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Danish 1940s Fritz Hansen Style Club Chair in Tan Leather with Green Velvet
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and unique Classic Danish 1940s club chair in the style of Fritz Hansen. The chair has a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Danish 1940s Mogens Lassen Attributed Pair of Low Lounge Chairs in Mohair Velvet
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare to find Mogens Lassen attributed pair of low back lounge chairs from the 1940s featuring the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of 1940s Italian Side Chairs
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of fully restored 1940s side chairs with Dedar velvet fabric on solid cherrywood
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Grosfeld House, 1940s Glamorous Curved Slipper Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
Such a luxurious single slipper chair in rich velvet. Curved back and wood base.
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Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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

Elegant Pair of 1940 s High Back Occasional Chairs in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This pair of elegant 1940's occasional chairs have a high back with an ebonized walnut frame with
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Scandinavian 1940s Club or Lounge Chairs in Red Velvet Style of Carl-Johan Boman
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. The lounge chairs are very much in trend with Boman's design style and the style popular in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Elm

Set of 2 Armchairs in Red Velvet, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
In the style of Guglielmo Ulrich an elegant pair of armchairs in original red velvet and wooden
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in London, England
Jacob Kjaer - Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1940s A pair of 1940s lounge chairs designed and made by
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Elegant 1940s Italian Gilt Dressing Stool with Back and Velvet Seat
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Classic, refined and elegant 1940s Italian gilt dressing, or vanity stool with a low back and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Ficks Reed, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and beige brown velvet slipper lounge chairs designed and produced by Ficks Reed
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Bamboo

Mastercraft, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Mastercraft
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, cane and green velvet fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Mastercraft
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Cane, Wood

Deco Chic Animal Print Pair of Chairs, France, 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Deco chic animal print pair of chairs, France, 1940s Chic pair of deco chairs in original lovely
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Six Beige Chairs, Scandinavia, 1940s, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of six teak dining chairs. Chairs produced in Scandinavia in the 1940s and 1950s. Stable
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Velvet

Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs ca. 1940s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Art Deco lounge chairs in original velvet and burl wood. Tag on bases reads “HOTEL LE
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Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Burl, Oak

Pair Uncommon 1940s Georgian Modern Wing Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of golden velvet wingback chairs. Georgian style wings with modern square dowel
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Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen Model 1669, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in upholstered in French velvet. Designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of Classic midcentury lounge chairs upholstered in French velvet standing on solid mahogany
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of red velvet Lounge Chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
functionality. Designed in the 1936, the chairs feature soft curves, tufted backs, and luxurious dark red velvet
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs Attributed to Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of diamond tufted velvet lounge chairs attributed to Otto Schulz, 1940s Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

1940s Easy Chairs in the Manner of Otto Schultz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of 1940s easy chairs in the manner of Otto Schultz. Probably produced in Sweden. Original
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Vintage 1940s South American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of 1940s High Back Occasional Chairs in Ebonized Walnut and Pewter Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of 1940s high back occasional chairs feature a high rectangular back fully
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Pair of Uncommon 1940s Georgian Modern Wing Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of golden velvet wingback chairs. Georgian style wings with modern square dowel
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Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery

Pair of Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Lounge or Club Chairs in Velvet
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Gio Ponti, Rare Organic Lounge Chair, Dark Stained Oak, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A rare organic modernist lounge / high back armchair. Designed by Gio Ponti. Legs in stained oak. Produced by Cassina. Literature: P. Piccione, Gio Ponti Le Navi, Ed. idea, varia...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Carved Wood Armrests
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Mogens Lassen with a very sculptural
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

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
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Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Danish 1940s Boesen Banana Style Curved Tub Club Chair with Channel Back
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of four Dining Chairs Midcentury by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
in dark green velvet. The feet of the chairs are conical in shape and we find in the front ones, a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Swedish Lounge Chair in Dark Pink Velour by Gösta Jonsson, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sculptural lounge chair with original pink velour upholstery in remarkable condition. The chair
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Velour Wingback Lounge Chairs 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Velour wingback lounge chairs 1940s, Set of 2 Stunning pair of vintage Danish wingback
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Gilbert Rohde Elegant Set of 8 Newly Upholstered Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
for Herman Miller, Paldao Group, American 1940's. The front legs are conical and taper. The back
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Danish Cabinetmaker, Organic Lounge Chair, Fabric, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic lounge chair, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Stained beech, vintage floral
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Lounge Chair, Green Velvet
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
, Oak, 1940s Green velvet wingback lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Modern and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1940s Hollywood Shell Occasional Chairs with Channel Tufting and Lucite Legs
Located in New York, NY
1940s Hollywood stylized shell occasional chairs with channel tufting in smoked platinum velvet and
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Green Velour, Danish Carbinetmaker, Art Deco, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. These chairs exude an air of elegance and sophistication
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

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
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Yellow Velour, Danish Carbinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. These chairs exude an air of elegance and sophistication
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Pair 1940 s Beech Wood Sage Velvet Sculptural Regency Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair regency arm chairs with rounded back with V shaped brass meshed key hole openings. Scrolled
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

French 1940 s Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reupholstered and restored arm chairs.
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Velvet

Large Danish Club Chair In Marled Olive Velvet, Denmark, 1940 S
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large Danish club chair from the 1940s showcases mid-century charm through its generously
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Pr. 1940s White Painted, Louis XVI Style Bergeres by Carlhian for Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen, Maison Carlhian
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1940s Off-White Painted Louis XVI Style Bergeres Designed by Carlhian for Maison Jansen
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Paint, Satin, Wood, Wool, Velvet

1940s Finnish Cabinetmaker Velvet Wing Chair
Located in London, England
. The chair has been reupholstered in luxurious cotton velvet fabric from Rose Uniacke and has oiled elm
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Elm

Pair of French Armchairs Belonging to the Rationalist Current, 1940s
Located in bari, IT
Pair of French armchairs belonging to the rationalist current 1940s totally restored in double
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Vintage 1940s French Minimalist Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Easy Chair, Anonymous, Sweden, 1940’s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak, velvet, leather and brass. Measures: H: 84 cm/ 2' 9 1/8" SH: 42 cm/ 1' 4 1/2" W: 74 cm/ 2
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Newly reupholstered in blue/grey cotton velvet, 1940's glamorous slipper chair.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

French Art Deco French Polished Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six French polished walnut frame chairs newly upholstered in light grey velvet, circa 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Fritz Hansen Ladies Dressing Chair in Beech Olive Green Velvet, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small sculptural chair or ladies dressing stool attributed to Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Large Art Deco Club Chair, France 1940 s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Armchair in its original upholstery and finish, large arms with a cubist flair ending in a reduced base with large oak feet.
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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Mid Century Easy Arm Chairs in Red Velvet Produced in Finland, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century easy / armchairs designed by unknown designer in Finland ca 1940s. In good
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Hollywood, 1940s Button-Tufted Asymmetrical Chairs in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency button-tufted asymmetrical chairs newly upholstered in a luxe
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Italian 1940 s Living Room Suite, Sofa, Pair of Chairs, Pair of Slipper Chair
Located in New York, NY
A charming Italian 1940's living room suite, encompassing a sofa, pair of armchairs and a pair of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1940s Bridge Chairs
Located in Bagshot, GB
quality brown velvet. These chairs are very comfy and extremely stylish with over exaggerated curved arms
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of 1940s Wingback Chairs in Smoked Amethyst Velvet by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
1940. They feature hand-carved acanthus style ebonized walnut legs and scroll style arms. With their
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

A Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Green Velvet Oak, Fritz Hansen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An admirable pair of lounge chairs in its original green velvet fabric, that remains in a good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Oak

American 1940s Mahogany Frame and Camel Velvet Upholstery Occasional Chair
Located in New York, NY
American 1940s mahogany frame and velvet upholstered occasional chair. The incurvate back issuing
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Splendid Pair of Italian 1940s Lounge Chairs
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Pair of Italian 1940s lounge chairs. Classic rounded model attributed to Gio Ponti for
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, 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.