eight wood, rattan and leather chairs by Casa Comte, Argentina 1940.
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Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood

Coppia Di Sgabelli Deco', Sgabelli, Vintage, Design, Anni 40
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia Di Sgabelli Deco' - Sgabelli - vintage - design - anni 40 Descrizione : Coppia di sgabelli italiani del 1940. Struttura lignea in noce. Seduta curva. Origini : I...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

1940s Tribal Wood Throne Chair in Goatskin Leather and Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Moorish Tribal handmade wood throne chair covered in Goatskin Leather Steel & Brass Hand decorated. Intricate ornamentation. 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

Materials

Goatskin, Leather, Wood

Rustic Traditional Hand-Painted Wood Chair, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic handmade and handpainted wood chair. By unknown artisan in Spain, circa 1940. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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Spanish Rustic Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A George III style decorative mahogany armchair by Grand Ledge Chair Co. circa 1945. Sheraton design featuring a carved shield back, tapered fluted f...
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American Sheraton Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
By Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arctander clam chair; Sheepskin; Philip Arctander; Denmark; 1944; Danish Design; Muslingestol; Scandinavian Design; The Arctander clam chair, also known as the “Muslingestol”, is easily recognizable by its rounded arms, club-shaped legs, and curved, slightly tilted backrest upholstered in the finest sheepskin material. Both craftsmanship and quality are key in this design. Philip Arctander’s whimsical Clam Chair exudes coziness and comfort. It is a piece that would be a remarkable addition to any living space in need of an elegant touch. Danish architect Arctander is mostly known for his directorship at the Danish Building institute and his UN advisory role for affordable housing. His contribution of the now iconic Clam Chair to NY FORM...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Unusual Set 6 Industrial Modernist Bauhaus Bent Plywood Stacking Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set 6 industrial modernist bent plywood stacking chairs. Amazing design. Bauhaus influenced. Extremely comfortable.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

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

2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs The chairs are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at yo...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Modernist Dutch Children Chair in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modernist Dutch children chair, manufactured in by unknown manufacturer in Holland, circa 1950. In good original condition, preserving a beautiful patina.  
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Alvar Aalto Y-Stool, Modes with Rattan Seat, Design, 1946
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
A rare Alvar Aalto Y, stool with a rattan cover, the stool was launched in 1946. Good condition for its age and the rattan is beautifully patinized.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp. France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

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

Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, USA, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 Art Deco dining chairs designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball in the 1940s. These chairs feature stylized, curvilinear fr...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wood; Cord; Wabi Sabi; Rattan; dining chair; side chair; France; French Craftsmanship; 1940s; Mid-Century Modern; Rustic chair with comfortable cord seating and an imperfec...
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French Rustic Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s inspired by the work of Charles Dudouyt. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, 1940s, French
Located in Waasmunster, BE
pair of Faux Bamboo opera chairs 1940s, French,
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chairs by Rene Gabriel Wood, circa 1940
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

Early 20th Century Traditional Wood and Rattan Church Chair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century traditional wood and rattan church chair By Unknown Manufacturer. France In original condition with minor wear consisitent of age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four French 1940s Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of 4 French 1930s Iron garden chairs with spring seats. One chair is missing the lower cross bar.
Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Guglielmo Pecorini Pair of Chairs in Walnut and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, pair of dining chairs, walnut, leather, brass, Italy, circa 1940 These wonderfully sculpted chairs are designed by Italian designer Guglielmo Pecorini The since...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rustic Wabi Sabi Stool, Four Legged, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wabi Sabi; Stool; Four-Legged; France; 1940s; Rustic wabi-sabi wooden stool with a four-legged base and an oval-shaped seat. With its remarkable patina, the design reminds...
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French Rustic Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model 79 by Niels O. Møller
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four dining chairs, Model 79 by Niels O. Møller Branded manufacturer's mark to underside of each example ‘J.L. Moller Models Made in Denmark Furnituremakers Danish Control’...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Antique Indian Hand Carved Teak Chair 1940s
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A beautiful hand-carved Indian chair in teak wood. The rich appearance of the chair has been given new rope as the seat and back, as it used to be....
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Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood, Teak

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Italian Plywood Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, solid oak and plywood, Italy, 1940s Unknown and unusual dining chairs from the 1940s, Like an early 'M...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of Two '2' Bentwood Slipper Chairs in Original Fabric by Thonet, USA, 1940s
Located in Deland, FL
Comfort. Vintage fabric. Captivating bentwood legs. These two slipper chairs are the perfect addition to any space needing a pop of color and/or a minimal footprint. The original yel...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

Paolo Buffa Two Head Chairs in Wood and Straw 'Attr.'
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of head chairs with arms attributed to the great designer Paolo Buffa in the 1940s. The frame is made entirely of a solid and durab...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of four French Art Deco dining chairs, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, France. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 1940s. The detailed designed backrest panels will ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century 1940s Walnut DCW Plywood Chair by Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1940s Brown walnut DCW plywood chair by Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Beautiful and really rare early DCW chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames. The chair is made out of walnu...
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Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Walnut

Set of Four '4' Slipper Chairs in Original Yellow Plaid Wool Fabric by Thonet
Located in Deland, FL
Comfort. Vintage fabric. Captivating bentwood legs. These four slipper chairs are the perfect addition to any space needing a pop of color or a min...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Original Tyrolean Robust Armchairs in Chestnut Wood, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid century Original Tyrolean armchairs in chestnut wood, polished to wax Beautiful chair model with antique patina for your modern kitchen.
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Italian Country Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

Pair of Vintage Model 65 Chairs by Alvar Aalto
Located in Cape Town, WC
Model 65 encapsulates designer Alvar Aalto’s approach to systematic, rational design within the context of Finnish minimalism; showcasing clean lines and his favoured use of birchwoo...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Hollywood Regency Lucite Frame Armchairs Newly Upholstered, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Hollywood Regency lucite frame and curved lucite arms armchairs newly upholstered in a high end soft "white" mongolian sheep's fur - pair. Super chic, Old Hollywood Glam pair of clean lined Mid-Century Modern Lucite framed armchairs with curved arms newly upholstered in a soft "white" Mongolian sheep's fur. A unique and stylish custom set of rare & funky armchairs...
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Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fur, Lucite

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

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

Pair of Very Rare Vilhelm Lauritzen Music Chair , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Oak wood, brass and fabric - Creation date: 1942 Music chair - Model designed for the National Broadcasting House - Copenhagen - good original condition - sturdy and stable - nee...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Marcel Breuer Style Bauhaus Dark Brown Leather and Tubular Chrome Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cantilevered, quintessential Bauhaus leather armchair with tubular chrome frame. In very original condition with heavy patina on leather and s...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Set of 6 Oak Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

Midcentury Woven Oak Lounge Chair by Edward Durell Stone for Fulbright
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury oak and cane lounge chair by American architect Edward Durell Stone, manufactured by Fulbright Furniture, 1945. Custom ivory seat cushion with black welting. literature: Edward Durell Stone: Evolution of an Architect, Durell Stone, pg. 103 Edward Durell Stone (March 9, 1902-August 6, 1978) was an American architect known for the formal, highly decorative buildings he designed in the 1950s and 1960s. His works include the Museum of Modern Art, in New York City, the United States Embassy in New Delhi, India, The Keller Center at the University of Chicago, and the John F. Kennedy Center...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Early Franco Albini Pair of Oak "Luisa"/ N°48 Dining Chair by Knoll, ca. 1949
Located in Geneva, CH
Early pair of black naugahyde and oak N°48 chair by Franco Albini produced by Knoll between 1948 and 1952. Good condition, 2 little damages on corners of the seat cushion ( picture ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

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