What is the most comfortable chair for a living room?

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.

Can I use a lounge chair in a living room?

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.

Do accent chairs have to match in living room?

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.

What do you call a lounge chair for the living room?

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.

What kind of chairs do you put in a living room?

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.

How do you choose an accent chair for a living room?

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.

What are big living room chairs called?

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.

1940s Living Room Chairs

Mid Century Swedish Lounge Chair

Fritz Hansen 1940

Danish Midcentury Easy Chair

1940s Mahogany Furniture

1940s Danish Club Chair

Swedish Cabinetmaker

Swedish Rocking Chairs In Sheepskin

1940s Wood Office Chair

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Designer, Slipper Chairs with Ottoman, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

$17,900 / set

Pair of Norwegian Lounge Chairs with Patinated Leather, 1940s

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of lounge chairs with a solid wood frame patinated leather and velvet. Designed and made by

Category

Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Pair of Norwegian Lounge Chairs with Patinated Leather, 1940s

$12,500 / set

Rare Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Lounge chair in lacquered beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Rare Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

$4,500

Danish Pair 1940s Lounge Chairs with Carved Oak Armrests and Scalloped Backrests

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chairs late Art Deco style with sculptural organic shape and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Danish Pair 1940s Lounge Chairs with Carved Oak Armrests and Scalloped Backrests

$6,600 / set

Danish Club Chair Upholstered with Floral Fabric, White Handpainted Frame 1940s

By Josef Frank

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish comfortable club and lounge chair from the 1940s upholstered with floral pattern fabric with

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Club Chair Upholstered with Floral Fabric, White Handpainted Frame 1940s

$2,154

Curved Danish Club Chair with Green Wool Upholstery, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Esbjerg, DK

An easy chair by a Danish cabinetmaker. With a black painted wooden frame and a green wool riveted

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Curved Danish Club Chair with Green Wool Upholstery, 1940s

$1,645

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs attributed to Frits Schlegel, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Schlegel

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of beautiful lounge chairs attributed to Frits Schlegel, in a neat and light design. Made from

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Rattan

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs attributed to Frits Schlegel, Denmark, 1940s

$11,669 / set

Custom Made 1940s Style Lounge Chair

Located in London, England

A custom-made lounge chair developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest

Category

2010s British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Custom Made 1940s Style Lounge Chair

$6,589 / item

Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Grey Velour

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of club chairs, velvet, beech, France, 1940s Comfortable and luxurious pair of Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Grey Velour

$9,250 / set

Pair of 1940s Square Back Gondola-Style Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Wonderful side chairs with gondola arms and dark mahogany wood frames. Upholstered in vintage ivory

Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Pair of 1940s Square Back Gondola-Style Chairs

$4,250 / set

1940s Button Tufted Club Chair In Gold Damask

Located in Chicago, IL

Curvaceous lines, button tufted arms, and carved mahogany saber legs give this classic lounge chair

Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Button Tufted Club Chair In Gold Damask

$2,150

1940s Finnish Art Deco Club Chair with Chevron-Patterned Fabric

Located in Karis, Nyland

This charming Finnish Art Deco club chair from the 1940s combines period elegance with a playful

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Finnish Art Deco Club Chair with Chevron-Patterned Fabric

$3,949

Pair of Club Chairs from Château de Sancerre, France, 1940s

By Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Drouet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb pair of 1940s club chairs. Provenance: from Château de Sancerre, Sancerre, France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Pair of Club Chairs from Château de Sancerre, France, 1940s

$14,647

Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Denmark, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb pair of 1940s Danish armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Denmark, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

$16,473 / set

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen

$3,750

American Designer, Lounge Chair With Ottoman, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A brown beige velvet and black-lacquered iron lounge chair with ottoman, designed and produced in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Lounge Chair With Ottoman, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1940s

$8,900 / set

Danish 1940s Sculptural Semi Tall Lounge Chair in Green Mohair

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super cool late Art Deco Early Midcentury lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940s Sculptural Semi Tall Lounge Chair in Green Mohair

$4,200

Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs

By William Billy Haines

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Curvaceous Slipper Chairs, in the manner of William "Billy" Haines, American, circa 1940's

Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs

$1,800 Sale Price / set

52% Off

Charles Dudouyt Wooden Side Chair for L Abeillée, France 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Utrecht, NL

elements, such as inlaid marquetry or carved details. This side chair is a lovely example of Dudouyt's

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Charles Dudouyt Wooden Side Chair for L Abeillée, France 1940s

$3,750

J. A. Bozung, Lounge Chairs, Tubular Steel, Velvet, USA, 1940s

By Richard Neutra

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of tubular steel and beige velvet lounge chairs produced by J. A. Bozung, USA, c. 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

J. A. Bozung, Lounge Chairs, Tubular Steel, Velvet, USA, 1940s

$14,500 / set

1940s Pair of Club Chairs, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Springs inside

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Pair of Club Chairs, Czechoslovakia

$1,723 / set

Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s

By Otto Schulz, Jio

Located in Prague, New Town

Pair of ‘Schulz’ easy chairs, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s

$26,000 / set

Pair of Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Lounge or Club Chairs

By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Lounge or Club Chairs

$5,600 / set

Frits Henningsen Style Danish 1940s Low Lounge Chair in Mahogany

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Classic 1930s-1940s solid mahogany and wool wingback chair in the style of Master

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Style Danish 1940s Low Lounge Chair in Mahogany

$4,800

Edvard And Tove Kindt-Larsen, Lounge Chair, Teak, Shearling, Denmark, 1940s

By Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and beige shearling "Fireside" lounge chair designed by Edvard And Tove Kindt-Larsen and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Edvard And Tove Kindt-Larsen, Lounge Chair, Teak, Shearling, Denmark, 1940s

$12,500

Alfred Christensen, set of Lounge chairs in original leather and beech, 1940s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Alfred Christensen set of lounge chairs new original upholstered with black leather. Armrest and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Alfred Christensen, set of Lounge chairs in original leather and beech, 1940s

$8,139 / set

Pair Scalloped Asymmetrical Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Located in Dallas, TX

any living area. The swivel bases gives these chairs a unique look. In restored condition; generously

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair Scalloped Asymmetrical Lounge Chairs, 1940s

$13,950 / set

1940s Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Style fireside Chair With Feathered Arms

By Grosfeld House

Located in Charleston, SC

1940's Grosfeld House Style Feathered Arm Lounge/ Fireside Chair. Previously reupholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Style fireside Chair With Feathered Arms

$1,280 Sale Price

20% Off

Swedish Modern Lounge Chair Clubbed Legs in Birchwood "Tablu" Textile, 1940s

By Madsen Schubell

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful lounge chair made in Sweden in the 1940s. The curves are similar to that of the

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Birdseye Maple

Swedish Modern Lounge Chair Clubbed Legs in Birchwood "Tablu" Textile, 1940s

$14,363

1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, carved wood swan club chairs on

Category

Vintage 1940s English Empire Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

$4,650 / set

Swedish Modern lounge chairs attributed to Gustav Axel Berg, Sweden, 1940s

By Gustaf Axel Berg

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs attributed to Gustav Axel Berg and produced in Sweden

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Swedish Modern lounge chairs attributed to Gustav Axel Berg, Sweden, 1940s

$10,772 / set

Pristine Wingback Chair in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint, 1940s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Lejre, DK

Great looking wingback chair in patinated black leather, designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pristine Wingback Chair in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint, 1940s

$7,800

1940s, Beech and Bouclé Rocking Chair , Sweden

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A charming 1940s Swedish rocking chair crafted from beech wood. This elegant piece showcases smooth

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

1940s, Beech and Bouclé Rocking Chair , Sweden

$1,910 Sale Price

20% Off

Pair of Otto Schultz Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs, circa 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in San Angelo, TX

What a beautiful and special pair of original Otto Schultz chairs that have been recently

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Otto Schultz Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs, circa 1940s

$24,900 / set

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen

$3,750

Swedish Modern Clam Chair in White Teddy Fabric and Beech, 1940s

By Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare 'clam' chair was produced by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the late 1940s. The design is

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Fur, Beech

Swedish Modern Clam Chair in White Teddy Fabric and Beech, 1940s

$7,181

Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England

By Ernest Race

Located in London, GB

design classic. Constructed from bent steel rod, the chair is very comfortable. Reminiscent of the

Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ernest Race Rocking Chair, 1940s, England

$1,317 Sale Price

20% Off

Georg Kofoed Attributed Danish 1940s Lounge Chair in Tufted Dark Gray Leather

By Georg Kofoed

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very cool and rare 1940s lounge chair attributed to Master Furniture Maker Georg Kofoed of

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Georg Kofoed Attributed Danish 1940s Lounge Chair in Tufted Dark Gray Leather

$4,200

1940s Danish bergère chairs with French cane and stained beechwood frame

Located in Lejre, DK

These two bergère chairs from the 1940s were designed and produced in Denmark. The chairs feature

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1940s Danish bergère chairs with French cane and stained beechwood frame

$4,500 / set

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan, Maple

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Maple, Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1940s

$6,800

Danish 1940s Small Lounge Chair with Oak Accents on Armrests

By Carl Malmsten, Hjalmar Jackson

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Danish lounge chair made in the tradition of Scandinavian makers such as Hjalmar Jackson

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish 1940s Small Lounge Chair with Oak Accents on Armrests

$2,850

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

Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek s Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s

$11,969

Pair of Large 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940s Italian lounge chairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. The chairs has the original

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Large 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich

$17,000 / set

Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mint Green Velour

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of club chairs, velvet, beech, France, 1940s Comfortable and luxurious pair of Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mint Green Velour

$9,250 / set

Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s

$12,500 / set

1940s Lounge Chair in Black Painted Wood

Located in Beerse, VAN

Lounge Chair from the 1940s, probably of Belgian origin. Note the low seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

1940s Lounge Chair in Black Painted Wood

$2,992

Art Deco lounge chairs in patinated beechwood and multicolor fabric, CZ 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Art Deco lounge chairs in patinated beechwood and multicolor fabric, Czech Republic, 1940s This

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Art Deco lounge chairs in patinated beechwood and multicolor fabric, CZ 1940s

$3,730 / set

Wingback Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Wool by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen, Frits Henningsen

Located in Odense, DK

A stately and beautifully crafted Wingback Lounge Chair, designed and produced by a Danish

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Wingback Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Wool by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

$6,942

Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Schulz Easy Chair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s

By Otto Schulz, Jio

Located in Prague, New Town

'Schulz' easy chair, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Schulz Easy Chair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s

$13,000

Rare Rattan Lounge Chair by Tove Kindt-Larsen, Wengler, Denmark 1940s

By Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Robert Wengler

Located in Copenhagen, DK

TOVE KINDT-LARSEN & R. WENGLER SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN Small lounge chair / fireplace chair in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Rattan Lounge Chair by Tove Kindt-Larsen, Wengler, Denmark 1940s

$3,471

Rare Pair of Jan Vaněk Sculptural Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Modernism

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Rare Pair of Jan Vaněk Sculptural Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Modernism A rare and striking

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Rare Pair of Jan Vaněk Sculptural Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Modernism

$4,950 / set

Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

By Gio Ponti, Alfred Christensen, Finn Juhl, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in København K, 84

This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

$44,286 / set

Pair of 1940s Glamorous Grosfeld House Channel Backed Wide Slipper Chairs

By Grosfeld House, Lorin Jackson, William Billy Haines

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of 1940s high style Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House wide body slipper chairs with channeled

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 1940s Glamorous Grosfeld House Channel Backed Wide Slipper Chairs

$4,000 / set

Karl Schrøder Lounge Chair Model 1641 for Fritz Hansen, 1940s Denmark

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Balen, BE

Important and rare lounge Chair Model 1641 designed by Karl Schrøder, produced by Fritz Hansen in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Karl Schrøder Lounge Chair Model 1641 for Fritz Hansen, 1940s Denmark

$5,027

Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Large Highback Lounge Chair with Channeled Back

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming 1940s high back lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Large Highback Lounge Chair with Channeled Back

$4,800

Pair of Danish Art Deco Authentic Lounge Chairs 1940s of Solid Oak Brutalist

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

style lounge chairs They are made in the 1940's by a Danish skilled cabinetmaker and furniture

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Danish Art Deco Authentic Lounge Chairs 1940s of Solid Oak Brutalist

$4,189 / set

Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Green Mohair Velvet fabric, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Beautiful Scandinavian Modern easy chair made in Denmark in the 1940s and attributed to Fritz

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Green Mohair Velvet fabric, 1940s

$10,772

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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

What is the most comfortable chair for a living room?
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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.
Can I use a lounge chair in a living room?
1 Answer
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.
Do accent chairs have to match in living room?
1 Answer
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.
What do you call a lounge chair for the living room?
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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.
What kind of chairs do you put in a living room?
1 Answer
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.
How do you choose an accent chair for a living room?
1 Answer
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.
What are big living room chairs called?
1 Answer
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.

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