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Vittorio Valabrega 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 This is an extremely rare set of
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1940s Italian Rustic 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Oak

1940 s Palle Suenson armchair, Danish designer
By Jacob Kjaer, Palle Suenson
Located in Sherborne, GB
Suenson for Jacob Kjaer, it dates from 1948. It was made in Denmark. The chair really showcases the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Chair Model S 188
By Rudolf Kleinkopf
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern chair model S 118. New release. Frame in black or chrome-plated steel tube, seat
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1940s German 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Steel

Set of Six French 1940 s Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot
By Maurice Jallot
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful set of six original French Art Deco tall back blonde wood dining chairs attributed to
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Beech, Naugahyde

Set of Six 1940 s Dining Chairs in Beech w/ Nickel Detail, Attrib to Rene Prou
By René Prou
Located in New York City, NY
chairs, attributed to Rene Prou. Tall elegant backs with curvilinear top crest and shield shape lower
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20th Century French Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Set of Oakwood and Deerskin Elephant Chairs, Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of oak wood veneer and deerskin 'Elephant' chairs designed by Jean-Michel Frank and produced
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1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Oak

Arm Lounge Chair ca. 1940-1950 s att. to Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
By Russel Wright, Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural arm chair having a solid wood ( maple ) frame with upholstered seat and back
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Maple

Set of 12 Vintage Dining Chairs from the 40 s
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exquisite set of vintage dining chairs, dating back to the 1940s, embodies a timeless elegance
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1940s Brazilian Neoclassical Revival 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Cane, Wood

1960´S, Walnut Arm Chair Bierdemeir Style with Bordeaux Leather Upholstery
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Walnut arm chair bierdemeir style with in bordeaux leather upholstery. Dimensions chair Height
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1940s Spanish Biedermeier 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

French 1950 s Lyre Back Side Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming side chair, with lyre-shaped back. Painted black, with gold tips (top & feet). Perforated
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1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Metal

c1940 s Set of 6 French Country Style Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Set of 6 French Country Style Caned Dining Chairs. Seats are caned. Caning in goos
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1940s French Provincial 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wood

Handsome Restored Pair of Frankl Style Square Pretzel Loungers, ciraa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
/club chairs, circa 1940's. The chairs have been meticulously professionally restored including new
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1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Bamboo

Pair of Gustav Axel Berg Swedish Club Chairs Circa 1945
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of mid 1940’s club chairs by Gustav Axel Berg of Sweden. Reupholstered in an off white
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Danish 1940s Lounge Chair Organic Shape Mogens Lassen Style
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940's medium size lounge chair in the style of Flemming Lassen with very sculptural
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1940's Italian desk chair in the style of Gio Ponti. Blond ash. Slight curved back. Compass design
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1940s Italian 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Ash

1940 s French Cane Chairs
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of 1940's French Art Deco style chairs with curved oak frames and cane seat and backs. Great
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1940s 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Brevetti Reguitti Folding Child Chair
By Brevetti Reguitti
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage 1940's Italian child's wooden folding chair by Brevetti Reguitti. New linen cushion in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Hardwood

Pair Greenbelt Lounge Chairs by Ralph Rapson KNOLL 1940s Mid-Century Modern
By Ralph Rapson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
series of furniture that Knoll & Associates produced in the late 1940's. These chairs are in unrestored
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Birch

Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinetmaker white coloured shearling - sheepskin 1940's lounge chair. A modern classic
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

1940s Danish Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Danish wingback lounge chair This handsome lounge chair has a distinguished and structured
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1940s Danish 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Velvet, Wood

Early Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A very rare and early pair of swiveling club chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940's
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Art Deco Chair, 1939-1949, Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare and restored 1940's salon chair recently revised by a carpenter with painted art deco
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Chair, 1939-1949, Portugal
Art Deco Chair, 1939-1949, Portugal
$1,315 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Pair of Grey Mohair Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Restored
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Dunbar, circa 1940's. These clean-lined chairs elevate comfortable lounging to new heights of
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Georg Kofoed Danish High-back Lounge Chair
By Georg Kofoed, Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare 1940's Danish high-back lounge chair designed by George Kofoed, circa 1940, Denmark. this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Leather

Vintage Leather Airplane Chairs With Riveted Aluminum Leather Cushions
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. They are originally from the 1940’s. The chairs are in good vintage condition. They have no damages
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Late 20th Century American Industrial 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 6 Exotic Burl Amboyne Inlay with Hand Stitched Seat - Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 1940's French Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs. Exotic Burl Amboyna wood inlay. Masterful
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1940s French Hollywood Regency 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940 s Guglielmo Ulrich Club Chair
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Hudson, NY
A sumptuous Art Deco period armchair by the acclaimed Guglielmo Ulrich. Subtle large-scale channel back design with a wide seat. Recently recovered in a high-end, chocolate brown moh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

1940 s Swedish Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1948 Swedish solid walnut legs newly re-upholstered in chenille fabric, fully restored and re-upholstered with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Scandinavian.Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Mahogany frames
Located in New York, NY
An impressive pair of 1940's, Scandinavian Art Deco lounge chairs with solid Mahogany frames
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1930s Scandinavian Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Mahogany, Down

Three Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs circa 1940 s
Located in Hanover, MA
Three Italian wrought iron oversized patio chairs with upholstered seats, backs and armrest pads
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1940s Italian Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Swag Drape Fireside Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Dallas, TX
Bringing new life to the classic! Stunning pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency chairs by Grosfeld
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1940s American Hollywood Regency 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1940 s Cerused Sideboard by Huntington Chair Corp
Located in Dallas, TX
Clean Modernist lines, a gorgeous dresser or sideboard dating from the 1940's, produced by
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1940s American Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
early 1940's. The chair was upholstered at a later point and remains in good clean usable condition. We
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Beech

Pr. Midcentury Dining Side Chairs Att. to Ico Parisi, circa 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
sculptural wood frames. Italian made, attributed to Ice Parisi, circa 1940- 1950's. Both chairs are
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Stylish Pair of 1940 s Hollywood Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of 1940's Hollywood regency ivory-painted and parcel-gilt Klismos armchairs; each
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1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Burlwood Leather, France 1940 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Art Deco Lounge Chair in Burlwood & Leather, originating from France in
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1940s Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Burl

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
early 1940's. The chair was upholstered at a later point and remains in good clean usable condition. We
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Blue Accent Side Mid-Century Modern 1940s
By Shelby Williams
Located in Basel, BS
single blue chair is made of plastic resin over a wood base seat and seat back, a highly collectible 1940
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Aluminum

Old Hickory American Provincial Paddle Arm Lounge Chair c 1940 s
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
circa 1940's. The chair features a solid oak frame with a woven wicker backrest, it is in very good
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1940s American Rustic 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Wonderful 1940 s Green Wicker Chairs for Patio or Interior, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Stylish vintage 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed armchairs, angular with wide flat arms giving them
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1940s American American Classical 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, Belgium 1940 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Deco Design Lounge Arm Chair set, made in Belgium 1940's. Beautiful shaped chairs with
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1940s Belgian Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Oak

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Modernist Arm Chair set by Francis Jourdain, France 1940 s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid Century Modernist French Design Arm Chair set of 2 in the manner of Francis Jourdain
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1940s French Arts and Crafts 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Rush, Oak

Exceptional Set of Four Vintage Rattan Chairs, Restored
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of four 1940's Rattan Chairs redone in black lacquer and reupholstered in a striking Unika Vaev
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Rattan, Upholstery, Wicker, Wood

Large 1940 s French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil - Old Chair with Fruit
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated 1940's Title: Post-Impressionist oil depicting
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oil

Thonet Bentwood Armchair in the style of Alvar Aalto
By Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
1940's Thonet bentwood lounge chair. The chair features bentwood arms and legs that have been
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1940s American Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Maison Ramsay Signed Pair of 1940 s Neo Classic Pair of Chairs
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
MAISON RAMSAY signed pair of 1940's neo classic pair of chairs,totally restored, newly recovered in
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1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Bronze

1940 s French Artistic Iron Tall Back Garden Patio Chairs
By René Drouet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Circa 1940's, artistic iron tall back garden/patio chairs set from France. Perfect aged chipped
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid-Century Modern Table/Chairs 5pc Set
By Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co.
Located in Thiensville, WI
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid-Century Modern table & chairs 5pc set • As designed by
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Bentwood, Plywood

Pair of oak armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940 s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of carved oak armchairs with low rushed seats by French designer Charles Dudouyt, 1940's. He
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Rush, Oak

14 Vintage Mid 40 s dining chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Here are more specific info about these chairs 25” wide (at seat level) 21” width at top of
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1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs

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Wood, Cotton

14 Vintage Mid 40
s dining chairs
14 Vintage Mid 40
s dining chairs
$3,500 Sale Price / set
61% Off
Pair of Finnish 1950 s lounge chairs by Oy Paul Boman Ab
By Paul Boman, Boman OY
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of our pair of Finnish 1950's lounge chairs by Oy Paul Boman Ab
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pr. French Style Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of Louis XVI ( ? ) Fauteuil style arm chairs, having elegant hand carved solid wood
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic & very early George Nakashima design, the spindle back straight chair. This 1940's
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare pair Chamrousse armchairs by Charlotte Perriand / Steph Simon, France 1940s
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare pair armchairs model ‘Chamrousse’ by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France 1940’s
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Straw, Ash

Experimental 1940 s Chair
By W. Knudson
Located in New York, NY
Experimental 1940's chair, executed by W. Knudson, plywood frame with green rope seat and back
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1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Rope

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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 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 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 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.
  • 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.