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Swedish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This characteristic 1940s winged
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.62 in W 36.62 in D 33.08 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A 1940s Danish Cabinetmaker wing back lounge chair with beautiful curves. The chair is newly
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
1940s Unique Large Wing Chair in Wool Boucle, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- quality wool boucle from Romo
- Made of beechwood and walnut veneer
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Wool Velour, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
chair is newly reupholstered in premium wool velour in a dark brown sophisticated color.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet
1940s Restored Wing Armchair in Boucle Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, England
Otto Schulz Wing chair, c1940s
An imposing and impressive wing chair from Swedish master
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Pair of Italian Modernist Wing Chairs, by Melchiorre Bega, 1940s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A rare and striking pair of highly modernist wing chairs, attributed to Melchiorre Bega and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Ash
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing-Back Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
accordingly, of this sophisticated wing-back chair. This unique model is a great representation of the quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42.92 in W 27.76 in D 34.45 in
Great pair of 1940's/60's chinoiserie decorated wing chairs
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very chic pair of mid century Asian style chinoiserie decorated wing chairs newly re-upholsterd
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Wing Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, England
1940s vintage wing chair in the manner of Frits Henningsen, produced in Denmark. The legs are
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair 1940s Wing Chairs In A Colorful & Overscaled Houndstooth
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the 1960s Carnaby Street ethos of unexpected patterns on traditional forms, these wing
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery
Pair 1940s Wing Chairs In A Colorful & Overscaled Houndstooth
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the 1960s Carnaby Street ethos of unexpected patterns on traditional forms, these wing
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery
Pair of 1940's Wing Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated wing back chairs with
button backs and light tufting. Chairs
have
Category
20th Century Chairs
1940's Low Back Wing/Occasional Chair
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized mahogany legs, upholstered in Scalamandre
silk with antique brass stud detailing.
silk with antique brass stud detailing.
Category
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Large beautiful Swedish Art Deco slipper wing-chair 1940's.
Located in New York, NY
Large scale Swedish art deco slipper "wing" chair. Beautifully sculpted shape makes for a great
Category
20th Century Swedish Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Wing Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Christian Sorensen
Located in London, England
1940s vintage wing chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Copenhagen by Christian
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker - wing chair c1940s.
Angular wing chair by an anonymous Danish cabinetmaker
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Large Highback Wing Chair, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Fritz Hansen large highback wing chair in shearling fabric. Denmark, circa 1940-1949.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of 1940's High Back WIng Chairs in Teal
Located in New York, NY
Stylized wing chairs with high back design.
Upholstered in wool/silk teal sharkskin
Category
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Carl-Axel Acking Swedish Wing Chair, 1940s
By Elias Svedberg
Located in London, England
Carl-Axel Acking
Wing chair, 1940s
Rarely seen imposing wing chair from the Pioneer of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Carl-Axel Acking Swedish Wing Chair, 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in London, England
Carl-Axel Acking
Wing chair, 1940s
Rarely seen imposing wing chair from the Pioneer of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Wool
Pair of 1940s faux bamboo wing back chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of stylish 1940s high back wing chairs with faux bamboo legs. Ivory chenille fabric with a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Pair Uncommon 1940s Georgian Modern Wing Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of golden velvet wingback chairs. Georgian style wings with modern square dowel
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Large Sheepskin Wing Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
1940-1950. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned in our London
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Pair of Fritz Hansen Model 1672 wing chairs
Large wing chairs produced in Denmark in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Christian Sorensen 1940s Danish Boucle Wing Chairs
By Christian Sorensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
1940s vintage wing chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Copenhagen by Christian
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Pair of Uncommon 1940s Georgian Modern Wing Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of golden velvet wingback chairs. Georgian style wings with modern square dowel
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery
Custom Made 1940s Style Boucle Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design custom-made upholstered range
A custom made wing chair developed and produced at
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
1940´s Pair of Wing Armchairs, solid oak, black wool - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of wing armchairs, solid French polished oak, new black wool upholstery.
France, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
1940s Pair of Large Wing Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Suitable for new upholstery
- Springs in good condition
- Chairs are sturdy and stable
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Swedish Lamb Leather Wing Chairs Armchairs
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exquisite in their condition for their age, great patina to arm rests showing their antique age, they look quite modern. From the estate of a local judge. A rare find in this conditi...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Of 1940s Low-Arm Wing Chairs With Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish variation of the traditional wingback chair, in the manner of Grosfeld House. Low arms
Category
20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A 1940s Danish Cabinetmaker wing back lounge chair with beautiful curves. The chair is newly
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
1940s Regence Wing Back Arm Chair & Ottoman In Camel Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Twentieth 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 s...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 42 in W 31.5 in D 30 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Custom Made 1940s Style Boucle Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar design custom-made upholstered range
A pair of custom made wing chairs developed and
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
1940's American Wing-Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual upholstered wing-chair in figured maple, American, circa 1940, recently re-upholstered.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Italianate Mahogany & Sage Upholstery Wing Chiar
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired design with Italian flair, this fully restored sculptural wing chair has exposed and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery, Linen
Very Rare Wing Back Chair in French Velvet Designed by Kay Fisker, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare wing back chair in new velvet and ashwood legs, designed by Kay Fisker.
This example
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 25.2 in
1940s Regence Wing Back Arm Chair & Ottoman In Camel Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Twentieth 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 s...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Pair Low-Arm Wing Chairs In Grosfeld House Manner
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of circa 1940's low arm wing chairs upholstered in a fruit and foliage tapestry. Mahogany
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery
Large-Scaled Pair of Swedish 1940s Wingback Chairs with Bentwood Arms
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled pair of Swedish 1940's wing back chairs with bentwood arms; each with large padded
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Wingback Chairs
A 1940s Deminutive Wing Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
Unusual diminutive English Wing chair,probably custom.With a Gondola form back,new upholstery, in
Category
20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
1940s Finnish Cabinetmaker Velvet Wing Chair
Located in London, England
This wing chair is a wonderful example of pre-war Finnish design with organic, curvaceous profile
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Elm
Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs
By Christian Sorensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Pair of 1940s vintage wing chairs in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Copenhagen by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs
By Christian Sorensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Pair of 1940s vintage wing chairs in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Copenhagen by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Napa, CA
1940's English leather wing back chair with wonderful patina. Nail head trim and mahogany legs. The
Category
Vintage 1940s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Modern Wing Chair By Marden Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Similar to some Tommi Parzinger designs, this terrific wing chair is upholstered in the original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning 1940s Danish Mobler wing back lounge chair, oak frame with sculptural arms and original
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Wing Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Christian Sorensen
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Custom-Made Upholstered Range
A custom made wing chair developed and produced at our
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Restored 1940s Chesterfield Wing Back Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original circa 1940s hand dyed fully
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 33.08 in
Mid Century Wing Chair
Located in Houston, TX
1940's French Louis XVI Style Wing Chair. Has Been Reupholstered At Some Point. Very Chic, Great
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair Of 1940s Low-Arm Wing Chairs With Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish variation of the traditional wingback chair, in the manner of Grosfeld House. Low arms, and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair 1940s Blue & Cream Striped Wing Chairs With Rolled Backs
Located in Chicago, IL
Cream and blue stripe upholstery with carved mahogany legs.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This large wing chair produced by a Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of 1940s Armchairs Wing Chairs with New Upholstery and Ebonized Legs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Recently reupholstered and ebonization of carved legs makes this 1940s pair of wing chairs a must
Category
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Wing Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, England
1940s vintage wing chair in the manner of Frits Henningsen, produced in Denmark. The legs are
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Wing Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, England
1940s vintage wing chair in the manner of Frits Henningsen, produced in Denmark. The legs are
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
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1940s Wing Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s wing chair for your home. A 1940s wing chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are 149 variations of the antique or vintage 1940s wing chair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1940s wing chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940s wing chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s wing chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fritz Hansen, Christian Sorensen and Edward Wormley produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1940s Wing Chair?
Prices for a 1940s wing chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $25,424, while the average can fetch as much as $4,750.
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 1940s Wing Chair
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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