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Pair of French 1940
s Lounge Chairs in the manner of Andre Arbus
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French Lounge Chairs, in the manner of Andre Arbus, circa 1940's. Simple, yet elegant
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Oak Side Chair with Circular Patterns in the Back with a Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco oak side chair with circular patterns in the back with a rush seat, France, 1940s.
Just
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of Leather Club Chairs
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
A gorgeous and stylish pair of club chairs, from 1940s, France. Fabulous art deco style, with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Maurice Pré Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs - COM, France, 1950s
By Maurice Pré
Located in Beirut, LB
A striking set of four dining chairs designed by Maurice Pré in France, circa 1940s. These chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Rene Malaval Bloc Metal Edition Armchairs, Set of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Rene Malaval Bloc metal edition armchairs – Set of ten
1940s Rene Malaval Bloc metal
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Vintage 1940
s French Teak Ship
s Deck Chairs w/Arms
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
First seen on famous ships of the era like the Normandie, Ile de France, Queen Mary and Queen
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Teak, Cane
French Leather Armchair with Magazine Pocket
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Incredible comfortable, all original (still supple) leather skirted 1940s, French club chair, with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Pair of c.1940
s French Solid Elm Bridge Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French soild elm bridge chairs with the highest quality leather upholstery. There chairs have been
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1940s French Bridge Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Introducing a classic pair of French 1940s bridge chairs, steeped in history and elegance, waiting
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$4,200 / set
Pair of French 1940s Oak Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of French waxed oak chairs in the style of Jean Royere, great lines and nice construction.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Leather and Wood Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in New York City, NY
Leather and wood chairs, France, circa 1940-1950. 4 are available.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$5,000 / item
Charles Dudouyt Desk
Chair Setin Oak, France 1940
s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk en suite with its matching chair, hand carved Walnut with many details.
Desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
1940
s Original French Green Garden Set, Table and Four Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original French green garden set – Table and four chairs
1940’s original French green
Category
Vintage 1940s French Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Desk Chair, France, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco armchair on octagonal legs with ebonized profiles, in solid mahogany. Seat and backrest in riveted black leatherette. Available as a matching ensemble with bookcase and desk...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1940s French Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A very elegant pair of 1940's iron garden chairs with airy scrolled design.
Restored.
We have
Category
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1940s French Patio Lounge Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s French patio lounge chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 c.1940
s French Solid Elm Bridge Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French soild elm bridge chairs with the highest quality leather upholstery. There chairs have been
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Woven Leather and Wood Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in New York City, NY
Leather and wood chairs, France, circa 1940-1950.
2 available. Sold individually.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$5,000 / item
A Bold Pair of French 1940
s Faux Bois Concrete Garden Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bold and unusual pair of French 1940's faux bois concrete garden chairs; each with arching crest
Category
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
French 1940s Black Cerused Lady
s Desk and Chair
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Miami, FL
Chic 1940s lady's desk and chair attributed to Jean Pascaud. Black cerused oak refinished, blue
Category
Vintage 1940s French Desks
Six 1940s French Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Six 1940s French wrought iron garden chairs. Great quality, heavy chairs. From a 59 million dollar
Category
Vintage 1940s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
$2,950 / set
Six Poillerat-Style Garden Chairs, France, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic set of six painted wrought iron garden chairs in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. The backs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$8,153 / set
Pair of French 1940s Modernist Oak and Mohair Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of French Modernist Chairs from the 1940s. Great diamond shaped lattice backs, and angular
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Mohair
Pair of 1940s French Garden Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of iron garden chairs,
France, circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Pair Of 1940
s Italian Paola Buffa Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
High back club chairs with a separate cushion. Recently upholstered in grey flannel. Very
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
French Baroque 1940s Wrought Iron Table and Four Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
1940s set.
Dimensions provided below are for the table. Each chair measures (in centimeters
Category
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Pair of Art Deco Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of armed lounge chairs in the Art Deco style by collectible designer Charles Dudouyt. Well
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Hardwood
Unusual Pair of French 1940s/ 1950s Caned Oak Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Pair of French 1940s/ 1950s Caned Oak Chairs
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Set of 6 Wrought Iron Chairs - France, 1940s
By René Drouet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming set of six wrought iron chairs with gorgeous lines, in a delicate sea-green colour. Lovely
Category
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Baroque Wrought Iron Table and Six Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual outdoor dining set comprised of a rectangular table and six chairs of solid wrought iron
Category
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique 1940s French Country Walnut Leather Arm Chair
Located in North York, ON
This chair was made in the 1940s and modeled after the popular French Country style of furniture
Category
American Armchairs
Elegant "Swan Neck" Table, Chair and Bench Set, France 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A very chic 1940s wrought-iron outdoor dining-set, comprised of one long dining table with Carrarra
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Sets
Biennaise Industrial Chairs, circa 1940s
By Bienaise
Located in Gloucester, GB
Biennaise industrial chairs, circa 1940s
- Shaped ply seats and backrests
- Height adjustable
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
$577 / item
Modern Rustic, Brutalistic Table / Chair Set by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of two small chairs and a table by Charles Dudouyt, probably 1940s, solid oak, seats in rye
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Sets
Materials
Straw, Oak
Pair of French Upholstered Grey Club Chairs, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's French pair of recently reupholstered grey club chairs with padded sides. Mahogany frames
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1940s French Aluminium Dining -Side Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Rare pair of vintage 1940s French aluminium dining, side chairs. We bought these chairs in the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal
Wrought-Iron Set of Two Chairs and Table, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wrought-iron set of two chairs and a rectangular table with lovely scrolled feet and ironwork, in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Handsome Pair of 1940s Garden Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1940s white painted iron garden chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Four French Midcentury, 1940s Bleached Oak Arm Card Table Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of four French midcentury, (1940s) bleached oak arm (card table) chairs with dark brown leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of French Arm Chairs, Linen Upholstery, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's pair of French ebony spool arm side chairs.
Recently reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Sculptural Pair of French 1940s-1950s Oak Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural pair of French 1940s-1950s oak lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Set of Six French, 1940s Style Iron Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant, wide and sturdy set of six wrought iron garden chairs, with peacock-blue finish.
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,117 / set
Four Elm
Rush Chairs by Courtray, France 1940s
By Victor Courtray
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of four armchairs in Elm with clover-like arms, the backs split in sections retain their original rush finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Elm
$10,500 / set
1940s Bridge Chairs
Located in Bagshot, GB
quality brown velvet. These chairs are very comfy and extremely stylish with over exaggerated curved arms
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
$1,512
Pair of 1940s French Hand Carved Arm Chairs in Salmon Fabric
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s carved wood French armchairs with a cabriolet leg. Purchased from a Southampton, NY
Category
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Dining Table and 6 Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautifully designed dining room set from the 1940s.
White painted iron structure. White lime
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Sets
French circa 1940s Gilded Bergere Chairs with Ottoman
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
The absolute height of 1940s design still wearing their original 24-karat water gilded frames, that
Category
Vintage 1940s Gibraltarian Art Deco Armchairs
French Maxime Old Style Oak Table with 6 Chairs, 1940s
By Maxime Old
Located in LEGNY, FR
French table with 6 chairs in the style of Maxime Old from the 1940s.
Bronze details on the table
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak
Rare Set of 2 Chairs and 1 Table in Metal by Claude Adrien for MAM France 1940
s
By Edition Meubles Artistiques Modernes, Claude Adrien
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
strips. by Claude Adrien for Editions Meubles Artistiques Modernes (M.A.M.) in the late 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
2 Chairs Armchairs in Solid Oak and Upholstery 1940s French
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French armchairs from the 1940s. Solid oak structure with a delicate and very decorative
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of 1940s Metal and Wire Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and unique pair of circa 1940s' chairs. Wire wound around an iron structure, creating
Category
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wire
Pair of Wrought Iron Art Deco Chairs by René Prou, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic and fun pair of Art Deco garden chairs by René Prou, with a yellow-painted wrought iron
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Oil on Canvas "Bouquet on a Chair", 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French oil on canvas "bouquet on a chair" from the 1940s.
Still life. Not
Category
Vintage 1940s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Lacquer
Pair of French Bridge Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of 1940's French bridge chairs. Sold as is.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Rare pair Chamrousse armchairs by Charlotte Perriand / Steph Simon, France 1940s
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare pair armchairs model ‘Chamrousse’ by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France 1940’s. These
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Straw, Ash
Pair of Black Leatherette Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Nice pair of black leatherette lounge chairs from the 1940s.
Finishing nails.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
$2,158 / set
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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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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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