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Maison Ramsay Signed Pair of 1940 s Neo Classic Pair of Chairs
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
MAISON RAMSAY signed pair of 1940's neo classic pair of chairs,totally restored, newly recovered in
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, Belgium 1940 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, made in Belgium 1940's. Beautiful shaped chairs with
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Oak

Otto Schulz chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish tufted chair designed by Otto Schulz, circa 1940s, Sweden. Original velvet upholstery
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Otto Schulz Chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Velvet easy chair designed by Otto Schulz, produced by Boet, Sweden, 1940s.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Modern Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern lounge chair with cool distinct lines and curves. Upholstered with a pale
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modernist Arm Chair set by Francis Jourdain, France 1940 s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Made in France, 1940's / 50's period. Solid oak constructed frame with rush woven back and carved and
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Vintage 1940s French Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rush, Oak

Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1940s. Very
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Sculptural lounge chair in oak and linen straps designed by
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Madsen Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare Danish armless 'Clam' chair, designed by Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Produced by Madsen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Otto Schulz Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ivory white velvet easy chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s. Reupholstred and restored
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Tank chair by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen Schubell
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Clam’ chair, designed by Arnold Madsen. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s. Legs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair by Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chair feature
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair By Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chair feature
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

1940s, Set of Chairs by Sternells Virserum, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a set of armchairs manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Pine and Saddle Leather Arm Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pine and saddle leather arm chairs, France 1940s. A striking pair of French armchairs in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Easy Chair by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1940s
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rare easy chair reupholstered in sheepskin by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1940s, Sweden.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Pine and Saddle Leather Dinning Chairs, France 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pine and Saddle leather dining or side chairs, France 1940s A striking pair of four French
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, England
Otto Schulz Wing chair, c1940s An imposing and impressive wing chair from Swedish master
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and purple velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat Height
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super lounge chair, newly upholstered in natural sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s. Fast shipping
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Elias Svedberg Triva Safari Chair, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By Elias Svedberg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Safari armchair designed by Elias Svedberg, Sweden, 1940s. Made of wood, brown harness leather
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Pair of 1940s Arm Chairs
Located in Hellerup, DK
Stylish pair of oak wooden arm chairs from around the 1940s. The chairs have been sanded down for
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Art-Deco Danish Club Chair in Neutral Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Elegant Art-Deco Danish club chair from the 1940s with clean, geometric lines and understated charm
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Tall Easy Chair With Dark Striped Fabric from 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
the upholstery with the frame. This tall easy chair would be a wonderful addition to any living space
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Vintage 1940s Danish Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism This sculptural bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Frits Henningsen, Wingback Chair with Original Patinated Red Leather, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen wingback lounge chair / armchair original red patinated leather upholstery Frame
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Japanese Old Stool 1940s-1960s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old stool made in Japan. It was made in the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). The top
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Iron

huge Wingback Chair with floral silk fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This wing chair was designed in Italy in the 1940s. The well-upholstered furniture body is covered
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alfred Christensen Danish 1940s Lounge Chair
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge or Am Chair by Alfred Christensen. Made in Denmark 1940s. Original
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish-made easy chair is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century design
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Frits Henningsen Easy Chairs with Fluted Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Henningsen is justly one of the most renowned master cabinetmakers, with this pair of easy chairs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Danish Armchair or Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, London
Armchair or desk chair by Ole Wanscher A beautifully crafted Danish armchair by Ole Wanscher, made
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Easy Chair, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish Modern easy chairs, produced during the 1930s, anonymous designer. Newly reupholstered
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lounge Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pair of 1940s armchairs in excellent condition, both in woodworking and upholstery. The fabric at
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs Attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern easy chairs attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940s. Rare modernist pair
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Fritz Hansen FH 1669 easy chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A sculptural Fritz Hansen easy chair, model 1669. NOTE: Available as this single chair, as a pair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz, for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz, for Boet, Sweden. 1940s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden. 1940s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Carl-Johan Boman Finnish Curved Easy Chair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish curved easy chair, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Organic "Art Deco" Lounge Chair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning organic modern armchair made of birch and birch bark from Finland, circa 1940s. The
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Sculptural Olive Wood and Walnut French Chair, 1940s
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-20th century sculptural chair. Composed of remains of ancient farming implements. Handmade of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Giovanni Gariboldi Swivel Chair in Leather and Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Milan, IT
Giovanni Gariboldi Swivel chair in leather and wood, Superb office chair.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Gio Ponti, Alfred Christensen, Finn Juhl
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Fabulous 1940s Billy Haines Style Channel Back Occasional Tub Chair - Restored
By Edward Wormley, William Billy Haines, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
1940s Billy Haines style channel back occasional tub chair, reupholstered in a mocha beige linen
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Palle Suenson Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen, Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
beech legs, designed by Palle Suenson and manufactured in 1940's by Fritz Hansen. A unique sourced
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Brussels, BE
Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alvar Aalto Hallway Chairs model 54 by Artek in 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek armchair, model 54, "Hallway chair", 2 pcs. Desingned by Alvar Aalto. Birch frame with
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Vintage Geometric Style Lounge Chairs, attr. to Augusto Bozzi, 1940s
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in North Miami, FL
These geometric designed newly upholstered lounge chairs feature elegantly shaped iron frames
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Arm Chair attributed to Francis Jourdain 1940s brown leather
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Armchair attributed to Francis Jourdain, France - 1940s in original fair condition. With
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
in the middle of the last century, like this lounge chair. This mainly because the movement’s core
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Easy Chair with Angled Beech Legs and Deep Green Upholstery, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1940s were a transformative era for design throughout Europe. Around this period, furniture
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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1940s Living Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1940s living room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all 1940s living room chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 786 antique and vintage 1940s living room chairs in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1940s living room chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 1940s living room chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Art Nouveau and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Charlotte Perriand and Fritz Hansen each produced beautiful 1940s living room chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1940s Living Room Chairs?

Prices for 1940s living room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940s living room chairs begin at $219 and can go as high as $1,000,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,300.

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.

Questions About 1940s Living Room Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    For a living room, there are many types of chairs that can qualify as “comfortable” depending on individual preferences. When choosing a comfortable chair, consider the seat, which supports your weight, the back, which provides lumbar support, and the arms, which are especially important if you use the chair for long hours. Comfortable chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    What kind of chairs you put in a living room is up to you. Many people furnish living rooms with accent chairs, which are crafted with both comfort and style in mind. If you have a desk in your living room, you may want to place a stationary or rolling desk chair in front of it. Since there are no rules for decorating, you're free to use dining chairs, benches and stools for living room seating. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To choose an accent chair for a living room, first measure the floor space available for your chair and the height of the seats of the other furniture in the room. You'll generally want to select a chair that will fit your floor plan and has a seat height that is no more than 4 inches taller or shorter than the other furnishings in the seating area. Next, consider the style and color scheme of your room, looking for chairs that will match. Once you have narrowed down the options, compare materials and prices to select the chair that will suit your preferences, coordinate with the rest of your space and fit your budget. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What big living room chairs are called depends on their style. A chair that has an integrated footrest is a lounge chair or a chaise longue, while one with a tall back that curves in at the top is a wingback chair. Chairs that feature footrests that raise and lower with the touch of a button or pull of a lever are recliners. A chair-and-a-half is an extra-wide living room chair with a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of living room chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    No, accent chairs in a living room don't have to match. In fact, you're free to mix and match accent chairs as you see fit. To tie the room together, choose chairs that have something in common, such as color or materials. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of accent chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Many people call a lounge chair for the living room a chaise longue, meaning "long chair” in French. It's also perfectly acceptable to call a living room chair a lounge chair, as the term doesn't only apply to outdoor furniture. Find a wide variety of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.