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1940s Pair Neoclassical Lacquered Carved Swan Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of neoclassical armchairs in black lacquer finish, circa 1940s. Each having a round reeded
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wood Turned Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Europe Ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
often based on traditional styles and techniques, such as turned chairs. Turned chairs — sometimes
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood

AB Åby Möbelfabrik Pine Rocking Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Pine

Jamestown Lounge Co., Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and light grey fabric lounge chairs or armchairs produced by Jamestown Lounge Company
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Russel Wright Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Leather, USA, 1940s
By Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and brown leather lounge chairs attributed to Russel Wright, USA, c. 1940s
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1940s Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940 s Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Good Qty Av
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs – Mixed – Good Quantities Available 1940’s
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1940s European Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Bentwood

1940 s Bentwood Debrecen Panel Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Good Qty Avai
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bentwood Debrecen Panel Back Dining Chairs – Mixed – Good Quantities Available 1940’s
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1940s European Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Berlin, DE
around the 1940s. The chairs are constructed from walnut wood with a black satin finish and have been
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20th Century Italian Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Nutwood

Russel Wright Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1940s
By Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs attributed to Russel Wright, USA, c. 1940s
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Renzo Zavenella Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of purple velvet and wood lounge chairs attributed to Renzo Zavenella, Italy, c. 1940s
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1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

European High Back Fireside Chair from the 1940s
Located in London, GB
A charming high back fireside chair, crafted in Europe circa 1940s. This piece features a
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Gio Ponti Attribution, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé fabric and dark stained fluted walnut lounge chair attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy
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1940s Italian Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Cane, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, cane, metal and white fabric lounge chairs with magazine racks designed and produced
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Oak

Casa e Giardino, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chairs produced by Casa e Giardino, Italy
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Slipper Chair, Bouclé Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé and wood lounge chair or slipper chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. 15
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Swedish Cabinetmaker Cocktail Chair New Upholstered with Velvet, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swedish cabinetmaker cocktail chair / lounge chair. New upholstered with green velvet. Legs of
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Paulo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white fabric lounge chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s. Seat
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Sven Markelius, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Sven Markelius
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six stackable stained birch dining or side chairs designed by Sven Markelius, Sweden, c
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Birch

Refined Italian side chair in walnut and mohair, 1940s
By Augusto Romano
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Refined Italian side chair in walnut and mohair, 1940s. Striking design with a beautiful
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Paul Laszlo Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white bouclé fabric lounge chair attributed to Paul Laszlo, USA, 1940s. Seat Height
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1940s
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, rattan and beige velvet fabric slipper or lounge chairs designed and produced in
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Birch, Bouclé, Finland, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained birch and beige bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Birch

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable high-back oak, brass and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced
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1940s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful lounge chairs by master carpenter Frits Henningsen, elegantly executed with
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Flemming Lassen Attribution, Lounge Chair, Shearling, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable stained wood and beige shearling lounge chair attributed to Flemming Lassen, Denmark
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1940s Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Finnish Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic beige shearling and stained wood lounge chairs, designed and produced in Finland
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Emilio Sarrachi, Sizeable Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable organic beige shearling and off-white lacquered wood lounge chairs, designed and
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1940s Italian Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Rare 1940s Walnut and Cane Brace Back Windsor Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare 1940s Walnut and Cane Brace Back Windsor Chair in good vintage condition. Measures 18" in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, c. 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and light birch lounge chair, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Melchiore Bega Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Melchiore Vega
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable beige shearling and dark-stained wood lounge chairs attributed to Melchiore Bega
Category

1940s Italian Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

1940 s Thonet Original Square Hoop Back Bentwood Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Thonet Original Square Hoop Back Bentwood Dining Chairs – Set Of Four. Founded in the early
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1940s Austrian Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Beech

Art Deco Style Leather Club or Library Chair, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Style club or library chair. Striking French design from the 1940s
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, Beech

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and wood lounge chair with ottoman designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Carved Wood Armrests Late Art Deco
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Mogens Lassen with a very sculptural
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of 1940s Tan Velvet Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Graceful pair of 1940s Club Chairs, newly upholstered in tan velvet and not used since. Minimalist
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1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery

1940s Pair of Chairs with Stool, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in velvet fabric - Stool dimensions: 40 x 47x 34 cm
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Set of Two Bauhaus-Style Chairs - Germany, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Two Bauhaus-Style Chairs - Germany, 1940s This set of two Bauhaus-style chairs is an
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Scrolled-Arm Chairs by Paul László, 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Period of the 1940's. Generously proportioned each chair embodies the sheer definition of
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Wingback Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and sculptural wingback lounge chair having a cantilevered laminated birch frame.
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20th Century Finnish Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric

Pair 1940s Side Hall Chairs in Mahogany Melchiorre Bega Attributed, Springs Seat
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant pair 1940s side hall chairs in mahogany laquered, Melchiorre Bega attributed, with springs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Wingback Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1940s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and sculptural wingback lounge chair having a cantilevered laminated birch frame and
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20th Century Finnish Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Curved Easy Chair in the manner of Erik Bertil Karlén , Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
make this rare easy chair a beautiful representation of Swedish mid-century modern design history. For
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early Shelby Williams Gazelle Chair in Blue Accent Side Mid-Century Modern 1940s
By Shelby Williams
Located in Basel, BS
Original 1940s early Gazelle chair in Blue hard plastic. Ergonomic design. This is for the 1 blue
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Gustaf Axel Berg Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and green velvet rocking lounge chair produced by Väsby möbel-nredningsfabrik AB, Sweden
Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Midcentury Rocking Chair in Pine, Göran Malmvall, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rocking chair, made in solid pine, designed by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden. Modernist
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Pine

Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic These iconic
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Danish Channel Back Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unique highback lounge chair with channeled back and seat made in Denmark in the late 1930s or
Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Beech

Side Chair in the Manner of René Gabriel France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Berlin, DE
Side chair with geometric back and plain, sturdy construction recall the functional aesthetic
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Cord, Oak

J. A. Bozung, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A tubular steel and beige fabric lounge chair produced by J. A. Bozung, USA, c. 1940s. Seat Height
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Steel

1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
toile cane chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is
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1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

French Art Deco Cerused Oak Fauteuil Chair, 1940s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A 1940s French fauteuil chair, defined by its Art Deco influenced
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Faux Bamboo Opera Chairs, 1940s, French
Located in Waasmunster, BE
pair of Faux Bamboo opera chairs 1940s, French,
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Brass

A set of Art Deco chairs, 1940s, Poland.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chairs from the mid-20th century, Poland. Furniture in very good condition after
Category

1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Walnut

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair with Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
from roughly the 1940s through the 1960s was a high point for Danish furniture makers, and this chair
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 6 Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of 6 Scandinavian Dining Chairs, timeless design. Chairs have rich patina. Please see
Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Danish Deco Walnut Club Chairs in Shearling - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco club chairs, which were originally crafted in the 1940s. They have now been reimagined in a
Category

1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Walnut

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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.

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 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.