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
Vintage 1940s American Modern Side Chairs
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
Wood
$3,900 / set
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
Wood
1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the centuries-old design of the wing chair, reminiscent of Edward Wormley's designs for Dun...
Velvet, 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. Release to lamination and traces of glue as illustrated Overall Dimensions (inches): 29...
Velvet, Wood
$1,424Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1940's Hollywood Regency Carved Wood Accent/ Side Chairs Japonisant Design
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's Hollywood Regency Intricately Carved Japonisant/ Chinoiserie Side/ Accent/ Corner Chairs. Elegant Asian symbols carved into these chairs. Rare pair of chairs and they hav...
Wood
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Scratching present to wood consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fab...
Fabric, Wood
Finnish Designer, Side Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and red velvet side chairs designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (i...
Fabric, Wood
$504Sale Price|55% Off
1940's Hollywood Regency Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Hollywood Regency Carved Wood/ Patinated Occasional/ Side Chair. Powder blue fabric in good condition.
Wood
1940's Ebonized Gilt Regency Style Arm Chairs with Custom Cream Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking pair of 1940s Regency Revival armchairs reflects the resurgence of neoclassical elegance in American design. Crafted with sculptural curved arms and an ebonized wood fr...
Silk, Wood
French 1940's Forest-Green Painted Klismos Chair with Leather Strapwork Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegantly designed French 1940s Klismos chair with deep incurved back with scrolled terminals; above a leather seat of criss-crossing straps all raised on dramatic...
Wood
$7,999Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 1940's Art Deco Wingback Lounge Chairs Reupholstered in Belgic Wool
By Gösta Jonsson, Flemming Lassen
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of original Art Deco Midcentury Modern lounge chairs for sale. They have been professionally restored and are now in showroom condition. The legs are solid birch and have been r...
Wool, Wood
$2,272Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1940's Traditional - Blue - Carved Accent/ Occasional/ Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's Traditional Blue Accent/ Occasional/ Side Chairs. Amazing color on carved wood frames.
Wood
Regency, Four Dining Chairs, Painted Wood, Straw, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Regency, Four Dining or Side Chairs, Painted Wood, Straw, Fabric, USA, 1940s Set of four painted wood traditional dining or side chairs having straw seats with removable upholstered...
Fabric, Straw, Wood
1940s Carved Floral Wood Leopard Scalamabdre Velvet Arm Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning set of ...
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
French Art Deco Side Chairs by Jules Leleu, Macassar Wood, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco ebony Macassar veneered side chairs with an arched rectangular back and seat upholstered in gilt tooled brown leather (att: JULES LELEU) PRICED AS Pair
Gold Leaf
Side Chair with Copper Upholstery, France 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
French seating design from the 1940s often sits at the intersection between late Art Deco and the early stages of modernism. While earlier decades favoured more elaborate ornamentati...
Wood, Fabric
Göperts Möbler, Rockings Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and green fabric rocking lounge chairs produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use. Iron reinforcements to old repairs pr...
Fabric, Wood, Pine
"Model 1514" Side Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of craftsmanship which is especially true of Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers, Fritz Hansen. This beautiful chair...
Fabric, Wood
6 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Six exquisite French dining chairs from the 1940s era. High backs framed by the wood structure, which taper in very slightly at the top, with "moustache" shaped tops, a motif echoed ...
Wood
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 crest rail continuing to carved rosette arm terminals, upright carved swans joining th...
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Mission Style Solid Oak Rocking Chair Arts & Crafts Wooden Rocker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautiful 1940s Mission-style rocking chair crafted from solid oak with classic Arts & Crafts influence. This timeless piece features a sturdy architectural frame with wide flat ar...
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Hollywood Regency Grosfeld House Style fireside Chair With Feathered Arms
By Grosfeld House
Located in Charleston, SC
1940's Grosfeld House Style Feathered Arm Lounge/ Fireside Chair. Previously reupholstered in a cheetah print. Fabric is still in very good condition. Excellent bedroom chair!
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Grosfeld House Beige Faux Leather Club Chairs 1940s
By Grosfeld House
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a pair of stunning Grosfeld House club chairs in the original beige-camel colored faux leather, nail head studded upholstery. They are roomy, comfortable, and substantial yet...
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Six 1940s French Art Deco Sycamore Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Upholstered high back sycamore chairs with tapered legs.
Wood
Japanese Old Primitive Side Chair 1940s-1960s / Stool Display Stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This chair embodies the essence of Japanese primitive design, crafted in the mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1960s). Made from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), a rare domestic hardwood...
Wood
$389Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Bentwood Child's Rocking Chair, circa 1940s
Located in Sofia, BG
A vintage bentwood child's rocking chair with cane back and seat, circa 1950. Very good condition. Comfortable and suitable for a child between 2 and 6 years old.
Cane, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Wingback Club Chairs, France, circa 1940s
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Stunning and rare pair of wingback armchairs featuring bold lines. Upholstered in beige leather with an unusual, intrecciato design. The chairs have bulky, rounded armrests, and high...
Leather, Wood, Down
Rare Early Mid Century Wooden Rocking Chair by Ralph Rapson, 1940s
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
The rare and early wooden rocking chair designed by Ralph Rapson for Knoll is circa 1940. It features original solid birch wood frame with more recent black webbed seat. Ralph Rapson...
Fabric, Wood, Birch
1940s American Side Chairs Intricate Diamond Pattern Back Black and Gold - Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1940s American Side Chairs Intricate diamond pattern back armchairs in black and gold. Very elegant open-vented Back armchairs with feminine curved frame in an ebonized fin...
Fabric, Wood
$2,713Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Restored Wing Armchair in Boucle Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered
Fabric, Wood
Elwood 1940s French Secretary with Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Elwood 1940s French Secretary with chair
Leather, Wood
1940s Vintage Office Swivel Chair
Located in Warsaw, PL
The office swivel chair was manufactured in Poland at the turn of the 1940s and 1950s.
Steel
Pair of French 1940s Bridge Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French 1940s bridge chairs with elegantly curved dark wood arms and legs newly upholstered in Osborne & Little Langley pale blue fabric Measures: Height 32 ¾ in / 83 cm ...
Fabric, Wood
Unique Danish cocktail or beside chair 1940s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A very rare coctail or beside chair, newly upholstered in grey sheep skin. Very elegant and modern design.
Fur, Wood
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H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored
Located in Passaic, NJ
This 1940s era chair has received a full restoration. The frame was gutted, re glued, and refinished. The seat is hand tied coil springs, with the original horse hair padding intact....
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 39.5 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Per Hermansen Desk in Cherrywood and 1940s Fritz Hansen Swivel Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A refined and functional writing desk by Danish cabinetmaker Per Hermansen, crafted in solid American cherrywood. The desk features eight small drawers and a flip-up writing surface ...
Steel
Mogens Lassen, Danish Lounge Chair, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Munster, NRW
Mogens Lassen, wingback / upholstered lounge chair, sides and backrest curved, legs made of polished wood, with dusty green wool cover, this with small repairs. Literature: Sigvar...
Wool, Wood
Early Sedus Desk or Office Swivel Chair 1940s Switzerland
By Sedus
Located in Berlin, DE
This Sedus Desk / office Chair shows a very nice patina. Swiz Craftsmanship.
Metal
Large Vintage Desk chair with original leather circa 1940's
Located in St. Louis, MO
Oversized Desk chair with original worn in leather, on casters
Leather, Wood
1940s desk chair made in Italy
Located in Vigevano, PV
1940s desk chair made in Italy
Steel
1940s Bentwood Office or Side Chair, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Beech wood - good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
1940's Valenti Leather Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Woven leather side chair / comfortable and decorative
Leather, Wood
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
Wood
Painted 1940's French Side Chairs Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Painted 1940's French Side Chairs upholstered in Schumacher Indoor/Outdoor Vegan Leather (79552). Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous ...
Wood, Paint, Faux Leather
1940s Two Mini Low Chairs Pink Felt, Wood, Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
2 Indian pink felt upholstered mini low chairs, dark stained and varnished wood feet. Italy, circa 1940.
Felt, Wood
Handsome Pair of American 1940's Butterfly Wingback Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with tall flared back above a tight seat flanked by scrolled arms with wood accents; raised on tapering square-form legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1940's Danish Vintage Cocktail chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning and quite unusual pair of Danish cocktail chairs. These were recently imported from Denmark, they date from around the 1940-50’s. They are a petite size, of super quali...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mahogany Wingback Easy Chair by Frits Henningsen, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing an exquisite wingback easy chair by the legendary Frits Henningsen, a master of Danish design whose legacy continues to captivate enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. Dati...
Fabric, Wood
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H 31.3 in W 22.45 in D 33.27 in
Norwegian Wood and Papercord Rocking Chair by Slåke Møbelfabrik, Norway 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Slåke has produced furniture since 1938. The work has always been based on good craftsmanship and solid furniture traditions. Since the beginning, it has been important to the manufa...
Papercord, Wood
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H 31.3 in W 22.45 in D 33.27 in
Norwegian Wood and Papercord Rocking Chairs by Slåke Møbelfabrikk, Norway 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Slåke has produced furniture since 1938. The work has always been based on good craftsmanship and solid furniture traditions. Since the beginning, it has been important to the manufa...
Papercord, Wood
1940s Amish Bent Wood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 20Thc Amish bentwood rocking chairs were found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. They are made from willow & slatted oak and some hickory.The condition is very good and sturdy.
Bentwood
1940s Amish Bent Wood Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 20Thc Amish bentwood rocking chairs were found in Lancaster County , Pennsylvania. They are made from willow & slatted oak and some hickory.The condition is very good and s...
Bentwood
Spanish Leather and Wood Chairs, 1940s, Set of 4
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This is still quality from the past. Spring core seat that can still proudly present itself full of stability. The leather is a little cracked here and there, but this fits perfectl...
Seagrass, Wood
French 1940s Black Lacquered Bridge Chairs
Located in CA, CA
A pair of 1940s French bridge chairs with black lacquer frames, newly upholstered in taupe wool with matching custom piping. Fabric by Bute. Provenance: From the collection of Paul ...
Wood, Lacquer
French 1940s Black Lacquered Side Chairs
Located in CA, CA
A pair of 1940s French bridge chairs with black lacquer frames, newly upholstered in taupe wool with matching custom piping. Fabric by Bute. Provenance: From the collection of Paul ...
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of 1940s French Rope Back Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s French rope back chairs out of a Greenwich, Connecticut Mansion.
Wood
Pair of Small Italian Chairs from the 1940s
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of small chairs, black stained wood feet, french polish, "coral" fabric upholstery. Italy c. 1940
Fabric, Wood
Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Rocking Chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Göran Malmvall model prov...
Fabric, Wood
1940s French Upholstered Side Chair
Located in High Point, NC
This curious design from France is a modernist simplification of the traditional side chair. Angled chair legs peak, creating a practical structure and dynamic geometry, connecting t...
Fabric, Wood
Pair 1940s Regency Saber Leg Chairs By Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Regency style saber legged side chairs in black lacquer wood with parcel gilt detailing. Round seats are upholstered in a butter yellow checked wool/silk blend and finished with bras...
Gold Leaf
Danish Wingback Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This is especially true of Denmark. This beautiful wingback chair is a gre...
Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Wooden Side Chair for L'Abeillée, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Charles Dudouyt's work was characterised by its simplicity and the use of natural materials, such as oak, beech, and walnut. He favoured simple, geometric forms and often incorporate...
Wood
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H 42 in W 31.5 in D 30 in
Danish Wing Back Armchair in the style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, c. 1940’s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wing back armchair in the style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, c. 1940’s Measures: H 42, W 31.5, D 30 in. Original upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Sleek 1940s Regency Silver Leaf Chair
By Grosfeld House
Located in Rochester, NY
A 1940s regency silver leaf chair with finely tapered sabre legs and relief carved details. The exceptional sleek form of this chair looks great from every angle. It is incredibly be...
Silver Leaf
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H 40.36 in W 27.96 in D 35.44 in
Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair in Bouclé, Scandinavia ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian Modernism can be visually described by this beautiful wingback chair: sleek, organic and timeless. These attributes are met with high quality materials and the famous cr...
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
1940s Regence Wingback Chair an Ottoman in Camel Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century recreation of a Classic Regence bergere with exaggerated wingback. The seat is quite comfortable and is almost wide enough for two. The camel velvet upholstery is set of...
Brass
Uncommon 1940s Wingback Chair in Silk and Linen Damask Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
With stylistic cues comparable to Grosfeld House, this Classic Regency wingback chair has an updated flair. Sloping arms are raised and turn at the ends. Dark mahogany legs have a sl...
Wood, Silk
Pair of Easy Chairs Designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood. This Schulz model is one of the designer’s rarest and finest chairs. Both ...
Wool, Wood
Exceptional 1940s Wingchair
Located in London, GB
Dramatic Danish high-back wingchair. Beautifully shaped high backed chair made to the high standards of traditional cabinetmaking so characteristically Danish. Newly re upholstered i...
Wood
1940s Pair of Large Wing Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Suitable for new upholstery - Springs in good condition - Chairs are sturdy and stable - Height of seat 39 cm.
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Pair of Vintage French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of French Provincial wingback chairs originally from the 1940’s. They are very strong and comfortable. The condition still pretty good, it has some wear due to use and...
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Pair Of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and unusual pair of wing chairs with curvaceous lines. The original upholstery is skirted, but the brass inlaid mahogany legs are quite nice in their own right. Wonderful ...
Brass
Danish Cord and Beech Rocking Chair, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
A beech rocking chair, suspended in seat and back with woven paper cord. Twisted paper cord woven across an open wood frame has been used to form the seats of Danish chairs since the...
Cord, Papercord, Wood, Beech
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H 25.4 in W 23.43 in D 31.89 in
Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Chair by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Sweden ca 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Göran Malmvall model prov...
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair in the Manner of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Inspired by Fritz Hansen's iconic 1669 series, this fabulous lounge chair features bold organic-inspired curves, with winged shelter arms and a gently reclined back for cozy lounging...
Fabric, Beech, Wood
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H 40.75 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
1940s Italian Late Art Deco Pair Gilded Black Lacquered Chairs in Black Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Late Italian Art Deco glamorous pair of handcrafted side chairs in Liberty style and in very good original condition. The original fabric is extremely interesting in a weaved black s...
Brass
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H 26.5 in W 22 in L 26.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Early Rare Charles Eames LCW Molded Lounge Side Chair, 1940s
By Charles Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, early, molded LCW side chair, by Charles Eames, circa 1940s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 22" W x 23" D x 26.5" B.H. x 15...
Wood
Pair of 1940s Open Back Side Chairs by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A graceful pair of occasional chairs by Grosfeld House with solid wood frames in an antique finish and an open backrest whose top rail is sculpted to resemble draped fabric. New oatm...
Cotton, Wood
Pair of 1940s Louis XVI-Style Yellow Leather Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of Louis XVI-style armchairs. Handcrafted in the 1940s. They are comprised of hand carved wood frame and a rich yellow leather upholstery. The carved designs include ...
Leather, Wood
Wingback Armchair in the Style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, circa 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wingback 'Shepherdess" armchair in the style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, circa 1940s.
Linen, Wood
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H 34.26 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
1940s Italian Art Deco Walnut Newly Upholstered Open Armchair Office Desk Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco carved walnut wood burr veneer armchair in good conditions and fully newly upholstered in white fabric with very elegant shape and great color of wood to h...
Fabric, Wood
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H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
Gio Ponti Office Chair in Beech Wood for BNL Italian Manufacture 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A single chair (also suitable as an office or desk chair) with a structure in beech wood, seat upholstered with blue faux leather and metal details.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown bouclé fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat height 18”. Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
Fabric, Wood
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. 1940s. Fabric has heavy wear and tear, reupholstery recommended. Minor scrapes on woo...
Fabric, Wood
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H 45.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
1940's Spanish Colonial Revival Chairs Dressed in Flamingo Garden Upholstery
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Soulful pair of Spanish Colonial Revival side chairs upholstered in a gorgeous flamingo garden paradise upholstery. Circa 1940's frames. Large brass finals on each side with fancy ...
Brass
1940s Venetian Chinoiserie Decorated Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Venetian 18th century style fine chinoiserie decorated chair in beautifully aged original rich Chinese red and gilded surface. Made in Italy, circa 1940s.
Gesso, Wood
Wing Chair, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wing chair, Italy, 1940s. The chair has the original cover. The pillowcase is missing.
Textile, Wood
Gilded Draped Chair by Grosfeld House, 1940s
By Grosfeld House
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency drape design occasional accent chair by Grosfeld House upholstered in tufted animal print velvet. Sturdy walnut wood ebonized frame features a hand-carved draped ba...
Upholstery, Wood
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 26A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Swedish Grace Pendant light, Chr Berg & Co, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant Swedish Grace ceiling light, with a pewter and pale orange colored glass shade with a cut decor. Graphic, functionalist design. Original textile chord suspension.
Pewter
$1,263 / item
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century Cesca chair designed by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, Italy, 1960s This elegant Cesca chair, created by Marcel Breuer and produced by Gavina in the 1960s, is a fine example ...
Steel
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
Paavo Tynell '1967' Canvas Shade Pendant Lamp for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell '1967' Canvas Shade Pendant for GUBI. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell, encompassing several variations of a classic 1950s Tynell design, this family of classic pend...
Brass
Pair of Antique Carved Mahogany Upholstered Fireside Arm Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer Marble Top Goatskin Drawers & Double Doors Liquor Silver Cabinet
Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Recently refinished. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.0" Height x 35.5" Diameter All items ship from High Point, North ...
Wood
$44,995 / set
H 39.5 in W 29 in D 33 in
Pair Janus Wing Chairs and Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of "Janus" wing chairs and ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. One of his most iconic designs! In the Janus Collection Wormley modernized the lines of eighteen...
Velvet, Wood
$22,000
H 34.65 in Dm 30.71 in
1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Original chandelier produced in Italy during the 1950s by Stilnovo, a rare and highly valuable piece of mid-century lighting design. The structure is composed of a circular brass fr...
Metal, Brass
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 43 in D 25 in
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Velvet Settee
Located in Louisville, KY
What interesting secrets this settee must possess. Imagine this piece in a bedroom of an historic French chateau in the countryside. Petite, yet bold in character from the design to ...
Brass
$5,500 / item
H 16 in W 72 in D 24 in
Bertu Benches, Suelo Big Modern Sheepskin Fur Bench, Sheepskin with Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Fur Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid maple in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a very thick sheepskin cushion. The Suel...
Sheepskin, Maple
Harald Notini Pair Table Lamps Brass Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Vienna, AT
A brass and elm-wood table lamp, model 15296, marked at the bottom, produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s. Very desirable pair of table lamps each measuring circa...
Brass
$5,500
H 39.77 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in
Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Beech and Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish armchair, model ’32’, designed by Alfred Christensen. Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark, 1940s. Made from beech, recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Second chai...
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chairs c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, c1940s A cabinetmaker produced pair of lounge chairs dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and thick, rou...
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Lovö Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The beautiful Lovö Chair is an exceptionally treasured vintage find. Designed in the 1930s by Axel Einar Hjorth as part of his ‘Sportstugemöbler’ (weekend cottage or lodge furniture)...
Pine
Cloud Pendant Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
Designed with ethereal grace in mind, this pendant lamp inspired by fleeting clouds is a luminous work of art sure to imbue interiors with unprecedented sophistication. The indirect ...
Metal
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.
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