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Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cheeky lounge chairs, made in Norway in the 1940s. Rare, neat model with high comfort and a
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Easy Chairs in Beech Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940 s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Karlén, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Beech and newly reupholstered in sheepskin with leather
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

1940´s Set of Pinewood Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Madsen Schubell, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Pine

Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940 s Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Culver City, CA
internationally! Please see our shipping rates! This dreamy Finnish duo from the 1940s is giving scallop-backed
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

1940´s Set of Pinewood Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Charming pair of solid pinewood easy chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Pine

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Completely restored.    
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Sheepskin

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Midcentury Modern Sheepskin lounge chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful Swedish Modern lounge chair, in a neat, easy to place size and very comfortable
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Mogens Lasssen Pair of Easy Chairs in Elm Sheepskin, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Mogens Lassen easy chairs in honey coloured sheepskin, 1940s. Price is for the pair of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Sheepskin, Elm

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the 1940s. The large, enveloping backrest dictates the shape of this chair, as it forms most of the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
luxurious Australian chocolate-brown sheepskin with fumed oak legs. The Ryo chair is available to order in a
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Kozelka Kropáček Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Icelandic Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Kozelka & Kropáček in Long-Haired Icelandic Sheepskin, 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
chocolate-brown sheepskin with fumed oak legs. The Ryo chair is available to order in a range of different
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

1940s Danish Lounge chair reupholstered in long haired Icelandic sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen, Flemming Lassen
Located in København K, 84
1940s Danish easy chair reupholstered in premium long haired Icelandic sheepskin with original
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Prague, New Town
), 1940s. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 73 cm / 28.74 in Width: 84 cm
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

1940s Style Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
shown is upholstered in Sahara brown sheepskin with oiled oak legs. Each chairs measures: Height of
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Scandinavian 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair, Made in Denmark
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Custom-made in Denmark, this sheepskin lounge chair is the epitome of luxury and comfort
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak, Walnut

Pair Easy Chairs in Sheepskin in the manner of Erik Bertil Karlén, Sweden 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Utrecht, NL
sheepskin features rich, warm tones that add chromatic texture to the chairs. Thanks to the colour variation
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Schulz Easy Chair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Prague, New Town
'Schulz' easy chair, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

1940s Danish Flemming Lassen Style Sheepskin Lounge Chair Pair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of lounge chairs dating to 1940s Denmark with brown teddy bear shearling upholstery. Flowing
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin

Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s. The organic
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Modern, Honey Sheepskin, Beech, Organic Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Modern, Honey Sheepskin, Beech, Organic Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1940s Pair of organic form
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Style Vintage Swivel Chair Reupholstered with New Sheepskin 1940s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Depth 65 cm Depth seat in the inside 47 cm The chair remains in very good condition with new sheepskin
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Ryo Lounge Chair by Dagmar
Located in London, England
luxurious Australian 'Moonlight' sheepskin with fumed oak legs. The Ryo chair is available to order in a
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, 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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Sheepskin

Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
' Guild Exhibition in 1940. Price is for the pair. Single also chair available on request. A matching
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Ash

Easy Chair of a Danish Designer in Sheepskin from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish cabinetmaker white coloured shearling - sheepskin 1940's lounge chair. A modern classic
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Oak Sheepskin Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Henry Kjærnulf, 1940s, Denmark
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by Danish designer Henry Kjærnulf made in the 1950s Denmark. The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

1940s Kozelka Kropacek Armchairs, Ivory Texel Sheepskin Patinated Bentwood
By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Ivory Texel Sheepskin & Middle-Brown Patinated Frame Mid
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

1940s Kozelka Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin Patinated Bentwood
By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Bentwood Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin – Mid-Century Czech icons, fully
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

1940s Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Reupholstered in long haired Icelandic Sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in København K, 84
This 1940s Fritz Hansen easy chair, Model 1595, is a refined example of Danish modernist design
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

1940s Kozelka Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin Honey Blond Bentwood
By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Bentwood Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin – Mid-Century Czech icons, fully
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

1940s Kozelka Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin Dark Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Dark Patinated Frame Luxurious mid
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood

1940s Kozelka Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin Middle Brown Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

1940s Kozelka Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

Large Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Moonlight Natural Sheepskin, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hotel Aulanko in Finland. This chair is from the 1940s and reupholstered in soft & "moonlight" beige
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Folk Art Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

1940s Kozelka Kropacek Armchairs in Ivory Texel Sheepskin Dark Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Ivory Texel Sheepskin, Dark Patinated Frame Elegant 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
. This chair is renovated and reupholstered in premium brown sheepskin.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Velvet

1940´s Set of Pinewood Saddle Girth Lounge Chairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Yngve Ekström, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin. Frame of stained beech.
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Set of Two Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin for Oy Boman Ab, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Hellouw, NL
craftsmanship and innovative design. Design This rare pair of lounge chairs showcases Boman’s refined approach
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Danish Cabinetmaker, Lounge Chair Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair new upholstered with lambswool. Legs of stained beech. Made in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Lounge Chair In White Wool, Denmark 1940 s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Iconic easy chair made by Fritz Hansen in the 1940's or early 1950's. This model is rarely seen and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker, pair of Lounge Chairs Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker pair of lounge chairs new upholstered with lambswool. Legs of stained beech
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Old Berlin” chair is among Swedish icon, Carl Malmsten’s rarer models. The dark wood, the
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair from Jönköping, Sweden 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lounge chair by Swedish designer, Gösta Jonsson, exudes quality and personality from all
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker, Set of Lounge Chairs Lambskin, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker set of lounge chairs new upholstered with lambskin. Legs and armrests of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Bentwood

Flemming Lassen Attribution, Lounge Chair, Shearling, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable stained wood and beige shearling lounge chair attributed to Flemming Lassen, Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek s Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of 1940 s Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s with a wooden frame and coil springs held in place by webbing. The chairs are padded with modern
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

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1940s Sheepskin Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1940s sheepskin chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, sheepskin and wood, every 1940s sheepskin chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1940s sheepskin chair, we have 354 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s sheepskin chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1940s sheepskin chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s sheepskin chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Philip Arctander, Fritz Hansen and Flemming Lassen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940s Sheepskin Chair?

A 1940s sheepskin chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,946, while the lowest priced sells for $2,200 and the highest can go for as much as $55,504.

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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Questions About 1940s Sheepskin Chair
  • 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 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 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.