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Rene Prou Fine Set of Six Dining Chairs
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco dining chairs, set of six by Rene Prou, in stained beech. These chairs could
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
$21,000 / set
Pine and Saddle Leather Arm Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pine and saddle leather arm chairs, France 1940s.
A striking pair of French armchairs in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Pine and Saddle Leather Dinning Chairs, France 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pine and Saddle leather dining or side chairs, France 1940s
A striking pair of four French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Set of 6 Exotic Burl Amboyne Inlay with Hand Stitched Seat - Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 1940's French Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs. Exotic Burl Amboyna wood inlay. Masterful
Category
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,580 Sale Price / set
20% Off
René Prou Set of Six Dining Chairs in Beech
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco dining chairs, set of six, in beech.
Please note that these chairs are
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
$15,000 / set
Maison Ramsay Signed Pair of 1940
s Neo Classic Pair of Chairs
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
MAISON RAMSAY signed pair of 1940's neo classic pair of chairs,totally restored, newly recovered in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
White Scrollwork Garden Dining Table and Four Chairs, France 1940s
Located in South Salem, NY
This set of 1940s French iron and metal garden furniture dining set includes four side chairs and a
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
8 French 1940s Wrought Iron Chairs and Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A stylish Art Deco set comprised of four chairs and four armchairs, made of wrought iron, painted
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$7,420 / set
1940s French Desk and Chair in Elmwood and Leather Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s French desk and chair in elmwood and leather accents. The desk has two lockable drawers and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Desks
Materials
Elm
French Art Deco Chairs and Armchairs, circa 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very elegant set comprising two chairs and two armchairs, made of wrought iron, with scrolling and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Sculptural Olive Wood and Walnut French Chair, 1940s
Located in Madrid, ES
olive wood and walnut structure, France, 1940s.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs Attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern easy chairs attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940s.
Rare modernist pair
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Art Deco side chair in beech wood, France 1940s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / side chair / beech wood, fabric / Art Deco / Mid-century
French Mid-century side
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Dining Table and Chairs with Carved Palm-Frond Motif, France, circa 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant painted dining room table and four chairs of unusual design.
The rectangular table has a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Sets
1940s French Art Deco Style Upholstered Lounge Chair With Curved Arms
Located in High Point, NC
This 1940s French Art Deco-style lounge chair features a refined silhouette characterized by its
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1940s Arm Chairs
Located in Hellerup, DK
Stylish pair of oak wooden arm chairs from around the 1940s. The chairs have been sanded down for
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$3,048
Maison Jansen attr, Louis XVI, Painted Wood, Fabric, Arm Chairs, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen attr, Louis XVI Style, Painted Wood, Fabric, Arm Chairs, France, 1940s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Style Armchairs in Beechwood and Rush Seat, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
armchairs In beechwood and rush seat, France 1940s these very comfortable chairs with armrests were crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Rare pair Chamrousse armchairs by Charlotte Perriand / Steph Simon, France 1940s
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare pair armchairs model ‘Chamrousse’ by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France 1940’s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Straw, Ash
Art Deco Arm Chair attributed to Francis Jourdain 1940s brown leather
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Armchair attributed to Francis Jourdain, France - 1940s in original fair condition. With
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
French Oak Red Leather Arm Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s oak arm chair with a high back and upholstered with a red leather seat and back. (C
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1940s French Outdoor Set of Iron Six Upholstered Chairs and Table Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This French Iron Table and Six Chairs from the 1940s boasts a stylish Mid Century design. Crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 French Sycamore Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s sycamore open arm chairs with "U" shaped legs and brass finials on front of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$28,000 / set
Rustic Armchair in Solid Wood and Straw, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Easy Chair;
Rustic armchair from the 1940s, a testament to the impeccable craftsmanship of French
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
$1,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 10 Jean Pascaud French Mahogany Grey Upholstered Chairs
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 French 1940s mahogany chairs with grey upholstery on tapering square legs with ormolu
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Bridge Chairs with Beech Frames and New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of circa 1940s French bridge chairs have polished beech frames with curved arms, shield-shaped
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French 1940s Style Club Chairs. Large scale with a deep seat .
Ideal to lounge with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Armchair in Rush and Wood
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, beech, rush, France, 1940s.
Decorative lounge chair designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
French Sycamore Arm Chair
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s sycamore arm chair with open design gilded back & trim and slip seat (att: BATISTIN
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
1940s French Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Comfortable 1940s French chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
French 1940
s Leather Club Chairs
Located in So. Egremont, MA
In the spirit of Jean-Michel Frank this pair of French leather
club chairs have his classic
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,800 / set
Very Stylish French 1940
s Chair with New Cushions
Located in Southampton, NY
Metal chair with very nice lines & new cushions.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pair of 1940
s French designer chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
Carcass in handwrought metal with custard coloured leather upholstery . 4" cushions. Great comfort !
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$5,900 / set
1940s French Mustache Leather Club Chair
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Original club chair from France in good vintage condition. The leather is bold and not porous. All
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Pair French 1940s Gilt Metal Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt metal side chairs with open scroll design back and woven apron underseat with a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,750 / set
Rare Pair of André Arbus Chairs, France, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in L
Escala, ES
Rare elegant pair of André Arbus chairs, manufactured in France in 1940s. Signed.
André Arbus
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of French 1940s Bridge Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French 1940s bridge chairs with elegantly curved dark wood arms and legs newly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,212 / set
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
Marc Du Plantier Style Chair, France 1940s
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Marc Du Plantier style limed oak chair, France 1940s. . Fabric in good condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six 1940s Metal Chairs
Located in Paris, ile de france
Six 1940s metal and gilt metal chairs, decorated with an arrow motif on the backrest.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
$6,500 / set
Iconic Metal Chairs by Joseph Mathieu Produced by Pierre Benite, Franche 1940’s
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Milano, IT
set of two 1940’s vintage Multipl’s metal dining chairs in excellent original condition. Designed
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940s French Limed Oak Chair in the Style of Pierre Chareau Re-Upholstered
By Pierre Chareau
Located in London, GB
A good simple design French 1940s desk or side chair reminiscent of Pierre Chareau designs
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six 1940s, French Neoclassical Cherrywood Dining Chairs with Brass Sabot
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A gorgeous set of six 1950s, French neoclassical cherrywood dining chairs with gilded brass sabot
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Single French 1940s Wingback Bergere
Located in Hudson, NY
. Resting on block feet in sycamore.
The chair needs new springs (and C.O.M.), springs and upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Sycamore
Old French Leather Lounge Chair from the 1930s-1940s.
Located in Raalte, NL
Old French leather armchair with loose seat and mustache backrest, in reasonable to good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Andre Arbus Desk Chairs, Oak, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Toulouse, FR
Huge André Arbus chair from the 1940s.
Legs in carved oak.
New uphosltery with Manuel Canovas
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Light Oak
Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, Alicante
SET of 6, Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of 8 Vintage French Art Deco “Gondola” Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Set of 8 French Art Deco “Gondola” dining chairs circa 1940s, made of mahogany, the mahogany wood
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Abalone, Fabric, Wood
Glamorous Form Walnut 1940s French Side Chairs in Cream Leather Tobacco Piping
Located in Sarasota, FL
Exquisite and unusual pair. Extremely soft leather, trimmed. All original.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
A wonderful pair of French 1940s armchairs
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of French 1940's armchairs. Leopard print fabric upholstery, ebonised wooden feet.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$5,210 / set
A Pair of French 1940s Armchairs.
Located in Madrid, ES
Cotton upholstered armchairs with a square wood vase.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
$3,590 / set
Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak
Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, Alicante
SET of 8 Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mid Century Charles Dudouyt Oak
Fabric Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, Alicante
SET of 6, Vintage French Dining Ladder Back chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Pair 1940
s French Moderne Chairs
Located in US
Chic Pair Graphic Wood Framed Armchairs With Newly Upholstered Cushions. Price Is For Pair
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$4,600 / set
French Bienaise Chair in Metal and Wood Swivelling and Adjustable in Height
By Bienaise
Located in Milan, IT
1940s French Bienaise chair in metal and wood, swivelling and adjustable in height.
The back chair
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Seats in Natural and Black Lacquered Wicker, France, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
lacquered feet, France, 1940s.
Dimensions: 31.49 x 31.49 x 23.62 in.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Materials
Wicker
A 1940s Style Hotel Seat
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
a 1940s style hotel seat
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Corner 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.
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, 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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