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French René Gabriel Style Wrought Iron Accent Chair in Rust Velvet, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A 1940s French Art Deco accent chair, reflecting the honest designs
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and unusual set of six hand-wrought iron chairs attributed to René Prou. The iron has a
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 French Oak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Rustic French oak and woven rope side chairs, 1940s, provincial craftsmanship This set of four
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

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Rope, Oak

1940s French Children’s Wingback Chairs In Cat Birdcage Toile / Chintz - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are so adorable! It is a pair of French children’s wingback chairs that have been completely
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

6 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - Six fine French Art Deco brown mahogany dining side chairs with bronze
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Straw Chairs, 1940s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
in straw and molded back. Work realized in the 1940s. Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) is a French
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Straw Chairs, 1940s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
in straw and molded back. Work realized in the 1940s. Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) is a French
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

French 1940s Ten-Piece Chair Set by René Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful French 1940s set of six chairs, two armchairs/chargers and two stools by René Drouet. The
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Club Chair, France, 1940s / 50s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb rare 1940s / 1950s oversized club chair reminiscent of Maison Gouffe / Jean Royere. Newly
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a natural rush weave.
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

1940s Danish bergère chairs with French cane and stained beechwood frame
Located in Lejre, DK
These two bergère chairs from the 1940s were designed and produced in Denmark. The chairs feature
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 8 Antique Oak and Iron Chairs, 1940s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of 8 antique oak and iron chairs. Handmade. Heavy and sturdy. Excellent age and
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Rustic Brutalist Low Side Chair in the style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Rustic Brutalist low side chair. Design in the style of Charles Dudouyt
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane Side Chairs by Pierre Cruège
By Pierre Cruège
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare Pair of 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane Side Chairs by Pierre Cruège An
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

1940s Rustic French Cerused Oak Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic French Cerused Oak & Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6 France, circa 1940s Handcrafted
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. The process of steam bending beech
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1940s French Rustic Louis Style Blue Yellow Silk Satin Bergere Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of decorator French Louis XV-style bergère lounge chairs, having hand carved distressed
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Wrought Iron Dining Chairs
Located in Sharon, CT
Original Robin's egg blue with gold painted spheres. Price is for the pair.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940s French Set of Five Dining Chairs in Chestnut and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of five dining chairs, chestnut, rush, France, 1940s This design serves as an example of how
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Chestnut

1940s Mid-Century French "La Glaneuse" Bamboo Cane Chair with Aluminum Details
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Beautiful french 'La Glaneuse' vintage Bamboo and cane dinning chair from the 1940s. This gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Art Deco Wingback Club Chairs, France, circa 1940s
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
with an unusual, intrecciato design. The chairs have bulky, rounded armrests, and high backs. The
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Down

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality pair of French Louis XVI carved side chairs, circa 1940s, beautifully captures
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of French Cognac Moustache Back Leather Club Chairs, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
These club chairs were designed and produced in France during the 1940s. The chairs are made from
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Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

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Leather

Pair of French Cognac Moustache Back Leather Club Chairs, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
These club chairs were designed and produced in France during the 1940s. The chairs are made from
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Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

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Leather

Mid-Century French Corner Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French corner chairs solid walnut wood with legs.
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Mid-20th Century French Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Louis XVI Style, Beechwood, Floral Fabric, Bergere Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Beechwood, Floral Fabric, Arm or Lounge Chairs, France, 20th C. Pair of bergère
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Six Original Art Deco Chairs, by Jules Leleu, Revived Polish, France, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of six Art Deco chairs Origin: France Period: 1940-1949 Very well preserved original condition
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

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Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Set of Six Wrought Iron Armchairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic set of six wrought-iron chairs with twisted and curlicue detailing. Generously scrolled arms
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

French Art Deco Limed Oak Occasional Chairs 1940s Cerused
Located in London, GB
textured white linen. French, circa 1940. Measures: W57.5 x D56 x H81.5 cm Seat height 48cm Arm
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Oak Straw Fireside Chair in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, French, C. 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A charming turned oak and straw low chair very much in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. French, c
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Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

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Straw, Oak

Eight French Gothic Style Chairs , Mahogany 1940s , Charles Dudouyt attributed
By Charles Dudouyt, La Gentilhommiere
Located in Vigonza, Padua
structure of the chairs for daily use. French mid-century Gothic style chairs in mahogany, sturdy and in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French 1940s Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Beech
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco dining chairs, set of eight in beech. Please note these chairs are
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Navy Linen Side Chair by Etienne Kohlmann, France, c. 1940s
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually; Two Available. Unique chairs with dark blue linen upholstery.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen

French 1940s Set of Eight High-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco dining chairs, set of eight in beech with bronze mounts and high, tapered
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1940s French Industrial Square Dining, Console Table
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s French Industrial square dining – console table 1940s French industrial square dining
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two Reconstructivist Lounge Chairs in Oak by René Gabriel, France 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Hellouw, NL
These reconstructivist lounge chairs by René Gabriel embody resilience and functionality. Crafted
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of French Lounge Chairs in Manner of Rene Prou, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French 1940s chairs in manner of Rene Prou. Beautiful detail and form to the backs. More
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Six Victor Courtray Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1940s
By Victor Courtray
Located in The Hague, NL
Basque region around the city of Biarritz in the 1940s. The chairs are in solid, stained oak with the
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Set of 6 1940s French Sycamore Silk Side Chairs Attributed to Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 French 1940s sycamore side chairs with scrolled back upholstered in tufted beige silk on
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sycamore

Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Art Deco Style Leather Club or Library Chair, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Style club or library chair. Striking French design from the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Contemporary Lounge Chairs, French 1940s Style – ‘Harlow’ by Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Glasgow, GB
inspiration from a 1940s French armchair, reimagined through a minimalist yet glamorous lens. Aptly named
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Pink Velvet Bridge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
and soft texture of the fabric, enhances the comfort and sophistication of the chairs. These 1940s
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20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

4 Fine French 1940s Cherry, Cane and Tapestry Side Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French Mid-Century cherry side chairs with a caned back and tapestry upholstered seat
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Cherry

Set of Six Chippendale Style Chairs and Two Carvers, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six Chippendale-style side chairs and two carvers with wide, comfortable seats upholstered
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Mid-20th Century French Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Charles Dudouyt - Spirit - Chairs - Set of 6 - 1940s - France - Brutalist
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair Set, France, 1940s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Handcrafted Folk Art Rustic Oak Dining Chair set of 6. Made in France, 1940s period
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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Sornay Attr. Art Deco Rosewood Lounge Chairs, France 1930s-1940s, Mid-Century
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
Sornay attributed deco Animal print rosewood lounge chairs, France, 1930s-1940s Mid-Century
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Rosewood

Set of Four Chairs in Faux Bamboo Gilt Iron and Original Green Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Four Faux Bamboo Chairs, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf, Velvet France, 1940s. Elegant from all sides
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron

1940s French Neo-Classical Style Carved Bergere Chair W/ Red Leather
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This handsome chair dates approximately to the 1940s. It has French styling but I believe it to be
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Elegant Set of Six French Art Deco Oak Chairs, 1940s, Bouclé
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a captivating set of six French Art Deco dining chairs from the 1940s, expertly crafted
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

French 1940s Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s dining chairs, set of six, in oak with original red fabric upholstery. Seat height: 19
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six French 1940s Painted Pine Re-Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of six French 1940s painted pine re-upholstered dining chairs.
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Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s
By René Herbst
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This green desk chair set was designed by René Herbst, a pioneer of French modern design. Its
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of four white wrought iron chairs, 1940s
Located in Lisboa, PT
style of Gilbert Poillerat. France, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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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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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 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 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 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 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 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.