Italian Chair 1940s
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Wingback Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Walnut, Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Side Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Mohair
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Cane
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Daybeds
Textile
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Jacquard, Olive
Vintage 1940s Italian Streamlined Moderne Club Chairs
20th Century Italian Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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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