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Gio Ponti, White Lounge Chairs from Transatlantico Conte Grande, 1940s Italian
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare and comfortable modernist lounge chairs by Italian designer Gio Ponti. Designed in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chenille, Oak

Giordano Forti Attribution , Pair of Lounge Chairs, Maple, Bouclé, Italy, 1940s
By Giordano Forti
Located in High Point, NC
, reupholstered in off white bouclé. Design attributed to Giordano Forti. Produced in Italy in the 1940s. The
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Maple

Eight Wooden Chairs with Skai Upholstery by Osvaldo Borsani, c.1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Eight Wooden chairs with Skai Upholstery by Osvaldo Borsani, c.1940s For ABV Arredamenti Borsani
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Chair, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
between the 1940s and 1950s. The chair has been restored and upholstered in cream colored velvet. The
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Chair, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
between the 1940s and 1950s. The chair has been restored and upholstered in cream colored velvet. The
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Chair, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
between the 1940s and 1950s. The chair has been restored and upholstered in cream colored velvet. The
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

1940 s Italian Wingback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible vintage Italian wingback armchair from the 1940's. Large and curvy seat newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Wood, Bouclé

Paolo Buffa Set of Six Walnut and Rush Dining Chairs, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare and well-documented set of six dining chairs, designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1940s. Details
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Attribution Organic Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Light Oak, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of early and organic modernist lounge chairs or armchairs. Design attributed to Paolo Buffa
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Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Melchiorre Bega Set of Two High Back Armchairs, 1940s, Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Melchiorre Bega Mid-Century Modern design armchairs, Italy 1940s. Art Deco floral club
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
between the 1940s and 1950s. The chairs have been restored and upholstered in cream velvet. The chairs are
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set Of Two Paolo Buffa Lounge Chairs In Ebonized Wood, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hellouw, NL
chairs. These chairs embody elegance, comfort, and craftsmanship, making them an exceptional addition to
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Ebony

Italian 1940s Walnut Dining Chairs Mobili Cantù Gio Ponti Paolo Buffa
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in London, GB
manufacturer labels to the underside. Italian, c. 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Lounge Chairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wingback armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa with high backrests and rounded, deep-cutting armrests. The armchairs stand on dark stained conical feet. The armchairs are new...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Oak, Fabric

Gio Ponti, Rare Organic Lounge Chair, Dark Stained Oak, Lambskin, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A rare organic modernist lounge / high back armchair. Designed by Gio Ponti. Legs in stained oak, newly reupholstered in lambskin. Sold with a certificate from Gio Ponti Archives. ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Set of Four Chairs Chiavari, 1940s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Palermo, PA
Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, set of four chairs Chiavari, 1940s. Dimensions: H= 84 cm; W=42 cm; D=42
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Set of 6, 1940s Stylish Italian Painted Lattice Backed Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
1940s painted dining chairs. A lovely useful set of Italian dining chairs which have been painted
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Vintage 1940s Italian Country Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Paint

1940 s Italian pair of chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's pair of chairs, reholphostered, wood french-polished, like new, coiled springs on the bottom
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Swivel Desk Chair in Oak Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Swivel desk chair in solid oak wood, Italy 1940s. Wide and comfortable seat with enveloping
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Vintage 1940s Italian Swivel Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Eight Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Eight chairs designed by the well-known designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Mahogany

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Four Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four chairs designed by the well-known designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Mahogany

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Four Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four chairs designed by the well-known designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Lotus Shape Lounge Chairs or Armchairs Paolo Buffa Design, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Polished maple wood frames with deep seat, upholstered in grey silk velvet in perfect vintage condition.   
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs 1940s COA from Ponti Archive
By Gio Ponti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
by Gio Ponti and fabricated by Ariberto Colombo, Cantu, Italy 1940's. These chairs are beautifully
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian 1940 s pair of chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent pair of chairs, reupholstered in chaneil material
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, Late 1940s-Early 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in ebonized wood and padding upholstered in light ivory fabric. They have been reupholstered and relacquered, therefore they are in perfect condition. Measures: Width: 42 cm ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of four Dining Chairs Midcentury by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four chairs made by Guglielmo Ulrich. The set was also restored the upholstery was replaced
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Elegant Pair of Italian Spoon Back Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant pair of Italian spoon back slipper chairs, circa 1940s. They retain their warm original
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Vintage 1940s Italian Slipper Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of 1940s Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in CA, CA
An fine pair of armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, a master of Italian classicism. These
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Thonet Style Dining Chairs "Wiener" 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of four Thonet style dining chairs manufactured by "La Wiener" in the 1930. Cane seat and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

Pair of Curved Italian Lounge Chairs
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning pair of heavily curved Italian lounge chairs, 1940s. The chairs have elegantly curved and
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Finnish Designer, Modernist Slipper Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic modernist lounge chairs / slipper chairs. Designed and produced in Finland, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Pair of 1940s Swedish Armchairs
Located in London, GB
1940s, Swedish Armchairs with walnut veneer arms and feet, resprung and upholstered in off-white
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20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian pair of 1940 s club chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Club Chairs! reholpholstered. Original frame as shown in the picture.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Guglielmo Ulrich "attributed" Organic Lounge Chairs, Beige Sheepskin Wood, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of highly modernist lounge chairs. Designed attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, produced 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Italian Moderne Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful sculptural 1940s Italian lounge chairs with swooping walnut arms and upholstered linen
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Walnut, Cotton

Pair of Round Club Chairs with Kirkby Velvet Geometric Design, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of round club chairs with Kirkby velvet fabric. The chairs are from Art Deco era to midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Velvet

Pair of Round Club Chairs with Kirkby Velvet Geometric Design, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of round club chairs with Kirkby velvet fabric. The chairs are from Art Deco era to midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Velvet

Paolo Buffa Italian Pair of Wooden Armchairs with floral patterned Fabric, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 2 authentic Italian armchairs with footstools from the 1940s from Paolo Buffa. Armchair is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Six 1940s Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Rene Prou
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautifully crafted set of 6 wrought iron dining chairs attributed to Rene Prou. Seats recovered
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Eight Mid-century Modern Dining Chairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
between the 1940s and 1950s. The chairs have been restored and covered in green eco-leather. The chairs
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Maple and Rosewood and Leather Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1940s, Set of 6
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of six Art Deco chairs in maple and rosewood with leather-covered seat designed by Paolo Buffa
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Set of 2 Armchairs in Red Velvet, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
cone feet. Italian production from the 40s. They are in good condition although the upholstery is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Wonderful Vintage Pair of Club Chairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Miami, FL
A wonderful pair of Italian 1940s chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti finished in luxurious charcoal
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Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Round Armchairs with Geometric Art Deco Design Fabric, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of round Armchairs with geometric Art Deco design fabric. The chairs are from Art Deco era to
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair Of 1940 s Italian Paola Buffa Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
High back club chairs with a separate cushion. Recently upholstered in grey flannel. Very
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric, wood and brass lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat
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Vintage 1940s Italian Settees

Materials

Brass

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

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Velvet, Wood

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

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Velvet, Walnut

Guglielmo Pecorini, Folding Arm Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in High Point, NC
 Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, c. 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs, Set of 2, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
-upholstered with Italian green leather and meticulous nailhead trim. Italy. Circa 1940's. ------- All our
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs Attributed to Mario Quarti
By Mario Quarti
Located in New York, NY
Gracious pair of lounge chairs attributed to Mario Quarti. The spars have been left in a light
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Rattan Chair Designed by Lio Carminati, Edited by Bonacina, Italy, 1940s
By Lio Carminati
Located in Prato, IT
High quality rattan chair designed by Lio Carminati for the Cruiser "Conte Biancamano" towards the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

1940s Italian Regency Arm Chair With Quilted Silk Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly carved walnut Italian regency armchair with pink textured silk upholstery. The back is
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

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Walnut, Silk, Upholstery

Paolo Buffa High Wingback Chair Upholstered in Blue Rubelli Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Rubelli
Located in The Hague, NL
This generously sized wingback chair by Paolo Buffa has a grand yet playful design. Paolo Buffa is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Jacquard, Upholstery, Wood

Gio Ponti Attribution , Lounge Chairs, White Bouclé, Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
Organically shaped lounge chairs of intimate scale, design attributed to Gio Ponti. Likely produced
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

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Italian Chair 1940s For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Italian chair 1940s is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Italian chair 1940s — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Italian chair 1940s have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Italian chair 1940s bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Italian chair 1940s over the years, but those made by Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich and Gio Ponti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Italian Chair 1940s?

Italian chair 1940s can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $700,000.

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 Italian Chair 1940s
  • 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 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.