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Period: 1940s
Åby Möbelfabrik 'Lövåsen' Armchair in Pine and Light Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Lövåsen’ armchair, made by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Solid pine, details in wrought iron, loose cushions in light fabric. Dimensions: Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in Width: 72 ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of armchairs design Paolo BUFFA, in solid wood. Italy, 1940s
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of armchairs design Paolo BUFFA, solid wood. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1940s DESIGNER Paolo BUFFA (1903-1970) was an Italian furniture designer known for his unique style that fuse...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Coating

Swedish Modern Armchairs Attributed to Gösta Jonsson in Floweral Fabric, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century modern armchairs attributed to Gösta Jonsson / Otto Schulz in beech wood feet and original green floweral fabric produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good o...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare Danish armless 'Clam' chair, designed by Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Produced by Madsen & Schubell in the 1940s. Made from wood, seat is newly uphol...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Carl-Johan Boman Pair of Finnish Curved Easy Chairs in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish curved easy chairs, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, seats are newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin. Pl...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

René Gabriel Reconstruction French Midcentury Armchairs
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Originally designed in 1946 by the renowned French designer René Gabriel, this pair of lounge chairs is a refined example of the post-war French reconstruction movement. With a focus...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Sheepskin and Birch, BOET, Sweden, 1946
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1946. Its rounded, organic lines create a striking yet inviting silhouette...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Lounge Chair in Red Velvet, Finland 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare cantilever lounge chair, model ’37/400′ (also known as the ‘Tank’ chair), designed in 1936 by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Manufactured by Artek in ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Pair of Italian Modernist Wing Chairs, by Melchiorre Bega, 1940s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A rare and striking pair of highly modernist wing chairs, attributed to Melchiorre Bega and produced in Italy in the 1940s. These chairs showcase a bold, organic design that was trul...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Ash

Pair of Swedish Curved Arm Easy Chairs in Charcoal Sheepskin Produced, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish curved mid century arm easy chairs attributed to Otto Schulz produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition and newly reupholstered in a dark charcoal matching she...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern armchair, created by an anonymous Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made of wood and has recently been reupholstered in yellow fabric. Dimensions: H 79 cm, W 77 cm, ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Wood Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Wood, Original Upholstery Style: Antique Victorian
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American Victorian Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Elm Armchair Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Swedish Armchair from the first half of the 20th century is expertly crafted from rich elm wood, showcasing timeless Scandinavian design. The chair features later 1960s ...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Jacquard, Elm

Rope Chairs by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Portland, OR
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France 1940s. Cantilevered bentwood frame with woven sea grass rope in a grid pattern. Fantastic condition, frames have previously been restored. Sold ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Armchair Model 35, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair Model 35, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch frame with wool fabric upholstery. Rich patina consistent with age and...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Birch

Pair of Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests (v)
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s. Made in the style of Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk although we are not aware of the Designer and maker of these...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of great look lounge chairs was produced in Sweden during the early 1940s. Gifted with sculptural armrest in elm and all new upholstery in Sheepskin / Shearling. Good...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Giltwood, Original Upholstery
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French Louis XV Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Danish Midcentury Higback Lounge Chair with Open Armrests by Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stylistically perfect open armchair designed by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the early 1940s. Sturdy construction of stained beech wood with the frame being in very good conditio...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Chair designed by Ligna in the style of Thonet, circa 1940.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage Bentwood Armchair by Ligna – Czechoslovakian Design, Circa 1940 – A Classic Thonet-Inspired Piece Elevate your space with this stunning bentwood armchair designed by Ligna in the iconic style of Thonet, circa 1940. Manufactured in Czechoslovakia, this chair is a striking example of timeless design and craftsmanship, blending form and function in perfect harmony. Featuring the signature curves of bentwood, a technique that revolutionized furniture design in the early 20th century, this chair is not only a piece of furniture but a work of art. Originally designed in 1900, the Thonet-inspired design of this armchair was favored by many famous architects and designers, including Le Corbusier, who admired its elegant simplicity and ergonomic comfort. This particular example is marked with an attribution label, making it a valuable collector's piece with historical significance. In good original condition, the chair shows minor wear consistent with age, adding to its vintage charm and authenticity. The rattan webbing has been entirely renewed, ensuring durability and a refreshed look while maintaining the chair's classic appeal. The warm, natural wood tones and elegant lines make this chair a versatile addition to any home, whether placed in a contemporary setting or as a stylish accent in a more traditional décor. With its graceful silhouette and expert craftsmanship, this chair is more than just a seat—it’s a statement piece that will complement any room, from living rooms to studies, dining areas, or offices. Materials: Bentwood Rattan (newly replaced webbing) Dimensions: D 58 cm x W 56 cm x H 78 cm A must-have for design lovers, collectors, or anyone who appreciates classic mid-century furniture. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of design history with this exquisite Ligna chair...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Very Rare Michel Dufet Art Deco Chair, France, 1940s
Located in LEWES, GB
A very rare and extraordinary Michel Dufet (Duffet) Art Deco Armchair, France, 1940s. Newly upholstered in premium pure Alpaca fabric with original sprung seat. Fast shipping world...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1940s Chairs in lambskin, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin. Frame of stained beech.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Art Deco Wingback Armchairs, France circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1940 In original floral velvet upholstery. 34”w x 30”d x 38.75”h x 17”seat Ref. CHAIR1306 $ 4800 pair
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in the Style of Alfred Christensen
Located in Bochum, NRW
A beautiful pair of Swedish Art Deco armchairs, open wood arms, rounded backrest, sprung seat, 1940s Good overall condition, stable, wear to the wood, with a good waxing could be us...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paolo Malchiodi Wingback Chair in Yellow Ochre Fabric and Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Paolo Malchiodi for a private residence near Florence in the late 1940s. With its sensual, organic curves and strikingly positioned tapered legs, t...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Exceptional Guglielmo Ulrich Armchair in Velvet and Fluted Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1940s. The elegant design is marked by the distinct, curved lines of the winged backrest and the rounded li...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchair made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original flax linen webbing. The load-be...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Birch

Danish modern arm Chair by Fritz Hansen Model 1669, circa 1940
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Danish Arm chair upholstered in white cotton fabric. Designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in 1940s model 1669 a true iconic danish mid century design. The chair is in grea...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Oak

Alvar Aalto Scandinavian Modern Armchair Model 45 Birch & Linen Webbing, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto 45 armchairs made in the 1970s by Artek. Great condition with patinated cane on the arms and original dark blue flax linen webbing. ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Birch

Wingback Armchair, attr. Runar Engblom, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair, attributed to Runar Engblom, 1940s. Birch frame. Reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's Frost Carmine -fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. B...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant sofa designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa is reupholstered with natural sheepskin and apart from the reupholstery t...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features Imbuia plywood, brass, and black-dyed leather w...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Imbuia

Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1940s, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian sculptural armchairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light gray velvet, finished with a dark gray piping in the same fabric, t...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Art deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco armchairs by Jindřich Halabala. Professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
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Slovak Art Deco Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of 1940s Danish Art Deco Walnut Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Originally made in the 1940s, these Danish Art Deco walnut armchairs have been exquisitely reimagined in a blue-gray mohair upholstery, with matching leather trims. Smooth, rounded l...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Walnut

Set of Two Rare Chairs in Shearling and Birch, Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two chairs, design Arttu Brummer, Finland, 1940s. The chairs are from the University of Helsinki. Birch frame with rattan backrest. Shearling upholstery. Good vintage conditio...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Rattan, Birch

A Pair Of Italian Mid Century Armchairs By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A pair of large re upholstered wing backed armchairs by Paolo Buffa Italy. Images of these chairs in the catalogue on the slider. 1940-1950, wooden structure. Fully re upholstered i...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Curved Swedish Modern Arm Lounge Chairs in Grey Sheepskin Produced 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved Swedish modern armchairs in style of Otto Schultz produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition and newly restored and upholstered in charcoal colored sheepskin. ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regarded as an i...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

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Birch, Plywood

Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs in Beech and Striped Wool Fabric, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century Swedish modern armchairs in beech and newly upholstered brown / gray striped wool fabric. In good matching condition. Di...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Gio Ponti Style Mid-century Modern Italian Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These four elegant mid-century Italian armchairs are not only comfortable, but incredibly elegant. Their unique design features a slightly sloping domed back and a scalloped front th...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Armchair, France, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
With rounded and scrolled detail on the armrest, this Jules Leleu Art Deco armchair is the picture of elegance and comfort. Bibliography: For an illustration of a similar model, se...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
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American American Classical Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish baroque style high-backed ear-flap chair hand made in the 1930s The frame and armrests are made beautifully of turned and carved solid oak....
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Danish Baroque Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Bench Seette Seat by Thonet, Attributed to Josef Frank, Wood, 1940
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding 3-seat manufactured by Thonet, Austria, in late 1930s or early 1940s. The design is attributed to Josef Frank. This comfortable and handmade seette is made of warm ton...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Spanish Colonial Leather Wood Chair Miguelito Butaque
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vintage Mexican Leather Colonial Wood Chair Style Miguelito Butaque 32.5 h x 23 d x 27.25 Seat 15.75 Arm rest 27.5 Unmarked In the style of Mig...
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Mexican Spanish Colonial Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Braided Rope Armchair in the manner of Erich Diekmann, The Netherlands 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair, recalling the Bauhaus, is made of wood and woven rope, and brings to mind iconic designs of the early 20th century. Erich Dieckmann’s furniture models are often charac...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

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Rope, Wood

Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of lounge Danish armchairs from the 1940s. Reupholstered with a high quality fabric from the french house Nobilis. Wooden beech structure. Very good condition. The pi...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, model 6575
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of armchairs, model 6575, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1946. The original frame is crafted from wood, with plush cushions upholstered in brown l...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs
Located in London, England
Jacob Kjaer - Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1940s A pair of 1940s lounge chairs designed and made by master-cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. These examples have been reupholstered in Moss green c...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Hans Wegner Vintage JH-501 Chair in Oak and Cane c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Model JH-501: "The Chair", 1949 This early version of Hans Wegner's most iconic design was simply known as the 'The Chair' when it was first produced or fondly as '...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

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Rattan, Oak

Spectacular Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of streamline Paolo Buffa armchairs, Sculpted wood parts. Ref: I mobili di Paolo Buffa p. 23.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Brutalist Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This armchair, with its robust, angular form and exposed joinery, exemplifies the early Brutalist aesthetic. Crafted from dark, richly grained wood, the chair features a high, slatte...
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Belgian Brutalist Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Model 107 Chair by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an important and rare Model 107 Chair, designed by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk – an iconic masterpiece embodying the essence of early Danish Modern design. Dati...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of velvet armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of velvet armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Made in Italy, 1940s.  One of the most iconic and important models of mid-century Italian design. The frame of this armchair is ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Olive Green Fabric Armchairs by Paolo Buffa with Walnut Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. The armchairs feature a walnut frame and is upholstered in a high-quality olive green fabric, which is original and in excellent condition. They are probably ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1940s Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs in Boucle, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in green boucle fabric
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

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