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Pair of Mid Century Easy Arm Chairs in Red Velvet Produced in Finland, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century easy / armchairs designed by unknown designer in Finland ca 1940s. In good
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of French Art Deco Lacquered White Arm Chairs circa 1940s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH ART DECO LACQUERED WHITE AND PARCEL GILT ARM CHAIRS A pair circa 1940s Item # 312XKP02P
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Lacquer

Arm Chair by Jacob Kjær from the 1940s in Patinated Leather and Oak
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm Chair By cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær from the 1940s. Upholstered with leather. The chair is in it's
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Patent Leather

Spanish Oak And Cane Arm Chairs by Pedro Sanmarti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of 1940's oak and cane arm chairs. Made in Barcelona.
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 1940s Ebonized Walnut Club Chairs in Great Plains Fabric by Holly Hunt
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic pair of 1940s Hollywood Art Deco arm/ club chairs were realized in the
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Francois Carre Vintage Sunburst Cantilevered Chairs
By Francois Carre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
produced in the 1930s or 1940s. The cantilever in these arm chairs provides a satisfying and relaxing
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

1940s American Rustic Wide Paddle Arm Maple Lounge Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Sykes Furniture Company
Located in Rochester, NY
Large-scale rustic wide paddle arm maple lounge chairs attributed to Cushman Furniture of Vermont
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Vintage 1940s American Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Fritz Hansen Open-Arm Lounge Chair with Slat Back Covered in Lambswool, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s open-arm lounge chair with spindle back. Made from lacquered
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of elegant and charming easy chairs from the late 1940s very typical of Fritz Hansen's design
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Sculptural Pair of 1940s Sleigh Arm Occasional Chairs in Oyster Croc Velvet
Located in New York, NY
These sculptural chairs feature an open curved arm design which lends to an elegant disposition
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Elegant 1940s Hollywood Scroll-Arm Occasional Chair by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 1940's Hollywood occasional chair by Grosfeld House features scroll detailing on the
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Pair of 1940s Rounded Arm Belgian Armchairs with New Cushions
Located in Toronto, CA
A pair of excellent chairs. The 1940's Belgian wood frames feature swooping round arms and original
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Pair of 1940 s Italian Armchairs attr. to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Hanover, MA
Supremely stylish 1940's Italian arm or club chairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich in their
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Low-Arm Wing Chairs in Grosfeld House Manner
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of circa 1940s low arm wing chairs upholstered in a fruit and foliage tapestry. Mahogany saber
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Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

1940s Fritz Hansen Spindle Back Open Armrest Lounge Chair Model 1628
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s open arm lounge chair with spindle back. Made from stained and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Alfred Christensen attr, Mid-Century, Sheepskin, Beech, Lounge Chair, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Alfred Christensen attr, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sheepskin, Beech, Lounge or Arm Chair, 1940s A
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of lounge or arm chairs designed and produced in Denmark in the first half of the 20th century. In
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swedish Arm Lounge Chair 1940s Zebra Pattern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchair by unknown designer but made and produced in Sweden in good vintage condition with signs from use. The original funky zebra fabric upholstery adding some character.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Alfred Christensen Spindle Back Open Armrest Lounge Chair in Elm and Lambswool
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s lounge chair open arm lounge chair with spindle back. Made from
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Elm

Set of 6 Estate French Hand-Carved Walnut and Cane-Back Dining Chairs Circa 1940
Located in New Orleans, LA
, circa 1940's. Measures: Arm chair: height - 39 inches, width - 22 1/2 inches, depth - 20 inches Seat
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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Danish Arm Easy Chair in Style Of Fritz Hansen in Oak and Sheepskin, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare 1940s danish armchair in sheepskin with oak feet in style of Fritz Hansen. Produced in Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of 1940 s Silver-Gilt Bamboo Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1940's Chinoiserie open-arm club chairs on substantial silver-gilt carved wood bases.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Pair of Italian 1940 s Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian 1940's Arm Chairs newly upholstered. Graceful cuve to arms join back and rest on
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

1940s Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very comfortable '40s arm chair, reupholstered in linen fabric. We were told that this was from
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Pair Stylish 1940 s arm chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Muslin covered wood framed arm chairs with unusual brass grill inset.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

4 1940 s Arm Chairs by Pierre Cruege
Located in Paris, ile de france
SET OF BLACK AND MOHAIR VELVET ARM CHAIRS BY PIERRE CRUEGE
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

A Pair of French 1940s Arm Chairs
By René Prou
Located in New York, NY
Two armchairs by Rene Prou
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940 S ARM CHAIRS probabaly by Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in San Francisco, CA
A HANDSOME PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940'S EBONIZED ASH ARM CHAIRS WITH NATURAL ASH CROSS-HATCHED SUPPORTS
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

French 1940s Wood Framed Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Stylish, black lacquered, 1940s arm chair in white muslin. seat height is 15"
Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gilt Dolphin Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of 1940's arm chairs with carved, gilt dolphin motif.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Maxime Old French Art Deco Armchair
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This 1940’s arm chair is attributed to Maxime Old (1910 – 1991). The solid mahogany chair has
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20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Faux Leather

Pair 1940 s Rolled Arm Club Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome pair of vintage 1940's Club Chairs. great lines with a curved rolled arm, and down
Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1940 s French Deco Leather Hoop Arm chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French deco hoop arm chair with original leather.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of 1940 s French Deco Leather Hoop Arm chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French deco hoop arm chair with original leather.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of 1940 s Scroll Arm Club Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
a very well made pair of vintage 1940's club chairs, with wonderful curved arms and scroll ends
Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Surrealistic 1940 s Plaster Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Surrealistic 1940's plaster arm chair. Unusual arm chair with animal skull/bone motif. In the style
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20th Century Chairs

#4308 Pair of 1940 s Wing Back Arm Chairs in Original Vinyl.
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of wing back arm chairs in original green vinyl with tufted & piped backs, pleated
Category

Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

Materials

PVC, Wood

Pair of 1940 s Hollywood Regency Mahogany Open Arm Chairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Great form and style in this pair of original 1940's Hollywood Regency mahogany open arm chairs
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Danish Curved-Arm Beech Lounge Chair, Wool Fabric, 1940s
Located in Hudson, NY
Lounge chair with stained beech frame and curved armrests. Seat and back upholstered with grey wool
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Pair of 1940 s Scrolled Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of 1940's scrolled arm club chairs with a tight buttoned back. Newly upholstered in
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Wood

1940 s Bentwood Arm Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This chair will bright any corner. A bentwood maple frame arm chair possibly Thonet. Upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of french arm chairs vintage fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Pair of french arm chairs vintage fabric
Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Art Deco Arm chair 1940 s
Located in Hudson, NY
Art Deco Arm chair original condition Dimensions: arm to arm 25" inches seat hight around 18
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fur

PAIR 1940 s TUBULAR CHROME ARM CHAIRS
Located in York, ME
PAIR OF 1940'S TUBULAR CHROME PLATED STEEL ARM CHAIRS RE UPHOLSTERED IN HIDE HAVE ORIGINAL LABEL RE
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of 1940s Wood and Upholstered Chairs
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Beautiful pair of 1940s wood and upholstered arm chairs. Polished lacquered wood with coral
Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Arm Chair Made In Milan 1940 s
Located in New York, NY
BEAUTIFUL HIGH BACK ARM CHAIR MADE IN MILAN 1940's CARVED WALNUT FRAME WITH THE MOST FANTASTIC
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

FRENCH 1940 S SCROLLING PLUME ARM CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A WINSOME PAIR OF FRENCH 1940'S CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN SCROLLING PLUME ARM CHAIRS. The
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

French 1940 s Leather Hoop Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hoop Arm Chairs Reupholstered in Leather
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

ITALIAN 1940 S EBONIZED BEECHWOOD UPHOLSTERED ARM CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A HANDSOME PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940'S EBONIZED BEECHWOOD UPHOLSTERED ARM CHAIRS WITH LIGHT BEECHWOOD
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

"Real" Vintage 1940 s Diskin Art Arm Chair
Located in Treasure Island, CA
which this was one, made to clients specifications. A chair with such spectacular lines and made in such
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

SET OF FOUR FRENCH 1940 S LIMED OAK (CERUSE) ARM CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A SET OF FOUR FLAMBOYANT FRENCH 1940'S LIMED OAK (CERUSE) UPHOLSTERED OPEN ARM CHAIRS (FAUTEUILS
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

PAIR OF FRENCH 1940 S OAK OPEN ARM CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A SLEEK PAIR OF FRENCH 1940'S OAK OPEN ARM CHAIRS WITH WOVEN RUSH STRAP SEATS AND BACKS. Each
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940 S CLOSED ARM CLUB CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A CHIC AND CURVACEOUS PAIR OF ITALIAN 1940'S OFF-WHITE COTTON UPHOLSTERED CLOSED ARM CLUB CHAIRS
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

SET OF FOUR FRENCH 1940 S LIMED OPEN ARM CHAIRS after Quinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A SET OF FOUR FLAMBOYANT FRENCH 1940'S LIMED OAK UPHOLSTERED OPEN ARM CHAIRS (FAUTEUILS). Each
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

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1940s Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1940s arm chair available at 1stDibs. Each 1940s arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 1940s arm chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s arm chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thonet, Fritz Hansen and Frits Henningsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940s Arm Chair?

The average selling price for a 1940s arm chair at 1stDibs is $3,650, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.

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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.

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Questions About 1940s Arm Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.