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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
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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 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 velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa original upholstered with velvet.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with two tone velvet.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the era’s furniture design, and therefore of this three-seater sofa as well.
This Danish banana
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of oak and beech.
Made in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech, Oak
1940s Danish Curved Boucle Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker made loveseat, circa 1940s.
This compact curved sofa was produced in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
highlights the Danish pursuit of material harmony and understated glamour. The sofa is upholstered in a red
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa, c. 1940
s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
history, luxury, and artistry, this Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa from the 1940s is
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Danish 1940
s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Striped Fabric
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940
s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Red Wool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940
s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Yellow Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa iwith channeled back. The sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish banana sofa, 1940s
Vintage Danish banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in green/beige/gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa WoolSofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with velvet
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa WoolSofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with wool fabric.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Wool
1940
s Danish Deco Sofa in Original Blue Mohair
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
This amazing 1940s Danish channel back settee is a stunning addition to any room. Boasting a solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½ Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two½ seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of oak
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker three-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker love seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of stained oak
Made in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of stained oak
Made in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech and brass
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with two-tone lambwool.
Legs of stained oak
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with two-tone lambwool.
Legs of stained oak
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Upholstered Three-Seater “Banana” Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
outstanding, even when measured to the many beautiful banana sofas created in Denmark during the 1940s. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two½-seat sofa new upholstered with two-tone lambwool. Leather buttons.
Legs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Curved Sheepskin Sofa / Loveseat 1940s, Denmark
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning Danish 2-3 seater sofa / loveseat by unknown manufacturer.
This organically shaped sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish 1940
s Boesen Style Large Four-Seat Sofa Early Mid-Century
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive Danish four-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Viggo
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Beech
1940s Boucle Wool Danish Loveseat Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker made loveseat, circa 1940s.
This compact curved sofa was produced in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Danish cabinetmaker made two-seat curved sofa, circa 1940s.
New teddy fabric/faux fur upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Midcentury 1940s Danish Three-Seat Sofa
Located in London, London
Three-seat sofa
Wooden cone legs
Upholstery service available
Danish 1940s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1940s Pink Velvet Upholstered Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Slightly curved sofa with legs of stained beech from circa 1940s. Made by a Danish furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½ Seat Sofa Lamb Wool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two½ seat sofa new upholstered with lamb wool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Curved Sheepskin 3-Seat Sofa 1940s, Denmark
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning 3-seat sofa manufactured in Denmark, 1940s.
This organically shaped sofa is constructed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
1940s Danish Modernist Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
of Scandinavian Modernist design. Made in Denmark in the 1940s, the elegant ears of the backrest give
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Modern Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Frits Henningsen sofa is newly reupholstered in an ivory-white bouclé from Schumacher
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Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany
Danish Cabinetmaker
Banana
Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk Attributed, Denmark, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Early 1940s Danish Banana three-seat sofa in the manner of architect Flemming Lassen, newly
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker
Banana
Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk Attributed, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the 1940s by Danish cabinetmakers, the banana sofa is not only a staple of that era but
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Master Cabinetmaker Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
This sofa has the unmistakable profile and superlative craftsmanship of Scandinavian furniture of
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Mahogany
Gorgeous Curved Danish Sofa from the 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
One of our favorite piece.
A very large (220 cm W) and well shaped three-seat curved sofa with
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Wool
Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofas, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the era’s furniture design, and therefore of this pair of three-seater sofas as well.
These Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Comfortable Danish Mid-Century Sofa in Velvet, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1940s Danish Three Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
- Suitable for new upholstery.
- Height of seat 47 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classic Danish Design Sofa in Patinated Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in patinated leather, made in Denmark, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1940s, Frits Henningsen Sofa, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use.
- Measure: height of seat 43 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Danish Cabinetmakers sofa in Soft Beige Velvet, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Danish cabinetmakers sofa in the style of Frits Hansen, Denmark, 1940s. The sofa is fully restored
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Agner Christoffersen, sofa in rosa velvet, Denmark 1940s
By Agner Christoffersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An early Danish modernist sofa with an organic form similar to works by important architects such
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s.
Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in light
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s.
Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Danish Modern, Honey Sheepskin, Oak, Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Modern, Honey Shearling, Oak, Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Danish modern sofa designed by an
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
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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 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 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.
- 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 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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