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Maija Taimi, set of 1940´s chairs for Restaurant Kestikartano, Helsinki
By Maija Taimi, Vallilan Puuseppä Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of this set of 1940's chairs, originally crafted for the renowned
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

1940 s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940's high back lounge chair. Denmark, Elegant and classic Danish design. Please contact about
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair. Elegantly sculpted Birch wood frame. Original upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940 s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Vintage Upholstery. Sculpted Beech wood frames. Delivery to
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery. Denmark This listing is for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge. Original vintage faux shearling upholstery. Birch legs. This listing
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Faux Fur, Birch

1940 s Original French Multipl s Arm Chair, Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair – green 1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair
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1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940 s Tommi Parzinger Mahogany Slipper Chair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
1940's Tommi Parzinger designed mahogany and fabric slipper chair, in vintage original condition
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1940 s Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Sculptural high back danish lounge chair in original mohair. Beautiful age on this piece with
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Mohair

French Regency Mahogany Arm Chair, Circa 1940 s
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1940 French Regency Revival arm chair made from mahogany. The frame is beautifully
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1940s French Regency Revival 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair 1940 s Neoclassical style Occasional/ Accent/ Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Neoclassical style Occasional/ Side/ Accent Armchairs. Beautiful chairs with caning intact.
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1940s American Neoclassical 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wood

1940 s Tan Sad Workshop Swivel Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Tan Sad Workshop Swivel Chairs – Pair. One of our passions is the heritage of industrial
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1940s English 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unusual Italian Wingback Chair ca 1940 s Mohair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Italian wingback chair ca' 1940's. Newly reupholstered in Yoma Textiles 100% natural
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Pair of 1940 s wrought iron chairs by René Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very unusual pair of tall wrought iron chairs upholstered with purple velvet Great condition France
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1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Beechwood Dining Chair Set, c. 1940 s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Beechwood dining chairs with original leather upholstery.
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1940s 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Beech

Beechwood Dining Chair Set, c. 1940
s
Beechwood Dining Chair Set, c. 1940
s
$4,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs. Beech Frames, original wool upholstery. Well made Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Cleo Baldon Side Chairs, USA 1940 s
By Cleo Baldon
Located in New York, NY
An original set of Cleo Baldon side chairs in wrought iron and bamboo with original patina and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Iron

Pair 1940 s Hollywood Regency Burnished Bamboo Folding Accent Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Hollywood Regency Burnished Bamboo Folding Accent Chairs. High quality and would make a
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1940s American Hollywood Regency 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Floating Arm Deco Lounge Chairs c. 1940 s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of floating arm deco lounge chairs C. 1940's newly reupholstered in soft wool burnt ochre
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1940s 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

1940 s Hollywood Regency Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Hollywood Regency Carved Wood/ Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair. Powder blue fabric in good
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1940s American Hollywood Regency 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 1940 s French Dining chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of 6 1940's Dining chairs. contact us for more info
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1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Set of 6 1940
s French Dining chairs
Set of 6 1940
s French Dining chairs
$2,000 Sale Price / set
58% Off
Restored 1940 s Transition Rattan Recliner Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pieces. The chair features 3 reclining positions upright, laidback, and laying down. 1940, United States
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Rattan

Pair of French Dominique Open Arm Club Chairs c. 1940 s
By Dominique
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of French Dominque open arm club chairs with subtly curved legs C. 1940's, reupholstered in
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1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen
By Magnus Stephensen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish dressing chair attributed to Magnus Laessoe Stephensen. Cognac leather with nailheads
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

1940 s Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's's Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair 1940's's Early Debrecen Bentwood Dining
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1940s Hungarian 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Beech

Alvar Aalto, 1940 s model 611 chair
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your space with this 1940's model 611 chairs, masterfully designed by Alvar Aalto and Otto
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Birch

Mid-Century Danish 1940 s Large Scale Club Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale club chair in the style of Fritz Hansen made in the early 1940s. The chair is
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Pair of Side Chairs With Gold Gilt Claw Foot Details, Circa 1940 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of elegance to your living space with this stunning Pair of Side Chairs from the 1940s
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1940s Asian Anglo-Indian 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wood, Giltwood

1940’s Tall Slim Hoopback Bentwood Dining Chairs – Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Tall Slim Hoopback Bentwood Dining Chairs – Pair. A pair of 1940’s vintage dining chairs
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1940s European 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Bentwood

Pr. 1940 s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high style lounge chairs, with an architectural continuous open arm and leg structure
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940 s Tall Back Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Tall Back Debrecen Bentwood Dining Chairs - Pair. Rare pair of chairs by the Hungarian
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1940s Hungarian 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Beech

Carl-Johan Boman 1940 s Mohair Tufted Chairs
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Round Top, TX
Gorgeous sculptural design lounge chairs designed by Finnish designer Carl-Johan Boman for Boman AB
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1940s Finnish 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs. Stained Birch legs. Buttton Seat Backs. Classic 1940’s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Important Set of Twelve (12) Italian 1940 s Dining Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in North Miami, FL
Incredibly crafted mahogany dining chairs with original seat springs (ready for your fabric
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1940s Italian Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair 1940 s Traditional - Blue - Carved Accent/ Occasional/ Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's Traditional Blue Accent/ Occasional/ Side Chairs. Amazing color on carved wood frames.
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1940s American Hollywood Regency 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mogens Lassen Style 1940 s Danish Highback Lounge Chair in Lambswool
By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fritz Hansen attributed 1940s Danish highback lounge chair in Lambswool. Sublime highback lounge
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool

Danish 1940 s Large Scale Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale lounge chair in the style of Fritz Hansen and Slagelse Mobelvaerk and made in
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940 s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
reupholstery. This chair have copper coils in both seat and backrest for added comfort. We are able to re
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of French 1940’s Salon Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French 40’s salon side chairs. Walnut legs. Newly re-upholstered.
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Mid-20th Century French 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Arm Chairs – Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Bentwood Debrecen Dining Arm Chairs – Set Of Four. Good quality chairs by the Hungarian
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1940s Hungarian 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech

alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940 s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it
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1940s Swedish Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940 s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it
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1940s Swedish Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

alvar aalto chair69 natural hedemora 1940 s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This chair 69 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it
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1940s Swedish Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Birch

A Rare Original Chair By Syrie Maugham ca 1940 s
By Syrie Maugham
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare hand painted chair designed by Syrie Maugham and custom made for John Gerald, NYC ca' 1940's
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1930s American Aesthetic Movement 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1940 s Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen 1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1940s. The chair bears some resemblance to Frits
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Mohair, Beech

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940 s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the 1940's in the style of Swedish Designer, Carl Malmsten
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Oak

1940 s Elegant Dark Oak Bentwood Thonet Dining Chairs – Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Elegant Dark Oak Bentwood Thonet Dining Chairs – Pair. Founded in the early 19th Century by
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1940s Austrian 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood

Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940 s Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Culver City, CA
, these chairs are the furniture equivalent of a vintage Chanel coat—timeless, sculptural, and utterly
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

alvar aalto stool60 natural hedemora 1940 s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Designed by Alvar Aalto. This stool60 was manufactured in the 1940s. It is from the era when it was manufactured in Hedemora, Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Birch

1940 s Pair Of Original French Multipl s Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Pair Of Original French Multipl’s Armchairs 1940’s Pair Of Original French Multipl’s
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1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940 s Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1940's Danish lounge chair upholstered in the original brown leather with button tufted back
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Red Wool, 1940 s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the late art deco period a bit similar to the styles of
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Maple

Set of Eight Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed Dining Chairs, Italy, 1940 s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight chairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940's. Ebonized walnut wood structure
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Easy Chairs in Beech Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940 s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chairs in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Sheepskin with Leather Buttons by Erik Bertil
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

1940 s Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the
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1940s English Hollywood Regency 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. The process of steam bending beech
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1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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1940 S Vintage Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1940 s vintage chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940 s vintage chairs — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. 1940 s vintage chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial 1940 s vintage chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 1940 s vintage chairs over the years, but those made by Chiavari, Jens Risom and John Salterini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1940 S Vintage Chairs?

Prices for 1940 s vintage chairs start at $95 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $2,889.

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 1940 S Vintage Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.