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1940s Hollywood Regency Velvet Club Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s Hollywood Regency velvet club chair. Dimensions: 30" W x 40" D x 31" T, seat height 17'.
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Mid-20th Century Club Chairs

Blue Button Tufted Velvet 1940s Chair And Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely comfortable arm chair with matching ottoman. Purchased by the original owner in the
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20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cinnamon red velvet fabric and wood lounge chairs attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Danish Art Deco Velvet Lounge Chair, 1940s.
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Velvet Lounge Chair, 1940s. Scandinavian beautiful, cozy and comfortable Viggo
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

American Designer, Slipper Chair, Walnut, Cotton, Velvet, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, cotton strap and green brown velvet slipper lounge chair designed and produced in the US
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Walnut

Melchiorre Bega Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of velvet and walnut lounge chairs attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Italy, c. 1940s. Vintage
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Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Georg Kofoed Lounge Chair with Green Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Georg Kofoed lounge chair in original velvet with buttons. Legs of stained beech. Made by
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Carl Cederholm Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet lounge chairs attributed to Carl Cederholm for Stil & Form, Sweden, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Billy Haines Attribution, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1940s
By William Billy Haines
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and wood slipper chairs attributed to Billy Haines, USA, c. 1940s. 17" seat
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Surreal Pair of Italian 1940s Highback Chairs in Tinted Wood and Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
A sublime pair of surreal sculpted chairs in wood and velvet upholstery.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Paul Frankl, Lounge Chair w Ottoman, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1940s
By Ficks Reed, Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo and green velvet lounge chair with ottoman designed by Paul Frankl and produced by
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo

Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair in Velvet and Fruitwood, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in The Hague, NL
chair. The original brown velvet upholstery has been preserved well. The legs in solid fruitwood have
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Fruitwood

Greta Grossman Rare Velvet Lounge Chair for Barker Brothers, 1940s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Coronado, CA
This utterly rare lounge chair was designed by Greta Grossman for the Barker Brothers in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Brown Velvet, United States, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown velvet lounge chair designed and produced by an American designer, United States
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1940s Regence Wingback Chair an Ottoman in Camel Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
comfortable and is almost wide enough for two. The camel velvet upholstery is set off by brass nailhead trim
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Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Glamorous Pair of 1940 s Asymmetrical Fan Back Chairs in Smoked Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This pair of elegant 1940's Hollywood style fan back chairs are newly upholstered in a smoked
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

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
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Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

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Leather, Velvet

Finnish Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Birch, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A velvet and birch lounge chair designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Vintage Danish Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1940s. Set of 2. Pair of vintage Art Deco curved arm chairs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1940s Regence Wing Back Arm Chair Ottoman In Camel Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
quite comfortable and is almost wide enough for two. The camel velvet upholstery is set off by brass
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Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair 1940s Creamy Velvet Button-Tufted Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of creamy camel velvet clad slipper chairs, with button tufted seats and backs
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Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Ernest Race, Vintage DA Armchair, 1940 s, in Black Velvet
By Ernest Race
Located in London, GB
production, with aluminium legs & coil spring seat newly upholstered in black velvet. About the designer
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair in Green Mohair Velvet and Beech, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in The Hague, NL
chair. The chair retains it's original green mohair velvet upholstery with a buttoned back and seat
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair in Gray Mohair Velvet and Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in The Hague, NL
1940s. The beautifully curved backrest makes this a very comfortable and embracing chair to sit. The
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Birch

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Velvet, United States, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and velvet lounge chair designed and produced by an American designer, United States
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Moulded Bamboo, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A velvet and moulded bamboo lounge chair designed and produced by an American Designer, USA, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo

Pair of Green Velvet Club Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of green velvet club armchairs, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Otto Schulz Lounge Chairs in Floral Velvet and Beech, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
Boet in the 1940s. With their curved backs and soft padded cushions, the chairs are very comfortable
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

1940s Armchair in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
American 1940s armchair in orange-red velvet. This chair is sold as is.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Vintage Danish Green Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1940s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Green Velvet Lounge Chairs, 1940s. Set of 2. Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet

Set of 6 Art Deco Oak + Brown Velvet Dining Chairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Chicago, IL
carved geometric details. These chairs have been newly upholstered in soft, caramel hued velvet fabric
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Ash

Set of 10 Italian Chairs, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
models by Paolo Buffa, the present chairs are attributed to him. Typical is the high back with openings
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Art Deco Lounge Chair Fritz Hansen Style Olive Green Velvet, Denmark 1930s-1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Fritz Hansen style model 1518 Art Deco club and lounge chair made in Denmark 1930s-1940s. The
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Danish Green Velvet Wingback Lounge Chairs, 1940s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Green Velvet Wingback Lounge Chairs, 1940s. Set of 2. Pair of Danish Mid-Century
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1940s Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Velvet Fabric
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
tall lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the early 1940s and designed by Orla Molgaard
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Early 1940s Glamourous Italian Pair of Side Chairs in Black Silk Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Delightful Italian pair of entry or side chairs of elegant design, in extraordinary original
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Chair, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
between the 1940s and 1950s. The chair has been restored and upholstered in cream colored velvet. The
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Chair, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
between the 1940s and 1950s. The chair has been restored and upholstered in cream colored velvet. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Chair, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
between the 1940s and 1950s. The chair has been restored and upholstered in cream colored velvet. The
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1940s Italian Late Art Deco Pair Gilded Black Lacquered Chairs in Black Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Late Italian Art Deco glamorous pair of handcrafted side chairs in Liberty style and in very good
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Round Club Chairs with Kirkby Velvet Geometric Design, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of round club chairs with Kirkby velvet fabric. The chairs are from Art Deco era to midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Round Club Chairs with Kirkby Velvet Geometric Design, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of round club chairs with Kirkby velvet fabric. The chairs are from Art Deco era to midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Frits Henningsen Style Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs in Velvet
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of classic Danish 1940s lounge chairs in the style of Frits Henningsen. Comfortable and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Easy Chairs, Anonymous, Finland, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Velvet and mahogany. H: 88 cm/ 2' 10 5/8" SH: 32 cm/ 1' 5/8" W: 82 cm/ 2' 8 1/4" D: 81 cm/ 2
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

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

Otto Schulz, Lounge Chair in Green Velvet, Boet, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
. This chair is from the 50s and remains in a good vintage condition, with the original green velvet
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian 1940 s Slipper Chairs with Walnut Bun Feet
Located in New York, NY
A charming pair of Italian 1940's slipper chairs, upholstered in their original seafoam green
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of French 1940s Slipper Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of French 1940s slipper chairs, recently re-upholstered with a blue velvet.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Six 1940 s Klismos Tufted Back Dining Chairs in Smoked Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of six 1940's klismos style tufted back dining chairs upholstered in smoked platinum
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Pair of 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Classic 1940s Danish lounge chairs in the manner of Fritz Hansen. Vintage Velvet Upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Overstuffed Banana Club Chair Danish, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This supercool 1940s Danish curved club chair is actually a match to the Danish curved or banana
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
between the 1940s and 1950s. The chairs have been restored and upholstered in cream velvet. The chairs are
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Early Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Chairs Model 400 in Mohair Velvet, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare early set of ‘Tank' chairs Model 400 by Alvar Aalto, Finland 1940s. This early chairs has been
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Birch

Pair Wood Frame Chairs, Italy, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's Italian pair of wood frame very stylish easy chairs. Presenting great shapes from all
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940s Green Velvet Wingback Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Stunning wingback chair upholstered in the original green velvet in the typical Fritz Hansen style
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Danish Art Deco High Back Lounge Chair Upholstered with Dark Green Velvet, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco high back lounge chair fully upholstered with dark green velvet. Legs of dark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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1940s Velvet Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1940s velvet chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and wood, all 1940s velvet chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 340 antique and vintage 1940s velvet chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 1940s velvet chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 1940s velvet chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Otto Schultz, Fritz Hansen and Guglielmo Ulrich each produced beautiful 1940s velvet chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1940s Velvet Chairs?

Prices for 1940s velvet chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1940s velvet chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $145,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,940.

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 Velvet Chairs
  • 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 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.