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Pair of Deco Cane Lounge Chairs Black and White Animal Print, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of deco cane lounge chairs with black and white animal print, France, 1940s
Chic pair of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Danish 1940s Alfred Christensen Low Back Easy Chairs with Open Armrests
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic pair of elegant Danish low back armchairs from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Early Danish Mid-Century Easy Chair in Oak by Fritz Hansen, Model 1590, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare easy chair in oak, model 1590 made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1940s. The easy chair is
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Paolo Buffa Chairs with Matching Footrest, Cantù, Italy, Mid-1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in The Hague, NL
This bijou pair of chairs was designed by Paolo Buffa in the mid-1940s. The unique slipper chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Antique Set of Four Carved Mahogany Grosfeld House Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Grosfeld House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite yet comfortable set of four dining or side chairs in wonderfully patinated mahogany with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
. This chair is renovated and reupholstered in premium brown sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet
1940s, Pair of Shell Back Club Lounge Cocktail Chairs from Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of two comfortable club lounge cocktail chairs from the 1940s.
Both chairs are in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Elegant 1940s Hollywood Side Chair with Gilt Brass Accents
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chair was crafted from ebonized walnut. It features a saber leg design and gilt
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Original condition, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
. While the chair remains in its original condition and functions adequately without any damage, it is
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet
Italian 1940s Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and Olive Green Velour
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, solid oak, velvet, Italy, 1940s
A charming set of dining chairs made in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Armchairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Arm Chairs, designed for the Baker Company, American, circa 1940's. They have
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ivory, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Rare Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV Neoclassical Chairs, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
. Shown in their original light gray velvet fabric still in very good condition. Each chair stamped JANSEN
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Golden Velour, Danish Carbinetmaker, Art Deco, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. These chairs exude an air of elegance and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Art Deco High Lawson Back White Velvet Club Chairs
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Wilton, CT
Custom made in the 1940's, these oversized white velvet club chairs were meticulous restored in our
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Art Deco Easy Chairs in Rosa Velour, Swedish Carbinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. These chairs exude an air of elegance and sophistication
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
Six French Art Deco Gilded Wrought Iron 1940s Chairs Style Prou
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Set of six dining room chairs in wrought iron with a gold leaf patina.
France, circa 1940. Newly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A comfortable pair of Art Deco lounge chairs upholstered in green velvet. Made in 1940s by a Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1940s Hollywood Regency Asymmetrical Tufted Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Hollywood Regency armchair features an asymmetrical silhouette, tufted detailing and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Large Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Blue Velvet, Made in 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A comfortable pair of Art Deco lounge / club chairs upholstered in luxurious blue velvet. Made in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Velvet
Otto Schulz Chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Velvet easy chair designed by Otto Schulz, produced by Boet, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
1940s Art Deco Hollywood Scroll-Arm Channel-Back Club Chair in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood scroll-arm channel-back club chair in smoked pewter velvet upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Exceptional 1940s Wingback Chair Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in The Hague, NL
This sophisticated and bold chair was produced in Italy in the late 1940s. The organically curved
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Art-Deco Danish Club Chair in Neutral Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Elegant Art-Deco Danish club chair from the 1940s with clean, geometric lines and understated charm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Søren Hansen Lounge Chairs for Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hansen from the 1940s.
Reupholstered with a high quality blue/green velvet fabric and white velvet
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
Pair 1940
s Velvet Wingbacks
Located in Seattle, WA
Gorgeous vintage wingback club chairs with a rare, curvaceous shape, sexy lines and gently turned
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cotton
1940
s Slipper Pink Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Phenomenal 1940's large-scale slipper, ultra low, wide seats. Just beautiful and comfortable pair
Category
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Pair of 1940
s Barrel Chairs in Calvin Celery Linen Velvet
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
Category
20th Century Chairs
Pair of 1940
s Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Purple Velvet
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1940's Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Purple Velvet
Category
Vintage 1940s Swivel Chairs
Green Velvet 1940s Club Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Single club chair with dark mint green mohair velvet upholstery. great 1940s styling, with deep
Category
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Red Velvet 1940s Club Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Single club chair with detached down cushions, and original red velvet mohair upholstery. Long
Category
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Pair of 1940s Regency Velvet Slipper Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
These two chairs bring an instant retro elegance to a room. Lightly textured dark cream-colored
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s Danish Easy Chair, Velvet Mohair
Located in Berlin, DE
Easy chair, manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s, the chair is anonymous, but is strongly inspired
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Pair of 1940s Velvet Club Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful pair of 1940s club chairs, wonderful style and proportions, in the style of Paul Frankl
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Six Midcentury wood and velvet dining chairs, 1940s
Located in Savona, IT
Six chairs of Italian manufacture produced in the 40s.
Structure in two wood essences.
Seat and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of 1940s Silk Velvet Slipper Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Oversize Pair of Slipper Chairs. Upholstered in Silk Velvet.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1940s Style Barrel Chair in Mohair Velvet
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
a small upholstered chair newly done in mohair velvet on dark legs
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
1940s Dining Chairs upholstered in Coral velvet fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s Dining Chairs upholstered in Coral velvet fabric. Set of 8, 2 arm and 6 side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
1940s Armchair with New Scalamandre Oushak-Motif Linen Velvet Fabric
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible 1940s armchair, newly reupholstered in Scalamandre linen velvet fabric with a stunning
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Pair of 1940s Spanish Beech Bobbin Chairs with Charcoal Velvet Drop in Seats
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Stylish pair of 1940s Spanish bobbin chairs in beech with drop in seat upholstered in charcoal
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Danish 1930s-1940s Club Chair Upholstered in Close-Nailed Red Velvet
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish 1930s-1940s club chair. The chair with beechwood frame upholstered in brass close-nailed red
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
A pair of French 1940s chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French 1940s chairs, curved back,tapered legs, upholstered in Velvet.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Set of Four Velvet and Walnut Danish Dining Chairs by P. A. Nielsen
Co, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 Danish dining chairs by P. A. Nielsen & Co Copenhagen from the 1940s. Walnut dining chairs
Category
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Danish 1940s Armchairs, New Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Hudson, NY
and gorgeous new red velvet upholstery, Danish, 1940s. Some wear to veneer at arms.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Italian Mid-Century Green Velvet Armchair, 1940s
Located in Savona, IT
Armchair produced in Italy in the 1940s. It features the original dark green velvet fabric and a
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Cinema Chair
Located in Brussels, BE
Vintage theatre chair, probably from 1938-1945. Fantastic details, like the original seat number on
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Danish Club Chairs in Green, 1940s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of Danish club chairs with a gorgeous green velvet upholstery.
* These chairs are offered to
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian, 1940s Lounge Chairs
Located in Malmo, SE
A pair of Scandinavian 1940s lounge chairs with original upholstery in very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$1,799 / item
Italian Art Deco Dining Chair, 1940s, Set of Six
Located in Savona, IT
Six Italian manufacturing chairs produced in the 1940s.
Wooden structure.
Seat padded and lined
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Vintage Chocolate Brown Velvet Club Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful pair of 1940s chocolate brown velvet club chairs. Newly upholstered in cotton velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of 1940s Painted Bergeres
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
A great pair of 1940s Louis XIV style painted bergeres in original old velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Extraordinary Lounge Chairs with Ottoman by Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
the 1940s. Wooden structure, upholstery covered with an exceptional velvet with tropical patterns
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Otto Schulz Pair of Lounge Chairs by Jio Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of luxurious Otto Schulz lounge chairs with large and curved back rests and original green
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Set of 6 1940s Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
, with green velvet geometric upholstered seats, circa 1940s. Very comfortable. These chairs would be
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Velvet
Pair of French Art Deco Fauteuils in Cherrywood with Velvet Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Bruges, West-Flanders
Set of two French Art Deco fauteuils with velvet upholstery with circular armrest and cabriole feet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Pair of Belgian Art Deco Chairs, Belgium 1940s
Located in MADRID, MD
Elegant pair of Belgian armchairs from the 1940s, reupholstered in beige cotton velvet and renewed
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak
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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
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, 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, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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