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Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in green
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Velvet

Danish Sofa with Sheepskin by Edmun Jørgensen, 1940s
By Edmund Jørgensen Møbelfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Two seater sofa made by cabinetmaker Edmund Jørgensen. Produced in Denmark during the 1940-50s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Oak

Vintage Danish Green Velvet Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Green Velvet Sofa, 1940s. Danish Mid-Century Modern Two seater loveseat in green
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Three-Seat Sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s three-seat sofa by Flemming Lassen. A rare find and much less common than Lassen's
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Beech

Danish Midcentury Sofa by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish architect Frits Henningsen, circa 1940. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Mahogany

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa, Stained Wood Legs and Alpaca, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful curved Danish Cabinetmaker sofa from 1940s. Newly upholstered in 100% Alpaca wool in a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Alpaca, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater “Banana” Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood

1940s Danish Vintage Curved Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage Danish curved banana sofa from the 1940s. This is of exceptional quality, it
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Birch

Superb Vintage Sheepskin Sofa from Denmark, 1940s
Located in Nashville, TN
Superb vintage sheepskin sofa from Denmark, 1940s. Cabinetmaker designed with very soft off-white
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Vintage 1940s European Sofas

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Sheepskin

Small Midcentury Curved 1940s Danish Two-Seat Sofa
Located in London, London
Two-seat sofa Tub shaped Beech legs Brass feet Danish 1940s Can be reupholstered at
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Beech Legs and Brass Shoes, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
About the Designer: This Danish-made sofa reflects the core traditions and ideals of Danish design
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury 1940s Curved Danish Sofa in Lambs Wool
Located in London, London
Curved sofa Upholstered in lambs wool Stained beech legs 1940s Danish Measure: Seat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Lambskin, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa features the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Two½-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two½-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Shakerbase of steel. Made
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Steel

Danish Cabinet Maker Mahogany and Upholstered Sofa, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Danish cabinet maker quality mahogany and upholstered sofa, circa 1940s, with rectangular back
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Mahogany

Danish Modern, Beechwood, Sahara Sheepskin, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beechwood, Sahara Shearling, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s Danish modern
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin

Danish Midcentury Curved Banana Form Sofa Mohair Fabric, 1940s
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s Danish curved sofa often referred to by the Danes as banana form sofa. This sofa has a really
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Beech

Classic Midcentury, Danish Design Sofa by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in upholstered in French velvet. Designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Velvet

1940s Danish Banana Shaped Scalloped Sofa in Blush Pink
Located in London, England
An elegant and imposing 1940s Danish banana-shaped scalloped sofa in the style of Viggo Boesen. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Gorgeous Large Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing large three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s. Lovely shape and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

1940s Danish Banana Sofa by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Early 1940s Danish Banana sofa in the manner of architect Flemming Lassen, newly reupholstered in
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

Danish Sheep Skin Sofa Attributed to Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Curved three seater sofa attributed to Flemming Lassen. Produced in Denmark during the 1940s by
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Elm

Danish Midcentury Flemming Lassen Style Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, A. J. Iversen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s three-seat sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen. We don't know the maker and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Danish Midcentury Flemming Lassen Style Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s three-seat sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen. We don't know the maker and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, materiality and usability. As this stylish two-seater sofa shows, the Danish design idiom was centred on warm
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Two-Seater Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Danish Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood

1940s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sturdy and stable - Suitable for new upholstery . Height of seat 40cm.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish 1940s Sofa in Wool Fabric and Carved Wood Details
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish late Art Deco style sofa curved probably made in the late 1930's or early 1940's. This sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Elm, Wool

Birte Iversen 1940s Vintage Danish Boucle Sofa
By Birte Iversen, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, England
This exceptional piece of Danish furniture was designed in the 1940s by designer Birte Iversen and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Mahogany

1940s Three Seater Art Deco Sofa, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Fabric upholstery in good condition - Sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Fabric

1940s Danish Large Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Danish modern design from the 1940s. It has a simple
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Elm

Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa in Original Green Mohair, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green wool fabric. The sofa has springs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa, lambswool. 1940 s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A model 1669 sofa by Fritz Hansen in the style of Mogens Lassen which can seat three comfortably. A
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Lambskin, Beech, Teak

Danish Midcentury Flemming Lassen Attributed Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful rare to find, 1940s three-seat sofa attributed to Flemming Lassen. The sofa share the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Vintage Danish Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet Art Deco banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Velvet

Vintage Danish Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet Art Deco banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Velvet

Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Blue Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940-50s large size curved three-seat sofa in blue mohair fabric. The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

1940s Danish Modern Cabinet Maker Banana Sofa Attributed to Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
Unique 1940s Danish Modern Cabinet Maker Banana-Style Sofa, attributed to major furniture
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, likely in the late 19040's before the Danish designer partnered with Peter Hvidt. Beautiful and very
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Beech

Sofa Attributed to Frits Schlegel, Denmark, 1930s-1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa attributed to Frits Schlegel, Denmark, 1930s-1940s. Walnut and rattan. Designed in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rattan, Walnut

1940s Soren Hansen Three-Seat Sofa by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - The wooden parts have been refurbished.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests Style of Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen style sofa with open armrests carved from solid beechwood in the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Danish Modern Kaj Gottlob Sofa for Cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, 1940s
By Kaj Gottlob, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and rare 3-seater sofa designed by Kaj Gottlob in the 1940s and made at master
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Oak

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

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Sheepskin, Elm

Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, fellow Danish architect-designer, Peter Hvidt, but the designer’s earlier models -like this sofa - are
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish 1940s Spindle Back Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Beech, Wool

Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Grey Ultrasuede
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Beech, Ultrasuede

Midcentury 1940s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Mustard Bouclé
Located in London, London
in mustard Seat height 43cm Danish, 1940s.
Danish Art Deco Curved Banana Sofa Upholstered with Green Striped Velour, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish curved, banana shaped Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1940s. The legs are made of dark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Small Curved 1940s Danish Two-Seat Sofa in Neutral Lelièvre Fabric
Located in London, London
legs Brass feet Danish 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Vintage Danish Blue Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Blue Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Velvet

3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen by Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark 1940s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, likely in the late 1940's before the Danish designer partnered with Peter Hvidt. Beautiful and very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa in Green Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa in Green Velvet, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Velvet

Danish 1940s Open-Arm Sofa in Sculpted Beech Wood by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step into the enchanting world of Danish craftsmanship with this exquisite Danish 1940s Open Arms
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Beech

Flemming Lassen Attribution Organic Sofa, Sheepskin, Beech, Denmark 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in High Point, NC
An organic sofa. Produced in Denmark, 1940s. Design attributed to Flemming Lassen. Reupholstered in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, 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
  • 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.