Easy Chair with Angled Beech Legs and Deep Green Upholstery, Europe 1940s (sold)















Easy Chair with Angled Beech Legs and Deep Green Upholstery, Europe 1940s (sold)
The 1940s were a transformative era for design throughout Europe. Around this period, furniture began blending the streamlined elegance of modernism with the inviting charm of skilled craftsmanship. This period celebrated functionality, comfort, and organic forms by creating pieces that were as practical as they were beautiful.
Works from this era embraced soft curves and beautiful textures, perfectly showcased by this piece. This armchair encapsulates the mid-century modern ethos, standing as a testament of the era’s focus on human-centred design and timeless versatility. The piece features harmonious, seamless curves, breaking the classic angularity of most armchairs, while evoking natural fluidity, through material and colour. The chair’s design is defined by its rounded features, from the smoothly curved armrests to its back, which enhance the aesthetic and ergonomic qualities of the piece. The contours flow softly, creating a silhouette that feels both delicate and grounded. The body is upholstered in a luxurious moss-green fabric, which delights the eye thanks to its softness and texture, transforming the pieces into a uniquely charming accent set. Paired with the brown of the tapered birch wood that composes its legs, the armchair evokes a natural feel.
As a result of its tactile richness and design focused on the user’s comfort, this chair provides beautiful visual cohesiveness, as well as an indisputably functional seating solution. Embodying the iconic craftsmanship of 20th century European design, this piece would make a beautiful addition to an array of interior settings.
SOLD
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
31.88 in W x 33.85 in D x 31.49 in H; Seat height 18.89 in; Seat depth 19.29 in; Arm height 23.22 in
81 cm W x 86 cm D x 80 cm H; Seat height 48 cm; Seat depth 49 cm; Arm height 59 cm
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Price category: 12,500 - 15,000 usd / eur
European seating design from the 1940s often sits at the intersection between late Art Deco and the early stages of modernism. While earlier decades favoured more elaborate ornamentation, this period saw a gradual simplification of form, with designers focusing more on proportion, silhouette, and comfort.
This pair of armchairs follow that direction through their restrained yet carefully shaped form. From the rounded backs, to the tapered wooden legs, the elements reflect both the elegance of Art Deco and a move toward more practical, everyday use. In these armchairs, this is evident in the pronounced curve of the wooden arms that define the overall look. Since the arms create a hollow form, the beautiful upholstery is visible from the sides as well, further complementing the gentle curvature. The upholstery, in a deep green tone, gives the pair its visual identity, introducing both colour and a soft texture that contrasts with the sleek and slender wooden legs below. Each chair stands on slender legs that echo the solid construction and frame the upholstered body without distracting from it.
This pair of armchairs exemplifies a tradition of European seating that values both comfort and design, making them a perfect choice for interiors that appreciate material honesty and functional refinement. The pairing of materials give them a distinctive but versatile presence, whether placed in a living room, study, or relaxed seating area.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have recently been reconditioned. Due to the age and nature of the materials, the items have marks, scratches and discolouration. The chairs have recently been reupholstered in in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
52.59 in W x 34.64 in D x 38.77 in H; Seat height 18.11 in; Seat depth 20.07 in; Arm height 24.60 in
65 cm W x 88 cm D x 98.5 cm H; Seat height 46 cm; Seat depth 51 cm; Arm height 62.5 cm