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Set of Six 1940
s Iron Chairs
Located in New York, NY
-Charles Moreux, French, Circa 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Classic Jacques Adnet Leather Fauteuil Circa 1940
s
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Padded Leather Fauteuil by Jacques Adnet, French, Circa 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Ten Dining Chairs, French 1940s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Set of ten dining chairs French, circa 1940. The seats and square backs are upholstered and the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
1940
s Wrought Iron Dining-Room Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of eight 1940's wrought iron dining-room chairs. Missing uholstery can be renewed. Peeling
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Modernist Colonial Lounge Chairs in Mahogany, circa 1940s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Ghent, BE
Rare French colonial lounge chairs dating, circa 1940s, in great condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French 1940s Moustache-Back Bridge Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French 1940s moustache-back bridge chairs.
Upholstered in designers guild Varese velvet.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Set of 6 French Art Deco classic Dark Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940
s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Set of 6 French Art Deco Dark Walnut Classic style Dining Chairs. Beautiful! Reupholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
1940
s Modernist Bentwood and Mohair Lounge Chair by Audoux Minet
By Frida Minet, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite bentwood lounge chair with Art Deco inspired design in brown mahogany wood. Newly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany, Bentwood
1940
s BAMBOO CORNER CHAIRS W/ 100 YR. OLD KILIM RUG UPHOLSTERY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF AUTHENTIC WOODEN BAMBOO CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN 100 YEAR OLD KILIM RUG
Category
Vintage 1940s French Corner Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
#4308 Pair of 1940
s Wing Back Arm Chairs in Original Vinyl.
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of wing back arm chairs in original green vinyl with tufted & piped backs, pleated
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
PVC, Wood
French 1940s Leather Hoop Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hoop armchairs reupholstered in leather.
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Four 1940s Chairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, ile de france
Four 1940s chairs by Jacques Adnet in gilt metal and black leather.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 1940
s French Style Fruitwood Dining Chairs
Located in Charlotte, NC
Wonderful set of pegged fruitwood chairs. Very study and comfortable. Newly upholstered in gray
Category
Vintage 1940s Revival Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Oak and Rush Lounge Chairs, France, 1940s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage oak and rush lounge chairs, France, 1950s. Made of solid oak with newly woven rush
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rush, Oak
$12,000 / set
Set of Six French 1940s Mahogany Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Six elegant chairs from the 1940s made of mahogany with curved backs and saber legs. The fabric is
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Slatted and Curved Back Mahogany Chairs, France, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of curved back and slatted mahogany chairs. Newly upholstered in Belgian linen.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Set of Six 1940
s Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
A set of six dining chairs with original brass tipped legs and restored with a dark mahogany finish.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Muslin, Upholstery
pair 1940
s armchairs
Located in Culver City, CA
pair french dark oak armchairs with new upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
$7,800
Pair of French Art Deco Walnut Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of French Art Deco walnut club chairs. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Two 1940s Sycamore Chairs by René Prou
By René Prou
Located in Paris, ile de france
Two 1940s sycamore chairs by René Prou, re-upholstered.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Sycamore, Fabric
Vintage Metal Three-Legged Garden Chair Set, France, 1940s
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Set of 4 Rare French Vintage metal garden three-legged chairs or dining chairs, original color
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six French Iron Garden Stackable Design Chairs, 1940s
Located in Roubaix, FR
Set of six French design iron garden chairs, 1940s .
Very Good xondition with Original vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Black Lacquered Chairs by Michel Dufet, French 1940s
By Michel Dufet
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Michel Dufet, French 1940s. 20" w x 18" d x 36" h (back).
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Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight 1940s French Lacquered Cherrywood Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Eight 1940s French Lacquered Cherrywood Dining Chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Pair of French Art Deco Carved Walnut Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of French Art Deco carved walnut club chairs, circa 1940s. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Carved Walnut Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of French Art Deco carved walnut club chairs, circa 1940s. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Walnut Club Chairs, Reclining, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of French Art Deco walnut club chairs, reclining, circa 1940s. Wood is in very good
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Lounge Chairs in Oak and Belgian Linen, 1940s
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A handsome pair of 1940s French lounge chairs in oak and Belgian linen.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Pair of 1940s Oak Framed Leather Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of oak framed chairs with leather sling seat and pivotal leather seat back.
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of French Art Deco Carved Walnut Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of French Art Deco carved walnut club chairs, circa 1940s. Curved arm detail. Wood is in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Audoux Minet Modernist Bentwood and Mohair Lounge Chairs, C. 1940
s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Frida Minet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of exquisite bentwood lounge chairs with Art Deco inspired design in brown mahogany wood
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany, Bentwood
Vintage Tolix "A" Polished Metal Chairs, 1940s
Located in Roubaix, FR
Set of 6 Vintage Tolix "A" Iron Chairs Circa 1940 from France
Designer: Xavier Pauchard (1880
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Steel
French Oakwood and Leather Barber Chair with Brass Base from 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
French oakwood and leather barber chair with brass base from 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1940s French Deco Lounge Chairs in Raw Silk Tweed
Located in North Miami, FL
Stylish pair of fully restored 1940s French Deco style lounge chairs, richly upholstered in creamy
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Silk
Set of Eight French 1940s Ash Wood Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French 1940s ash wood side chairs with scroll front legs and scalloped shaped back with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Upholstery
Petite Pair of 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Simply perfect for smaller spaces. New foam and upholstery. Stone grey color velvet fabric. Original wood feet with brass caps.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 French Vintage Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Classic set of six French vintage dining chairs solid mahogany, circa 1940s, the two front feet are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 French Art Deco “Gondola” Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Set of 6 French Art Deco “Gondola” dining chairs, circa 1940s, made of mahogany, the mahogany wood
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Stunning Set of 12 French Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Stunning set of 12 French dining chairs with frames made of solid mahogany that have been ebonized
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Jules Leleu Style Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of French Art Deco Jules Leleu style club chairs, circa 1940s. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs by Gaston Poisson, circa 1940s
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of French Art Deco club chairs by Gaston Poisson, circa 1940s. Solid mahogany. Reupholster
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Pair of Fantastic French Art Deco Walnut "Curved" Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of French Art Deco curved arm Walnut club chairs, circa 1940s. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Pair of French Barber Chairs with Brass Basement, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Mid-Century Modern pair of French barber chairs with brass basement, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of French Art Deco dark walnut dining chairs, circa 1940s. Nice modern design. Wood is in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of African Wenge Wood Deck Chairs, France, 1940s. Two Sets Available.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1940s deck chairs in solid African wenge wood. New blue Belgian linen upholstery and new
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Wenge
1940s Metal Desk and Three Chairs by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Paris, ile de france
1940s white metal desk with 3 chairs in the original patina by Gilbert Poillerat. Chairs height 92
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 1940s French Aluminum and Blue Fabric Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 1940s French aluminum and blue fabric dining chairs.
Dimensions: 20.5" wide x 18" deep x
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of French Modern Leather Club Chairs Attributed to Jacques Adnet, 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Hollywood, FL
Pair of mahogany chestnut-colored leather lounge chair attributed to Jacques Adnet known for his
Category
Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Six French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of 6 French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1940's. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Art Deco Carved Walnut Black Lacquered Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A pair of magnificent French Art Deco carved walnut black lacquered club chairs, circa 1940s. Newly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Set of Six French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of 6 French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940's. Wood is in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, PVC
Set of Six French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of 6 French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940's. Wood is in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
PVC, Wood
Set of Six French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of six French Art Deco walnut dining chairs, circa 1940s. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of six French Art Deco walnut dining chairs, circa 1940s. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Set of Five French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of five French Art Deco walnut dining chairs, circa 1940s. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of six French Art Deco walnut dining chairs, circa 1940s. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of six French Art Deco walnut dining chairs, circa 1940s. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
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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.
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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.
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- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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