1940 Carved Chair
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1940s Danish Folk Art Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Damask, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1940s Folk Art Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Stools
Straw, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Vanities
Fabric, Mirror, Walnut, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Raffia, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Tribal Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Victorian Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s African Tribal Chairs
Animal Skin, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Indian Raj Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Mexican Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Olive
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s European Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s European Georgian Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Straw, Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Unknown Chairs
Mahogany, Muslin
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
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1940 Carved Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 1940 Carved Chair?
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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