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Period: 1940s
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 194...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Modern Chair Attributed to Maurice Jallot
Located in Houston, TX
French modern chair attributed to Maurice Jallot. This French Art Deco or French Art Moderne chair, side chair, chauffeuse or slipper chair is mad...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Sycamore

Desk/Dining Chair, 1940s 1 of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Cane chair in vintage condition (well preserved) very rare find. Production period: 1940s Materials: Hardwood, cane Condition: great, signs of use.
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Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Swiveling Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sweet early Wormley modern design makes a perfect vanity or desk chair. The fully upholstered seat swivels over dark stained mahogany legs joined by dowel stretches, with capped...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Brutalist dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s.
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French Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Chair, 1941, Sweden
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Bruno Mathsson, a 'Arbetarstolen 36' lounge chair, Firma Karl Mathsson, Makers label. Seat height 40, width 49, height 84 cm.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Beech

1940s Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A George III style decorative mahogany armchair by Grand Ledge Chair Co. circa 1945. Sheraton design featuring a carved shield back, tapered fluted f...
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American Sheraton Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

2 Chairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Chairs The chairs are repainted before delivery. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at yo...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rustic Traditional Hand-Painted Wood Chair, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic handmade and handpainted wood chair. By unknown artisan in Spain, circa 1940. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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Spanish Rustic Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Vladimir Kagan Design Group, USA, 1947 Material: Knoll Atelier Confetti upholstery, casters Size: 30 w × 30 d × 27.5 h in seat height 15 inches.
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American Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sturdy Original Thonet Chairs from the 1960 in Bent Beech, Vienna Straw Seat
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sturdy original Thonet chairs from the 1960s in bent beech with Vienna straw seat. Romantic and precious for your kitchen.
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Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Beech

1940s Tribal Wood Throne Chair in Goatskin Leather and Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Moorish Tribal handmade wood throne chair covered in Goatskin Leather Steel & Brass Hand decorated. Intricate ornamentation. 34.5 tall x 31.5 D X 16.5 W Seat Height 13 H. No signature or maker stamp found. Similar to Carlo Bugatti Throne...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Leather, Wood

Pair of Chippendale Style Italian Boucle Small Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Chippendale style armchairs, Italian production in the 1940s, completely restored and upholstered in Boucle fabric. They fit very well in a bedroom or living room.
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Italian Chippendale Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Set of Eight Wood, Rattan and Leather Chairs by Casa Comte, Argentina, 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of eight wood, rattan and leather chairs by Casa Comte, Argentina 1940.
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Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood

Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
By Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arctander clam chair; Sheepskin; Philip Arctander; Denmark; 1944; Danish Design; Muslingestol; Scandinavian Design; The Arctander clam chair, also known as the “Muslingestol”, is easily recognizable by its rounded arms, club-shaped legs, and curved, slightly tilted backrest upholstered in the finest sheepskin material. Both craftsmanship and quality are key in this design. Philip Arctander’s whimsical Clam Chair exudes coziness and comfort. It is a piece that would be a remarkable addition to any living space in need of an elegant touch. Danish architect Arctander is mostly known for his directorship at the Danish Building institute and his UN advisory role for affordable housing. His contribution of the now iconic Clam Chair to NY FORM...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, USA, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 Art Deco dining chairs designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball in the 1940s. These chairs feature stylized, curvilinear fr...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Modernist Dutch Children Chair in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modernist Dutch children chair, manufactured in by unknown manufacturer in Holland, circa 1950. In good original condition, preserving a beautiful patina.  
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp. France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 194...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s Alfred Christensen Pair of Danish Low Back Easy Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Original condition with minor signs of use. - Wooden parts have been repolished. - Height of seat 42 cm.
Category

Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of four French Art Deco dining chairs, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, France. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 1940s. The detailed designed backrest panels will ...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Traditional Wood and Rattan Church Chair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century traditional wood and rattan church chair By Unknown Manufacturer. France In original condition with minor wear consisitent of age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic vintage Eva chair by Bruno Mathsson from the early 1940's. Labelled with the designer year 1941 and makers signature. Original pape...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

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

Materials

Brass

Set of Four 1940s Tubular Chrome Chairs in Original Oxblood Leather like Vinyl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 4 tubular chrome chairs, two with arms, two side chairs. We are not sure of the designer and manufacturer but these are similar to KEM Weber, Troy Sunshade. Lloyd, and Gilbert...
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American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Guenot...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Balloon Wingback Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural pair of balloon wingback chairs with carved legs in the manner of Grosfeld House. Two sets of chairs four available.
Category

American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Dining Chair by Thonet in Original Vintage Silk & Oak, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant dining chair produced by Thonet company in an original condition. The chair is made of strong oak wood with upholstered seat and backrest. The fabric is vintage silk. Some patina is visible on the wooden parts which adds to the vintage look...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak, Bentwood

Pair of Walter Knoll “Vostra” Chairs for Knoll, Germany, 1947
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare pair of “Vostra” chairs designed by Walter Knoll, manufactured by Knoll in Germany around 1947. A highly recognizable chair after Jens Risom...
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German Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Wood Chair Old Milano Model, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Green wood chair, 1940s Wood tavern chair Vecchia Milano model with structure entirely in green painted wood. 1940s Good conditions Measures ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low fireside chair (chauffeuse) or stool in stained oak attributed to Charles Duduouyt, with turned, truncated cone-shaped legs floating over recessed feet, turned stretchers, arch...
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French Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Art Deco Interwar Green Leatherette Wood Set of Six French Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six chairs with solid oak wood structure upholstered in original leatherette in green tone from the interwar period inspired by the Art Deco.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Coppia Di Sgabelli Deco', Sgabelli, Vintage, Design, Anni 40
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia Di Sgabelli Deco' - Sgabelli - vintage - design - anni 40 Descrizione : Coppia di sgabelli italiani del 1940. Struttura lignea in noce. Seduta curva. Origini : I...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Hand Carved Teak Chair 1940s
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A beautiful hand-carved Indian chair in teak wood. The rich appearance of the chair has been given new rope as the seat and back, as it used to be....
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Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood, Teak

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Gueno...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Y-Stool, Modes with Rattan Seat, Design, 1946
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
A rare Alvar Aalto Y, stool with a rattan cover, the stool was launched in 1946. Good condition for its age and the rattan is beautifully patinized.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Chairs by Rene Gabriel Wood, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Rene Gabriel, circa 1946. Manufactured in France, circa 1946. Oak wood base and structure. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in white vynil, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. In the style of René Prou, Albert-Lucien Guenot...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Guglielmo Pecorini Pair of Chairs in Walnut and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, pair of dining chairs, walnut, leather, brass, Italy, circa 1940 These wonderfully sculpted chairs are designed by Italian designer Guglielmo Pecorini The since...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rustic Traditional Wood and Rattan Chair, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic handmade and handpainted wood chair. By unknown artisan in Spain, circa 1940. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beaut...
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Spanish Rustic Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Windsor Chairs with Rush Seats, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 (four) vintage, smaller scale Windsor style dining chairs. USA, early to mid-20th Century. Features classic details, a wood frame and rush seat. All original. Seat ...
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American Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro: Exceptional Pair of Jacaranda Armchairs, Brazil 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906 - 1992) A stunning pair of armchairs of exceptional lightness and elegance, in jacaranda, by pioneer of Brazilian modernism...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of Six Wrought Iron Armchairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic set of six wrought-iron chairs with twisted and curlicue detailing. Generously scrolled arms. Raised seats, backs and armrests, upholstered in dark blue canvas with white pipi...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Mid Century Original Tyrolean Robust Armchairs in Chestnut Wood, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid century Original Tyrolean armchairs in chestnut wood, polished to wax Beautiful chair model with antique patina for your modern kitchen.
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Italian Country Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Early Franco Albini Pair of Oak "Luisa"/ N°48 Dining Chair by Knoll, ca. 1949
Located in Geneva, CH
Early pair of black naugahyde and oak N°48 chair by Franco Albini produced by Knoll between 1948 and 1952. Good condition, 2 little damages on corners of the seat cushion ( picture ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Unusual Set 6 Industrial Modernist Bauhaus Bent Plywood Stacking Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set 6 industrial modernist bent plywood stacking chairs. Amazing design. Bauhaus influenced. Extremely comfortable.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Two '2' Bentwood Slipper Chairs in Original Fabric by Thonet, USA, 1940s
Located in Deland, FL
Comfort. Vintage fabric. Captivating bentwood legs. These two slipper chairs are the perfect addition to any space needing a pop of color and/or a minimal footprint. The original yel...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early iconic design. The LCW designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Evans for Herman Miller. This piece is being sold in found condition with original Evans labeling...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Set of 6 Oak Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of six upholstered high back chairs covered in yellow Velvet, exhibiting traditional French design elements in a deep oak finish. Restored and polished.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Barwa Lounge Chair by Edgar Bartolucci
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Barwa' lounge chair by Edgar Bartolucci for Barwa Associates. Sold with thought to be original sling. (New slings available online in a variety of colors).
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model 79 by Niels O. Møller
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four dining chairs, Model 79 by Niels O. Møller Branded manufacturer's mark to underside of each example ‘J.L. Moller Models Made in Denmark Furnituremakers Danish Control’...
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Danish Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four '4' Slipper Chairs in Original Yellow Plaid Wool Fabric by Thonet
Located in Deland, FL
Comfort. Vintage fabric. Captivating bentwood legs. These four slipper chairs are the perfect addition to any space needing a pop of color or a min...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Paolo Buffa Two Head Chairs in Wood and Straw 'Attr.'
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of head chairs with arms attributed to the great designer Paolo Buffa in the 1940s. The frame is made entirely of a solid and durab...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Art Deco Club Armchair, Circa 1940
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Art Deco club chair covered with a superb white/light grey, black and gold embroidered fabric. France or England circa 1940.
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Pair of Very Rare Vilhelm Lauritzen Music Chair , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Oak wood, brass and fabric - Creation date: 1942 Music chair - Model designed for the National Broadcasting House - Copenhagen - good original condition - sturdy and stable - nee...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Lucite Frame Armchairs Newly Upholstered, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Hollywood Regency lucite frame and curved lucite arms armchairs newly upholstered in a high end soft "white" mongolian sheep's fur - pair. Super chic, Old Hollywood Glam pair of clean lined Mid-Century Modern Lucite framed armchairs with curved arms newly upholstered in a soft "white" Mongolian sheep's fur. A unique and stylish custom set of rare & funky armchairs...
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Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Fur, Lucite

Minimalist Solid Oak Armchair Creme Pierre Frey Mohair, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant minimalist solid oak armchair in the style of André Arbus. Elegantly carved details on armrests and legs. In good vintage condition (one water stain on left armrest) minor structural damage on the back. Else in very good vintage condition. Freshly reupholstered in Pierre Frey "Teddy" creme...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Pair of French Oak and Papercord Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of French Art Deco solid oak and papercord chairs by Charles Dudouyt. Foldable back rest with beautiful turned details throughout.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Gösta Jonsson Easy Chair
Located in London, England
Gösta Jonsson easy chair Produced in Jönköping, Sweden.
Category

Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

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