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“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
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Crème de la crème! A pair of 1940 s French Leather Club Chairs Moustache Models
Located in Hastings, GB
La Crème de La Crème, Pair of 1940’s French Leather Club Chairs Havana Moustache Models This
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Refined Italian side chair in walnut and mohair, 1940s
By Augusto Romano
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Refined Italian side chair in walnut and mohair, 1940s. Striking design with a beautiful
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Danish Lounge Chair in Patinated Niger Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish side chair in patinated Niger leather and mahogany. Designed and made in Denmark, great
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Russel Wright Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Vinyl, USA, 1940s
By Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow vinyl lounge chairs attributed to Russel Wright, USA, c. 1940s. Vintage vinyl in
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jamestown Lounge Co., Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and light grey fabric lounge chairs or armchairs produced by Jamestown Lounge Company
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Lounge chair by Nils Enström for Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
By Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great Swedish Modern lounge chair attributed to designer Nils Enström for Bodafors in the late
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Wabisabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style side chair, crafted sometime during the mid-Showa period
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Russel Wright Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1940s
By Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs attributed to Russel Wright, USA, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European High Back Fireside Chair from the 1940s
Located in London, GB
A charming high back fireside chair, crafted in Europe circa 1940s. This piece features a
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Renzo Zavenella Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of purple velvet and wood lounge chairs attributed to Renzo Zavenella, Italy, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Flemming Lassen Attribution, Lounge Chair, Shearling, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable stained wood and beige shearling lounge chair attributed to Flemming Lassen, Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

AB Åby Möbelfabrik Pine Rocking Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Casa e Giardino, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chairs produced by Casa e Giardino, Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Pair Neoclassical Lacquered Carved Swan Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of neoclassical armchairs in black lacquer finish, circa 1940s. Each having a round reeded
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Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gio Ponti Attribution, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé fabric and dark stained fluted walnut lounge chair attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful lounge chairs by master carpenter Frits Henningsen, elegantly executed with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Cabinetmaker Cocktail Chair New Upholstered with Velvet, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swedish cabinetmaker cocktail chair / lounge chair. New upholstered with green velvet. Legs of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Paulo 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. Seat
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Cane, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, cane, metal and white fabric lounge chairs with magazine racks designed and produced
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Oak

Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Carved Wood Armrests Late Art Deco
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Mogens Lassen with a very sculptural
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Swedish Designer, Slipper Chair, Bouclé Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé and wood lounge chair or slipper chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. 15
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and wood lounge chair with ottoman designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Birch, Bouclé, Finland, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained birch and beige bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Birch

Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and stained wood lounge chairs, designed and produced in Finland
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Emilio Sarrachi, Sizeable Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable organic beige shearling and off-white lacquered wood lounge chairs, designed and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable high-back oak, brass and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced
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Vintage 1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, c. 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and light birch lounge chair, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Melchiore Bega Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Melchiore Vega
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable beige shearling and dark-stained wood lounge chairs attributed to Melchiore Bega
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Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Danish Channel Back Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unique highback lounge chair with channeled back and seat made in Denmark in the late 1930s or
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Art Deco Style Leather Club or Library Chair, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Style club or library chair. Striking French design from the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Paul Laszlo Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white bouclé fabric lounge chair attributed to Paul Laszlo, USA, 1940s. Seat Height
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1940s Tan Velvet Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Graceful pair of 1940s Club Chairs, newly upholstered in tan velvet and not used since. Minimalist
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Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, rattan and beige velvet fabric slipper or lounge chairs designed and produced in
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Rattan, Wood

J. A. Bozung, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A tubular steel and beige fabric lounge chair produced by J. A. Bozung, USA, c. 1940s. Seat Height
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic These iconic
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Scrolled-Arm Chairs by Paul László, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Period of the 1940's. Generously proportioned each chair embodies the sheer definition of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gustaf Axel Berg Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and green velvet rocking lounge chair produced by Väsby möbel-nredningsfabrik AB, Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
toile cane chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Midcentury Rocking Chair in Pine, Göran Malmvall, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rocking chair, made in solid pine, designed by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden. Modernist
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Pine

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair with Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
from roughly the 1940s through the 1960s was a high point for Danish furniture makers, and this chair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Side Chair in the Manner of René Gabriel France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Berlin, DE
Side chair with geometric back and plain, sturdy construction recall the functional aesthetic
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cord, Oak

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Fauteuil Chair, 1940s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A 1940s French fauteuil chair, defined by its Art Deco influenced
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1940s Mid-century Modern Club Chairs, Ultrasuede Upholstery, Loose Seat Cushions
Located in Miami, FL
1940s Mid-century Modern Club Chairs, Ultrasuede Upholstery, Loose Seat Cushions Offered for sale
Category

Mid-20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in leather designed and made Denmark. Great condition.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1940s Danish Deco Walnut Club Chairs in Shearling - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco club chairs, which were originally crafted in the 1940s. They have now been reimagined in a
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek s Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chair, Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, stately lounge chair by Carl-Axel Acking, with elegant curved lines. Neck cushion
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish 1940s Pair of Barrel Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made pair of Danish lounge chairs perfectly
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of High + Low Back 1940s Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Wool, Beech
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Danish Lounge chair reupholstered in long haired Icelandic sheepskin.
By Magnus Stephensen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
1940s Danish easy chair reupholstered in premium long haired Icelandic sheepskin with original
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made circa 1940. This iconic lounge
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage Modernist Lounge Chairs by Erik Karlén, Sweden, 1940s
By Firma Rumsinteriör
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of rare lounge chairs by Eric Karlén with bold lines. Upholstered with linen and elegant
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen, Wood

Gustaf Axel Berg Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brown floral-printed fabric rocking lounge chair produced by Väsby möbel
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1940s Danish Lounge Chairs with Maple Frame and Armrests
By Hjalmar Jackson, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish lounge chair made in the tradition of Scandinavian makers such as Hjalmar Jackson
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Maple

1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New Windsor, NY
Late 1940s bow arm lounge chair. Reupholstered in a nicely textured gray fabric. Custom black
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Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair
1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair
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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.