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1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, carved wood swan club chairs on
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1940s English Empire Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Swedsich Grace Shell Back Club Chair Upholstered With Velvet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant Swedish club chair from the 1940s, beautifully preserved in it original golden velvet
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1940s Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet

Edvard And Tove Kindt-Larsen, Lounge Chair, Teak, Shearling, Denmark, 1940s
By Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and beige shearling "Fireside" lounge chair designed by Edvard And Tove Kindt-Larsen and
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1940s Danish Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Pair of Otto Schultz Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs, circa 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in San Angelo, TX
What a beautiful and special pair of original Otto Schultz chairs that have been recently
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair Scalloped Asymmetrical Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of asymmetrical lounge is a stunning take on a Hollywood Regency wingback chair. Inspired
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Shearling, Mid-Century, Denmark c. 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair from the 1940s, Denmark. Upholstered in shearling with a solid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Sheepskin

Set of Two 2 Bentwood Slipper Chairs in Original Fabric by Thonet, USA, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Deland, FL
Comfort. Vintage fabric. Captivating bentwood legs. These two slipper chairs are the perfect
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric

1940s Danish bergère chairs with French cane and stained beechwood frame
Located in Lejre, DK
These two bergère chairs from the 1940s were designed and produced in Denmark. The chairs feature
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Fabric, Beech

Danish 1940s Small Lounge Chair with Oak Accents on Armrests
By Hjalmar Jackson, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish lounge chair made in the tradition of Scandinavian makers such as Hjalmar Jackson
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Oak

Georg Kofoed Attributed Danish 1940s Lounge Chair in Tufted Dark Gray Leather
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool and rare 1940s lounge chair attributed to Master Furniture Maker Georg Kofoed of
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Leather, Beech

Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Alfred Christensen, Finn Juhl, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Gio Ponti
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Danish Easy Chair in Dark Red Mohair and Stained Beech Frame, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1940s in Denmark saw a renewed focus on comfort and craftsmanship, merging traditional
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Mohair, Beech

Swedish Modern Clam Chair in White Teddy Fabric and Beech, 1940s
By Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 'clam' chair was produced by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the late 1940s. The design is
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Fur, Beech

Pair of Large 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian lounge chairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. The chairs has the original
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

1940s Lounge Chair in Black Painted Wood
Located in Beerse, VAN
Lounge Chair from the 1940s, probably of Belgian origin. Note the low seat.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Beech

Louis XVI Design Style Dining Chair set Model Fer à Cheval, France 1940 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Louis XVI Design Style Dining Chair set of 6. Made in France, 1940's period. Hot Air
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage 1940s Chair

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Cane, Wood

Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek s Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Sheepskin

Pair of 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Mint Green Velour
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, velvet, beech, France, 1940s Comfortable and luxurious pair of Art Deco
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

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Velvet, Beech

Rare Rattan Lounge Chair by Tove Kindt-Larsen, Wengler, Denmark 1940s
By Robert Wengler, Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
TOVE KINDT-LARSEN & R. WENGLER SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN Small lounge chair / fireplace chair in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Rattan

Pair of 1940s Glamorous Grosfeld House Channel Backed Wide Slipper Chairs
By Grosfeld House, Lorin Jackson, William Billy Haines
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1940s high style Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House wide body slipper chairs with channeled
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Karl Schrøder Lounge Chair Model 1641 for Fritz Hansen, 1940s Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Important and rare lounge Chair Model 1641 designed by Karl Schrøder, produced by Fritz Hansen in
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Wingback Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Wool by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A stately and beautifully crafted Wingback Lounge Chair, designed and produced by a Danish
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Sheepskin, Oak

Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Schulz Easy Chair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Prague, New Town
'Schulz' easy chair, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Sheepskin, Beech

Chair, Poland, 1940s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chair from the first half of the 20th century, Poland. This piece of furniture is in very good
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1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Green Mohair Velvet fabric, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern easy chair made in Denmark in the 1940s and attributed to Fritz
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Mohair, Beech

1940s Italianate Mahogany and Sage Linen Upholstery Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired design with Italian flair, this fully restored sculptural wing chair has exposed and
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery

Sculptural Lounge Chair in Solid Oak 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Lounge Chair in Solid Oak, Europe, 1940s. Truly wonderful large lounge chair in solid
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric and Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in The Hague, NL
1940s. The beautifully curved backrest makes this a very comfortable and embracing chair to sit. The
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Fabric, Upholstery, Birch

8 Dining Chairs Attr. to René Prou, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic set of eight high-backed dining chairs with shapely and elegant apron and legs. Upholstered in
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Pair of Danish Art Deco Authentic Lounge Chairs 1940s of Solid Oak Brutalist
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
style lounge chairs They are made in the 1940's by a Danish skilled cabinetmaker and furniture
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1940s Danish Brutalist Vintage 1940s Chair

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Fabric, Oak

1940s US Army American Seating Company Wooden Folding Chair
By American Seating
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this beautiful folding chair made by American Seating Company, Grand Rapids
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1940s American Industrial Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wood

Fritz Hansen Model 1672 High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Fritz Hansen Model 1672 high back lounge chair made circa 1942. The chairs was first
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Mohair, Beech

Blond Ash Desk Chair Style Of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1940's Italian desk chair in the style of Gio Ponti. Blond ash. Slight curved back. Compass design
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1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Chair

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Ash

Rare Pair of Jan Vaněk Sculptural Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Modernism
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare Pair of Jan Vaněk Sculptural Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Modernism A rare and striking
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Chair

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Canvas, Oak

1940s Fritz Hansen Style Wing Back Lounge Chair with Mocha Brown Leather
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish modern wing back chair most likely manufactured by Fritz Hansen A/S in Denmark in the period
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Leather, Beech

Pair of Arm Chairs, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of 1940s Danish armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Alpaca, Wood

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Metal, Wood, Yellow Velvet, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, wood and yellow velvet lounge chair designed and produced by an American
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Metal

Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s
By René Herbst
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This green desk chair set was designed by René Herbst, a pioneer of French modern design. Its
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Steel

Art Deco lounge chairs in patinated beechwood and multicolor fabric, CZ 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco lounge chairs in patinated beechwood and multicolor fabric, Czech Republic, 1940s This
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Original 1940s danish modern easy chair in patinated leather with brass nails.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
An exquisite 1940s Danish Modern Easy Chair upholstered in luxurious patinated red leather that has
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Leather, Beech

Original Vintage Clam Chair, Danish Modern, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair with round armrests and legs of patinated beech. Seat and back in original upholstered
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Beech

1940s Pair of Unique English Metal Arch Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dining chairs. England, circa 1940 Dimensions: 18W x 19.5D x 33H
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1940s English Industrial Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Steel

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Blonde Beech by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Wool, Beech

Set of Four Model 101 Chairs, Runar Engblom, Sopenkorpi Oy, 1940s
By Runar Engblom
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model 101 chairs, designed by Runar Engblom, manufactured by Sopenkorpi Oy, 1940s
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Birch

1940s French Children’s Wingback Chairs In Cat Birdcage Toile / Chintz - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are so adorable! It is a pair of French children’s wingback chairs that have been completely
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Brass

French René Gabriel Style Wrought Iron Accent Chair in Rust Velvet, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A 1940s French Art Deco accent chair, reflecting the honest designs
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

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Iron

Pair 1940s Swedish Grace Shell Back Club Chairs Upholstered With Velvet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A pair of elegant Swedish club chairs from the 1940s, beautifully preserved in their original
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1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Velvet

Lounge Chair with Stained Beech Legs by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
lounge chair may explain why. The widespread appreciation for the vintage style began gaining steam in
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish 1940s Club Chair in Fabric and Patinated Leather Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chair from the late 1930s or early 1940s with coil
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Wool

Pair of Danish 1940s High Back Lounge Chairs Attributed to Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chairs made, circa 1940. These iconic
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Wool, Beech

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Desk Chair
By André Arbus
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic Art Deco 1940s desk chair in blond walnut with original dark green upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chair

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in a Patterned Bouclé Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair recalls the peak of Danish Mid-Century Modern
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

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Bouclé, Wood

Set of four white wrought iron chairs, 1940s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 4 neoclassical white lacquered wrought iron chairs with bronze details in the back, in the
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s. The organic
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Curved Danish Modern Club Chair in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved club chair from the 1940s
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Wool, Wood

Swedish Modern lounge chair by Erik Karlén for Firma Rumsinteriör, Sweden, 1940s
By Firma Rumsinteriör, Eric Karlén
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare lounge chair designed by Erik Bertil Karlén for Firma Rumsinteriör, Sweden, 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chair

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Elm

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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.