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Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- In original condition
- Minor loses
- Need a renovate
- original construction
- Fabric is original.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Pair of Søren Hansen Armchairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Wooden parts have been refurbished.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s High back Chair
Located in London, GB
Lovely high back chair from one of the mastercabinetmakers working independently in the Denmark in the early parts of the 20th century. Newly reupholstered and in perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$3,400
Pair of "Dagobert" armchairs by René and Gilbert Schmitt from the 1940s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of "Dagobert" armchairs from the 1940s by René and Gilbert Schmitt. Oak frame with a whitewash
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Open Arm Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Completely restored with new upholstery and newly lacquered frames, classic open arm chairs. Tapered front legs and saber form back legs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,200 / set
Pair of Restored Czech Midcentury Brown Beech Armchairs, 1940s, New Upholstery
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of midcentury armchairs
Period: 1940-1949.
Material: Beech
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Woven Straw Armchair in the Manner of Axel Einar Hjorth. Scandinavian 1940s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Midcentury woven straw armchair, in the Manner of Axel Einar Hjorth. Scandinavian 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Brown and Green Midcentury Beech Armchairs, Jan Vaněk, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of armchairs, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1940-1949.
Material
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Pair of Brown and Grey Midcentury Oak and Leather Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of armchairs, Mid-century Czechoslovakia
Period: 1940-1949.
Material: Oak and leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Leather
Unusual Czech Red and Orange Midcentury Oak Armchair, New Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Armchair, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Period 1940-1949
Material: Oak
Completely restored new
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Two Midcentury Velvet Armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Made in Italy, 1930s-1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, springs padding, feathers cushions, cotton velvet
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Feathers, Parchment Paper, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Turquoise Velvet Armchairs Mod. 401 by Ufficio Tecnico Cassina, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of two modern lounge chairs model 401, manufactured by “Ufficio Tecnico Cassina” in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Elegant Pair of 1940s Croisillon Armchairs in the Manner of Royere
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1940s croisillon Armchairs In lighted wood and grey velvet. Newly upholstered. France
Category
Vintage 1940s Afghan Modern Armchairs
Pair of Czech Midcentury Armchairs, Made in the 1940s Out of Beech
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of armchairs, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Completely restored. New fabric and upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair of Brown and Red Midcentury Oak Armchairs by Jan Vanek, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of armchairs, mid-century, Czechoslovakia.
Architect: Jan Vanek
Period: 1940-1949.
Material
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
Art Deco Desk Chair, France, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco armchair on octagonal legs with ebonized profiles, in solid mahogany. Seat and backrest in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous lounge chairs, American, circa 1940s. These chairs are currently being
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,800 / set
Danish Cabinetmaker "Polar" Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique 1940s “Polar” chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
$4,900 / item
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$9,474 / set
Alfred Christensen Wingback Chair in Brown Sheepskin, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Prague, New Town
Christensen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik in Denmark, 1940s.
This rare lounge chair is a wonderful example of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair 1940s Painted Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair 1940s Louis XV style open armchairs with original yellow and pink painted finish. Newly
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Pair 1940s Painted Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair 1940s Louis XV style open armchairs with original yellow and pink painted finish. Newly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker "Polar" Chairs, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique 1940s pair of “Polar” chairs are a great representation of the quality and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Pair of 1940s French Hand Carved Arm Chairs in Salmon Fabric
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s carved wood French armchairs with a cabriolet leg. Purchased from a Southampton, NY
Category
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Bouclé Easy Chairs by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
art of working with wood one step further, and focus on the finer details of what can be created with
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Philip Arctander Clam Chair Easychair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great and rare example of this iconic "Clam Chair" by Philip Arctander from the 1940-50s. It has
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair Of 1940s Open Arm Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning pair of arm chairs with fully upholstered open arms.The pair has been reupholstered in a heavy natural linen.The three button back and sculpted front legs add a classic touch.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Pair 1940s Louis XV Style Flame Stitch Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair 1940s Louis XV style open armchairs with original yellow and pink painted finish. Newly
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Four Gump
s 1940s Hand Painted Chinoiserie Arm Chairs
By Gumps
Located in Chicago, IL
With excellent patina and carving, these four lacqured and gilt Chinese inspired armchairs were
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Of 1940s Cane Back Regency Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Cabriole leg Regency style arm chairs with woven cane back and sides. Freshly upholstered in a beautiful vintage fabric.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
High and Low Back Lounge Chairs by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
” pair has a perfect balance, having a subtly intriguing yet still traditional look.
These armchairs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Swedish Modern Upholstered Arcmhairs with Tapered Legs, Sweden, ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term Swedish Modern was quickly established as a reinterpretation of modernity during the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair 1940s Rolled Side Arm Club Chairs in Tactile Taupe Wool
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sleek 1940s rolled side arm club or lounge chairs with clean lined tapered mahogany legs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair 1940s Blue
Cream Striped Wing Chairs With Rolled Backs
Located in Chicago, IL
Cream and blue stripe upholstery with carved mahogany legs.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of 1940s Louis XV Style Fauteuils in Colorful New Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1940s Louis XV style open armchairs with original antique glazed and distressed painted
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Upholstered Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco, the glamorous and influential design movement that emerged in France during the first half of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of interior design. Char...
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bruno Mathsson Eva Chair Midcentury, 1940s
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Milano, IT
Eva chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathssonin 1934 is a classic example of Swedish functionalism. The chair is in good condition but has a slight wear in the left armrest....
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Paolo Buffa High Wingback Chair Upholstered in Blue Rubelli Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Rubelli
Located in The Hague, NL
transformed into refined and exciting new shapes. The armchair is very comfortable due to its high back and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Upholstered Grey Club Chairs, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's French pair of recently reupholstered grey club chairs with padded sides. Mahogany frames
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Miroslav Navratil Cantilever Lounge Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Arm Chairs, Linen Upholstery, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's pair of French ebony spool arm side chairs.
Recently reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Danish Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
maximize the comfortable look. The tapered legs, lightly splayed in the back, are made of solid beech wood
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Midcentury Italian Woven Fabric Lounge Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant pair of terrace or garden armchairs with wooden structure and seat made of handwoven rope
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Deep French 1940s Louis XV Style French Bergeres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Deep French 40's Louis XV style French Bergeres. Great lines and unusual proportions. To be
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1940s Chinese Deck Sofa Chair with Arms and Woven String Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Chinese deck sofa chair with arms and woven string seat.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Bed-Side Tables, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czechia, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Bed-Side Tables.
Period: 1940-1949
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Paolo Buffa Armchair, Italy, 1940
s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
1940s Paolo Buffa chair, great as dining, desk or accent seating.
Condition: Frames have been
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Armchair
Located in London, GB
Small 1940s rounded armchair newly upholstered in a strong grey wool. Classic shape
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$2,867
1940s Sikes Courthouse Armchair
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Esperance, NY
1940s Sikes Courthouse armchair.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s French Guillerme et Chambron Armchair
Located in Aspen, CO
1940s French Guillerme et Chambron armchair with velvet upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
2 Pairs of 1940s French Armchairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
4 French Armchairs from the 1940s. There are only 4 chairs available. There 875.00. A pair.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,750 / set
Danish Wing Back Armchair in the style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, c. 1940’s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wing back armchair in the style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, c. 1940’s
Measures: H 42, W 31.5, D 30
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rustic modern Oak Armchairs Germany 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking pair of rustic armchairs combines exceptional craftsmanship with natural materials
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
$9,356 / set
Important armchair by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Important armchair designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, manufactured in Italy in the 1940s. Wooden
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Helsinki, FI
A wonderful and iconic "Aulanko" lounge chair designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1940s for Hotel
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Helsinki, FI
A wonderful and iconic "Aulanko" lounge chair designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1940s for the
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Two 1940s Armchairs and Four Chairs by Maurice Alet
By Maurice Alet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two 1940s black wood armchairs and four chairs by Maurice Alet, edited by Jauvert et Alet; original
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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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
- 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.
- 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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