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Period: 1940s
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

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

Mid-Century 1948 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Set of 4 Chairs
Located in London, GB
This set of four chairs, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in 1948, is a refined example of Brazilian modernist furniture. Crafted in peroba wood with woven straw seats, the chairs reflec...
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Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Charles Dudouyt Style Rush Back Oak Frame Dining Chairs C1940s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous set of six French Charles Dudouyt style oak and rush back and seat dining chairs C1940.          Great design and good craftsmanship. All original carved oak frames with Ne...
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French Brutalist Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Rush, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Birch

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

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

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

Materials

Wood

Six Gaston Poisson Attributed French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A stunning set of six French Art Deco Dining chairs in the manner of Gaston Poisson. Very stylish legs and beautiful wood finish, these chairs are beautiful. A must have for any coll...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
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

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

Rare pair of Gio Ponti chairs
Located in New York, 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 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

Paire of Rope and Dark Oak Side Chairs in the Style of Jourdain, France, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist all-oak and intricate woven rope pair of side chairs. In the style of Francis Jourdain. Can be used in a living room or individually as office chairs. Fair vintage condit...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rare pair of Gio Ponti chairs
Located in New York, 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

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...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood, Beech

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

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

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

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

Materials

Wood

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.
Category

Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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

Materials

Oak

Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
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

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

1940s Bentwood Office or Side Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Beech wood - good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Bentwood

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

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

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

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

Oak Duckboard Chair Model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941
Located in PARIS, FR
Oak duckboard chair model 103 by René Gabriel, 1941 Chair by René Gabriel designed in 1941 for the provisional construction department. This was the first emergency furniture for vi...
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European Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Oak

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

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

Göran Malmvall pine chair 510 by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s
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

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

Materials

Straw, Ash

Chrome Round Tubular Armchair by Royal Metal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made by royal metal manufacturing, this elegant modernist tubular armchair set features two heavily made chromed round tubular frames with or...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 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

Mart Stam A2-1 Wood & Rattan Chair, 1947 - Original Vintage Condition
Located in Barcelona, ES
This rare and iconic A2-1 dining chair by Mart Stam, designed in 1947, is a remarkable example of Dutch modernism. Crafted from oak with a rattan seat and rope back, the chair seamle...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs, Gio Ponti atributed, Pink Maple Wood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Mid-Century Modern side chairs, Gio Ponti atributed, pink maple wood, lacquered, restored, polished with oil and new upholstered with Wharol Haring fabric. Excellent conditi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Wood

Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Beautifully bent seat and backrest. Chrome base with shock-mounts in exce...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Torsten Claesson set of 4 chairs by Steneby Hemslöjd, Sweden circa 1940.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare set of chairs design by Torsten Claesson for Steneby Hemslöjd in Sweden circa 1940. The chairs are made in solide pine with a really nice patina. Top condition. Torsten Claesson...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Pine

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

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

Mid-century Sculpted Teak Occasional Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-century sculpted teak occasional chair by designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the Widdicomb furniture company. The chair features a dark stain and a U-shaped back that form...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

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

Pair of Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model 69 chairs, manufactured during the 2nd World War years in Finland in the 1940s. The iconic L-leg is different in these pieces compared to the normal....
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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

BERTOIA Diamond Chair, Model HB_10, Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in Neuss, NW
BERTOIA diamond chair, model HB_10, designed in the 1940s by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Frame made of wire mesh with a new felt cover in red. Quality Features: very good workmans...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Dining Chair in Ocher Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair model 72, plywood, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A flui...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940 Charles Dudouyt French Design Wicker and Oak Chairs Set of 4
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 Chairs Charles Dodouyt France, 1940 Solid Oak Frame Wicker Seat Very Good Condiction
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Charles Dudouyt French Oak & Rush Rope Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Dudouyt French oak & rush rope chair France, circa 1940s This handsome side chair will add wonderful texture and rich history to any room Heavy weight solid oak frame Patin...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 4 Italian Oak Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant mid-century Italian armchairs in solid oak with geometric lines and open-back details.Upholstered in blue patterned fabric. Perfect for dining, office, or statement accent se...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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 Alvar Aalto War Time Chairs With Finger Joints Model 69, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of Alvar Aalto model 69 chairs, manufactured during the 2nd World War years in Finland in the 1940s. The iconic L-leg is different in these pieces compared to the normal....
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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