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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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Audoux Minet Pair of Armchairs
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Audoux-Minet for Vibo, set of chairs, France, 1940s.
Natural rustic modern style typical for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Pair of French 1940
s Club Chairs in Ebonized Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Pair of comfortable club chairs with ebonized mahogany feet
Category
20th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of large 1940
s Club chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 1940's Club chairs, sycamore feet. France, circa 1940
Category
20th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
Jean Pascaud, Side Chair, France, C. 1949
By Jean Pascaud
Located in New York, NY
1940s side chair by French designer Jean Pascaud.
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Rosewood
1940s Art Deco Desk Chair from French Governmental Institute
Located in Encino, CA
One beautiful 1940s era Art Deco desk chair from French Governmental Institute.
This beechwood
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
1940s Art Deco Desk Chair from French Governmental Institute
Located in Encino, CA
One beautiful 1940s era Art Deco desk chair from French Governmental Institute.
This beechwood
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1940
s French chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original condition and surface
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$3,200
Pr. of 1940
s French Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Style of Arbus.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Set of Eight 1940s French Chairs
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Set of eight 1940s French ash chairs with rush seats.
Seat Height: 45 cm
Seat Depth: 42 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
$3,286 / set
Pair of 1940s French Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
of chairs; they are located in our warehouse.
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Pair of 1940s French Chairs in Houndstooth
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Newly reupholstered in black and white wool houndstooth. On taped legs. Petite scroll arms.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
1940
s French Turned Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of small turned side chairs with woven seats
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
1940
s French side chair
Located in New York, NY
Newly recovered in blue grey cotton velvet with blond wood legs, original finish
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
$1,650
French 1940
s Low Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Very chic small chair in a beautiful tight weave cocoa fabric. Walnut legs. Great for bedroom,desk
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
$2,400
French club chair, 1940
s
Located in New York, NY
French 1940's club chair, re-upholstered in 100% Belgian linen
1940’s French and has been re
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen
1940
s French side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
1940's French side Chairs,Wood legs and upolstered in muslin.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Muslin
Pair of French 1940
s Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Cherry Wood Side Chairs with Shaped Arms & Pierced, Shaped Backs. Seats are Newly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Muslin
#1030 Pair of French 1940
s Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 1940's Side Chairs with Tufted, Shaped Backs & Loose Seat Cushions. Newly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Pair of French 1940
s Empire style chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Black lacquered chairs with gilt details upholstered in white leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Set of 6 French 1940
s Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French 1940's mahogany dining chairs.
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
High-backed Wrought Iron Chair - French 1940
s
Located in New York, NY
Silver-leafed and black painted cast iron with rope and tassels ornament. Newly powder-coated and upholstered.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1940
s French Leather Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of leather barrel chairs with button tufting. Cushion newly upholstered in Belgian linen with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Linen
A Pair of 1940
s French Lacquered Bergere Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Louis Sixteenth Style Bergere Chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
French 1940
s Cerused Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
FRENCH 1940'S CERUSED OAK CHAIRS-- IDEAL FOR CARD TABLE OR BREAKFAST TABLE
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Six French 1940
s Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Suite of six highly lacquered mahogany dining chairs with blue textured cotton upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1940
s club chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Barrel back club chairs re -done in muslin
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
$3,200
set of 8 x 1940
s French dining chairs
Located in London, GB
8 dining chairs, French, 40's
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
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
Set of Four French 1940
s Wrought Iron Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Set of four black painted wrought iron chairs with perforated metal back in shape of a drape with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1940
s Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Original green leather
Original down and feather cushion
Antiqued nailhead
1940's France
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wingback Chairs
$4,195
Pair 1940
s French Colonial Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1940's French colonial style chairs in hardwood with foam and down upholstering.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Six French 1940
s Dining Chair Frames
Located in New Orleans, LA
Six high, open-back dining chair frames in stained ash with center medallion in burl veneer
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
A 1940
s French Architectural Chair by Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in New York, NY
A 1940's French Architectural Chir by Maxime Old en Suite with Desk
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Set of 6 1940
s French Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A sophisticated Set of Six 1940’s Dining Chairs purchased in Lyon. They are made of blond mahogany
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
1940
s French Oak Bergeres
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1940's French oak bergeres each with a curved and inlaid tablet back and inset scrolling
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Oak
$21,000
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF FRENCH 1940
S HIGH-BACK SIDE CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each tall arching, solid back with undulating stiles over a square, saddle seat; raised on four fluted arching supports of rectangular section joined by swagged stretchers at the fro...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Pair of 1940
s French Silver Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Attractive pair of French silver gilt side chairs. The chairs may be purchased individually for
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Pair of French 40’s Tufted Back Slipper Chairs, c. 1940
s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of mid-century French slipper chairs, covered in a pale blue polished cotton. Has an ivory
Category
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Set of six dining chairs circa 1940
s
Located in Stamford, CT
French black laquered chairs in leopard print fabric.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Pair of 1940
s Leather Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
French 1940's club chairs in original leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Pair French Art Deco Large Mahogany Club Chairs, circa 1940
s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of French Art Deco Solid Mahogany [paint finish will be removed] Club Chairs, circa 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
PAIR OF FRENCH 1940’S LIMED OAK ARMCHAIRS
Located in Hudson, NY
PAIR OF FRENCH 1940’S LIMED OAK ARMCHAIRS
33.5” H (BACK) X 26.5 “H (ARM)
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Pair of French 1940s Leather Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of French 1940s Leather Chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair French Art Deco Carved Walnut Club Chairs, Inlay, 1940
s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Pair of French Art Deco Carved Walnut Club Chairs with Beautiful Inlay. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair French Art Deco Carved Mahogany Club Chairs, circa 1940
s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Pair of French Art Deco Carved Mahogany Club Chairs. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair 1940
s Art Deco Swag Back Side Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of charming French Art Deco swag back chairs that are in superb condition for their age. In
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
SIX FRENCH 1940
S BEECHWOOD HIGH-BACK UPHOLSTERED DINING CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A SLEEK SET OF SIX FRENCH 1940'S BEECHWOOD HIGH-BACK UPHOLSTERED DINING CHAIRS. Each chair with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Set 6 French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs, 1940
s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Set of 6 French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, PVC
Set 6 French Art Deco Dining Chairs, circa 1940
s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of 6 French Art Deco dining chairs. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, PVC
Closing SALE - Pair of Black Leather Club Chairs, France 1930
s - 1940
s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of restored black (not grey) leather club chairs with black polished wood fronts and base
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Pair of French 1940
s Iron, Rush, and Leather Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of French 1940’s Fauteuils designed for a private southern residence by Jacques Adnet,
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Fabulous Pair of French 1940
s Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
This terrific Pair of French 1940's Armchairs sport a comfortable anise green upholstery and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French 1940s Leather Club Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Nicely proportioned leather club chair with down filled seat cushion, rolled arms and nail head
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair French Art Deco Solid Carved Mahogany Club Chairs, circa 1940
s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Pair of French Art Deco Solid Carved Mahogany Club Chairs. Heavy!
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair French Art Deco "His
Hers" Walnut Club Chairs, circa 1940
s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Pair French Art Deco His and Hers Club Chairs. Slight Variation on the Arms. Reupholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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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.
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Questions About 1940s French Chair
- 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.
- 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 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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