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Danish 1940
s Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Oak Armrests
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant easy chair from the late 1940s very typical of Fritz Hansen's design style both in terms of legs and armrests leading many dealers in Denmark to believe the chair is indeed ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
1940s Danish Late Art Deco or Early Midcentury Lounge Chair With Oak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on oak feet typical of the art "funkis" period and with a smooth back and oak armrests. Sturdy and sound constru...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Large Oak Art Deco Armchairs in Alpaca and Mohair Blend, France 1940s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A pair of French sculptural mid century lounge chairs combining Art Deco elegance with a rustic, wabi-sabi sensibility. These armchairs feature generous, large proportions and inviti...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chairs c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, c1940s
A cabinetmaker produced pair of lounge chairs dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and thick, rou...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in wool, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with light blue/turqiose wool.
Armrests of stained oak, legs of stained beech.
Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
German Oak Lounge Chairs in new aniline leather, 1 of 24 available Germany, 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
A sculptural lounge chair crafted from solid oak, featuring a sturdy square frame with visible pegged joinery. The curved seat rail and upright posts support a back made of wide natu...
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Vintage 1940s German Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Pair of Danish Art Deco Authentic Lounge Chairs 1940s of Solid Oak Brutalist
By Viggo Boesen, Axel Einar Hjorth, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of Danish authentic lounge chairs
Here is a pair of Danish original handcrafted Brutalist style lounge chairs
They are made in the 1940's by a Danish skilled cabinetmaker and...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish 1940
s Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Cuban Mahogany Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant easy chair from the 1940s very unique design. We are unaware of the Designer and Maker of this chair but it carries many design cues from the era. These type of 1940s chair...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and beige fabric lounge chair, model 1588, designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Moderate wear to arm rests.
Mild scuffing to wood frame throughout.
Sea...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bernard Durussel, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, 1948
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Bernard Durussel, France, 1948.
Literature: Arte et Industrie, October 1948, Art et Décoration, 1949.
Minor wear of wo...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and light grey fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Minor fabric imperfections along armrests Vintage fabric in distressed condition, reupholstery ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bernard Durussel, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, 1948
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Bernard Durussel, France, 1948.
Minor to moderate wear of wood frame.
Reupholstered in recent history.
Overall...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$19,600 / set
Danish Sculptural Handcrafted Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish handcrafted armchair of solid dark oak, made in the 1940´s by a Danish cabinetmaker.
The chair has a sculptural hand-carved front and the seat is upholstered with new off-whit...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Folk Art Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Minor fabric imperfections along arm rest trims.
Small crack in wood of center left backrest.
Vintag...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 16.75”
Arm Height (inches): 24.94"
All items ship from High Point, North Car...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Oak and Pink Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, velvet, brass, Europe, 1940s
Charming pair of armchairs that originate from the 1930s-1940s Art Deco period. The solid oak frame outlines the chair in tw...
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Sheepskin and Oak Lounge Chairs, circa 1945
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
A striking and sleek pair of Art Deco lounge chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani; the highly sculptural shape is further enhanced by the sleek curved oak arm rests, which extend from ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Wingback Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Wool by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A stately and beautifully crafted Wingback Lounge Chair, designed and produced by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. This exceptional piece showcases the timeless elegance and robus...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
1930-40s Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on feet typical of the art deco period and a winged channeled back giving the chair a lot of flair and presence....
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Pierre Guariche, Jean Prouvé
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a remarkable armchair from the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, this chair pay homage to the iconic styles of renowned designers such as Pie...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
René Gabriel for Lieuvin
RG178
Lounge Chair in Solid Wood
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rene Gabriel for Lieuvin, lounge chair model RG178, oak, France, design circa 1946.
This chair is designed by the French artist René Gabriel, known for his reconstructivist approach...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs attributed to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French Art Deco Oak arm chairs, attributed to Andre Arbus, French, circa 1940s. They retain their original naugahyde upholstery. Measurements: 39"H x 24"W x 22"D x 19"Seat H ...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and oak lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0"H x 31.25"W x 28.25"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.0"
Arm Height (inch...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Burnt Orange Colored Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs brass, oak, fabric, Europe, 1940s
These lounge chairs are an example of late Art Deco furniture design from the 1940s. With their generous proportions and soft...
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940
s Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Culver City, CA
Could they be designed by Marta Blomstedt? Maybe. Are they fabulous? Absolutely!
We ship internationally! Please see our shipping rates!
This dreamy Finnish duo from the 1940s is g...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
"1672" Wingback Chair with footstool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Oversized wingback lounge chair model 1672 designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Designed during the 1930s and this piece ca 1940s. The large oversized back rest makes for excellent com...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
French Oak Armchair in Alabaster Chenille by René Gabriel for Lieuvin, 1946
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually.
A 1940s French oak armchair by René Gabriel, defined by its clean lines and inviting proportions. Originally designed in 1946 for Lieuvin, it was showc...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Oak
Jamestown Lounge Co., Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and light grey fabric lounge chairs or armchairs produced by Jamestown Lounge Company, USA, c. 1940s.
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rare Pair of Jan Vaněk Sculptural Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Modernism
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare Pair of Jan Vaněk Sculptural Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Modernism
A rare and striking pair of oak lounge chairs designed by renowned Czech architect and designer Jan Vaněk ...
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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
"1672" Wingback Chair and stool by Fritz Hansen, with Sheep Skin, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Oversized wingback lounge chair model 1672 designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Designed during the 1930s and this piece ca 1940s. The large oversized back rest makes for excellent com...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
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 for Lieuvin, they reflect the pragmatic yet thoughtful approach of the period, where...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs by William "Billy" Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two large scale lounge chairs designed by William "Billy" Haines. Each chair has an upholstered seat and curved tufted backrest which are joined by a gently curved tapering exposed o...
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$8,000 / set
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the style Vilhelm Lauritzen, Denmark 1940s, Oak, Beige
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the style Vilhelm Lauritzen, Denmark 1940s, Oak, new beige oatmeal fabric. The chairs were recently expertly recovered. Ready for a new home.
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Art Deco Club Chair in Viggo Boesen Style with Floral Velvet 1940s
By Carl Malmsten, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco comfortable lounge chair from the 1940s fully upholstered with floral pattern velvet. Legs and armrests of patinated oak.
Handmade in the 1940s by a Danish carpenter...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Lounge chair attributed to Viggo Boesen model 107 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1940
s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Rarely seen, this original 1940's Slagelse produced high-back edition model 107 lounge chair often attributed to master Danish designer Viggo Boesen has been completely restored with...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Bentwood
Ensemble de Fauteuils Néo-Basques Sculptés en Paille et Chêne, 1940s
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Ensemble de Fauteuils Néo-Basques Sculptés en Paille et Chêne, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
$4,188 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and floral printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 35.5” H x 31.5” W x 35” D
Seat Height: 15.5”
All upholstered furnitur...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Oakwood and Deerskin
Elephant
Chairs, Argentina
By Comte S.A., Jean-Michel Frank
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of oak wood veneer and deerskin 'Elephant' chairs designed by Jean-Michel Frank and produced by the company Comte, Argentina
By: Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Material: wood, o...
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Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Pair of sheepskin lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt, DENMARK, 1940S
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs in the manner of Märta Blomstedt. Designed and produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker. Legs in oak and off white sheepskin upholstery. Upholstery is new and...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Exceptional Pair of Cerused Oak Loungers by Russel Wright, circa 1940
By Russel Wright, Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Cane, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, cane, metal and white fabric lounge chairs with magazine racks designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 15“
All upholstered furniture can be reupholst...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak
Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40
By Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish baroque style high-backed ear-flap chair hand made in the 1930s
The frame and armrests are made beautifully of turned and carved solid oak. Especially the armrests h...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
New GE 240 Getama "Cigar" Chair and Footstool with Johanna Gullichsen Cushions
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
We are a Scandinavian Design Showroom based in Miami. We specialize in iconic, mid-century original Nordic and Scandinavian designs, handmade at the original factories. It's our Semi...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Exceptional Set of 8 Oak Loungers by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent seating set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. This set o...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Oak and Leather Aarhus ‘Town Hall’ Chair designed by Hans Wegner for Plan Mobel
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Winnipeg, MB
A rare and absolutely incredible ‘Town Hall’ lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Plan Mobel, Denmark. This piece, one of Wegner’s earliest works, was designed for the Aarhus Cit...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Exceptional Set of 4 Cerused Oak Loungers by Russel Wright, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company, Russel Wright
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent seating set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. This set o...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of 1940ties Danish cabinet maker lounge chairs in dark oak.
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
Pair of 1940ties Danish cabinet maker lounge chairs in dark oak. There is also the original table and a original 2 seater sofa available. Comes with extra pillows for seat and back.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner model JH 512 Folding Chair New Rattan
Cane
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Hans J. Wegner model JH 512 folding chair new rattan and cane.
Hans J. Wegners model 512 designed in 1949 is considered to be among his most important and iconi...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige bouclé fabric and oak lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 15.5”
Arm Height (inches): 23.5"
All items ship from High Point,...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable oak and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 18.5”
Arm Height (inches): 24.13"
All items ship from High Point...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish 1940s Small Lounge Chair with Oak Accents on Armrests
By Carl Malmsten, Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish lounge chair made in the tradition of Scandinavian makers such as Hjalmar Jackson and Carl Malmsten with a oak base and armrests made from adding a lot of elegance a...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé fabric and oak lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 15”
Arm Height (inches): 23"
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Carl Gustaf Hiort Wingback Chair in Red and Grey Upholstery
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, lounge chair, fabric and oak, Finland, 1940s.
This sensuous wingback armchair has a curved back, little wings and tapered oak legs. The chair leans sligh...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool low swung wing back lounge chair made by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark as model 1582. The wooden armrests and legs are made of varnished oak wood showing great grain ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940
s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the 1940's in the style of Swedish Designer, Carl Malmsten. We have never seen any other examples of this chair and it may well be a one-of-a- ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable high-back oak, brass and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 14.75”
Arm Height (inches): 22"
All items...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cerused oak and green velvet fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 14.85"
Arm Height (inches): 22.13"
All items ship from Hi...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
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1940s Oak Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1940s oak lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco 1940s oak lounge chairs are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large 1940s oak lounge chairs, so small 1940s oak lounge chairs measuring 2 inches across are available at 1stDibs. 1940s oak lounge chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner and Rene Gabriel are consistently popular.
How Much are 1940s Oak Lounge Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,501, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $118,850 highest priced.
Finding the Right Lounge Chairs for You
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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