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1940s French Chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone rush weave
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone red and natural rush weave.
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rush, Oak
1940s French Leather Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of 1940s French leather chairs with plank oak armrests. Ornate detailing
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$10,500 / set
1940
s Original French Multipl
s Arm Chair, Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair – green
1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Regency Mahogany Arm Chair, Circa 1940
s
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1940 French Regency Revival arm chair made from mahogany. The frame is beautifully
Category
Vintage 1940s French Regency Revival Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Set of 6 1940
s French Dining chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of 6 1940's Dining chairs. contact us for more info
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
$2,000 Sale Price / set
58% Off
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
$5,766 / set
Pair of French Dominique Open Arm Club Chairs c. 1940
s
By Dominique
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of French Dominque open arm club chairs with subtly curved legs C. 1940's, reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of French 1940’s Salon Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French 40’s salon side chairs. Walnut legs.
Newly re-upholstered.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$5,600 / set
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
$3,844 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
Art Deco Chairs, Cherry, France, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Art Deco chairs in cherry, with trapezoidal openwork backrests and upholstered seats
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Cherry
$3,844 / set
Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s
Located in Sherborne, GB
around 1940. The construction is top notch.
This pair of chairs would create an interior 'moment' with a
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rustic Wabi Sabi Rattan Chair, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; Wood; Cord; Wabi Sabi; Rattan; dining chair; side chair; France; French Craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
$1,681 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 1940
s wrought iron chairs by René Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very unusual pair of tall wrought iron chairs
upholstered with purple velvet
Great condition
France
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Greco Roman Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s French Dining Chair
Located in London, GB
A classic French dining chair from the 1940s, featuring a stained wood frame and tan leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,811 / item
Folding Chair by Joseph B. Fenby, France, 1940s.
By Joseph Beverly Fenby
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An early example of X-frame design — later adopted in the famous “Tripolina” and “Butterfly” chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s French Dining Chair in Chestnut and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, chestnut, rush, France, 1940s
This design serves as an example of how traditional
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Chestnut
1940s French Bronze Side Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s French bronze side chair.
Category
Vintage 1940s Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
1940s French Lounge Chairs Pair
Located in New York, NY
1940s pair of French lounge chairs that are nicely upholstered in silk with rolled arms and loose
Category
Vintage 1940s Directoire Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Silk
$14,000 / set
Solid Oak Brutalist Chair, France ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a robust organic form and an earth-toned palette, this chair is the embodiment of Brutalism
Category
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1940s French Tufted Back Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite 1940s French tufted slipper chair. This tufted high back slipper chair is a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$704 Sale Price
60% Off
1940
s Pair Of Original French Multipl
s Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Pair Of Original French Multipl’s Armchairs
1940’s Pair Of Original French Multipl’s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco lounge or club chairs. The chairs have an Amboyna wood frame and are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Amboyna, Upholstery
$23,000 / set
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Naugahyde
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Cane, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
in France, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 15“
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
1940s French Gray And Pink Children’s Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a whimsical pair of French children’s bergere chairs. The frame is a French gray, and the
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
set of four lounge chairs in style of 1940
s France
Located in New York, NY
4, 1940’s French style small scale club chairs in Cerused White Oak from France. One purchased
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$8,900 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Set of Six French 1940s Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Upholstered high back sycamore chairs with tapered legs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,900 / set
Solid Oak Brutalist Pair of Chairs, France, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a robust organic form and an earth-toned palette, this pair of chairs is the embodiment of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Curvaceous French Lounge Chair circa 1940s Refinished and Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous French Lounge Chair, France, circa 1940s. It has recently been refinished in an ivory
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
6 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Six exquisite French dining chairs from the 1940s era. High backs framed by the wood structure
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming and elegant set of three wrought iron side chairs, with lovely original verdigris paint
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
$3,363 / set
Pair of 1940
s Oak and Woven Lounge Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of 1940's French oak and woven armchairs by Charles Dudouyt. Beautiful carved wood
Category
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
toile cane chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, 1940s, French
Located in Waasmunster, BE
pair of Faux Bamboo opera chairs 1940s, French,
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Side Chair in the Manner of René Gabriel France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Berlin, DE
modernism of France’s post-war period. The chair remains in original condition; restoration can be carried
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Crème de la crème! A pair of 1940
s French Leather Club Chairs Moustache Models
Located in Hastings, GB
La Crème de La Crème, Pair of 1940’s French Leather Club Chairs Havana Moustache Models
This
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
French Art Deco Cerused Oak Fauteuil Chair, 1940s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually.
A 1940s French fauteuil chair, defined by its Art Deco influenced
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Club Chairs from Château de Sancerre, France, 1940s
By Jacques Adnet, René Drouet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of 1940s club chairs. Provenance: from Château de Sancerre, Sancerre, France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Grey Velour
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, velvet, beech, France, 1940s
Comfortable and luxurious pair of Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair
By André Arbus
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic Art Deco 1940s desk chair in blond walnut with original dark green upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
1940s French Set of Six Oak Dining chairs
Located in London, GB
French: Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs, c.1940s
A set of six French dining chairs from the 1940s
Category
Antique 1640s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Charles Dudouyt Wooden Side Chair for L
Abeillée, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
testament to French design of the 1940s, offering an enduring visual impact and lasting elegance.
Condition
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
8 Dining Chairs Attr. to René Prou, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic set of eight high-backed dining chairs with shapely and elegant apron and legs. Upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
$11,772 / set
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mint Green Velour
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, velvet, beech, France, 1940s
Comfortable and luxurious pair of Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, 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
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in leucate, FR
condition
France Around 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s European French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$1,787 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage French Cognac-Colored Leather Club Chair, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This leather club chair comes from France and was made circa 1940s. It is upholstered with cognac
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
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1940s French Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s French chair for your home. A 1940s French chair — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 1137 options for an antique or vintage 1940s French chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the 1940s French chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940s French chair, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s French chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles Dudouyt, Maison Jansen and Joseph Mathieu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1940s French Chair?
A 1940s French chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,900, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $700,000.
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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.
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.
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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1940s French Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2021In 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.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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.
- What is a French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
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