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Fritz Hansen 1940s Model 1594 Spindle Back Sofa Danish Midcentury
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa model 1594 made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the early 1940s. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Greta Grossman "San Franciscan" Boomerang Sofa for Sherman Bertram, 1947
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Coronado, CA
Feast your eyes on this magnificent "San Franciscan" sofa designed by Greta Grossman in 1947. This
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to Paul Boman, Circa 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stand out curved sofa (banana shaped) upholstered with a beautiful flower pattern, and made in
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten Pine Sofa Bed and “Visingsö” Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
carried in the heritage of traditional allmoge (folk art) design is evident in this set of a sofa and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1942s Jindřich Halabala Sofa or Bed for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- The sofa can be converted into a bed
- Fabric is good condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Elm
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in beech and new cushion set of black leather.
Model tremmesofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Baker Sofa designed by Winsor White for the Far East Collection
Located in St. Louis, MO
Baker Far East collection sofa, original striped silk cushions with shoji back frame and greek key
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Silk
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Carved Sofa
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Carved Sofa
Made circa 1940. Measures: 36.75" H
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1940s Stately Leather Club Sofa by the Sikes Furniture Co
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stately club sofa in a rich cognac brown leather with mahogany legs by The Sikes Company of Buffalo
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Danish Modern Cabinet Maker Banana Sofa Attributed to Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
Unique 1940s Danish Modern Cabinet Maker Banana-Style Sofa, attributed to major furniture
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1940s Harvey Probber Sleek Hollywood Regency Sleek Sculptural Curved Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
Amazing sleek curvy design on this Harvey Probber sofa from the 1940s. Very low profile 'invisible
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and hestedækken
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in beech and hestedækken wool.
Model tremmesofa (1789), made by Fritz
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Large Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Danish modern design from the 1940s. It has a simple
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in beech and new cushion set of black leather.
Model tremmesofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1940s Empire Three-Seat Sofa in Gold Damask and Carved Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly designed sofa from the early 1940s in a beautiful gold silky damask upholstery. The frame
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish Modern Kaj Gottlob Sofa for Cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, 1940s
By A. J. Iversen, Kaj Gottlob
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and rare 3-seater sofa designed by Kaj Gottlob in the 1940s and made at master
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in beech and cushions of cotil fabric.
Model tremmesofa (1789), made
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Viggo Boesen Attr., Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Shearling, Beechwood
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Viggo Boesen Attr., Danish Mid-Century Modern, Banana Sofa, Shearling, Beechwood
Danish modern
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in beech and original cushions of black leather.
Model tremmesofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in beech and original cushions of black leather.
Model tremmesofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in beech and new upholstered cushions of tan leather.
Model
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Poet Rime Sofa, Model FJ4100, Designed by Finn Juhl and Onecollection
By Onecollection 1, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Poet rime sofa, model FJ4100, designed by Finn Juhl in 1941 and manufactured by Onecollection. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests Style of Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen style sofa with open armrests carved from solid beechwood in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Beech Legs and Brass Shoes, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
distinctive sofa, simple horizontal and vertical lines as well as the different materials are emphasized to
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, fellow Danish architect-designer, Peter Hvidt, but the designer’s earlier models -like this sofa - are
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Grey Ultrasuede
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Ultrasuede
Banana Shaped Curved Sofa Covered in Original Green Velvet Danish Midcentury
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green velvet fabric. The sofa has
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Frits Schlegel 1940s Sofa in Savak Wool and Oak
By Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important sculptural sofa attributed to Frits Schlegel, made in Denmark in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Large Sofa in the Manner of Kaare Klint Produced in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare 4-seat sofa in the manner of Kaare Klint. Produced in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Danish Midcentury Open Arm Spindle Back Sofa Model 95 by Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after three-seat open arm sofa in beech and wool manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Fritz Hansen 1940s Model 1594 Spindle Back Sofa in Ivory Lambswool
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa model 1594 made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the early 1940s. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Curved Banana Shape Loveseat, 1940
s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1940. This small sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Viggo Boesen
Attribution
Rare Curved Sofa, Wood White Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and large organic / curved sofa. Design attributed to Viggo Boesen, produced by Slagelse
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
French Art Deco Leather Sofa in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period leather lambskin sofa with brass nail heads, wooden feet, velvet and leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish 1940s Spindle Back Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Wool
Early Midcentury Club Sofa by Fritz Hansen in Chestnut Brown Worn Leather
By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa in chestnut brown leather produced in Denmark likely, circa 1940 by Fritz
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Soren Hansen Three-Seat Sofa by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Karis, Nyland
Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare loveseat/compact sofa with elegantly curved back and tapering
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Sofa in the Menner of Gio Ponti from 1940s in Velvet Green
By Gio Ponti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian sofa in the manner of Gio Ponti from 1940s in velvet green
Two seating Italian sofa from
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940s Viggo Boesen Style Banana Form Sofa Model 15 by Slagels
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very sought after "Banana-shape" love seat made in Denmark in the early 1940's by Slagelse
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Faux Fur
Danish Art Deco Curved Banana Sofa Upholstered with Green Striped Velour, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish curved, banana shaped Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1940s.
The legs are made of dark
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wonderful Paul Frankl 4 Piece Sofa Set Mid-century Modern
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pemberton, NJ
WONDERFUL PAUL FRANKL 4 PIECE SOFA SET. THE CUSHIONS ARE ORIGINAL AND WILL NEED TO BE
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa Newly Re-Upholstered in White Boucle
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Swedish Modern Angular Three-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design of this gorgeous angular sofa recalls the distinctive shapes of the Art Deco period
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finn Juhl Sofa, Beige Sheep Skin, Beech Legs, Carl Brorup, Denmark, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in High Point, NC
A sofa designed by Finn Juhl, executed by Carl Brorup in the late 1940s. Upholstered in beige
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as Mid-Century Modern, this curved sofa was
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in brown wool fabric. The sofa has springs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940
s Finn Juhl Style Settee or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly elegant Finn Juhl style sofa or settee attributed to Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark made
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
$5,200 / item
Danish 1940s Curved Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Three-Seat Curved Sofa with Brass Tacks
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1940s curved three-seat curved sofa covered in a blue wool fabric and brass-tacked edging
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pair of Small Beech Polygonal Tables, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of small beech tables with two polygonal trays, standing on four slightly curved legs.
Work made in the first part of the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofa Tables
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Sofa in Belgian Linen with Channel Quilting and Cushions in Down
Located in Pasadena, CA
Inside this 84" long sofa with down-wrapped seat cushions and channel-quilted back cushions is a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery
Spectacular Custom Sectional Sofa by Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Three piece sofa features a curved armless section which measures 60wide by 42deep
Category
Vintage 1940s Sectional Sofas
Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of early Scandinavian modernism, this curved sofa was designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Finn Juhl BO64 3-Seater Sofa by Bovirke 1946, Fully Restored
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Utrecht, NL
Extremely rare BO64 sofa designed in 1946/48 by Finn Juhl, executed by Bovirke, Copenhagen Denmark
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Beech
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1940 Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940 couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every 1940 couch was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1940 couch, we have 1159 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1940 couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940 couch, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940 couch over the years, but those crafted by Frits Henningsen, Finn Juhl and Slagelse Møbelvaerk are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1940 Couch?
Prices for a 1940 couch start at $1 and top out at $198,000 with the average selling for $6,113.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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