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Six French Art Deco Gilded Wrought Iron 1940s Chairs Style Prou
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of six dining room chairs in wrought iron with a gold leaf patina. France, circa 1940. Newly
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Rare Armchairs, France, 1930s/1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A grand and elegant pair of rare 1930s / 1940s armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Lounge chair for Vibo Vesoul, France 1940s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning French Lounge chair by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The French designers were committed
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Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Rope, Wood

French 1940s Art Deco Walnut Side Chair in Dusk Holly Hunt Great Plains Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco walnut side/ occasional chair was realized in France circa 1940. It features
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

c1940 s Pair Classic French Leather Club Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Circa 1930's-1940's French Classic Leather Club Chairs in unbelievable condition. These are 100
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Elegant Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Chairs, 1940s, Graceful Curves Bouclé
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of Six French Art Deco Dining Chairs, 1940s - Solid Oak Elegance with Bouclé Fabric and
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Oak Velvet Chair, c. 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
This oak chair from 1940s France has the original silk velvet upholstery and nailhead detail around
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Oak, Velvet

Art Deco Chairs in Walnut Root with Leather Seats, 1940s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco Chairs in Walnut Root with Leather Seats, 1940s, Set of 6
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Burl

Majorelle Six Grey Cerused Oak Brown Barrel Chairs Art Deco, France, 1930s-1940s
By Atelier Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Marjorelle six cerused grey oak barrel chairs Art Deco, France, 1930-1940 Beautiful and rare
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Style Carved and Upholstered Armchairs, circa 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of French style carved and upholstered armchairs, circa 1940s Gorgeous blue and white down
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Pastoral Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained wood, France, late 1940s. Rustic dining chairs manufactured in France
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare French Side Chair in Pine with Metal Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chair, pine, metal, France, 1940s This chair of French origin features a rather stunning
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Metal

Fish Shaped Wicker Lounge Chair Attributed to Lina Zervudaki, 1940s
By Lina Zervudaki
Located in London, GB
Fish shape wicker lounge chair attributed to the master of wicker design art Lina Zervudaki (1890
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric and oak, France, 1940s. Wide and comfortable chairs in a soft beige
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Set of Four Neoclassical Revival Iron Armchairs with Urn Backs, France, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat, René Drouet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking set of four hefty wrought iron armchairs from circa 1940s France, showcasing exquisite
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Modernist Armchairs by Victor Courtray France 1940s
By Victor Courtray
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare pair of modernist armchairs by Victor Courtray. Leather is new. In excellent condition. 1930 / 40s
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Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Rare Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV Neoclassical Chairs, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
product, even some eight decades later. The chairs were made and stamped by French firm Maison Jansen in
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Side Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Art Chairs from Jaque Klein, 1940s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Six wooden and fabric chairs by Jaque Klein, 1940s. Seat height - 46 cm. This vintage item has
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Rare French Dining Chair in Pine with Metal Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, pine, metal, France, 1940s This French dining chair features a rather stunning
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Bentwood

Pair of French Deco Leather Squared-Back Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of 1940s French club chairs sourced in the south of France in supple sheep hide
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair French Art Deco Black Leather Club Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of circa 1940s French club chairs in black leather. Chairs have button-tufted rounded backs
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Vanity Chair
Located in Montreal, QC
French 1940s gilt iron vanity chair in the manner of Rene Drouet.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Four 1940s Industrial Metal Chairs by Réne Malaval in Their Original Red Color
By Rene Malaval
Located in München, DE
Four 1940s industrial design metal chairs by Réne Malaval in their original colors. The welder
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Pair of 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs Camel Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Classic 1940s French Art Deco club chairs in brown leather. Upholstered in beautifully
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather

French Art Deco Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, leatherette, France, 1930s/1940s These French dining chairs employ the
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Guillerme Chambron Oak Easy Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, easy chairs in purple fabric and oak, 1940s, France. These distinctive
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme Chambron Oak Easy Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, easy chairs in fabric and oak, 1940s, France. Two high back lounge chair
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Oak and Cognac Leather Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Oak and Cognac leather dining or side chairs, France 1940s. A striking pair of six French
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Set of 6 Andre Arbus French Midcentury Woven Back Chairs
By André Arbus
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 French 1940s oak side chairs with natural colored and red trimmed woven sea grass seats
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Oak, Seagrass, Wood

Guillerme Chambron Turquoise Oak Easy Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, easy chairs in mint green, blue, turquoise fabric and oak, 1940s, France
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs in Blue and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, blue fabric and mahogany, France, 1940s. Wide and comfortable chair in blue
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

René Gabriel Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs Armchairs, France 1940’s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ladderbacks armchairs by René Gabriel from the reconstruction era these chairs exemplify
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Upholstery

4 French Modern Neoclassical Dining Chairs Attributed to Maison Jansen, 1940
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
An elegant set of 4 French midcentury / 1940s dining chairs in the modern neoclassical style
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1940"s Iron Garden Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Garden Chair Restored with new powder coating. Sunbrella fabric
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20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture

Set of Eight Art Deco Style Dining Chairs, France, circa 1950s-1960s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Striking set of eight French 1940s-style dining room chairs of bold design, in blonde wood
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

1940s French Iron Garden Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
painted surface from years of outside use. Most likely French in origin - dating from the 1940's
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20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Bridge Chairs, in Oxblood Leather, France 1940 s
Located in Austin, TX
, bridge chairs, or game table chairs. France, 1940's Seat height is approximate 19", varying with the
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French 40’s Oak Chair with Original Brown Leather Seat, France, c. 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French 40’s oak chair with original brown leather seat, France, c. 1940 Measures: 33.5 D: 24 W: 25
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of French "Bridge" Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of French “Bridge Chairs” as they are commonly referred to, from the 1930s or 1940s. These are
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Original French Modernist Upholstered Pouf with Silver Leaf Cabriole Legs
Located in New York City, NY
tapered wood cabriole legs. This original French Modern 1940s style slipper chair can be suited for a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Wabi Sabi Handcrafted Design Solid Oak Dining Table Chairs, 1940 s France
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
matching dining chairs. Made in France in the 1940's. Solid oak handmade round table on 4 carved legs with
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Sets

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Oak

Maxime Old Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash
By Maxime Old
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco dining chairs, set of six, in ash. Seat height: 18". **PRICE includes proper
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Cantilever Chair by Audoux Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France, 1940s
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Cantilever chair by Audoux Minet for Vibo Vesoul, France, 1940s: Modern beauty from the 1940s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rope, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Green-Painted Iron Garden Chairs, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant set of four wrought iron garden chairs, painted dark green. Traces of an earlier white
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Pair Compass Leg Upholstered Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1950's French pair of easy chairs with compass design legs in teak. The compass legs are more
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Oak Reupholstered Bouclé Fabric – France, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Oak & Reupholstered Bouclé Fabric – France, 1940s Introducing a pair of
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Exceptional Wrought Iron Ivy Motif Table and Six Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Incredible 1940s Baroque hand-wrought iron dining room set, comprised of a rectangular dining table
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Iron and Steel Garden Patio Bistro Cafe Ding Chair by Francois Carre c 1940 s
By Francois Carre, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and stylish metal arm chair by Francois Carre, made in France circa 1940's. The chair
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Maison Jansen Table and Three Chairs, France, circa 1940s
By Marc du Plantier, Maison Jansen
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
three chairs that are not necessarily by Maison Jansen. They are more in the style of Marc du Plantier
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Settee and Pair of Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940s French wrought iron settee and matching pair of chairs with very decorative iron work. These
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Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Leather Upholstered Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French leather upholstered club chairs standing on four tapered legs. The chairs have a
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of French 1940s Armchairs Attributed to René Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of French 1940s lounge chairs in wrought iron attributed to René Drouet that unites
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Structured Soft Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, oak, France, 1940s Expressive French lounge chair with flowerlike shaped
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme Chambron Oak Easy Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, easy chairs in fabric and oak, 1940s, France. These distinctive chairs in
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme Chambron Oak Easy Chair
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, easy chair in purple fabric and oak, 1940s, France. This high back lounge
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme Chambron Loveseat in Red Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, lounge chair, oak and red upholstery, France, 1940s.  This lounge chair
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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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.

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 1940s French 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What 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.