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Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s Additonal Information: Material
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Beech

Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin

Vittorio Valabrega Rustic Scalloped Edge Dining Chairs, Set of 10, Italy, 1940 s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in New York, NY
Vittorio Valabrega Rustic Primitive Dining Chairs, Set of 10 This is an extremely rare set of
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1940s Italian Rustic Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Oak

1940s Wingback Chair by Danish Furniture Maker
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful wingback chair made by a Danish furniture maker in the 1940s. The framework is made from
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Textile, Oak

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Lounge Chair In White Wool, Denmark 1940 s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Iconic easy chair made by Fritz Hansen in the 1940's or early 1950's. This model is rarely seen and
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Beech

Habitant, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Habitant Shop
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and off-white fabric lounge chairs produced by Habitant, USA, c. 1940s. Upholstered
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Asko, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s
By Asko
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of grey velvet lounge chairs, model "Elizabeth" produced by Asko, Finland, c. 1940s
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1940s Finnish Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Asko, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
By Asko
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and birch lounge chairs produced by Asko, Finland, c. 1940s. Seat Height
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Birch

Swedish Designer, Side Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat height: 18”
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Pine

Set of 2 Solid Pine Chairs, Göran Malmvall, Sweden 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 solid pine dining chairs designed by Göran Malmvall in the 1940s. Four more chairs are
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20th Century Swedish Rustic Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Pine

Rare Silvio Cavatorta Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s
By Silvio Cavatorta, Gio Ponti, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare and important pair of 1940s armchairs designed by Silvio Cavatorta. Made by hand in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Dutch Designer, Side Chair, Oak, Netherlands, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak side chair designed and produced in the Netherlands, c. 1940s. 14.75” seat
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1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Oak

Vintage 1940s Swedish Wingback Lounge Chair
By Axel Larsson, Carl Malmsten
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940s Swedish Wingback Lounge Chair. Very well crafted. Possibly by Axel Larsson or Carl
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wood

American Designer, Side Chair, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side chair designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. 15” seat height
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1940s American Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy
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1940s Italian Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Low chair seat h 40cm, in the taste of Finn Juhl, Danemark 1940 s teak and brass
By Fritz Hansen, Finn Juhl
Located in Forest, BE
s'adaptaient aux nouvelles tendances de l'architecture. Les projets sont très controversés et les premières
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Side Chairs, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained wood side chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. 16” seat height
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1940s American Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Art Deco newly upholstered lounge chairs. The chairs have solid walnut bracket feet
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1940s Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French Art Deco lounge or club chairs. The chairs have an Amboyna wood frame and are
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Amboyna, Upholstery

Italian Adjustable Wooden Lounge Chair, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian adjustable wooden lounge chair with wave formed armrest in black tinted wood. Italy 1940s.  
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1940s Italian Aesthetic Movement Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Rich Dark Fischel Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. The process of steam bending beech
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Art Deco lounge chairs. Newly upholstered with a black lacquered wood frame.
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1940s Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wingback Chair in Cognac Leather, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking wingback chair in patinated leather. Designed and made in Denmark 1940s.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

Upholstered Swedish Modern Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
design. This 1940s winged armchair is a great representation of the craftsmanship and quality of Swedish
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Rush, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and rush lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Blemish
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Rush, Beech

Pair of Faux Bamboo 1940s Side Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of faux bamboo 1940s side chairs.
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1940s Vintage 1940s Chair

Danish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow fabric side chair or vanity table chair designed and produced in Denmark, c
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker, Lounge Chair cognac tan leather, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair upholstered with cognac tan leather Legs of stained beech. Made
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Otto Schulz, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood lounge chair or slipper chair designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Göperts Möbler, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and green fabric "Åre" lounge chair designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Alvar Aalto Chair model 69 with Wartime Legs by Artek 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek chair model 69, designed by Alvar Aalto. The chair is from 1940s and has finger-jointed
Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Birch

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige brown-striped fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Moderate to heavy
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and light grey fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Minor fabric
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and stained wood lounge chair likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and beige fabric lounge chair, model 1588, designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and blue fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Mild to moderate
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Minor fabric
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Frits Henningsen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced by cabinet maker Frits
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Leather DoMore Industrial Swivel Adjustable Rolling Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This swivel office desk task chair was made by the DoMore Chair Company circa 1940s. The chair was
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Steel

Modernist Mahogany and Horsehair Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten dining chairs by Josef Frank, model #815, made from mahogany. Elegant, ribbed backs
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Modern Sheepskin lounge chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful Swedish Modern lounge chair, in a neat, easy to place size and very comfortable
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown velvet rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of 1940s French Lounge Chairs in the Manner of René Gabriel France, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of mid-century lounge chairs in the manner of René Gabriel, constructed with solid oak
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the 1940s. The large, enveloping backrest dictates the shape of this chair, as it forms most of the
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Rustic Handcrafted Oak Rush High Back Dining Chairs, 1940 s Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Design Handcrafted Oak & Rush High Back Dining Chair set of 4. Made in Belgium, 1940
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1940s Belgian Rustic Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Rush, Oak

Lounge chair attributed to Viggo Boesen model 107 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1940 s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Rarely seen, this original 1940's Slagelse produced high-back edition model 107 lounge chair often
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Bentwood

Set of 4 Rustic Pine Chairs by Goran Malmvall, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 solid pine dining chairs designed by Göran Malmvall in the 1940s. The chairs have been
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Pine

Danish Cabinetmaker, pair of Lounge Chairs Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker pair of lounge chairs new upholstered with lambswool. Legs of stained beech
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of 1940s Danish Upholstered Cocktail Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 1940s Danish cocktail chairs showcases the elegant, sculptural lines characteristic of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Elias Svedberg, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Elias Svedberg
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, c. 1940s. Minor wood imperfections on arm rests. Legs have minor scuffs. Reupholstery
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Highback Lounge Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s highback lounge chair in the style of Flemming Lassen with very sculptural
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Beech

George Nelson, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1940s
By George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
A rare wood and orange fabric lounge chair, model 4688, designed by George Nelson and produced by
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s A Pair of Green slipper Chairs Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A pair of light green slipper chairs from Sweden, dating back to the 1940s. The chairs are
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1940s Swedish Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet

1940s A Pair of Green slipper Chairs Sweden
1940s A Pair of Green slipper Chairs Sweden
$1,890 Sale Price / set
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Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Old Berlin” chair is among Swedish icon, Carl Malmsten’s rarer models. The dark wood, the
Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

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Vintage 1940s Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage 1940s chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every vintage 1940s chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage 1940s chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage 1940s chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage 1940s chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage 1940s Chair?

Prices for a vintage 1940s chair start at $1 and top out at $230,000 with the average selling for $3,900.

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.

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Questions About Vintage 1940s Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.