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Cherry Wood and Papercord Armchair by Bas Van Pelt (Attr.), Netherlands 1940s
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Pair of French Art Deco Wood Armchairs in Cherry Pink Velvet, 1940s
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Located in Lisbon, PT
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Pair of French Art Deco Wood Armchair in Cherry Pink Velvet, 1940s
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Paolo Buffa, Pair of mid-century sculptural cherrywood armchairs, Italy 1940s
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Located in Argelato, BO
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Located in High Point, NC
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Splendid Pair of Italian 1940s Cherry Wood Armchairs
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Pair of cherry wood & wool armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa c. 1940s
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Pair of cherry wood & wool armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa c. 1940s
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Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
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Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
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Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s Description Exceptional pair of sculptural cherrywood and hand-woven rush armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy...
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Auxiliary or Desk Armchair, Attributed De Coene Frères - Belgium, 1940s
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Auxiliary or Desk Armchair, Attributed De Coene Frères - Belgium, 1940s
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Auxiliary or desk armchairs, solid cherrywood, French polish. New seat and mauve wool upholstery. Attributed to De Coene Frères. Belgium, circa 1940 Sold individually Measures: S...
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Auxiliary or Desk Armchairs, Attributed De Coene Frères - Belgium, 1940s
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Auxiliary or Desk Armchairs, Attributed De Coene Frères - Belgium, 1940s
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Auxiliary or desk armchairs, solid cherrywood, French polish. New seat and mauve wool upholstery. Attributed to De Coene Frères. Belgium, circa 1940 Sold individually Measures: S...
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1940'S Josef Frank ''2067'' Leather Easy Chair for Svenskt Tenn
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Located in Madrid, ES
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Josef Frank Pair of Armchairs, Sweden, 1940s
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Located in Maastricht, NL
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1940s Cherry Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1940s cherry armchairs available for sale. The range of distinct 1940s cherry armchairs — often made from wood, cherry and hardwood — can elevate any home. 1940s cherry armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1940s cherry armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern 1940s cherry armchairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 1940s cherry armchairs over the years, but those made by Paolo Buffa, Hans J. Wegner and Dominique are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for 1940s cherry armchairs start at $1 and top out at $28,814 with the average selling for $4,200.
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Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
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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 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.
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- 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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