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Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige fabric and dark stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finnish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white bouclé fabric and birch slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige brown bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chairs designed and produced in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and white bouclé fabric slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat height: 14
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Arm Lounge Chair ca. 1940-1950 s att. to Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
By Paul Laszlo, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural arm chair having a solid wood ( maple ) frame with upholstered seat and back
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and walnut lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat height
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige bouclé fabric and oak lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Seat Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green bouclé fabric and birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Gilbert Rohde, Slipper Chair, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and stained wood slipper chair designed by Gilbert rohde and produced by Haywood
Category

Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé fabric and oak lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Osvaldo Borsani, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
An organic cream-lacquered wood and beige brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced by
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

George Kofoed, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and light pink bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced by George
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Göperts möbler, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A pine "Åre" lounge chair designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.  Seat Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Domus" Lounge Chair, Plywood, Finland, 1940s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded plywood "Domus" lounge chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Keravan
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Danish Cabinetmaker, Slipper Chair, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige bouclé fabric and wood slipper lounge chair, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. 17.5
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Augusto Romano Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s
By Augusto Romano
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and wicker lounge chairs attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1940s. Minor wear to
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Melchiorre Bega Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chairs or wingback chairs attributed to
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940 s Palle Suenson armchair, Danish designer
By Jacob Kjaer, Palle Suenson
Located in Sherborne, GB
Suenson for Jacob Kjaer, it dates from 1948. It was made in Denmark. The chair really showcases the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and beige velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Rationalist Adjustable Wooden Lounge Chair, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Rationalist adjustable wooden lounge chair, Italy 1940s Measurements when opened 125 x 66
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Ernst Schwadron, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, USA, 1940s
By Ernst Schwadron
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Ernst Schwadron, USA, 1940s. Seat
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Cabinetmaker, Set of Lounge Chairs Lambskin, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker set of lounge chairs new upholstered with lambskin. Legs and armrests of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white bouclé lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, 1940s. Seat Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and orange brown velvet lounge chairs, designed and produced in Italy
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and brass lounge chairs, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat Height
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic wood and beige shearling lounge chairs, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Eggshell, Wood

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-stained wood and white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in the US, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Ladder Back Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Ladder back lounge chair by Ole Wanscher designed for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s made in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Gilbert Rohde Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of off-white fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chairs or slipper chairs attributed to
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

George Nelson, Rare Lounge Chair, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
A rare wood and beige grey bouclé fabric model 4688 lounge chair designed by George Nelson and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1940s Otto Schulz Easy Chairs
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
in the 1940's. Originally produced by BOET, this pair was produced by Jio Möbler.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Elegant 1940s Slipper Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous slipper lounge chair, American, circa 1940s. This chair is currently being refinished
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cerused oak and green velvet fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Oak

Vittorio Valabrega, Beige Velvet, Bentwood, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vittorio Valabrega, Beige Velvet, Bentwood, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s Pair of rare armchairs
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Kozelka Kropáček Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Icelandic Sheepskin, 1940s
By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Kozelka & Kropáček in Long-Haired Icelandic Sheepskin, 1940s
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of lounge chairs by unknown designer, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A beautiful pair of Swedish armchairs from the 1940s, crafted by an unknown cabinetmaker. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Russel Wright Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Vinyl, USA, 1940s
By Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and black vinyl lounge chair attributed to Russel Wright, USA, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Neoclassical Style Brass Lion Barrel Suede Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set
Category

Vintage 1940s European Neoclassical Revival Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white fabric lounge chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s. Overall
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Gustav Axel Berg, Lounge Chair, Bentwood, Webbing, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch bentwood and beige fabric webbing lounge chair designed and produced by Gustav Axel Berg
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and dark grey velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Seat
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white fabric lounge chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s. Overall
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1940s Swedish Rocking Chair by Gustaf Axel Berg
By Alvar Aalto, Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly fine 1940s birch bentwood rocking chair by Swedish designer Gustaf Axel Berg. An
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch

Russel Wright Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Leather, USA, 1940s
By Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and brown leather lounge chairs attributed to Russel Wright, USA, c. 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

6 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Six exquisite French dining chairs from the 1940s era. High backs framed by the wood structure
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

“Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
half of the 1940s. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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 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.
  • 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 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.