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Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs in Original Upholstery, Netherlands, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dutch modern set of six chairs of Amsterdamse school. The original upholstery creates an authentic quality. The Amsterdam School is famous for its architecture, both in the Netherlan...
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Restored Beech Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refubished - Newly upholstered
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Beech

1940s Restored Beech Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refubished - Newly upholstered
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Beech

Pair of 1940s Lacquered Regency Style Armchairs in Blue Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs with carved frames and blue mohair upholstery. Frames of
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Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Mohair, Wood

1940s Kropacek Kozelka Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Newly lacquered wooden parts in black color - Heigh of seat 43 cm - adjustable 82 - 105 cm.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Upholstered Armchairs with Wooden Frame, France ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
both practical and elegant. This pair of upholstered armchairs, made in France circa 1940s, perfectly
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

1940s Pair of Rare Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use - Original fabric upholstery with signs of use - Suitable for new upholstery.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs with Green Upholstery, Sweden ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Swedish modern armchairs stand out for its inviting shape and charismatic character
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Midcentury Franco Buzzi Grey Velvet Armchair
By Franco Buzzi
Located in Paris, FR
A striking 1940s Italian lounge chair designed by Franco Buzzi, reupholstered in a luminous grey
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of 1940s Finnish Armchairs by Carl-Johan Boman, Newly Re-upholstered
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in London, GB
A refined pair of Finnish armchairs designed by Carl-Johan Boman in the 1940s. Expertly
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Otto Schulz Armchair in White Sheepskin and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
the 1940s. The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. Its generous
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Pair of Bertil Söderberg Armchairs in Mahogany for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Söderberg 1
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of "Berga" Armchairs by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
characteristic of the era. In 20th century design, the use of wood held a special significance; it was not merely
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Wooden Frame Art Deco Armchairs, France ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and glamour. This timeless pair of armchairs boasts a beautiful frame that evokes the high-end
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of velvet armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in The Hague, NL
upholstery Italy 1940s These elegant pair of mid century Italian armchairs are not only comfortable but also
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Maison Ramsay Signed Pair of 1940 s Neo Classic Pair of Chairs
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
MAISON RAMSAY signed pair of 1940's neo classic pair of chairs,totally restored, newly recovered in
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

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Bronze

Giovanni Gariboldi Swivel Chair in Leather and Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Milan, IT
Giovanni Gariboldi Swivel chair in leather and wood, Superb office chair.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Lacquered Walnut Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
materials. This pair of armchairs exudes quality and personality from all angles. Their classic shape is
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Art Deco 1940s Pair Red Distressed Armchairs Restoration Project As Seen Poirot
Located in London, GB
1940s Art Deco pair of distressed armchairs, featuring timeless oak wood arms, as seen at Hercule
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of “Club” armchairs, cubic in shape. 1940s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of “club” armchairs, cubic in shape, in blue-green velvet. Black lacquered wooden base with a
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20th Century French Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Split Reed Rattan Armchairs, USA, Circa 1940s
By Ficks Reed, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Original pair of Art Deco split reed rattan bamboo club arm chairs, rendered in a bent wood bamboo
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20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Foam, Reed, Rattan, Bamboo, Upholstery, Fabric

Paolo Buffa 1940s Armchair in Original Pink and Light Grey Stripes Fabric
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
A spectacular Paolo Buffa 1940s armchair in original fabric. All original. untouched.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Braided Rope Armchair in the manner of Erich Diekmann, The Netherlands 1940s
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair, recalling the Bauhaus, is made of wood and woven rope, and brings to mind iconic
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rope, Wood

1940s Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good / very good original condition with minor signs of use - good fabric upholstery, new fabric in the past, little used - seat height 41 cm.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Wooden Armchair with Upholstered Seat by Bas van Pelt, The Netherlands 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
School, this armchair is the result of his more mature design era, which was primarily dominated by
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Armchair by Armazens Nascimento, Portugal, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Step back in time with this exquisite 1940 Art Deco armchair from the renowned Portuguese furniture
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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Woven Rope Armchair in the Manner of Erich Diekmann, The Netherlands 1940s
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare armchair, recalling the Bauhaus, is made of bent wood and woven rope. Erich Dieckmann was
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rope, Wood

Upholstered Armchair by Bas Van Pelt for My Home, The Netherlands 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
materials and more curvature. While made of solid wood, this armchair has an open feel to it thanks to the
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Bouclé

Pair of Large Oak Art Deco Armchairs in Alpaca and Mohair Blend, France 1940s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
, wabi-sabi sensibility. These armchairs feature generous, large proportions and inviting curves
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Oak, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair

Midcentury Sculptural Olive Wood and Walnut French Chair, 1940s
Located in Madrid, ES
olive wood and walnut structure, France, 1940s. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Olive, Walnut

1940s Pair of Kropacek Kozelka Adjustable Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Karel Kozelka Antonin Kropacek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Newly lacquered wooden parts in black color - Height of seat 43 cm - adjustable 82 - 105 cm.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV neoclassical armchairs 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
decades later. The armchairs were made and stamped by Maison Jansen in the early 1940s in their pure
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Armchairs

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Wood

Alfred Christensen Upholstered Armchair for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
present armchair in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this. Clean and pure lines define this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Guglielmo Ulrich Black lacquered new light-blue upholstery armchairs 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
Guglielmo Ulrich (Milan, Italy, 1904 – 1977) Pair of armchairs, circa 1940s. Black lacquered wooden
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

1940s Danish Pair of Art Deco Upholstered Armchairs With Round Pillows
Located in High Point, NC
This 1940s Danish pair of Art Deco upholstered armchairs exemplifies mid-century craftsmanship with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1940s Pair of Restored Beech Art Deco Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - armrests 65 cm
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Bentwood Armchair, Jindrich Halabala with Adjustable Back, Czech Republic, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood armchair, Jindrich Halabala with adjustable back - Czech Republic 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed and produced by Jacob Kjær in Denmark in the late
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

1940s Jan Vanek Oak Armchairs for Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek, Krasna JIzba
Located in Praha, CZ
- New Fabric - wooden parts have been refurbished - Height of seat 45 cm.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Plastic, Wood

1940s Czech Pair of Art Deco Upholstered Armchairs With Round Pillows
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant pair of 1940s Czech Art Deco upholstered armchairs captures the refined geometry and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Bambi Armchair by Rolf Rastas Adolf Relling For Gustav Bahus, 1940s
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Brussels, BE
'Bambi' Armchair by Rolf Rastas & Adolf Relling For Gustav Bahus, 1940S
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

1940s Rare Miroslav Navratil armchair in Alvar Aalto style - Czechoslovakia
By Alvar Aalto, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts restored - original upholstery in very good condition, cleaned - jr
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Original Green Beech Art Deco Armchair, Revitalized Varnish, 1940s, Czechia
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original green beech Art Deco armchair. Period : 1940 -1949. Source : Czechia. Material
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Fabric

Restored Beech Armchairs Attributed to Jindřich Halabala, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
These armchairs, attributed to Jindrich Halabala, were produced in the 1940s in Czechoslovakia by
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

VERY RARE armchair by Miroslav Navrátil for Zdeněk Plesník - 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1949 - Very rare - Only few pieces made - Completely original and well preserved condition - Published in books and found in museum in Brno.  
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wicker, Wood

1940s Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs in Boucle, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in green boucle fabric
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Dorothy Schindele Pinleg wrought iron Armchair in original condition, US 1940s
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Berlin, DE
Dorothy Schindele Pinleg wrought iron Armchair in original condition, US 1940s The Chair is in
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

Armchair Made In Cognac Elegance Leather By Fritz Hansen From 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
An armchair upholstered in cognac-colored Elegance leather with polished dark wood and brass pins
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1940s Rare Pair of Oak Armchairs by Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Praha, CZ
- Spring seats - Very comfortable - The color is actually brown - The substance has signs of usability - Structurally solid.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Czech Pair Of Cocktail Upholstered Armchairs H-237 By J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
This 1940s Czech pair of upholstered armchairs, model H-237 by Jindřich Halabala, embodies the
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco side chair in beech wood, France 1940s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / side chair / beech wood, fabric / Art Deco / Mid-century French Mid-century side
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Maison Jansen attr, Louis XVI, Painted Wood, Fabric, Arm Chairs, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen attr, Louis XVI Style, Painted Wood, Fabric, Arm Chairs, France, 1940s Pair of
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
, usually using exotic woods. Pieces are typically lacquered to give off a dazzling gloss. These eloquently
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Lacquer, Textile, Cotton, Oak

Pair of Unique Green Beech ArtDeco Armchairs Made in 1940s, Denmark
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original well preserved condition. Stable wood construction made of solid oak. Revived polish
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Oak, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Designed by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Czech, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Introducing an iconic pair of armchairs in the Art Deco style from the 1940s, originating from
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak

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1940s Wood Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s wood armchair for your home. A 1940s wood armchair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s wood armchair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1940s wood armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1940s wood armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paolo Buffa, Fritz Hansen and Jindrich Halabala are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940s Wood Armchair?

Prices for a 1940s wood armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $49,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

Questions About 1940s Wood Armchair
  • 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 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 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 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.