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Period: 1940s
Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's Italian desk chair in the style of Gio Ponti. Blond ash. Slight curved back. Compass design legs. Newly reupholstered in boucle.
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Italian Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Ash

Rustic Wabi Sabi Three Legged Stools, Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern 1940's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; France; Mid-Century Modern; Stools; Barstools; Rustic wooden stools made in France, we have four available. Every stool has three leggs and a round seating. Each chair is...
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French Rustic Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden. It has a structure manufactured with hedemora f...
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Swedish Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Birch

6 Neoclassic Chairs in Blackened and Ceruse Oak, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
6 neoclassic chairs in blackened and ceruse oak, circa 1940-1950.
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

A Pair of Swedish Modern Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Modern Slipper Chairs, circa 1940s. They have stained birch legs and are newly upholstered in Maharam Puff Boucle fabric.
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Birch

alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940's
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden. It has a structure manufactured with hedemora f...
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Swedish Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Elegant Art Deco Chairs in the Style of André Arbus, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant Art Deco chairs in the style of André Arbus, circa 1940.  
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Chair Model S 188
By Rudolf Kleinkopf
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern chair model S 118. New release. Frame in black or chrome-plated steel tube, seat and back in natural or stained plywood beech. Created in...
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German Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Beech Wood Chair – 1940s German Desk or Dining Chair with New Cane Seat
Located in Hannover, DE
Antique Desk Chair with Renewed Viennese Weave Presumed to be from the 1940s–1950s Most likely of German origin Crafted from sturdy stained beech wood, this elegant vintage chair ha...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Six Original Art Deco Chairs, by Jules Leleu, Revived Polish, France, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of six Art Deco chairs Origin: France Period: 1940-1949 Very well preserved original condition. Designed by Jules Leleu, a French designer at the top of French 20th Century dec...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Beech

1940s French Industrial Square Dining, Console Table
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s French Industrial square dining – console table 1940s French industrial square dining – console table. An exceptional original piece in it’s faded original paint. The table ha...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Chairs, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 brutalist oak chairs - 1940s.
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Belgian Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Custom Chairs in the Style of Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of period chairs in the style of Tommi Parzinger, 1940. Nailhead slim tall designed side chairs, elegant and restored exactly as upholstered, rare desig...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

René Prou, Two Art Deco Armchairs in Lacquered Wood and Blue Velvet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Prou, two Art Deco armchairs in lacquered wood and blue velvet, circa 1940-1950.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair of Italian Bergères
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of Italian painted and gilded bergères, circa 1940. Grand scale and elegant design. Beautiful combination of natural wicker and distress...
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Italian Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Wood

Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs “Typenko” designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1944. Birch and velvet upholstery. Dimensions: H: 88 cm/ 2' 11'' W: 45,5 cm/ 1' 6 1/2'' D: 57 cm/ 1' 11'' Seat height: 43 cm/ 1' 5 1/2'' From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm—which was known as one of the most important producers of modernist furniture in Sweden. During this time, Hjorth designed both public and private interiors, and worked with international clients including Iranian royalty. His first project for NK was a stand for the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, during which he exhibited the Louis Cabinet...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Germaine Darbois-Gaudin, Set of Six Art Deco Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Germaine Darbois-Gaudin, set of six Art Deco chairs, circa 1940. Furniture from Ms Darbois-Gaudin, Decorator of transatlantic liners.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of circa 1940s Bergere & Flamed Hardwood Claw & Ball Feet Occasional Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1940s Claw & Ball feet mahogany and bergere occasional chairs A very good looking, well made and decorative pair of occa...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Elegant Chair in Stained Beech and Brass, France or Italy, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant chair in stained beech and brass, France or Italy, circa 1940.
Category

European Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

1940's Original French Multipl's Arm Chair, Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair – green 1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair– dark green. Designed by Joseph Mathieu and made in Pierre Benite in Lyon. This chair is an iconic part of industrial French history. Each chair was hand pressed in huge industrial presses before being hand welded together. The chair is in its original classic multipl’s green paint showing wear commensurate with its age. Multipl’s was, in its day the competitor to Tolix, although sadly Multipl’s did not survive. Examples of Multipl’s chairs...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Red and Orange Chairs, Made in 1940s, Czechia, Restored by Our Team
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Czech Art Deco chairs, two pieces. Material: oak Period: 1940-1949 Completely restored. New upholstery with original fabric.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Original Chairs in Lacquered Metal, in the Style of Jacques Adnet circa 1940/195
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original set of 6 chairs in lacquered metal, in the style of Jacques Adnet circa 1940/1950. many gaps and wear to the lacquer. 1 table, a sideboard and 2 stools are also available...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wabi Sabi Rustic Tripod Stool, Wood Grain Pattern, Patina, Organic, 1940's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wabi-Sabi rustic tripod stool, woodgrain pattern, Patina, Organic, 1940's This rustic tripod stool is a real eye-catcher. It sits comfortably and the wood has a remarkable woode...
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French Rustic Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dom Hans van der Laan Pine Dining Room Chair, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s. The chair was designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictu...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Pine

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...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs in Stained Mahogany and Green Wool - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Elegant pair of chairs, stained mahogany, French polish. New green black flecked wool upholstery. Italy, circa 1940 Measures: Seat height 48 cm.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

French Oak Mid-Century Turned Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
A single late Deco occasional chair. France, c1940s. In the manner of Charles Dudouyt. Stained wood, likely oak. Location: Belgium Gallery. Dimensions: 32 W x 32 D...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

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