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Six "Chinese Portrait" Chairs, France, 1940 s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six unusual and lovely dining chairs with rectangular backs, each adorned with a carved
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1940s French Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Pair of Easy Chairs in Molded Laminated Masurian Birch by Alvar Aalto, 1940 s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Molded and Laminated Masurian Birch and Birch by Alvar Aalto, 1940's
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Birch

1940 s Ebonized Gilt Regency Style Arm Chairs with Custom Cream Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elegance in American design. Crafted with sculptural curved arms and an ebonized wood frame, these chairs
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1940s American Regency Revival 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Silk, Wood

Pair 1940 s Hollywood Regency Carved Wood Accent/ Side Chairs Japonisant Design
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's Hollywood Regency Intricately Carved Japonisant/ Chinoiserie Side/ Accent/ Corner
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1940s Hollywood Regency 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wood

1940 s French Provincial Design Rush Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Made in France, 1940's - 50's period. In the manner of Charlotte Perriand number 19 model chairs
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1940s French French Provincial 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Sublime Danish 1940 s Large Scale Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale club chairs similar to Fritz Hansen's famous model 1518 and likely made in the
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Beech

1940 s Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Tall Back Class Bistro Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. Good quality classic bentwood
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1940s 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Beech

1940 s Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Seventeen
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Thonet Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Seventeen 1940’s Thonet Original Single
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1940s Austrian 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of 1940 s Hollywood Lyre Back Occasional Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This pair of 1940s Hollywood chairs with stylized lyre back design with double ribbon center
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1940s American Hollywood Regency 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Walnut

Vintage French Modernist Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940 s, Belgian Linen Upholstery, 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of modernist armchairs from France, circa 1940. Crafted in Oak wood and freshly
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Oak

Easy chair in new fabric from the 1940 s by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered easy chair in 'Forenza' fabric (colour: Rosemary) and dark stained wooden legs. 1940
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of 1940 s Art Deco Wingback Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Belgic Wool
By Gösta Jonsson, Flemming Lassen
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of original Art Deco Midcentury Modern lounge chairs for sale. They have been professionally
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1940s American Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Wood

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs w/ Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain, 1940 s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs with Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Flemming Lassen, 1940
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Oak

Sublime Danish 1940 s Large Scale Low Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale club chair similar to Fritz Hansen's famous low model 1518b and likely made in
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Rustic Handcrafted Oak Rush High Back Dining Chairs, 1940 s Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Design Handcrafted Oak & Rush High Back Dining Chair set of 4. Made in Belgium, 1940
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1940s Belgian Rustic 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Rush, Oak

1940 s Palle Suenson Armchair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
Jacob Kjaer, c.1940, Denmark. The chair showcases elegantly curved arms and cross stretchers made of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Rosewood

Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940 s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Ash, Velvet

1940 s Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Good Qty Av
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs – Mixed – Good Quantities Available 1940’s
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1940s European 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Bentwood

1940 s Bentwood Debrecen Panel Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Good Qty Avai
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Panel Back Dining Chairs – Mixed – Good Quantities Available 1940’s
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1940s European 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Bentwood

French 1940 s Charles Dudouyt Oak Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in North Miami, FL
Amazingly restored vintage Set of 4 Charles Dudouyt Oak Chairs with rush seats. NOTE: we also
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1940s French Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Rush, Oak

1940 s Thonet Original Square Hoop Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Thonet Original Square Hoop Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four. Founded in the early
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1940s Austrian 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Beech

Paire of Rope and Dark Oak Side Chairs in the Style of Jourdain, France, 1940 s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist all-oak and intricate woven rope pair of side chairs. In the style of Francis Jourdain
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1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Rope, Oak

Dining Chairs In The Manner of Adnet, France 1940 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
An elegant set of high backed dining chairs in French walnut, original preserved leather backs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Suite of Four English Oak circa 1940 s Folding Steamer Chairs Stunning Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of four original circa 1940's English oak slatted
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1940s English Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Oak

Tubular steel and Hardwood Chaise longue, France 1940 s
By Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tubular steel and hardwood Chaise longue ,France 1940's. This unique lounge chair has a normal and
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1940s French Bauhaus 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Danish 1940 s Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Oak Armrests
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant easy chair from the late 1940s very typical of Fritz Hansen's design style both in terms
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Pair of Gilbert Rohde Attributed Cloud Form Lounge Chairs 1940 s
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Gilbert Rohde Attributed Cloud Form Lounge Chairs 1940's These elegant lounge chairs are
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1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Upholstery

Set of 6 Vintage 1940 s French Oak Dining Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 1940's French oak dining chairs with "X" form back and woven seat and back detail. Classic
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1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Pair of 1940 s Spoon Back Lounge Chairs with Walnut Frames
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous chairs have lovely solid walnut frames and very light gray linen upholstery (on the
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1940s Unknown Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Down

Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940 s
By Hjalmar Jackson, Axel Larsson, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and very rare lounge chair attributed to Designer, Axel Larsson and executed by master
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Modernist Reconstruction Design Dining Chairs, France 1940 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modernist Reconstruction Design Period Dining Chair set of 4. Made in France
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Oak, Bentwood

1940´s Harbo Sølvsten Restored Office / Workshop Chair Reupholstered in Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Harbo Sølvsten swivel chair with adjustable seat hight and hight of backrest in tube steel and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Easy low chair in new fabric from the 1940 s by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered easy chair in 'Forenza' fabric (colour: Rosemary) and dark stained wooden legs. 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Fabric

Large Danish 1940 s Channelback Lounge Chair in Round Organic Shape
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberantly designed high back lounge chair. The style is very much that of
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1940s Danish Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Mohair, Beech

1940´s Set of Pinewood Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Madsen Schubell, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Sheepskin, Pine

VINTAGE FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE 1940 S ORIGINAL PAINT BERGERE RATTAN ARMCHAIr
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1940's French Country
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Rattan

Pair of Sublime Danish 1940 s Large Scale Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen V)
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime large scale club chairs very similar to Fritz Hansen's famous model 1518 and likely
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Dudouyt Inspired Regionalist Armchairs in Stained Oak Rush - France 1940 s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
structural damages on rush. These chairs will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an
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1940s 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Rush, Oak

1940´s Set of Pinewood Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Charming pair of solid pinewood easy chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Sheepskin, Pine

Danish 1940 s Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Cuban Mahogany Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant easy chair from the 1940s very unique design. We are unaware of the Designer and Maker of
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Rustic Scalloped Edge Dining Chairs, Set of 10, Italy, 1940 s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in New York, NY
Vittorio Valabrega Rustic Primitive Dining Chairs, Set of 10, 1940's Rare set of rustic Deco
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Mid-20th Century European Rustic 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Oak

COLLECTABLE 1940 s ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY DOROTHY DRAPER GROSFELD HOUSE SIDE CHAIR
By Dorothy Draper
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, highly collectable original circa 1940's Dorothy Draper Grosfeld House side chair with the original
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1940s American Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Low chair seat h 40cm, in the taste of Finn Juhl, Danemark 1940 s teak and brass
By Fritz Hansen, Finn Juhl
Located in Forest, BE
première fois en 1940, est décrite comme un "morse fatigué" et "l'esthétique dans le pire sens du terme".7
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Brass

Heywood Wakefield Stick Wicker Lounge Chair Ottoman 1940 s Early Mid Century
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
This lounge chair and ottoman set showcases the iconic stick wicker and rattan construction that
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Textile, Rattan, Wood

Danish Easy Wingback Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940 s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super elegant Danish high wingback armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved stained beech. Nice slim elegant sc...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Beech

Mid-Century Danish 1940 s Large Scale Fritz Hansen Style 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

1940´s Set of Pinewood Saddle Girth Lounge Chairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Bruno Mathsson, Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Sheepskin, Pine

French 1940 s Forest-Green Painted Klismos Chair with Leather Strapwork Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegantly designed French 1940s Klismos chair with deep incurved back with
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1940s French Greco Roman 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wood

1940’s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs with woven papercord seats
Located in Minneapolis, MN
These sturdy and beautiful chairs are made from beechwood and retain the original finish from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Seagrass, Beech

Louis XVI Design Style Dining Chair set Model Fer à Cheval, France 1940 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Louis XVI Design Style Dining Chair set of 6. Made in France, 1940's period. Hot Air
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1940s French Louis XVI 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Lounge chair attributed to Viggo Boesen model 107 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1940 s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Rarely seen, this original 1940's Slagelse produced high-back edition model 107 lounge chair often
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Bentwood

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Göran Malmvall, 1940 s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Göran Malmvall, 1940's Additional Information: Material
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Pine

Rare Danish Easy Lounge Chair in Mahogany Attributed to Otto Færge, 1940 s
By Otto Færge 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberantly designed large lounge chair. The style is very much that of
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Beech, Wool

Set of Four Dining Side Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland 1940 s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Alvar Aalto model laminated birch dining chairs produced by Artek in the late 1940's
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Danish 1940 s Fritz Hansen Style Large Club Chair in Wool with Channel Back
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish large-scale club or lounge chair in the style of Fritz Hansen's model 1518 made in
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Beech, Mohair

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Lounge Chair In White Wool, Denmark 1940 s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Iconic easy chair made by Fritz Hansen in the 1940's or early 1950's. This model is rarely seen and
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wool, Beech

Large Danish Wingback Armchair with Bun Feet 1940 s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
strong statement piece. The fabric is showing wear and we do recommend that the chair is re-upholstered
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wool, Beech

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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 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 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 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.