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Period: 1940s
Returnable Items Only
Rare Set of three upholstered early Ray Komai Plywood Lounge Chairs US 1940s
By Ray Komai
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a great example of a Set of three Ray Komai Lounge Chairs.
These chairs were shown in the US Pavillon on the Milan Triennale in 1951.
Produced by JG Furniture in the late 194...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood, Plywood
Pair of Danish 1940s High and Low Back Easy Chairs with Open Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic pair of elegant Danish "His and Hers" armchairs from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved stained beech. Nice slim...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Fully restored including refinishing, addressing of wormholes, reupholstered in brand ne...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Art Deco Curved Sheepskin / Shearling "Sahara" Lounge Chair Sweden, 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was made in the 1940s Sweden. The curves and structure on this furniture takes you back to the where art deco and midcentury modern are united. The chair has been r...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Designer, Organic Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and green fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
15.5" seat height
Condition: Vintage fabric in fair ...
Category
European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Bouclé Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
15" seat height
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Olle Sjögren, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By O.H. Sjögren
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and wood lounge chair, designed by Olle Sjögren and produced by O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1940s.
15” seat height
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Style High Back Lounge Chair Danish, Mid-Century, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantstic and rare Danish 1940s highback chair with proportions very reminiscent of Fritz Hansen's sought after Model 1672 high back lounge chair from the early 1940s. The model 1672 ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Tall Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, c1940s.
High back lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. It features a curved wing-back with stained beech legs. The ch...
Category
European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Tall Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall Lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s and is typical of ...
Category
European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Schulz” is a model with a design that dates back to 1936 and is a staple piece on lists detailing the most important Swedish furniture models of all time. This lounge chair exud...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair "Model 1565" Elm Tree & Original Upholstery, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and original vintage Fritz Hansen lounge chair model "1565" made in Copenhagen, Denmark in the 1940s. This wonderful chair is a perfect example of the functionalist trend t...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm
Ralph Rapson High Back Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ralph Rapson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ralph Rapson Early High Back Lounge Chair for Knoll Rapson designed an entire series of furniture that went into production in the late 40's The High Back Lounge Chair is one from th...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Birch
Danish 1940s Channel Back Semi Tall Lounge Chair in Green Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller space in need...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Moulded Bamboo, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A velvet and moulded bamboo lounge chair designed and produced by an American Designer, USA, 1940s.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo
Pair of “Laila” Armchairs in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland 1948
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer, Ilmari Lappalainen, originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection.
This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating, that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushions and back with five tufted buttons. The bodies have the classic Nordic look, which explains the contemporary popularity of these armchairs both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the soft sheepskin upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930, the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s present Laila armchairs...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Fritz Hansen Model 1518 Large Size Club Chair in Lambswool, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale model 1518 lounge club chair made by Fritz Hansen in the late 1930s or early 1940s. Superbly comfortable the lounge chair is dramatically low and has wide proport...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mexican Modern Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren for Muebles
Located in Coronado, CA
This absolutely stunning and super uncommon lounge chair was designed by Bauhaus trained designer Michael van Beuren for Muebles, Mexico in the 1940s. The chair is constructed of solid pine, with the seat and back beautifully wrapped in woven palm...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine
Alvar & Aino Aalto Birch “Hallway” Chair for Finsven, 1947
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
Alvar and Aino Aalto's furniture reemerged from post war Europe on February 11, 1947 with the grand opening of Finsven, an importer with a small showroom at 925 Madison Ave, New York. This "Hallway Chair...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Italian Large Lounge Chairs in Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, wood, Italy, late 1940s.
These Italian Postwar wingback chairs have an unusually high back and gracious ears. The armrests feature pronounced curves t...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish 1940's Black Leather Large Wingback Lounge Chair with Patina
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare find. Large wingback lounge chair in black leather. Maker unknown but the chair is much in the style of the Fritz Hansen chairs at the time. The leather remains supple and in ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Danish 1940s Barrell Style Club Chairs with Channel Back and Lambswool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made, these chairs perfectly capture the essence of 1940s Danish design coming out of the late Art Deco era and into the midcentury. The curved b...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
“Clam Chair“ by Arnold Madsen 1944 Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Denmark
Located in Berlin, BE
This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by some as one of the most attractive chairs of “Nordic Design”.
The model has a rather perplexing history, and has been attributed to several designers before, the latest being the Danish architect Phillip Arctander.
However, recent research revealed that the “Clam” is the model that in fact started the story of Madsen & Schubell. Arnold Madsen designed the chair in 1944 in his small basement workshop in Gothersgade, Copenhagen.
This chair has a characteristic organic shape with soft curves, perched on club-shaped beech legs. The name comes from the shape of the seat and back that together form the silhouette of an open clam. The round armrests compliment the overall round feel of the chair. The seat is slightly raised towards the front, while the back is tilted back to provide great sitting comfort. The seat and back are covered in cream-white sheepskin, adding to the soft and cosy feel of this “Clam”.
In 1944, the chair was already exhibited in conjunction with the presentation of the newly opened furniture store NY FORM A/S in Copenhagen, which sold leading design of the day. In 1953, Madsen & Schubell sold the licence for the chair to the Norwegian company Vik and Blindheim.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Jute, Beech
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Rarely seen model 1664 lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s-1950s. This model is similar to the iconic 1669 armchair and has a ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Italian Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Ocher Yellow Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, wood, Italy, 1940s
These exquisite pair of lounge chairs of Italian origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1940s. With its imposing ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Old Berlin” chair is among Swedish icon, Carl Malmsten’s rarer models. The dark wood, the beautiful upholstery, and Malmsten’s timeless design makes this model a beautiful representation of Sweden’s mid-century design history.
This model, like many of Malmsten’s “count chairs”, it is a simplified version of the armchair “Jonas Love...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Swedish Modern Lounge Chair with Footstool, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Before the war, “Swedish Modern” was a word which had a clear-cut definition in design terms. It was style-forming and came about through the determined aesthetic to raise the standard of the Swedish home and to improve the taste for a better quality of design. It is an inheritance coming from a rich tradition of beauty loving people who were courageous enough to break away from the swaddling clothes of the past to entertain new forms for living.
In general, qualities of Swedish modern furniture include simple clean lines without excess decoration, made with mostly light-coloured woods, in this case, birch. This set has an understated, elegant look that is harmonious and well-balanced. The peculiar looking lounge chair has an elongated silhouette, with gentle, rounded edges and warmth expressed through the design. The long seat together with the footstool assures an exceptional lounging experience. The arms curve outwards, and the back has button tufting which are the main purely decorative elements of the design. Besides the seat, the bent back legs are the main distinguishing elements, serving a functional role. The thread running through Scandinavian design is functionalism, which is the most evident in the sturdy frame and the footstool, which further elongates the chair’s seat visually. At the same time, the half circle shape also serves a purely aesthetic role, enhanced by the buttons that also tie it together with the chair. The tapered birch legs assure stability and along with the bouclé upholstery, add to the overall modern, elegant look.
Moving into the machine age, life became somewhat easier, and functionalism evolved into also meeting the emotional needs of people. This gave Swedish functionalism a more natural and humanistic side, which is evident when looking at this set.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair and stool have been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice.
Dimensions:
Lounge Chair
27.95 in W x 38.58 in D x 36.81 in H; Seat height 17.71 in; Arm height 23.62 in
71 cm W x 98 cm D x 93.5 cm H; Seat height 45 cm; Arm height 60 cm.
Footstool
26.37 in W x 19.29 in D x 14.96 in H
67 cm W x 49 cm D x 38 cm H.
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This lounge chair with...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker, Three Seat Sofa Lambwool and Aniline Leather, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker three seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Buttons and cushions new upholstered with vintage aniline leather.
Legs of rosewood.
...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Rosewood
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Brown Velvet, United States, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown velvet lounge chair designed and produced by an American designer, United States, c. 1940s.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker, Three Seat Sofa in Boucle and Aniline Leather, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker three seat sofa new upholstered with boucle, with cognac aniline leather tubing and buttons.
Legs of stained beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Leather, Beech
Pair of Danish Early Midcentury or Art Deco Low Lounge Chairs Mahagony, 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb pair of Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the late 1930s or early 1940's with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid mahogany wit...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of low vintage armchairs with curved arms, produced in Denmark between 1940-1950. The legs are made of stained beechwood and the chairs hav...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish 1940s Lounge Chair, Lambskin
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair new upholstered with honey lambskin with leather buttons.
Legs of stained beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair in Shearling
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made, circa 1940. This iconic lounge chair is probably one of the most perfect high backs ever designed. Perfect statement...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Otto Schulz Easy Chairs Model Schulz Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Schulz designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post War three strand, 3/4 pretzel arm rattan set of two side chairs features a rare decorative wave detail around the perimeter of the base. Custom ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Aluminum Pullman Passenger Train Railroad Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These Art Deco aluminum lounge chairs were acquired from a Pullman passenger train remodeled in the 1960s. The chairs feature tubular aluminum frames ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fritz Hansen of Denmark Lounge Chair Model 1518b from the 1940s in Lambs Wool
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Søborg, DK
Classic Fritz Hansen lounge chair model 1518B in lamps wool from the 1940s.
Recently reupholstered in Denmark in a beautiful white lamps wool skin.
Stunning piece of furniture fr...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen
Pair of cane back armchairs, circa 1940s
This pair of Cuban mahogany armchairs designed and built by master Danish cabinet maker Frits Henningsen. The chairs f...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
First Edition Evans Red Analine Lcm Chair by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an extremely rare first year Evans production LCM chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This LCM has its original red aniline dye finish, chrome finish legs, Evans label a...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Classic lounge chair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen Cabinetmakers in 1946. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sheepskin Pair of Club Chairs Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark, 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare to find Mogens Lassen attributed pair of lowback club or lounge chairs from the 1940s featuring the rounded armrest design and the cylindrical front legs that are very character...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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