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Period: 1940s
Art Deco Metal Folding Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Esperance, NY
Art Deco metal folding chairs - Set of 4.
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

1940's Pair Of Original French Multipl's Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Pair Of Original French Multipl’s Armchairs 1940’s Pair Of Original French Multipl’s Armchairs. Designed by Joseph Mathieu and made in Pierre Benite in Lyon . These chairs are an iconic part of Industrial French History. Each chair was hand pressed in huge industrial presses before being hand welded together. The chairs are in their original paint showing wear commensurate with their age. These chairs make an exceptional design statement but are also a good practical scale as a dining chair for regular use. Multipl’s was, in its day the competitor to Tolix, although sadly Multipl’s did not survive. Examples of Multipl’s chairs...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Chairs by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu- A pair of fine French 1940s mahogany chairs with intertwining curved wood backs Numbered: 21956 & 21957 For an illustration of a similar armchair, see Siriex, Francoise. The House of Leleu. New York: Hudson Hills...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Mahogany

Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant chair model "47" with renewed high quality woolen fabric, designed by Franco Albini in 1949 and manufactured by Knoll international, Belgium. Very elegant and rational design...
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European Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Maison Jansen Style, Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Brass and Red Velvet Chairs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice set of 4 neoclassical style chairs is made of brass and red velvet. This is a French work, In the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Swiss Alp, folk art Face Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp , folk art escabelle with funny face sculpture.
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, The Netherlands, 1940s These dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy which is also visib...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Oak

Chair by BBPR Studio, Italian Set of Six in Wood and Black Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning Italian set consisting of six 20th century BBPR chairs.The chairs are published in the Italian Deco Furniture catalog.In excellent cond...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Leather, Wood

"Masp 7th Abril" Chair, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1947, Mid-Century Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
This iconic chair was designed by the Italian-born Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) for the MASP's auditorium when it still was placed on 7th April street...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

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

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Brass

French Art Deco Set of Six Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Red Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco dining chairs, stained oak, leatherette, brass, France, 1940s With their round backrest this set of six French dining chairs catches the eye. Carved rings emphasize the cir...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Adolf Relling & Frederik Kayser "Kaminstolen" for Arnestad Bruk, Norway, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in 1946 by Norwegian designers, Adolf Relling & Frederik Kayser, these so called “Kaminstolen” are a distinct pair thanks to their peculiar frame. The name can be roughly translated as “fireplace or stove chair”. Besides the unique look, these chairs’ manufacturer is also noteworthy as many of the Norwegian classic furniture pieces from the 1950s and 60s first saw the light of day at the furniture factory Arnestad bruk in Vollen. The fireplace chair as an expression refers to all kinds of chairs placed in front of fireplaces, connected by a single shared characteristic: their comfort. Here, comfort refers to both the ergonomic and visual aspect. Fireplace chairs usually come in pairs and feature an upholstered body designed for relaxing. The mahogany frames are very precisely crafted, showcasing the exciting angles and forms predominantly on the arms. At the same time, while there are numerous sharp angles and corners, the chairs still exude a cosy and welcoming appearance which is a result of the smoothed edges of the arms and legs. Both Relling and Kayser were of great importance for the functionalist furniture...
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Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Rustic Set of 4 Chairs, Solid Elm, by Olavi Hanninen
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Set of four high back Rustic and Brutalist blended Olavi Hanninen chairs in solid Elm. The seat can be restored on request.
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Finnish Rustic Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Six Dudouyt Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of 6 Dudouyt chairs in oak and leather seat.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s French Gray And Pink Children’s Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a whimsical pair of French children’s bergere chairs. The frame is a French gray, and the vintage upholstery appears to be a pink silk or taffeta. They are in very good condi...
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French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

1940s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs produced in the former Czechoslovakia, attributed to Czech designer Jaroslav Šmídek. This 1940s design is upholstered in an updated white fabric, the neutral tone was chosen to compliment the textured black of the hardwood frame. Comfortable angles and clean lines, the hardwood frame is designed to comfort and delight, influenced by the mid-20th Century Modernist movement in Central Europe. The bentwood shape is infused with dynamism and movement, reflecting the origins of the technique and the optimism of the industrial revolution-- steam bent furniture...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric, Upholstery

8 Vintage Geometric Wooden Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Selection of 8 geometric wooden chairs with accents of Primitive and folk character aged in a dark oak with wear consistent with age.
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American Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Unusual Armchairs from S.S. United States Ocean Liner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare armchairs from the famed ocean liner SS United States. Retaining original patent blue leather, aluminum legs. Beautiful patina and historical rarity. "SS United States transatlantic ocean liner whose maiden voyage...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ico Parisi, Italian Mid-Century Set of 6 Wood and Leather Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Milan, IT
Ico Parisi, Italian mid-century set of 6 wood and dark green leather chairs, circa 1940 A beautiful ensemble of six chairs in dark ebonized w...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940s Italian Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. These chairs are an exceptional example of Ulrich's architectural skill where line bec...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Set of 10 Dining Room Chairs of Light Wood and Cognac Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 10 dining room chairs of light wood and upholstered with cognac leather from the 1940s. The chairs are in great vintage condition. This product will be inspected thoroughly a...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Italian Armchair from the 40s in the Style of Paolo Buffa
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian armchair was made in the 1940s in the style of Paolo Buffa. Two white cushions rest on the beautifully crafted cherry wood frame and have been refinished for your choice...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Six Super Light Chiavarina Dining Chairs, Painted Wood, Wicker Seat, Italy, 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
Six super light 'Chiavarina' dining chairs in black lacquered beech, cherry or maple wood with original braided wicker seat. This chair, model 'Campanino' was created by Giuseppe Gae...
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Italian Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Midcentury Italian Dining Room Chairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Set of six chairs in beautiful 1940s design in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani, with saber legs and shaped backrest. Originality and s...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Classic Jens Risom for Knoll Midcentury Woven Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Classic Jens Risom midcentury side chairs that have been rewoven with beautiful linen. Jens Risom's original 1941 collection for Knoll incorporates a natural aesthetic, char...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Linen, Maple

Hollywood Regency Style Golden Metal Sculptural Vintage Side Chair Italy 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency style vintage golden side chair or chair from metal in a sculptural slightly curved form. While the beautiful ...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Metal

Lovely Pair of Flower Back Grosfeld House Armchairs Hollywood Regency
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A spectacular pair of Grosfeld House chairs featuring a flower shaped backrest, channeled arms and an intricate carved wooden frame. A rare and completely stunning pair of chairs fro...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Swiss Alp , folk art Face Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp funny face sculpture escabelle.
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Chairs, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 brutalist oak chairs - 1940s.
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Belgian Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swiss Alp, folk art Face Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp, folk art funny face sculpture escabelle.
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swiss Alp, folk art Face Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp, folk art escabelle with funny face sculpture.
Category

Swiss Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Dining Room Chairs of Walnut and Upholstered with Dark Fabric, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of dining room chairs, crafted from rich walnut and upholstered in dark fabric, embodies the timeless elegance of mid-century Scandi...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Set 6 Oak Carved Gilt Dining Chairs C.1940 Attributed to Jansen
By J.C. Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of six oak painted, carved and gilt dining chairs attributed to Jansen circa 1940.
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French Other Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940's Original French Multipl's Arm Chair, Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair – green 1940’s original French multipl’s arm chair– dark green. Designed by Joseph Mathieu and made in Pierre Benite in Lyon. This chair is an iconic part of industrial French history. Each chair was hand pressed in huge industrial presses before being hand welded together. The chair is in its original classic multipl’s green paint showing wear commensurate with its age. Multipl’s was, in its day the competitor to Tolix, although sadly Multipl’s did not survive. Examples of Multipl’s chairs...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Boucle Easy Chair, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful voluminous easy chair attributed to Flemming Lassen made in the 1940s, Denmark. Legs in stained beech. Reupholstered by Danish master craftsman in chunky boucle from "Bute"...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Art Deco Six Chairs J.Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J.Halabala from 1950 we present the chairs by J.Halabala from 1950s (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period. The pea...
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Elegant Neoclassical Chair by Jean-Maurice Rothschild, France, 1948
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine low chair from the end of the forties with new yellow fabric covering. Two-tones wood frame. By J.M. Rothschild, France, 1948.
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany, Sycamore

Midcentury Sculptural Olive Wood and Walnut French Chair
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-20th century sculptural chair. Composed of remains of ancient farming implements. Handmade of olive wood and walnut structure, France, 1940s. Every item LA Studio offers is chec...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Olive, Walnut

Pair of Straw Chairs, 1940s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of chairs in straw standing on four legs in wood linked in pairs. Structure in wood with seat in straw and molded back. Work realized in the 1940s. Charles Dudouyt (1885-1...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage leather wingback chair, sits at 31.5" W x 31" D x 47" H x 16" SH Amazing vintage detailing, in great condition con...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Otto Schulz Easy Chair, Sweden, Produced by Boet, 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Otto Schulz, slipper chair, restored and new reupholstered in alpaca. Excellent condition.  
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Alpaca, Beech

Six Art Deco Chairs in Green Leather Original Condition
Located in Miami, FL
Original condition for these set of six chairs in green leather. the seat part are in bad condition, must be reupholstered. Backs of the chairs are in good condition from origine. ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Wood by Sineo Gemignani Italian Manufacture 1940s
By Sineo Gemignani
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A very rare set of six dining chairs entirely made in curved wood, this set was designed by the Italian artist Sineo Gemignani and manufactured in Ital...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom, Vostra Easy Lounge Chair, Design 1941 for Walter Knoll, Germany
Located in Munster, NRW
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll - Easychair Vostra, 1941 Design from 1941 - model of the 50s, beech frame. This Easychair comes from the private property of an art dealer in Cologne,...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Beech

Bentwood Chair in the Style of Thonet, Rattan and Wood, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood chair by unknown designer and manufacturer in the style of Thonet. Made in France, circa 1940. In original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

A Classic Charles Eames Evans DCW 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, original, early production Charles Eames Evans Products, DCW (dining chair wood) in red analine dye.
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American Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Art Deco Influenced Dining Chairs by James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight Art Deco influenced dining chairs by James Mont The beautifully carved chairs have the original silver leafed finish which is in Great condition with minimal wear and t...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Silver Leaf

Pair of Armchairs with Geometric Seat and Back in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Two armchairs, beech, Europe, 1930s. This set of chairs is executed in solid wooden seat with a wooden geometric back and seat. The style is typical for pre-war design. Playful, bol...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

Set of Six Dudouyt Chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of six Charles Dudouyt chairs in leather and oak.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Machine Age Collapsible Airline Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of aluminum machine age airline chairs. Each chair sits on a riveted aluminum base. With cushions upright they measure about 37" high. Bases are 11"...
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American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Red and Orange Chairs, Made in 1940s, Czechia, Restored by Our Team
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Art Deco chairs, two pieces. Material: oak Period: 1940-1949 Completely restored. New upholstery with original fabric.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Oak, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Midcentury Set of 4 Carl Malmsten Chairs Dining in Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These midcentury dining chairs were designed by Carl Malmsten. The set of 4 dining chairs made in solid pine with all new qulity linnen fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition,...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Linen, Pine

Rare Set of Playroom Children's Furniture from Oceanliner SS United States
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and original set of children's furniture from the playroom of oceanliner SS United States. Two arm chairs and two side chairs offered as a set. The side chairs measure 25" H, ...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Straw Chairs, 1940s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of chairs in straw standing on four legs in wood linked in pairs. Structure in wood with seat in straw and molded back. Work realized in the 1940s. Charles Dudouyt (1885-1...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Refined Fauteuils
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of French Louis XV refined fauteuils, the refined lines and detail carvings makes this pair very elegant and.
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Dutch Plywood Chair, the Netherlands, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The uniqueness of this midcentury Dutch chair is beyond question. With a peculiar shape and history, every aspect of this chair is one of a kind. Seriously minimal and highly functio...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

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Bouclé, Plywood

Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu, Deck Chai
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jean proves and Jules Leleu Deck chair of the sanatorium of martel de janville Beech and braided cable circa 1935 Measures: H 113 x L 200 x W 79 1900 e...
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French Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Bentwood Office Chairs in Subtle New Mohair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of bentwood office chairs in subtle new Mohair with new seat and backing.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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