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Mogens Lassen Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in New York, NY
stained beechwood legs. This iconic 1940s Danish modernist sofa is a rare model built with impeccable
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Danish Sofa in Soft Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
This Danish sofa catches the eye due to the exquisitely
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s
This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa By A Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen Style, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and truly amazing three seater sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen. Made by a Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
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
Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1940s. This sofa is currently
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A majestic sofa having a sculptured body resting on eight (8) tapered mahogany legs, retaining the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sculptural Sofa in Nutwood
Burl, Art Deco, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful cubist Art Deco sofa made in fantastic burl wood veneer, reupholstered in a luxurious
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1940s
Materials: Beech, Wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs
Striped Wool Upholstery
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
$2,672 Sale Price
35% Off
1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1940s Danish settee designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The frame is
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Classic Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic compact Danish 1940s sofa in original dark grey/brown upholstery.
One-off piece made in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, sofa, beech, mohair, Denmark, 1940s.
This beautifully crafted Danish sofa from the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany
Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark in 1930s/1940s.
The sofas are beautifully upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Frits Henningsen Solid Oak Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This 1940s oak coffee table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s-50s is a another example Frits
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish 1940
s Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the "banana" sofas but with a more angular shape
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood
Cane, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and highly versatile Danish Modern bench designed by master cabinetmaker Frederik
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Teak
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech
Blue Fabric, 1940s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Beech
Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940
s
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Banana sofa, designed and produced by a Danish master carpenter in the 1940s, is a stunning
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish
Banana
Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Chilton, GB
A stunning 1940s Danish 'Banana' design two and half-seat sofa. The sofa curves round like the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$3,768
1940
s Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan, 1940’s Denmark. Refurbished and reupholstered in a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Danish Sofa, 1940s
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
This Danish sofa from the 1940s remains in original condition throughout.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
$1,426
Danish Blue Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Curved Sofa, 1940s.
Banana shaped curved sofa in blue velvet, made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940s Fritz Hansen sofa. Denmark.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
$5,800
Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern sofa by Kaare Klint, model 6092. The sofa has a mahogany frame on eight tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Wood
Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed high back Danish sofa dating from the 1940s. Delicate soft organic curves
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Beech
1940s Scandinavian Sofa
By A. J. Iversen
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian sofa
Manufactured in Denmark,
circa 1940
Wood and fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
$19,019
1940s Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940s Danish Sofa. Classic elegant Danish design. Sofa has a slight curve. Stained birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch
$4,400
1940s Danish Sofa by Alfred Christensen in Ivory Bouclé
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The sofa is
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1940s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt in Grey
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish sofa designed by Peter Hvidt, circa 1948, Denmark. Solid wood frame, eight-way hand tied
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Reupholstered in Lambs Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen
Located in New York, NY
This early 1940s sofa is by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, made in the manner of Modernist Danish architect
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
1940s Sofa
Located in London, GB
1940s Danish sofa , properly made as a private commission. Great quality , the sofa has a sprung
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas
$5,600
1940
s Vintage Danish Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
from Denmark, it dates from the 1940’s.
The quality is absolutely outstanding, the level of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
1940
s Danish Vintage Re-Upholstered Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very comfortable vintage Danish sofa. This was made in Denmark, it dates from around
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940
s Danish Leather Curved Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1940-50’s.
The quality is superb, this is so well
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940
s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century three-seater sofa, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
1940’s Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair
Located in Hudson, NY
A curvaceous Danish banana sofa dating from the 1940’s. Recently upholstered in a light coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Mohair
1940
s Vintage Danish Cocktail Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
Denmark, it dates from the 1940-50’s.
It is of amazing quality and is very comfortable. It is of lovely
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1940
s Vintage Danish Banana Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage Danish curved banana cocktail sofa dating from the 1940’s. This was recently
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1940s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940s Curved Danish Sofa. Tufted backrest. Birch Legs. Classic elegant Danish design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch
$5,200
1940s Danish Banana Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
Early 1940s Danish banana two-seat loveseat sofa in the manner of architect Flemming Lassen, newly
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Beech
Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940
s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Sofa, brought to life in the 1940s by the renowned Slagelse. This exquisite piece effortlessly
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Oak
1940
s Vintage Danish Green Velvet Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Danish sofa of the utmost quality. This was recently imported from Denmark, it
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height 16”
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s Danish Vintage Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1940’s.
The quality is amazing, this is extremely well built
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern Mid-Century Curved Banana Shape Sofa 1940
s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940's. We can judge the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambskin Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambskin.
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
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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
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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, 2022A 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, 2021In 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, 2024Claire 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.
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