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8-Piece Seating Set with Corset Backs - France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Wonderful set of eight wrought-iron chairs with corset backs, in original glossy white paint finish
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Pair of 1940s French Oak Occasional Chairs in the Style of Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful pair of 1940s French oak occasional chairs in the style of Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Mahogany + Green Leather Art Deco Dining Chairs, France 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 French dining chairs featuring elegant mahogany frames with curved seat backs and subtly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1930s/1940s French Primitive Bentwood Armchair
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive French bentwood armchair with dowel construction. While the chair is petite in size, it
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Moustache Back Cognac-Colored Leather Club Chair, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cognac-colored leather club chair comes from France. It is upholstered with cognac-colored
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage French Moustache Back Cognac-Colored Leather Club Chair, 1940s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cognac-colored leather club chair comes from France. It is upholstered with cognac-colored
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1940s Pair of Fireside Chairs in Blond Mahogany attributed to Maison Dominique
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of blond mahogany fireside chairs in original fabric by Dominique, Paris 1940s
With
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Distressed Pair of Art Deco 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
Early 20th Century French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, c. 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York City, NY
Priced as a set; six available. Two of the chairs are slightly smaller than the others.
Tall
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Distressed Pair of Art Deco 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
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of six Art Deco Chairs with Inlay Motif, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of six Art Deco dining room chairs in ebonized wood with generous curved backs inlaid with a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Carved Walnut French Louis XV Fireside Parlor Bergère Chairs circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures: 47.75" H x 28.25" W x 33.5" D. Seat height 19"
Wear to the upholstery and finish loss consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Carved Walnut French Louis XV Fireside Parlor Bergère Chairs circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures: 47.75" H x 28.25" W x 33.5" D. Seat height 19"
Wear to the upholstery and finish loss consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1940s French Club Chairs in Original Brown Leather Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A super cool pair of 1940s French club chairs in their original brown leather upholstery.
Set
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1940s Red Leather Camelback French Art Deco Club Chairs, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Classic 1940s French Art Deco club chairs in red burgundy leather. The sloping backs with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
French 1940
s Desk Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1940's ebonized armchair, upholstered in linen with red abstract design.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$3,200
Very Rare Wing Back Chair in French Velvet Designed by Kay Fisker, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare wing back chair in new velvet and ashwood legs, designed by Kay Fisker.
This example
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
1940s Set of Eight Art deco Dining Chairs in Cream Leather, France
Located in Praha, CZ
- Upholstered in cream leather some years ago
- Leather has some patina
- Wooden Beech parts with minor signs of use
- Sturdy and stable
- The armchairs dimensions : Height 82cm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Set of 6 French 1940s Stained Beech Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of fine French Art Deco dining chairs in stained beech with bronze sabots.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of 1940s French Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 1940s French open armchairs resting upon four tripartite metal spoke legs supporting a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Set 4 French Maison Jansen Style Louis XVI Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare set of fine French Louis XVI Maison Jansen style dining chairs. They are in their
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
French Arts Décoratifs is a style known for its elegance and invention, these chairs are no exception
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
$2,995 / set
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant pair of low painted iron armchairs, in the style of René Prou, René Drouet, Jean-Charles Moreux... Raised on short cabriole legs. Slight moustache-shaped crest. Upholstered...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Pair of Leather 1940s Club Chairs after Jacques Adnet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handsome pair of Club Chairs recovered in a beautiful camel leather.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
French 1940
s Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reupholstered and restored arm chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Velvet
$2,800
Pair of French Regionalist Armchairs from the 1940s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French regionalist armchairs from the 1940s. Solid oak structure and original straw seats
Category
Vintage 1950s French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Pair of French Walnut Bronze Mounted Empire Bergère Lounge Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of French bronze and brass mounted bergère chairs with goose feather filled
Category
Vintage 1940s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Walnut Bronze Mounted Empire Bergère Lounge Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of French bronze and brass mounted bergère chairs with goose feather filled
Category
Vintage 1940s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Walnut Bronze Mounted Empire Bergère Lounge Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of French bronze and brass mounted bergère chairs with goose feather filled
Category
Vintage 1940s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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 Dining Room Chairs
Pair of 1940s Leather Club Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
from England and France. Furniture designers seized the opportunity to provide their clients with
Category
20th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
$4,937 / set
Pair of Fruitwood 1940s Slipper Chairs
By René Prou
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish pair of bleached fruitwood, upholstered slipper chairs in the manner of Rene Prou
Category
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of 6 French Modern Brutalist Chairs, Charles Dudouyt Style, Made in 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 brutalist dining chairs in solid pine & hand woven seats of seagrass. Made by a French
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
1940s French Cerused Oak Extension Dining Table with 8 Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Austin, TX
chairs, attributed to Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946). The set is heavy, constructed of solid French oak in a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Great Pair of French Regency Walnut Tub Style Lounge Club Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The chairs measure 32 tall x 22.75 wide x 26.5 deep seat height is 18
These chairs are elegant
Category
Vintage 1940s French Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1940s Vintage Midcentury Cocktail Chairs in Astro Orange Fabric
Located in London, England
Pair of 1940s French cocktail chairs restored and reupholstered in Romo Group's Astro orange fabric
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Teak
A Set of Six Regionalist Chairs by Benjamin Gomez France 1940s
By Victor Courtray
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A set of 6 chairs by Benjamin Gomez France 1940s.
Basque Inspiration.
Chairs are stable and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
1940’s French Tub Chair
By Franco Albini
Located in London, Lambeth
with tapered legs.Cc1940’s French.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
$2,743
Eight French Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of eight French 1940's dining chairs with nickel sabots and accents upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Suede
$12,500
Pair of 1940s French Louis XV Style Tufted Leather Barrel Back Bergeres Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
sinuous shape, echoed in the skirt and cabriole legs. These stylish 1940s French bergeres chairs would be
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1940s Newly Upholstered Louis XV Provincial Carved Mahogany Bergère Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A newly upholstered Louis XVI Provincial carved mahogany Bergère chair.
Totally restored. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Art Deco 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
Art Deco 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
Set of Four Teal Chaise De Jardin by René Prou
Attributed
, France, circa 1940s
By René Prou
Located in London, GB
Outstanding and striking in vivid teal, with original teal plush velvet seats. Featuring signature cascading folded loop back and swooping splayed legs. A fine and seductive Silhouet...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron
Maison Jansen 1940s Pair of Red Velvet And Gold Leaf Leg Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Maison Jansen 1940s pair of red velvet and gold leaf leg chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Pair of deep comfortable Louis XV style 1940
s bergeres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of deep comfortable Louis XV style 1940's bergeres
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Set of Ten French Maison Jansen Queen Anne Style Chairs, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Unique set of ten green lacquered dining chairs made by Maison Jansen in the 1940s from the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of French 1940s Rattan Loungers
Located in London, GB
seats. French, c. 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
$2,743 / set
Two 1940s Armchairs and Four Chairs by Maurice Alet
By Maurice Alet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two 1940s black wood armchairs and four chairs by Maurice Alet, edited by Jauvert et Alet; original
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
1940s French Mahogany
Bronze Set of Six Chairs
Two Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Art-Deco 1940s French mahogany and bronze set of six chairs and two armchairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair French Louis XV Style Cane Back Bergère Chairs in Walnut Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a dreamy, delicate and light pair of French made bergère chairs with cane paneled seats
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French 1940
s Sette Chante Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French club chair, reupholostered in Sette Chante
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Doylestown, PA
upholstered seats and backs, circa 1940, French. Nice larger scale for contemporary sitters.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940
s French Deco Garden Chair
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual metal garden chair with a floral pattern on each side. Originally from a hotel on the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs, Rene Gabriel, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Four dining chairs by Rene Gabriel in very good original condition
Made of oak.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
1940
s French Wood Wingback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible vintage French wingback armchair from the 1940's. High back with carved wavy slats and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
A 1940s Set of Six French Oak and Yellow Mohair Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Set of Six Stained Oak and Deep Yellow Mohair Velvet Upholstered Dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s French 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.
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
- 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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