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Classic French Art Deco Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Description set of six French Art Deco dining chairs solid mahogany, circa 1940s, the chair frames
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Set of 6 French Dining Chairs, c. 1940
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six 1940's French dining chairs upholstered in raffia with ivory leather contrast welt.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Raffia, Leather
Pair of French Leather Club Chairs
Located in New Preston, CT
Handsome pair of 1940's French Deco club chairs in luggage colored leather with brass nailhead trim
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Pair of french arm chairs vintage fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Pair of french arm chairs vintage fabric
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Pair of Low Fireplace Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Pasadena, CA
The Low Fireplace Chairs by Charles Dudouyt are timeless pieces that bring both warmth and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Andre Arbus, 1940s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Set of six oak dining chairs, tri-legged with upholstered arms. Designed by Andre Arbus, France
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Tub Lounge Walnut Black Leather, French, 1940s
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
1940s
French
Club chairs
Pair
Walnut
Leather
Practical and beautiful
Dimensions:
Height 30
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 1940s Painted Bergeres
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
A great pair of 1940s Louis XIV style painted bergeres in original old velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 8 French Vintage Modern Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Classic set of 8 French Art Deco dining chairs solid mahogany, the chair frames are in excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Painted Louis XVI Style Chairs, 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
A set of four Louis XVI style chairs painted off-white with gilded accents on beechwood. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Set of 8 Vintage French Modern Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Classic set of six French Art Deco dining chairs solid mahogany, the two front feet are capped with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Monumental Set of 12 French Art Deco Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Monumental set of 12 French Art Deco dining chairs, with frames made of solid mahogany that have
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ebony, Mahogany
Fine Pair of French Art Deco Speed Armchairs or Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
in excellent condition, circa 1940s. These chairs came from a French hotel. We traveled to buy all
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Six French Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of six 1940's curvaceous French solid walnut dining chairs in original leather.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Upholstery
Pair of Northern French Louis XVI Style 1940s Dining Chairs with Cane Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style wooden painted dining room chairs with cane backs and upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Beautiful Set of 6 French Art Deco Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs Circa 1940s.
Located in Hialeah, FL
Classic Set of six French Art Deco dining chairs solid Mahogany, the chair frames are in excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Jansen- Circa 1940s.
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular back rest with a molded frame above a slightly low front seat.
Raised on classical tapered fluted legs.
Provenance: Rose Cumming.
Raised on classical tapered fluted legs.
Provenance: Rose Cumming.
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
FRENCH 1940
S SCROLLING PLUME ARM CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A WINSOME PAIR OF FRENCH 1940'S CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN SCROLLING PLUME ARM CHAIRS. The
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Set of Six French Mouton Chairs
Located in Charlotte, NC
Great looking set of 1940's French Mouton Chairs newly upholstered in linen with antique nailheads
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique French Leather Club Chair, circa 1940
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Antique French leather club chair, circa 1940
A French leather 1940s club chair with sprung seat
Category
Vintage 1940s French Other Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Six French Art Deco Black Lacquered Dining Armchairs, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of 6 French Art Deco Black Lacquered Dining Armchairs, circa 1940's. Reupholstery recommended.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set of Six French Dining Chairs
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Set of six, good quality and size, stylish French, 1940s limed oak dining chairs.
Measures: Seat
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Two 1940s Armchairs by Maurice Jallot
By Maurice Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Two 1940s armchairs by Maurice Jallot, in darkened wood, with new fabric.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six French Art Deco Mahogany Dining Chairs with Ball Detail, circa 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A set of six French Art Deco solid mahogany dining chairs with red velvet and beautiful brass ball
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
French 1940
s Leather Hoop Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hoop Arm Chairs Reupholstered in Leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Garden Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's French Iron Garden Chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 French 1940
s Garden Chairs
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Very strong graphic perforated iron draped backrest design in these 1940's French garden chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
1940
s French Game table and 4 Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully restored Game table and four chairs in cerused finish and real zebra upholstery on
Category
Vintage 1940s French Tables
1940s Brown Oak and Rush Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charlotte Perriand
By Steph Simon, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Lounge chair, oak, rush by Charlotte Perriand for L' Equipement de la Maison, France, 1947
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Oak
Pair of French Art Deco Fauteuils in Cherrywood with Velvet Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Bruges, West-Flanders
Set of two French Art Deco fauteuils with velvet upholstery with circular armrest and cabriole feet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
VIBO " The Chairs"
By Vibo
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
1940s French "Vibo" chairs feature bentwood frames with braided rope seats and backs. The pair
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$3,900
Beautiful Vintage Tub Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's French blue velvet tub chairs.
Category
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Pair of French 1940
s Mid Century Club Chairs
Located in Nurnberg, DE
Lelièvre, Paris, France, 1940's.
H. 79 cm, W. 75 cm, D. 74 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Pair of Leather Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gun metal leather club chairs, 1940's, France
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Carved and Gilded Wing Armchairs in the Louis XVI Style, French, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A finely detailed pair of French carved and gilded wingback armchairs in the Louis XVI style
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Villeurbanne, Rhone Alpes
4 chairs with arms in greet cordury, palmwood and nickel-plated steel.
Geometric shell, ergonomic
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,131 / set
Pair of Metz Gendarme club chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely pair of 1940's French leather club chairs, in original condition. Termed "gendarme" after
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Bergere Armchairs, circa 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of very comfortable Louis XVI style bergere armchairs painted in faded off-white and silver on beechwood. The armchairs feature fluted legs and leaf design on the armrest...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
PAIR OF CLUB CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN MICHEL FRANK
Located in New York, NY
PAIR OF FRENCH 1940'S CLUB CHAIRS WITH PATINATED ORANGE VELVET UPHOLSTERY. ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Pair of 1940
s Club Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Velvet upholstered club chairs with nice form.
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
#4010 French 1940
s Mahogany Framed Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Pair of French 1940's Club Chairs with Mahogany Frames and Brass Stips Inset. Newly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery
SET OF FOUR FRENCH 1940
S LIMED OAK (CERUSE) ARM CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A SET OF FOUR FLAMBOYANT FRENCH 1940'S LIMED OAK (CERUSE) UPHOLSTERED OPEN ARM CHAIRS (FAUTEUILS
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
French Art Deco Canape and Club Chair Set, circa 1940
s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A French Art Deco Canape/ Club Chair pair set, circa 1940's in Walnut. Reupholstery recommended
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Canapes
Materials
Wood, Fabric
French 1940s Leather Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
single leather chair with good patina on leather and wood. sturdy.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
SIGNIFICANT 1940
s CHAIRS
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
GRACEFUL CURVES AND CARVING ALL INT THE RIGHT PLACES..
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
SET OF FOUR FRENCH 1940
S LIMED OPEN ARM CHAIRS after Quinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A SET OF FOUR FLAMBOYANT FRENCH 1940'S LIMED OAK UPHOLSTERED OPEN ARM CHAIRS (FAUTEUILS). Each
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
PAIR OF FRENCH 1940
S OAK OPEN ARM CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A SLEEK PAIR OF FRENCH 1940'S OAK OPEN ARM CHAIRS WITH WOVEN RUSH STRAP SEATS AND BACKS. Each
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
French 1940s Wood Framed Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Stylish, black lacquered, 1940s arm chair in white muslin. seat height is 15"
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs
Located in New Preston, CT
Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, 1940s France, Featuring Two Armchairs and Six Side Chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six French Dining Chairs in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Quogue, NY
This set of 1940s French Deco dining chairs is beautifully made of pear wood and still retains the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pearwood
Set of 8 French 1940
s Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
set of 8 dining chairs with sturdy frames, very ample seats, comfortable pitch and good color.
Category
French Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Art Deco Canape and Pair of Club Chairs, circa 1940
s
Located in Hialeah, FL
A French Art Deco Canape and Pair of Club Chairs. Canape is 29"h by 47"l by 18"d and 18" seat
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set of 6 Art Deco Ebonized Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
chenille. 1940s, France. Consists of 1 arm chair and 5 side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
1940
s French Cherry wood Garden Table
Six Chairs
Located in Sundance, UT
umbrella. Set includes six chairs, two with arms, four without. All have metal foil label "Made In France
Category
20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF 1940
S CHAIRS
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Glam!
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,800
FRENCH 1940
S MAHOGANY OPEN ARM CHAIRS Attributed to Dosnos
Located in San Francisco, CA
A HANDSOME PAIR OF FRENCH 1940'S MAHOGANY OPEN ARM CHAIRS (FAUTEUILS) UPHOLSTERED IN TAN LEATHER
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
4 1940
s Arm Chairs by Pierre Cruege
Located in Paris, ile de france
SET OF BLACK AND MOHAIR VELVET ARM CHAIRS BY PIERRE CRUEGE
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
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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.
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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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- 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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