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Set of 6 French Dining Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Beautiful set of 6 French 1940's dining chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 French Dining Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Set of 8 French 1940s dining chairs in red leather;
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Cabriolet Chairs, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Pair of Louis XV style Cabriolet chairs completely redone with a nice blue heather fabric. The wood
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$2,991 / set
Bentwood Chairs by Josef Hoffmann + Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet, Austria, 1940s
By Josef Hoffmann, Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
of some of the chairs. Sourced in France, 1940s.
Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) was a founding member
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
A fine pair French Bridge chairs
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of French 1940s black lacquer bridge chairs newly restrung & upholstered in Rose
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,909 / set
1940
s French Black Iron Arm Chairs.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and elegant 1940's French arm chairs, black iron structure with gilded accents. Newly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
French Carved Wood Three Leg Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible French 1940's carved wood chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Beautiful circular
Category
Mid-20th Century European Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,400 / item
Pair of French 40
s Mohair Club Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Incredible pair of magnificent completely restored French 1940's club chairs. These exquisite
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair
French Midcentury Lounge Chair with Gilt Bronze Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French lounge chair, France, circa 1940s. This chair is being completely reupholstered, and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Six French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Dining Chairs Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
room chairs is made of the highest quality! If you look at the photos provided you will see the
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Two 1940s Red Leather Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1940s red leather armchairs in the style of André Arbus. Leather has been restored.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1940s Multipl’s Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Societe Industriella des Meubles Multiples
Located in Hook, Hampshire
French History. Each chair was hand pressed in huge Industrial presses before being hand welded together
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
$3,840 / set
Spanish Leather and Wood Chairs, 1940s, Set of 4
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
of the chairs.
On one of the seats, someone must have done it themselves and glued a small tear
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
Three French Rustic Adirondack Style Chipped Pine Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Three rustic Adirondack style (French 1940s) chipped pine side chairs with an open back (PRICED
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Mid-20th Century French Adirondack Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Gilt Iron Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1940's French gilt metal iron chairs with original finish. Available in our 241 East 60th
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Pair of French Armchairs Belonging to the Rationalist Current, 1940s
Located in bari, IT
Pair of French armchairs belonging to the rationalist current 1940s totally restored in double
Category
Vintage 1940s French Minimalist Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Amazing Pair of Original French 40
s Leather Club Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Whoa Lois--Stop the car!!! Amazing pair of all original vintage French 1940's leather club chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
c.1940 Pair of Original Unrestored French Leather Club Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Great pair of original 1940's French leather club chairs in as found condition. With their square
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Vanity Stool in Hot Pink Satin and Ebony Leg
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1940s French vanity stool in hot pink satin and ebony leg.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Pair of French 1940
s Arm Chairs, SALE
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of French 1940's arm chairs with curved arms and tapering legs. Newly upholstered in
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Two French 1940s rolled club armchairs. Water damage. Sold as is.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Two French 1940s rolled club armchairs. Water damage. Sold as is.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Six French Art Deco Dining Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six French Art Deco oak dining chairs, in the manner of Andre Arbus, French, circa 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$5,500 / set
1940
s Desk Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual rounded arm desk chair in dark mahogany stain with original leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
$3,400
Set of Jacques Adnet Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare set of 4x Jacques Adnet Dining Room Chairs, France 1940s
Leather is original on legs and newly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Leather
$38,000 / set
1940s Original Multipl
s Stools, Set of Nineteen
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. Multipl's chairs are an iconic part of Industrial French history and we rarely see the stools but these are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,053 / set
1940s Original Multipl
s Stools, Set of Six
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Hook, Hampshire
chairs are an iconic part of Industrial French history and we rarely see the stools but these are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,159 / set
1940s Original Multipl
s Stools, Set of Nine
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Hook, Hampshire
chairs are an iconic part of industrial French history and we rarely see the stools but these are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,920 / set
Elegant Set of 6 Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A set of six French 1940's dining chairs, with an ebonized wood frame and cream fabric upholstered.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of French 1940
s Modernist Bridge Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Stunningly elegant form with the tapering curved feet and curvaceous arms, these chairs have been
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
1940s Set of Nine Rene Herbst Tubular Metal Garden Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s set of nine Rene Herbst tubular metal garden chairs
1940s set of nine Rene Herbst tubular
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Walnut
Linen Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s French lounge chair
This chair is beautiful from all angles
Newly upholstered in a neutral
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Set of 6 French Beech Wood and Rush Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful set of 1940s French dining chairs featuring beautifully woven rush seats. France 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Pair of French 1940s Walnut Club Armchairs with a Seat Cushion and Reupholstery
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of French 1940s walnut club armchairs with a seat cushion. Price includes reupholstery with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1940s Mahieu Bentwood Walnut Tri Slat Dining Chairs, Set of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Mahieu Bentwood Walnut Tri Slat Dining Chairs – Set Of Three
1940s Mahieu Bentwood Walnut
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Set of Six French Art Deco Upholstered Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s French Art Deco dining chairs in a classic streamlined shape with polished walnut
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Blue Fabric and Black Wood Louis XV Style Cabriolet Chairs, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Pair of Louis XV style Cabriolet chairs completely redone with a nice blue heather fabric. The wood
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Blue Fabric and Black Wood Louis XV Style Cabriolet Chairs, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Pair of Louis XV style Cabriolet chairs completely redone with a nice blue heather fabric. The wood
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1940
s Style French Arm Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Two beautiful French Armchairs. Rich deep brown wood with a basket weave pattern cushion and back.
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Raffia, Wool
French Woven Lounge Chairs 1940
s
By Vibo
Located in Hudson, NY
French Mid Century Ripe Chairs by Adrien Audox and Frida Minet for Vibo. Beautifully curved
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Bentwood
Set of Solid Oak Dining Chairs (4) and Armchairs (2) 1940s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice and brutalist solid oak dining room set figuring 4 chairs and 2 armchairs
Circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Art Deco Chair by Francisque Chaleyssin, France 1940
s
By Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Austin, TX
. Comfortable. France 1940's.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Chic French Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of French 1940"S silvered chairs in a stunning lavender silk
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Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Art Deco Era French Moustache Back Leather Club Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
a design created during the Art Moderne movement in 1920s-1940s, France, these chairs define an era
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Charles Dudouyt Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt side chair - France 1940s
Large carved ball shaped feet with signature rushed
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rush
$3,800
Pair French White Paint Decorated Carved Louis XV Bergere Armchairs Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This is a gorgeous pair of French
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pr. 1940s White Painted, Louis XVI Style Bergeres by Carlhian for Maison Jansen
By Maison Carlhian, Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1940s Off-White Painted Louis XVI Style Bergeres Designed by Carlhian for Maison Jansen
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Paint, Satin, Wood, Wool, Velvet
side chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
Reproduction of French 1940's bridge chair made as dining chair with out arms. Sold COM,2 yards
Category
Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
$1,800
1940
s Original French Leather Club Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Original French Leather Club Chairs - Pair.
Classic pair of French leather armchairs in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Green Velours
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak and green velours, France, 1940s.
Rounded, comfortable chairs with a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Dynamite Pair of 1940
s French Ultra Comfortable Leather Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Ooo-wee! Just look at this dynamite pair of original vintage French Forties barrel backed tub
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather
French Mid-Century Style, Velvet Lounge Chairs by Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Glasgow, GB
French elegance and Mid-Century style.
Inspired by a 1940s French design, these chairs exude
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of 8 dining chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Set of 8 high back dining chairs. French 1940s, Sold as is
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Rene Prou French Black Iron and Gilded Side Chairs With Lamp Shearling Seats
By René Prou
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Rene Prou French, circa 1940s side chairs with all the characteristics of Prou.
The
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
French Wrought Iron Patio/Dining Set in Art Deco Style from the 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gracefully executed iron chairs newly powder coated in glorious white, these chairs would make an
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair French Jean Michel Frank 1940
s Style Chairs.
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of French 1940's Style Chairs.style and elegant,these chairs are all leather made on metal
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
$12,500 / set
Large Art Deco Club Chair, France 1940
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Armchair in its original upholstery and finish, large arms with a cubist flair ending in a reduced base with large oak feet.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Set of 6 French Art Deco Palissander and Stained Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 6 French 1940s dining chairs with a darkened wood frame and a palissander back.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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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.
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.
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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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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