1940 Couch

Fritz Hansen 1940

Danish Curved Sofa

Mid Century Rattan Couch

Mohair Couch

Brown Mohair Sofa

Danish Couch

1940s Art Deco Couches

Scandinavian Wood Sofa

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rush, Wood

Augusto Romano Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s

$7,400

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An organic red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 36.25

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

$6,200

Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Göperts Möbler

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained pine and white fabric "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

$7,900

Vintage Danish Art Deco Sofa in Oak - 1940s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A beautiful Solid Oak Sofa from the 1940s featuring two spacious armchairs as an extra option to

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Danish Art Deco Sofa in Oak - 1940s

$3,941

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

By Tor Wolfenstein

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric and wood sofa designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

$11,500

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A stained birch and floral printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

$9,500

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 14.75

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

$13,500

French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, cast iron, and yellow fabric sofa designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Large tear in

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s

$10,500

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

By Tor Wolfenstein

Located in High Point, NC

An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

$22,000

Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl Cederholm

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed by Carl Cederholm and produced by Stil & Form

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

$8,900

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Seat Height

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

$8,900

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An organic shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s

$16,900

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A curved wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat Height

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

$8,800

Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930 s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930 s

$4,800

Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Fine sofa table with 4 drawers (2 each side) and brass shoes and handles. Produced by the famous

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s

$2,943

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An off-white bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

$11,750

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

By Asko, Flemming Lassen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

$27,028

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen, Asko

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

$27,028

Cushman Furniture, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and white fabric sofa produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s. Reupholstered in brand

Category

Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cushman Furniture, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s

$11,500

Frits Henningsen Three-Seat Sofa in Pastel Upholstery

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Frits Henningsen, three-seat sofa, fabric and beech, Denmark, 1940s. This sofa, designed by Frits

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Frits Henningsen Three-Seat Sofa in Pastel Upholstery

$2,950

Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Göperts Möbler

Located in High Point, NC

A pine "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

$7,900

Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa with Ball Feet c1940s

Located in London, England

Danish Cabinetmaker - Sheepskin Sofa, c1940s A cabinetmaker produced sofa dating from c1940s in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa with Ball Feet c1940s

$10,335

Scandinavian Modern Settee or Sofa in Grey Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Settee of two seat sofa, beech, fabric, Scandinavia 1940s This charming Scandinavian settee from

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Settee or Sofa in Grey Upholstery

$7,450

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

By Tor Wolfenstein

Located in High Point, NC

An organic wood and grey mohair sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

$34,000

Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in High Point, NC

A stained mahogany and yellow horsehair fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Frits

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

$9,900

Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s. This Danish sofa shows elegant curves and beautiful

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery

$2,450

Bertil Söderberg, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Söderberg 1

Located in High Point, NC

A stained beech and green fabric two-seater sofa or settee, designed by Bertil Söderberg and

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Bertil Söderberg, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s

$14,900

set of 2 norman bel geddes sofas

By Norman Bel Geddes

Located in Munich, DE

rare set of two small 2-seater sofas by norman bel geddes. corner element also available.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

set of 2 norman bel geddes sofas

$8,648 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Swedish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A curved wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

$14,800

Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Swedish three-seater sofa recalls the distinctive curves of the Art Deco period

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s

$11,000

Niels Vodder produced poet sofa designed by Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Björnlunda, SE

Rare Niels Vodder produced Poet sofa newly upholstered in rich dark chocolate brown shearling

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Niels Vodder produced poet sofa designed by Finn Juhl

$38,000

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Swedish two-seater sofa is an early example of Nordic mid-century modern design and

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

$5,500

Pencil Rattan Sofa, Pair Arm Chairs, Coffee Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Restored and reupholstered 1940s pencil rattan sofa, pair of armchairs, and glass top coffee table

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Pencil Rattan Sofa, Pair Arm Chairs, Coffee Table

$9,100 / set

Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in High Point, NC

A purple velvet and birch sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s

$8,900

Russel Wright Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s

By Russel Wright

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and floral fabric sofa attributed to Russel Wright, USA, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in fair

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Russel Wright Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s

$5,600

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat height: 19.5

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s

$9,500

Finn Juhl two seat love seat sofa, model Poet

By Finn Juhl, Bovirke

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og oak. Original upholstered with two colours of

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Finn Juhl two seat love seat sofa, model Poet

$14,414

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An elm, beech and green fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Reupholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Elm

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

$11,500

Danish Sofa with Sheepskin by Cabinetmaker Edmun Jørgensen, 1940s

By Edmund Jørgensen Møbelfabrik

Located in Hägersten, SE

Danish modern sofa made by cabinetmaker Edmund Jørgensen. Made in Denmark during the 1940-50s

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Sofa with Sheepskin by Cabinetmaker Edmun Jørgensen, 1940s

$9,609 / item

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

$9,500

A Tolix yellow iron table, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An authentic Tolix yellow-painted iron table, designed and manufactured in France by Xavier Pauchard, the pioneering force behind Tolix. Known for its rugged utility and distinctly m...

Category

Early 20th Century European Sofa Tables

Materials

Iron

A Tolix yellow iron table, C. 1940.

$2,450

Gösta Jonsson Sofa Produced in Jönköping, Sweden

By Gösta Jonsson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sofa designed by Gösta Jonsson. Produced in Jönköping, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Gösta Jonsson Sofa Produced in Jönköping, Sweden

$23,424

Original Finn Juhl BO46 Sofa for Bovirke, 1946

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Finn Juhl BO46 sofa upholstered with off-white fabric, tapering legs of stained beech. Designed

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Original Finn Juhl BO46 Sofa for Bovirke, 1946

$26,427

Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Shearling, Beech, Denmark, c. 1950s

By Ludvig Pontoppidan

Located in High Point, NC

A sheepskin and beech sofa designed and produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, c. 1950s. Seat

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Shearling, Beech, Denmark, c. 1950s

$19,500

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s

$12,000

Swedish Modern Curved Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Curved Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

$11,000

Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

In the manner of Viggo Boesen, sofa, reupholstered fabric, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery

$14,900

American Designer, Freeform Sofa, Green Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric sofa designed and produced by an American designer, USA, 1940s. Seat Height

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

American Designer, Freeform Sofa, Green Fabric, USA, 1940s

$14,500

Classic Even-arm button tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Kittinger

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Design ! Amazing quality ! Even-arm button tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Kittinger Furniture

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Classic Even-arm button tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Kittinger

$2,800

Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Söderberg 1

Located in The Hague, NL

This sculptural sofa was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

$7,447

Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set – Timeless Elegance Elevate your living space

Category

Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance

$2,306 Sale Price

60% Off

Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Freeform Sofa Designer: Isamu Noguchi Design Year: 1946 Isamu Noguchi’s Freeform Sofa blends

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Maple

Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum

$6,240 Sale Price

20% Off

Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An organic wood and red fabric sofa, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat Height (inches

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

$6,900

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s

$12,500

Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France

By Maison Jansen

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France

$8,900

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded bamboo, rattan and fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

$4,800

Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa

By Bröderna Anderssons 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

This newly restored and reupholstered curved sofa is a defining example of Swedish Art Moderne

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Streamlined Moderne Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Elm

Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa

$5,495

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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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