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Danish 1940s Sofa with with Wooden Armrests by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of wooden armrests
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Mohair, Elm

Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat attributed to Slagelse Møbelværk
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Curved Green Banana Sofa in Style of Viggo Boesen / Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Banana shaped curved sofa in the style of Viggo Boesen and Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark, 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Curved Banana Sofa in the Style of Viggo Boesen / Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Banana shaped curved sofa in the style of Viggo Boesen and Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark, 1940s. We
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Red Velvet
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved two-seat sofa in red mohair wool raised on a beech
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Frits Henningsen Style Two-Seat Sofa in Oak by Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Willadsen, Denmark probably sometime in the 1930s-1940s. Framed in oak with the frame extending into flared
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish 1940s Curved Loveseat or Sofa in Beige Lambswool by Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Loveseat or Sofa in Beige Lambswool by Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Red Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa in green mohair wool fabric. The sofa has
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Danish Mid-Century 1940s Sofa or Settee in Lambswool with Open Armrests
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
of choice in Danish furniture making dating it to late 1940's to early 1950's. Very charming and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests and Lambswool
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Lambswool Covered Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Lambswool Covered Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Viggo Boesen Style Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambs, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Viggo Boesen Style Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambs, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat in Beige Lambswool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat in Beige Lambswool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat in White Lambswool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Channel Back Loveseat in Beige Lambswool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa, circa 1950s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Love Seat Sofa, circa 1940s. This 2-person sofa produced by a Danish
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish, 1940s Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish sofa of architectural form, circa 1940s. Arms and front legs in oak, back legs in beech
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Danish 1940s Sofa in Sheepskin
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Danish 1940s sofa with wooden legs and new upholstery in sheep skin.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Banana-Shaped Sofa, 1940s
Located in Berlin, Germany
This banana-shaped sofa was produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The legs are made from beech, the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker s Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s
Located in Sylacauga, AL
An elegant Danish cabinetmaker's sofa in Holland and Sherry wool. Button-fitted back with brown
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Early Fritz Hansen Sofa 1940 s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Sofa model 1594, ashwood spindle back frame with curving arms, spring seating and tufted back. In
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Two-Seat Curved Cabinetmaker Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Danish two-seat curved cabinetmaker sofa with beech legs, reupholstered in Leo Schellens mohair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

1940s Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa
By Mogens Lassen
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Banana shaped curved sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen. Made in Denmark, 1940s. Upholstery in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Banana shaped curved sofa from Mid-Century Modern era. Made in Denmark, 1940s. Upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1940s Midcentury Green Velvet Banana Sofa, Denmark
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish Refurbished 1940s Curved Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Haverhill, Suffolk
This piece that we've named Regine is a grand old dame of a sofa. Hailing from the 1940s, she's a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Curved Sofa, 1940s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Curved Sofa, 1940s. Banana shaped curved sofa in orange velvet, made in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish 1940s Corner or Sectional Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
1940s Danish rare corner upholstered sectional sofa. Sofa raised on stained beech legs. Note: Sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Sectional Sofas

Materials

Beech, Upholstery, Wool

1930s-1940s Danish Small-Scale Banana Form Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish small 1930s-1940s banana form sofa in red upholstery. The sofa raised on beechwood legs.
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20th Century Danish Sofas

Elegant Fritz Hansen Sofa in Mohair, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Luscious three-seat sofa with button-fitted back by Fritz Hansen. Mahogany triangular legs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Ludvig Pontoppidan, Curved Sofa and Easy Chair, Denmark, 1940s
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Berlin, DE
Ludvig Pontoppidan sofa and easy chair, Denmark, 1940s. Mounted on ebonized legs, new upholstery
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Handsome Curved Danish Cabinetmaker s Sofa in Carmel Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A gorgeous, curved Danish cabinetmaker's sofa on an original wood plinth, totally restored in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Three-Seat Cabinetmaker Sofa in Mohair Velvet, 1940s
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Danish three-seat cabinetmaker sofa with stained beech legs and button-fitted back in Leo Schellens
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Danish Midcentury 1940s Two-Seat Banana Sofa, Fully Restored
Located in Haverhill, Suffolk
that's like sitting in the middle of the best hug! These amazing 1940s tub sofas are wonders. For a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Danish Cabinet Maker s Three-Seat Sofa in Mohair Velvet, 1940s
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A Danish cabinet maker's sofa recently reupholstered in a lush champagne mohair velvet by Leo
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Oak

1940s, Danish Modern Curved Velvet Banana Sofa
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker s Three Seat Sofa in Grey Mohair Velvet, 1940s
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A classic Danish Cabinetmaker's sofa with simple, elegant lines. Reupholstered in a plush grey
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa for A.J. Iversen, Denmark, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully sculpted sofa was first introduced by Ole Wanscher in the late 1930s with variations
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Vintage Danish Banana Sofa with Original Red Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Gorgeous 1940s Danish curved banana sofa upholstered in its original red velour fabric with wooden
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20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Danish 1940s Banana-Form Sofa Upholstered in Close-Nailed Mohair
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish 1940s Banana Form Sofa with Channeled Back Upholstered in Large Close-Nailed Celery Colored
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Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas

1940s Art Deco Curved Banana Sofa
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa from 1940s. This beautiful three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Three-Seat Danish Modern Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish 1940s Danish cabinet-maker sofa, newly upholstered in a burlap fabric with black piping
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Vintage Danish Banana Sofa with Original Olive Green Velvet Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Gorgeous Danish curved banana sofa upholstered in its original green velvet fabric, with wooden
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20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Lysberg, Hansen Therp Black Leather Sofa, 1940s
By Lysberg, Hansen Therp
Located in Hudson, NY
the Danish and Swedish courts. This sofa in it's original black leather was likely made mid-century
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Vintage 1940s Danish Sheraton Sofas

Materials

Leather

Classical Sofa by Danish Designer Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Classical 1940s sofa by Danish designer Frits Henningsen in the Danish modern style.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

1940s Mid Century Velvet Banana Sofa
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1940s Cabinetmaker Art Deco Banana Green Sofa
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Curved Cabinet Maker Sofa
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Fantastic curvaceous 1940s Danish cabinet maker sofa fully refurbished and reupholstered in fleck
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1940 s Sofa Suite
Located in Hudson, NY
Three-piece sofa suite with sofa and two armchairs in walnut with slatted backs and ribbed legs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Living Room Sets

1940s Danish Modern Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Brussels , BE
1940s Danish Modern Sofa by Frits Henningsen
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Wood

Danish 1940s Mohair Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa and Pair of Tub Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish 1940s sofa set consisting of a three-seat sofa and a pair of tub chairs. The chairs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Living Room Sets

Solid Varnished Oak and Buttoned Wool Sofa or Bench, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hudson, NY
wool fabric, buttoned back, contrast cording. Denmark, circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Oak, Wool

1940s Sofa and Chair by Flemming Lassen Attributed
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Hudson, NY
Free-form two-seat sofa and easy chair newly upholstered in natural leather. Design attributed to
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

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1940s Danish Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1940s Danish sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, all 1940s Danish sofas available were constructed with great care. 1940s Danish sofas 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 Danish sofas to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco 1940s Danish sofas are of considerable interest. Many 1940s Danish sofas are appealing in their simplicity, but Slagelse Møbelvaerk, Fritz Hansen and Frits Henningsen produced popular 1940s Danish sofas that are worth a look.

How Much are 1940s Danish Sofas?

Prices for 1940s Danish sofas start at $1 and top out at $1,198,144 with the average selling for $6,412.

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.

Questions About 1940s Danish Sofas
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire 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.