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Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved sofa from the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
$6,246 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare three-seater sofa is a masterpiece of Danish Modern design by the legendary architect
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Textile, Upholstery
alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater 40
s sweden
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Manufactured in the 1940s.
Made in Sweden.
This is a rare 3-seater tank sofa.
This item has already
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Couch, Original Upholstery - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Outstanding "Chesterfield" style couch, with its original sheepskin upholstery, minor wear
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Two-Seater Sofa with Longhair Sheepskin, Italy ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
execution, and exclusivity. The era’s seating models - including this sofa - were created to highlight the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This three-seater sofa, with its
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Rare model” Värend” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s. The sofa has been
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Elm
European Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa in Red Mohair, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern pieces that still retain the escapist glamour of the interwar period, such as this 1940’s sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of cognac
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of cognac pure
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of black pure
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Finn Juhl Sofa Model BO55 by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model BO55 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil
Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This characteristic sofa from the 1940s remains a timeless testament to his, and to Swedish Modern
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Nordic Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Oy Boman Ab, Finland 1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
embodied simplicity and comfort while showcasing the natural beauty of materials.
This elegant sofa is
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Pretzel 3 Piece Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan 3-strand full pretzel 3-piece sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$2,394 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare Ejner Larsen
Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa, 1947
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A very rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa in mahogany and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
abandon ornamentation to benefit the form, the maker of this sofa maintained the beauty and warmth
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
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
Metal
Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, 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
Wood, Fabric
1950s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater Sofa, Original Very Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design, 2 seater lounge sofa in dark red-cherry velour with fringes. Teak wood
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$864 Sale Price
20% Off
Stylish Scandinavian Modern Sofa in the Style of Kaj Gottlob
By Kaj Gottlob
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three-seat sofa in the style of Kaj Gottlob, Denmark. A Sleek design with winged arm rests and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool banana shaped soffa, in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s.
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. The original fabric shows wear, this one is a great candidate for reuphols...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
EARLY ERNEST RACE DA Sofa, 1949, Classic British Design
By Ernest Race
Located in Sherborne, GB
A Classic piece of British design, this early DA sofa designed by Ernest Race has a welded steel
Category
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$3,858 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa is an early example of what became known as Danish Mid
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Oak and Light Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Elegant Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from oak
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Elegant Neoclassical Bronze and Velvet Sofa by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Brussels, BE
Neoclassical bronze sofa recently reupholstert in rust color velvet ( City velvet collection
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Bronze
$7,207 Sale Price
26% Off
Danish Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern Danish sofa encompasses its era’s ethos.
Visually, this sofa represents Danish modernism by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Grace Art Deco Seating Suite in Velvet, 2 chairs and Sofa
By OPE Möbler
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of furniture containing 2 chairs and one sofa are gifted with wonderful curved lines and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Swedish Wooden Sofa in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén
Nordiska Kompaniet 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "Berga" sofa in dark brown stained pine by David Rosén for
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Very rare and early Richard Stein Sofa / Daybed for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Stein
Located in Munich, DE
All original. can be converted to a bed.
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$2,498 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored 2-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sofa w/ Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
sofa and matching lounge chair features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end with a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$4,920 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Decorative Maison Jansen Style French 1940s Caned Sofas
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of large 1940s Maison Jansen style sofas.
Crafted from hand carved wood with caned
Category
Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Gio Ponti, Finn Juhl, Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century rattan six-strand square pretzel three-seat sectional sofa with sectional
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$4,770 Sale Price
40% Off
Swedish Modern Two Seater Wooden Sofa in Pine
Sheepskin by Carl Malmsten 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and early Swedish mid century wooden two seater sofa model "Stugan" in stained pine by
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Tall Channel Back and Skirted Art Deco Sofa In Camel Velvet.
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored and rich camel velvet upholstered, tall back Art Deco sofa. The tall and deep channel back
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Three-Seat Sofa in Pine and Cognac Leather by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler, Gunnar Göperts
Located in Karis, Nyland
A fine example of early Swedish craftsmanship by Göperts Möbler, this three-seat sofa combines
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Pine
Ico Parisi Curved Back Sofa Manufactured by Ariberto Colombo
By Ico Parisi
Located in North Miami, FL
As documented by Phillips Auction House - Design Masters Sale on December 17, 2014. Very sculptural details and perfectly restored to its original glory. Curved arms and back add gla...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Bas Van Pelt for My Home Reclining Sofa in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt for my Home sofa, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s/1940s
This elegant sofa was
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Danish Brown Shearling Curved Sofa, Attributed to Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Danish curved sofa, attributed to Flemming Lassen, circa 1940s. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz
Attr.
for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Finnish Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest by Carl-Johan Boman
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Finnish modern design from the 1940s by Carl-Johan Boman
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Three Seater Sofa Upholstered in
Casentino
Tuscan Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Part of a living room set comprehensive of a two seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Pretzel corner rattan sofa designed in the manner of Paul Frankl. This unique sofa features a bent
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Curved four seater sofa model 1669 by Fritz Hansen. This curved model later production on license
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Danish Two Seater Sofa Upholstered in
Casentino
Tuscan Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Part of a living room set comprehensive of a three seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design created during the 20th century. As this elegant three-seater sofa shows, the style is
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Mirrored Glass Table and Walnut Wood, 1940
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani mirrored glass table and walnut wood, 1940.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Other Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Art Deco style, 1940s.
It features an ebonized beech frame.
It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it's been recently reupholstered and padd...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Art Deco style, 1940s.
It features an ebonized beech frame.
It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it's been recently reupholstered and padd...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Restored Paul Frankl Inspired 5-Strand Square Pretzel4-Seat Sectional Rattn Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan 5-Strand square pretzel 4-Seat Sofa offers spacious seating with a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$7,200 Sale Price
40% Off
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa which is part of a set
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mogens Lassen Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in New York, NY
Mogens Lassen rare beautiful Scandinavian Modern sofa in luxurious ivory curly sheepskin adorned
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Culver City, CA
A prized piece for any Danish modern enthusiast, this Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO64 3 seater sofa is
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Swedish Modern Sofa with Stained Oak Frame and in White Upholstery, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
1940s sofa, which captures the essence of Swedish modernism with its graceful, curving form and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Danish FDB Møbler Three-Seat Sofa in Solid Oak and Beige Soft Upholstery
By FDB Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
FDB Møbler, sofa, solid oak, fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Crafted by the Danish furniture company FDB
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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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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