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

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Wicker, Wood

Pair of Avant Gard Armchairs, Made in 1940s Czechia. Original, Non Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of armchairs, Avant Garde Czechoslovakia. Period 1940-1950.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Model C, Czech, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Chair model C - also known as "Canadian" This Art Deco armchair date back to the mid-20th century
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Model C, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Chair model C - also known as "Canadian" This Art Deco armchair dates back to the mid-20th century
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Czech, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Chair model C - also known as "Canadian" This pair of Art Deco armchairs dates back to the mid
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Chair model C - also known as "Canadian" This pair of Art Deco armchairs dates back to the mid
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Model C, Czech, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Chair model C - also known as "Canadian" This Art Deco armchair dates back to the mid-20th century
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Czech, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Chair model C - also known as "Canadian" This pair of Art Deco armchairs dates back to the mid
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by J. Halabala, UP Závody, Czech, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Chair model C - also known as "Canadian" This pair of Art Deco armchairs dates back to the mid
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen Schubell
Located in Prague, New Town
; Schubell in the 1940s. Made from wood, seat is newly upholstered in grey sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 89
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Poltrone in velluto, 1940s, set di 2
Located in Quarrata, IT
Poltrone con seduta a molle e struttura in legno, nuovo rivestimento in velluto verde. Prodotte durante gli anni '40.
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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Poltrone in velluto, 1940s, set di 2
Poltrone in velluto, 1940s, set di 2
$3,512 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Elias Svedberg Triva Safari Chair, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By Elias Svedberg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Safari armchair designed by Elias Svedberg, Sweden, 1940s. Made of wood, brown harness leather
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Canvas, Wood

Easy Chair by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1940s
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rare easy chair reupholstered in sheepskin by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1940s, Sweden.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Sheepskin

Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super lounge chair, newly upholstered in natural sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s. Fast shipping
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Alpaca, Wood

huge Wingback Chair with floral silk fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This wing chair was designed in Italy in the 1940s. The well-upholstered furniture body is covered
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Tall Easy Chair With Dark Striped Fabric from 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
is likely constructed from solid wood, a common practice in the 1940s to ensure durability and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Other Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Wood and velvet armchairs, 1940s, set of 2
Located in Quarrata, IT
Armchairs with wooden frame, velvet upholstery.
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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Wood and velvet armchairs, 1940s, set of 2
Wood and velvet armchairs, 1940s, set of 2
$3,132 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Frits Henningsen Easy Chairs with Fluted Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
designers in the 1940s who preferred strictly straight lines. Henningsen on the other hand, believed
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Carl-Johan Boman Finnish Curved Easy Chair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish curved easy chair, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz, for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz, for Boet, Sweden. 1940s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Wood

Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden. 1940s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Wood

Easy Chair with Angled Beech Legs and Deep Green Upholstery, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1940s were a transformative era for design throughout Europe. Around this period, furniture
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

Fabulous 1940s Billy Haines Style Channel Back Occasional Tub Chair - Restored
By Edward Wormley, William Billy Haines, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
1940s Billy Haines style channel back occasional tub chair, reupholstered in a mocha beige linen
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
experience aided by the conical wood legs that also provide an organic contrast to the light upholstery
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Alfred Christensen Danish 1940s Lounge Chair
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge or Am Chair by Alfred Christensen. Made in Denmark 1940s. Original
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Carl-Johan Boman Pair of Finnish Curved Easy Chairs in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Prague, New Town
Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, seats are newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin. Please note that
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Upholstered Danish Highback Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
highly valued. This Danish model is a classic design from the 1940s. Scandinavian designers were masters
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Rare Easy Chair, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish Modern easy chairs, produced during the 1930s, anonymous designer. Newly reupholstered in light beige velvet fabric.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Brussels, BE
Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Club Chairs with Wooden Frame Details, South Africa circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Deco’s heyday was between 1925 and 1940, though it arrived later in Africa than in Europe and the United
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Vintage 1940s South African Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s
Located in Brussel, BE
Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s. New white fabric.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Grosfeld House Brown Lacquered Lattice-work Lounge Chair
By Grosfeld House
Located in San Francisco, CA
in a deep brown lacquer finish; the openwork lattice back and sides flanking a tight seat; with sloping arms joining a channeled apron all raised on gently splaying supports
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Wood

1940s Pair Art Deco Black Lacquered Zebra Print Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
. Features a black lacquered wood frames, richly upholstered in a zebra print upholstery. We loved the
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Arm Chair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Maggioni, Italy 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare armchair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig and Gino Maggioni, circa 1940s. The base consists of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Wood

Restored ArtDeco Oak Dining Table, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czechia, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
: UP Zavody Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Material: Oak Revived Polish
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Antique Early 19th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Lacquer, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker Wing-Back Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic aspects of Danish design and accordingly, of this sophisticated wing-back chair. This unique model is a great representa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Mid-Century, Pair of Curved Club Chairs, Viggo Boesen Style, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
bird motifs, made by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. These beautiful chairs are made in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Beech

Set of 2 Art Deco Lounge Chairs After William Haines / Billy Haines, USA, 1940s
By William Billy Haines
Located in Deland, FL
designs of William "Billy" Haines, embodies the elegance and sophistication of 1940s American design
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Original ArtDeco Beech Chair with Armrests by Ton, R. Hofman, Czechia, 1940s
By Radomír Hofman
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
: Radomir Hofman Maker: Ton Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1940-1949 Material: Beech In pristine
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Antique Early 19th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Rare Wingback Armchair, Denmark, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare and regal wingback chair, Denmark, 1940s. Solid oak and striped fabric with some signs of
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Four Gump s 1940s, Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
With excellent patina and carving, these four lacquered and gilt Chinese inspired armchairs were
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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

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Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood

Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set – Timeless Elegance Elevate your living space
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Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Beech Tapered Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
of armchairs represent this sentiment both aesthetically and from a technical point of view. Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Denmark, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of 1940s Danish armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Alpaca, Wood

1940s Bauhaus Restored Tubular Armchair, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly lacquered wooden parts - Chrome parts with minor signs od use - high of seat 46 cm
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Club Chairs

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Chrome

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

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Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs, likely from the 1940s, attributed to designer
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
company, Puunveisto Oy in the mid 1940s in Finland. Super elegant and enticingly functional design
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Wood

Rare Model "Mikki" Armchair by Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Finland 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
company, Puunveisto Oy in the mid 1940s in Finland. Super elegant and enticingly functional design
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Wood

Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden armchairs with white fabric, 1940s Set of 2 armchairs with wooden structure
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Restored Wing Armchair in Boucle Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in taranto, IT
two-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs, wooden structure and upholstery in Cintz cotton fabric in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Green Faux Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, faux leather, wood, France, 1940s Charming French armchair with a beautiful shape
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

1940 s Stunning Armchair attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Stunning Armchair , 1940's
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Production, Armchair, 1940s
Located in Monaco, Monaco
Italian production, Ponti & Lancia (Attributed) armchair. Original walnut wood structure, the eat
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of mid century armchairs, Czechoslovakia, circa 1940´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
in the 1940’s. It’s made of beech wood. They have an original upholstery that is in good preserved
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Vintage 1940s Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
glamorous small scale armchair and ottoman newly reupholstered in vintage silk
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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

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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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.