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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
Category
1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Rope
1940
s Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original chair produced the late 1940’s. The chair doesn’t have a company label anymore
Category
1940s Czech Bohemian 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Very Stylish French 1940
s Chair with New Cushions
Located in Southampton, NY
Metal chair with very nice lines & new cushions.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Swiveling 1940
s Barrel Back Chairs
By Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Woodstock, NY
A matched pair of stylish 1940's chairs, retaining the original tag of Erwin-Lambeth, and the John
Category
1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cotton
1940
s Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair. Original Fabric and Finish. Wonderful Curvy Lines.
Category
1940s Danish 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
French 1940
s Leather Club Chairs
Located in So. Egremont, MA
In the spirit of Jean-Michel Frank this pair of French leather
club chairs have his classic
Category
1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,800 / set
1940
s Dressing Table Chair by Hickory Chair Co
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1940's solid mahogany wood dressing table Chair by Hickory Chair Co.or could be used as
Category
1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 1940
s Blue Leather Swedish Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 blue navy leather chairs with wood frames.
Category
1940s Swedish 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather
1940
s Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Scandinavian Curley Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair.
NOTE: CHAIRS ARE PRICED SEPARATELY
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1940
s Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool. Original Upholstery. Lovely Curves.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
1940
s Vintage Eva Chair by Bruno Mathesson
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
1940's Vintage Eva Chair by Bruno Mattson for Karl Mattson, Sweeden.
Wooden Base with paper cord
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Set of Four 1940
s Game Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Recently restored in a grey blue velvet with nickel nail heads.
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20th Century American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
1940
s bamboo boudoir chair with silk upholstery and fringe
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Bamboo boudoir chair that has a check silk upholstery on the seat and back with silk decor de paris
Category
1940s Unknown Aesthetic Movement 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Silk
PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940
S UPHOLSTERED PLUME-APPLIED ARM CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A SCULPTURAL PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940's MAIZE UPHOLSTERED PLUME-APPLIED ARM CHAIRS WITH ROUNDED
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1940s Italian 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Pair 1940
s Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of armchairs recently reupholstered in a Tapestry Stripe. Completely restored and in excellent condition. Tapered, fluted front legs.
Category
1940s Belgian 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
$6,800 / set
Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940
s
By Knoll, Elias Svedberg
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare chair, curved back on birch legs. Distributed by Knoll in the 1940's for a few years. new
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Great pair of 1940
s/60
s chinoiserie decorated wing chairs
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very chic pair of mid century Asian style chinoiserie decorated wing chairs newly re-upholsterd
Category
1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Belgian 1940
s white and gold art deco tulip chair
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Belgian 1940's white and gold art deco tulip chair
Category
1940s Belgian 1940 S Vintage Chairs
PAIR OF AMERICAN 1940
S SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS manner James Mont
Located in San Francisco, CA
A PAIR OF AMERICAN 1940'S UPHOLSTERED SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIRS NOW IN MOSS GREEN LINEN. Each chair of
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1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Iconic Metal Chairs by Joseph Mathieu Produced by Pierre Benite, Franche 1940’s
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Milano, IT
set of two 1940’s vintage Multipl’s metal dining chairs in excellent original condition. Designed
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
A set of 12 c. 1940
s dining chairs
Located in New York, NY
CON22471
A set of 12 c. 1940's dining chairs. Created in Sweden of satinwood with hand
Category
1940s Swedish 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$13,750 / set
Pair of 1940
s Linen Club Chair
Located in Northbrook, IL
A Beautiful Pair of Sandy Brown Linen Club Chairs with Waterfall Skirt and Self-Welted Trim. Tight
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Down, Linen
$5,800 / set
Set of 6 Belgian 1940
s Bleached Dining Chairs
Located in Pine Plains, NY
These dining chairs have been sanded and bleached to give a nice worn patina. Note the carved
Category
1940s Belgian 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Pair of 1940
s French designer chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
Carcass in handwrought metal with custard coloured leather upholstery . 4" cushions. Great comfort !
Category
1940s French Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$5,900 / set
Pair of Good Vintage Mexican Butaque Campeche Chairs - Circa 1940
s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of rare mid century Mexican Campeche chairs in rosewood with beautiful hand tooled and
Category
1940s Mexican 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1940
s American Lightweight "Goodform" chair, more available
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage American lightweight " Goodform " chair. More chairs available
Category
1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1940
s Italian Brass Side Chairs with Green Velvet Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Delicate brass chair with original fabric.
Category
1940s Italian 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Brass
AMERICAN 1940
S MAHOGANY WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
mahogany, upholstery
Category
1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Lounge Chair by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Keravan Puusepäntehdas Oy, 1940
s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Brussels, BE
Reupholstered with grey fabric.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
A pair of original leather 1940
s armchairs
Located in London, GB
hardly been used and the seats and springs are all perfect. We have called them car seat chairs on
Category
1940s British 1940 S Vintage Chairs
$5,500 / set
PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940
S ARMCHAIRS attrib. to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in San Francisco, CA
A CHIC PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940'S EBONIZED WATERFALL ARMCHAIRS WITH NATURAL WOODEN VERTICAL BACK
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1940s Italian 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Unusual Pair Lounges 1940
s Scandinavia
Located in Hudson, NY
Low back
Measures: 29.5”H x 31”W x 32”D
Seat H 15.5”.
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1940s Swedish Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$12,500 / set
Pair of Salvadori Wheat Back Iron Chairs Italian Chairs
By S. Salvadori
Located in Newtown, CT
Nice distressed pair of Salvadori wheat back iron chairs. Paint loss and rust accent the chairs
Category
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Iron
40
s pair of ulphoster club chairs
Located in Marseille, PACA
Nice pair of club chairs dating back to the 40's, interesting shape, wood frame in mahogany
Category
1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$1,900 / set
1940s Red Velvet Chair by Dorothy Draper for The Fairmount in S.F.
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Brussels, BE
- From the lobby of the mythic Fairmount hotel in San Francisco ( designed in the 40's by Dorothy Draper).
- Original upholstery with thick black fringes.
-Ref: Christie's L.A. 15 ...
Category
1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bog Wood
DINING CHAIRS BY JULES LELEU
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
SET OF FOUR FRENCH 1940'S OAK WOOD DINING CHAIRS BY JULES LELEU
Category
1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
$11,000
Ole Wanscher two Easy Chairs Produced by A.J. Iversen 1950
s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Köln, NRW
2 Easy chairs by the famous, danish architect and designer Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen in the 50s
Category
1940s Danish 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Bentwood
Robsjohn GibbingsKlismos Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Original 1940's Robsjohn Gibbings Klismos Chairs in cerused oak
(6 chairs in suite) with
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20th Century 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's original French leather arm chairs with
wood arms. Good patina.
Pair
Category
1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs
$9,500 / set
Pair 1940
s French Moderne Chairs
Located in US
Chic Pair Graphic Wood Framed Armchairs With Newly Upholstered Cushions. Price Is For Pair
Category
1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$4,600 / set
SET OF SIX CERUSE OAK DINING CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
SET OF SIX 1940'S FRENCH CERUSE OAK DINING CHAIRS WITH GREEN VELVET UPHOLSTERY.MATCHING DINING
Category
1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
1940
s Black Lacquered Side Chairs
By De Coene Frères
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A pair of black lacquered side chairs with a Missoni style fabric.
Very elegant.
Category
1940s Belgian Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,800 / set
1940s Child Craft Chair
Located in New York, NY
Medium height designer/maker chair
1940's, USA
H 29.25 in, W 12.5 in, D 13.5, SH 20.75
Category
Mid-20th Century American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
American Seating Envoy No.11 Childs Chair 1940
s
By American Seating
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Highly original Industrial Style childs chair By The American Seating Company Of Grand Rapids
Category
1940s American Industrial 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Peak of a Century Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab 2021
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
This 1940's Rattan chair has been creativly revisited by Staab by adding strong colors and vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Suite of Three 1940
s Iron Garden "Bouncer" Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three woven iron bounce chairs from 1940. Made of spring steel frame with steel mesh seats and
Category
1940s American Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Dining Table and Chairs, 1930’s - 1940’s
Located in Hampstead, QC
six chairs completely reupholstered in cream-coloured faux leather, all in excellent condition. Circa
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Macassar
Incredible 40
s Chair In Silk attributed to Samuel Marx
By Samuel Marx
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic design! Restored in bleached silk with nickel nail head trim.
Category
1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Mücke
Melder dining 2 chairs
table set, 40
s
By Mücke
Melder
Located in Poznań, PL
A Bauhaus dining set from Mücke & Melder manufactured during the 1940's in former Czechoslovakia
Category
1940s Czech Bauhaus 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,436 / set
Ole Wanscher four Easy Chairs Produced by A.J. Iversen 1950
s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Köln, NRW
4 Easy chairs by the famous, Danish architect and designer Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen in the 50s
Category
1940s Danish 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Bentwood
Dining set by Carl Malmsten,
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Milan, IT
Dining set by Carl Malmsten,
Sweden, first designed 1937, probably 1940’s production
8 chairs
Category
1940s Swedish 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Paul Laszlo Armchair For Herman Miller
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940's lounge chair with rolled arms, newly upholstered designed by Paul Laszlo for Herman Miller
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Pr Armchairs
Located in Culver City, CA
A pair of arm chairs probably from the 1940's. Both chairs are in good condition and would love a
Category
1940s American Other 1940 S Vintage Chairs
$2,400 / set
Pair of 1940
s Chairs Upholstered in Beige Silk
Located in New York, NY
1940's Chairs Upholstered in Beige Silk
Category
1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of French 1940
s chairs in oak ceruse with string
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning pair of French 1940's chairs in oak ceruse with string
Category
1940s French 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
String
1940
s Chair by Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ilmari Tapiovaara "Leikki 5" Chair from the 1940's
Category
1940s Finnish 1940 S Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1940
s Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Channel back chairs with light wood tapered legs. Newly reupholstered in an Osborne & Little fabric.
Category
1940s American 1940 S Vintage Chairs
$1,800
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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, 2023To 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, 2022Many 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, 2023To 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, 2024To 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.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
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