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Period: 1940s
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen,
Denmark, 1949.
Teak and cane.
Early model with the caned backrest.
Stamped.
H: 76 cm
W: 63 cm
D: 50 cm
Arm height: 68.5 cm
Seat height: 44 cm
Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the international stage through his deep understanding and enjoyment of wood as well as an eye for beautiful and ergonomic design that had hitherto existed.
Wegner is seen as the most influential designer within the Danish movement and his early innate ability with wood matured into the gift of an unprecedented amount of over 500 beautiful and functional gifts to the pantheon of design. Hans J Wegner brought Danish furniture to a world stage through his simple, elegant and ergonomic chairs. His CH24 models still litter the offices of design and architectural practices globally and his earliest pieces have become rare design milestones in museums and galleries. Hans J Wegner is certainly one of the most important designers of the 20th Century.
Wegner’s first renowned chair came though his work with the Chairmen of the Danish Cabinetmaker’s Guild; Johannes Hansen. Through their intellectual relationship Wegner was able to design a chair he christened “the round one” in 1949 and would go on to be called the defining name; “the chair”. This elegant, restrained, yet organic chair was a pivotal design for Wegner and signalled the beginning of his own unique reign over seat furniture worldwide. This chair also illustrated the point at which the wider world took proper notice of Scandinavian design with it triggering the first American editorial spotlight on Danish Design. The influence and fame of this design can again be recognised in the fact that it was chosen as the seating for the 1960 American Presidential Election debates and shipped from Denmark especially for the occasion. Thus giving the “no.501” its occasional name: “the Kennedy...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six side chairs in patinated leather on a solid beech frame. Made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and early version of the iconic Aalto arm chair model 401 that was first designed in 1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sana...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Birch, Sheepskin
Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, off white upholstery, wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s.
This voluptuous sofa is executed in a wonderful off white fabric with a special looking pattern in it. The sofa has a...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric and oak, France, 1940s.
Wide and comfortable chairs in a soft beige velours upholstery. Truly extraordinary lounge chairs that feature a very deep seat...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mart Stam Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Wicker Seagrass
By Mart Stam
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mart Stam, set of four dining chairs, model 'A2-1', oak, seagrass, The Netherlands, 1947.
Executed in 1947, these dining chairs by Dutch modernist designer and architect Mart Stam (...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Oak
Italian Pair of Wingback Chairs in Mint Green Velour
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, velvet, beech, Italy, 1940s
Made in Italy, these lounge chairs embrace a robust structure adorned with elegant ears and accentuated pointed corners. The incline...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Jacob Kjær 'UN' Set of Four Armchairs with Original Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, set of four 'UN' armchairs model 'B37', original black leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1949, manufactured 1957
Stunning set of 'UN' chai...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 4 Black Enamel Wrought Iron Spring Wire Seat Garden Chairs, 1940s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of 4 Art Deco Black Enamel Iron Conservatory Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs. Featuring a hand crafted Black enameled Wrought Iron framework, criss cross support, rounded Fleur de Lis...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Maple
Carl-Axel Acking for Nk Hantverk Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet Hantverk, lounge chairs, mahogany, fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Beautiful set of chairs with an important provenance. These chairs are designed and ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Rare Restored Bauhaus Chrome Plated Adjustable Armchair in White Leather
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- high of seat 49 cm
Category
Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Chrome
1940s Curved Sofa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large 1940s sofa, in a generous, curved design. Round, chunky wooden legs, bouclé fabric upholstery. Very elegant design, high quality and comfort.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1940s chair with armrests
Located in Milano, IT
Chair with armrests, oak wood, sprung padding, leatherette upholstery. Good conditions.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Oak
Finn Juhl 'Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1941
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric. Legs of stained beech.
Designed by Finn Juhl 1941, manufactured by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Denmark.
Very fine ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
French Black Leather Armchair/ Desk Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV style walnut and black leather armchair or desk chair. Arm height is 27 inches.
Category
French Louis XV Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Lounge or Club Chair in Green Mohair, 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unique Danish lounge or club chair in the style of Fritz Hansen's Model 1518 made sometime in the 1940's. Superbly comfortable with round organic design and generous proportions and ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Beech, Mohair
Ernst Schwadron, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Ernst Schwadron, USA, 1940s.
Seat height: 14.75”
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s.
Very soft and comfortable seat. Light oak feet.
Perfect condition.
Original piece from the 1940s newly...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Pair of Leather Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Needs Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Arm Chair attributed to Francis Jourdain 1940s brown leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Armchair attributed to Francis Jourdain, France - 1940s in original fair condition. With beech frame and seat in brown faux leather. We offer reupholstery upon request. Plea...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
1940's Solid Ash Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Solid Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available
1940’s Solid Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available. England has a wonderfully rich heri...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Oak
Conference Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for the Aarhus City Hall, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Conference chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1942 for Plan Møbler, Denmark. These distinguished pieces, born from Wegner's creative genius, were originally designed for the Aarhus...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Danish 1940s Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Red Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved sofa/loveseat in red mohair wool fabric. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions a...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Mohair, Beech
1940's Solid Elm Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Solid Elm Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available
1940’s Solid Elm Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available. England has a wonderfully rich heri...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Elm
Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chair by Slagelse Open Armrests in Oak
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and charming Danish easy chair from the early 1940's by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. We are unaware of the designer of this chair but these 1940s chairs are increasingly coming into ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Orange Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, stained walnut, Italy, 1940s
These exquisite lounge chairs are quintessential examples of Italian Art Deco design, known for its sleek, streamlined cu...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair, 1940 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Original and early Fritz Hansen Windsor armchair made in 1940 in Denmark.
The chair shows an interesting combination of original Windsor chair construction and joinery. The chair is ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Carl Malmsten "Visingsö" Mid Century Pine Stool Produced in Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare mid century four legged "Visingsö" pine stool model by Carl Malmsten and produced by AB Karl Andersson & Sönder Sweden in the 1940s.
In good original condition. Original manuf...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Pine
Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Curved couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1940´s.
The feets are made of dark stained beech wood and the sofa is upholstered with floral fabric in blue and white colors.
M...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern, Eric karlén ‘NR 86’ Sheepskin Armchair
By Eric Karlén
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair in beech wood, model ‘NR 86’ designed by Erik Karlén for Raumsinteriör. Sweden, 1960s
This design features a curved shape that reminds us of natur...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Cabinetmaker Large curved 1940s Banana Sofa in Natural Sheepskin & Oak
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and authentic banana sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines....
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Set of Six Cane Back Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and unusual set of six dining chairs with a cane wrapped barrel back and an upholstered seat atop four slender legs.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
1940's Solid Ash Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Solid Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available
1940’s Solid Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available. England has a wonderfully rich heri...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Ash
Vintage director's chair
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
This BEAUTIFUL vintage DIRECTOR'S CHAIR dates back to 1940.
It was made of wood and fabric, closable by metal joints.
Purchased already in good condition, it has been restored; the ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
1920s Bottle Green Sewing Box / Foot Stool By Otto Schulz for Boet Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful foot stool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet Göteborg in Sweden.
This foot stool is upholstered with bottle green faux leather and studs.
It has a storage compartment so ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
French, 1940s Leather Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 1940s leather club chair, with soft late art deco lines and incredible patina. A elegant and comfortable piece, with a wonderfully mo...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather
Rattan Egon Eiermann 'E10' or 'Korbsessel' Lounge Chair, 1949
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome model 'E10' or 'Korbsessel' lounge chair, manufactured by Heinrich Murrmann and created in 1949 by German designer and architect Egon Eiermann (1904–1970). Rattan Frame with ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Carved Wood Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Mogens Lassen with a very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller sp...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Mohair, Beech
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Maple, Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet, maple, bamboo and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Seat height: 16.5
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan, Maple
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 ...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of small low armchairs – Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of small low armchairs, solid mahogany legs, fillings and upholstery completely new, off-white bouclette fabric.
Italy c. 1940.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Height Adjustable Piano Stool with Claw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 20”-24”H x 14” W x 14” D
Materials: Stain Maple
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Maple
Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool or ottoman, oak, canvas, former Czechoslovakia, 1940s
An ottoman featuring subtle curved lines. The seat is upholstered in canvas webbing. Functionality comes into play throug...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Canvas, Oak
American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric slipper chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 19.4”
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Abel Sorensen for Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early slipper chairs designed by Abel Sorenson for Knoll, 1940's.
Category
Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Birch
Italian Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of ten dining chairs, teak, faux leather, Italy, 1940s
A splendid set of dining chairs originating from Italy during the 1940s. Admired for its intrinsic form and masterful craf...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Clara Porset Lounge Chairs 'Butaque' in Original Patinated Leather
By Clara Porset
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Clara Porset, armchairs 'Butaque', patinated leather, cypress wood, Mexico, circa 1947
Wonderful ‘Butaque’ armchair attributed to Clara Porset. It features a strong re...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Leather, Cypress
Set of 8 French Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
This is a very decorative set of French dining chairs.
The attractive directoire design is accentuated with the original cream and pale blue original paint. Please take a look at a...
Category
French Directoire Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rocking chair by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
Pine wood rocking chair with armrests.
A Swedish design piece that is part of the Svensk Fur range, a type of pine furniture designed specifically for Swedish summer homes in the la...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Pine
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), Circa 1950s
Located in Centreville, VA
The Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) features sheets of premium face veneer on both sides of the seat and back. The wide variety of wood available adds to the versatility and beauty of...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Plywood
Swedish modern solid elm stools with sheepskin, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of Swedish modern stools made ca 1940s. Curved and slightly tapered legs in solid elm. New upholstery in longhaired sheepskin with natural co...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Italian Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Ottomans in Walnut and Silk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs with ottomans, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s/1940s
A magnificent pair of strong and angular armchairs in walnut wood and upholstered in a cream silk fabric in a...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Set of Two Rustic Early 20th Century Armchairs in Solid Wood and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elevate your living space with this charming set of two rustic armchairs, harkening back to the early 20th century. Crafted with meticulous care, ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Wood
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown beige bouclé fabric and dark-stained birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Seat height: 18”
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
1940's Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Seventeen
1940’s Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Seventeen. Founded in the early 19th Century by Mich...
Category
Austrian Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Solid Durmast and Rattan Chairs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
These high-quality chairs are made in solid durmast and rattan and feature an interesting detail: the final part of the backrest is a pyramidal section.
They a...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
1940 Set of two Halabala Armchairs H 269 + Spider table
Located in Praha, CZ
- original very well preserved condition
- production 1940 Czechoslovakia
- table veneer walnut, Table height 63cm, top plate size 65x65cm
Category
Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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