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Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Taupe Mohair, France 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of French Art Deco lounge chairs freshly reupholstered in a luxe taupe mohair. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Rare Pair of 1940s French Aluminium Dining/Side Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Rare pair of 1940s French aluminium dining/side chairs
Rare pair of vintage 1940s French aluminium
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Pierre Cruege in Oak and Cane, France, 1940s
By Pierre Cruège
Located in Almelo, NL
Modernist set of four chairs by designer Pierre Cruege made in France, 1940s. These models feature
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair of 1940s French Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of exquisite, original Art Deco club chairs that feature a low, square back with a plush, deep
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
$6,700 / set
Pair of Art Deco Donald Desky Style French Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Donald Deskey
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Art Deco French Lounge Chairs 1940s
In the manner of Donald Desky
Elegantly restored in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XV, French Porter Chair, Green Fabric, Beech, France, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XV, French Hooded Porter Chair, Green Fabric, Beech, France, 1940s
A walnut Hooded Porters
Category
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Conserved Original French 1940s Leather Moustache-Back Club Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
our buyer said when we found this exquisite pair of original French forties leather club chairs with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Set of 4 French Rush + Oak Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four French dining chairs from the 1940s, expertly crafted from natural materials using
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
$3,200 / set
1940s Pair of Vintage French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of French Provincial wingback chairs originally from the 1940’s. They are very
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jean Prouvé Wooden Standard Chair Prototype, 1940s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A prototype of Standard Chair, one of Jean Prouve's most famous chairs.
The design and the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Charles Dudouyt dining chairs, France 1940s – set of six
By Charles Dudouyt, La Gentilhommiere
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Exceptional set of six dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt for La Gentilhommière, France 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
1940
s Pair of Fischel Bentwood Chairs, Patterned Seat
By Fischel
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Pair of Fischel bentwood chairs – patterned seat
1940’s Pair of Fischel bentwood chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
French Leather Club Chairs, 1940s, Set of Two
Located in Nijmegen, NL
These club chairs were designed and produced in France during the 1940s. The chairs are made from
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1940s French Club Chairs in Original Cognac Leather and Velvet Cushion
Located in Round Top, TX
These are terrific leather chairs from France. They have amazing patina with that gorgeous color
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Set of Six French Art Deco Ebonized Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco black lacquer dining chairs set of six. Stunning Art Deco lines with very stylish
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Chairs
Pair of Walnut Frame Lounge Chairs in Original Leather, France 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of classic 1940s French armchairs with a very elegant walnut wood frame. Featuring a lattice
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Cognac Moustache Back Leather Club Chair, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This club chair was designed and produced in France during the 1940s. It is made from cognac
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Patinaed French Club Chair Cigar Chair
Ottoman in Distressed Leather c. 1940s
Located in Deland, FL
perfection. This French chair and ottoman blend the best of both worlds with its rich patinaed leather and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of French Cognac 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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
$3,584 / set
Art Deco French Cognac Leather Club Chair, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This club chair was designed and produced in France during the 1940s. The chair is made from cognac
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage French Cognac-Colored Leather Club Chair, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This leather club chair comes from France and was made circa 1940s. It is upholstered with cognac
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of French Art Deco Reclining Sling Leather Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Art Deco reclining sling back leather lounge chairs. During production, the wooden parts
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Cream Leatherette, Mahogany Framed Pair of Side Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
The mahogany frames of these curved back chairs are decorated with raised lattice work patterns on
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Faux Leather
1940
s Small Oak French Atelier Tambour Fronted Cabinet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’S Small Oak French Atelier Tambour Fronted Cabinet
1940's Small Oak French Atelier Tambour
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six French 1940s Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming set of six French oak ladder back chairs made in the 1940s. A beautiful carved floral
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
1940
s Fischel Provence Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel Provence Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four
1940’s Fischel Provence Bentwood
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Rene Malaval, France, 1940s
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Rene Malaval, France, 1940s. Perforated metal construction
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs Attributed to Francis Jourdain, France, 1940s
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of midcentury lounge chairs attributed to Francis Jourdain, France, 1940s. Woven seats and
Category
Vintage 1940s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Bridge Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Elegant pair of French 1940's bridge chairs. Newly upholstered in a blue cotton twill. Frames are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
French Carved Wood Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great small scale French 1940's carved wood chair in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Beautiful carved
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,200
Set of Six French 1940s Dining Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice set of 6 French dining chairs in beechwood with ebonized back splat, circa 1940, with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
A " Luge " Lounge Chair by Victor Courtray France 1940s
By Victor Courtray
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A " Fire Side " ounge chair by Victor Courtray.
France 1940s.
Oak wood and original rush.
In
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Distressed Art Deco French Cognac Leather Club Chair, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This club chair was designed and produced in France during the 1940s. The chair is made from cognac
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Large Art Deco French Cognac Leather Club Chair, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This club chair was designed and produced in France during the 1940s. The chair is made from cognac
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
6 French Art Deco Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Den Haag, NL
6 stunning French Art Deco dining chairs. In there original dark green faux leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
$3,350 / set
Set of 6 French 1940s dining chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Set of 6 dining chairs. Frames are ebonized oak, seats are newly upholstered in a khaki colored
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Black Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of black French leather Chesterfield club chairs were made around the 1940s in France
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
French 1940s Dining Chairs by Maurice Jallot, Set of Six
By Maurice Jallot
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very classy dining room chairs newly revarnished and recovered in thick and luxurious black
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Oak modernist side chair by Charles Dudouyt for L
abeillée, France 1930s-1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous side chair by Charles Dudouyt for L'abeillée, France 1940s. L'abeillée was established by
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Task Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 1940's task chair in the manner of Jean Prouvé
bentwood seat and back over a steel
Category
Vintage 1940s French Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,200
Set of 6 Art Deco Oak + Brown Velvet Dining Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Chicago, IL
. France, 1940s.
Condition: Great overall vintage condition. These chairs have been reupholstered in brown
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Wood Frame Lounge Chair with Cushion in the Style of Rene Gabriel, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage French lounge chair in the style of Rene Gabriel featuring a stately wood frame with a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of 1940s French Club Armchairs
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in London, GB
Newly upholstered in pale wool bouclé, these inviting armchairs are reminiscent of Jean-Michel Frank’s ‘modestly luxurious’ designs. Soft curves and comfortable proportions invite lo...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wool
$9,705 / set
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1940
s Fischel Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel Original Single Hoop Bentwood Chairs – Set Of Six
1940’s Fischel Original Single
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Upholstered Pair Club Chairs in Style of Adnet, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940s French pair of club chairs in the style of Adnet.
Frame stamped 1946.
Very comfortable
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Linen
6 Chairs Reconstruction by René Gabriel, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 6 solid oak "reconstruction" chairs by René Gabriel, France 1940s. These chairs were
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,393 / set
1940
s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight.
The process of steam bending beech
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1940
s Luterma Pretzel Base Bentwood Dining Chair - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Luterma Pretzel Base Bentwood Dining Chair - Set Of Four.
The process of steam bending
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1940
s Tall Dark Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Tall Dark Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Six.
The process of steam bending beech to
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1940
s Fischel Hoop Backed Cane Seat Chair - Set Of Three
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Fischel Hoop Backed Cane Seat Chair – Set Of Three
1940’s Fischel Hoop Backed Cane Seat
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Five Dining Chairs by Pierre Cruege, France, 1940s
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of five dining chairs by Pierre Cruege, France, 1940s. Solid oak construction with cane seats
Category
Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Pierre Cruege, France, 1940s
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of four dining chairs by Pierre Cruege, France, 1940s. Solid oak construction with cane seats
Category
Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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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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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 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 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 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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