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Vintage Danish Red Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Red Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped three-seater
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish Art Deco Curved Banana Sofa Upholstered with Dark Green Velvet, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish curved, banana shaped Art Deco couch/sofa. The legs are made of dark stained oak and the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modernist Designer, Organic Sofa, Beige Sheepskin, Beech, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic modernist sofa / loveseat / settee. Produced in Denmark, 1940s. Reupholstered in brand
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Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas

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Sheepskin, Beech

1940s, Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sturdy and stable. - Upholstery in good original condition with signs of use - Measures: High of seat 43cm.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1940s Fritz Hansen 1669A Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition/structurally stabile - Suitable to be newly upholstered.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Rare and Gorgeous Danish Curved Sofas from the 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and beautiful three-seat curved sofas from the 1940s. Designed and manufactured in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa In Original Red Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Kaare Klint, Early Sofa, Nigerian Leather, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in High Point, NC
, Denmark, c. 1940s. Designed in 1937. Legs in mahogany.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Danish 1940s Curved Sofa in Beech and Original Wool Fabric
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Viggo
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Red Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
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 Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Green Wool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in green wool fabric. This sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Beech, Wool

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Green Wool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in green wool fabric. This sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Pink Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or in rose pink mohair wool fabric. This sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1940s Model 1594 Spindle Back Sofa Danish Midcentury
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa model 1594 made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the early 1940s. The sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Sofa in Beech and Original Wool Fabric
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Viggo
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Shearling Sofa
Located in Portland, OR
A classic silhouette; circa 1940s-40s Danish Cabinetmaker sofa, freshly upholstered in wonderful
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Frits Henningsen Three-Seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
this sofa is no exception, being a true Danish snedkermester piece. Condition: In good vintage
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Mahogany

Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa Newly Re-Upholstered in White Boucle
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Danish 1940s Kaare Klint Style Two-Seat Coupe Sofa with Clawed Feet in Mahogany
By Kaare Klint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
claw feet in mahogany. Probably manufactured sometime in the 1940s in Denmark. Reupholstered in recent
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This three-seat sofa was manufactured by Frits Henningsen in the 1940s. With original upholstery
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Fritz Hansen Brown Leather Sofa, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Extremely rare sofa, for Fritz Hansen, Denmark early 1940s. This stunning sofa has a slightly
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Frits Schlegel Sofa / Settee in Blue Striped Savak Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important sculptural sofa attributed to Frits Schlegel, made in Denmark in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Oak

Flemming Lassen Attributed Sofa, circa 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
Flemming Lassen (attributed) Sofa, circa 1940s Small sofa attributed to Flemming Lassen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Oak

Sofa Designed by Viggo Boesen, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by E.V.A. Nissen & Co in Denmark Measures: W 172 cm D 78 cm H 80 cm SH 38 cm
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Two Seater Sofa in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Frits Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
A unique classic Danish modern 2-seater sofa in solid oak, reupholstered in lambswool. Made by a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Lambskin, Oak

Two-Seat Danish Sofa, Original Piece from the 1940s Newly Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
This two-seat bouclé sofa is an original piece from the 1940s, manufactured in Denmark. Beechwood
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Elegant Four-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, New Bouclé Fabric Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Large and elegant four-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s. Very soft and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Danish 1940s Curved Shape Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This sofa is currently in transit from Denmark and will be available on or around October 1st, 2020
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved sofa reupholstered in new lambswool made in the 1940s. This
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Møbelværk in the 1940s. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round lines and with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved sofa reupholstered in new lambswool made in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Møbelværk in the 1940s. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved sofa reupholstered in new lambswool made in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Modern, Three Seater Banana Sofa, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Curved great quality banana sofa with chunky legs in its original fabric. Made by a Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, Original Piece from the 1940s Newly Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
This Two-seat curved sofa is an original piece from the 1940s, manufactured in Denmark. Lovely
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, Original Piece from the 1940s Newly Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
This Three-seat curved sofa is an original piece from the 1940s, manufactured in Denmark. Lovely
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Bouclé, Fabric

Fritz Hansen, 3-Seater Sofa, Green Velvet, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
This beautiful three seater sofa in the original green velvet embodies the Danish Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Velvet, Oak

Viggo Boesen Style Danish Curved Sofa in Red Velvet from 1930s-1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic super stylish Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the late between 1935-1942
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, Original Piece from the 1940s Newly Upholstered
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Paris, FR
This Three-seat curved sofa is an original piece from the 1940s, manufactured in Denmark. Unknown
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech, Oak

Danish Banana Sofa in Velour Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, mustard yellow velour upholstery and oak, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Oak

Finnish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa 1940s
Located in London, England
1940s Finnish Made sofa in the style of Marta Blomstedt. The sofa features oiled, patinated oak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Oak

Curved Danish Banana Sofa in Rich Mohair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Elegantly curved sofa fabricated in Denmark, 1940s. The sofa is and slightly reshaped and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Teak

Danish Banana Sofa in Green Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, velvet, wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Art Deco Sofa in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1940s This sofa of Danish origin is based on a solid construction
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Textured Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, textured floral upholstery and oak, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Oak

Danish ‘Banana’ Sofa in Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
‘Banana’ sofa, burgundy upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is executed with a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Banana Sofa with Classic Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved settee, green fabric and oak, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Oak

Danish Banana Sofa in Gold Green Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed in a golden
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Blue Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, velvet and wood, Denmark, 1940s This comfortable sofa has a sturdy appearance
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl Style Sofa or Loveseat by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly elegant Finn Juhl style sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Finn Juhl Style Sofa or Loveseat by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly elegant Finn Juhl style sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Classic Danish Sofa in Blue Velvet, ca. 1940
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, blue velvet upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s This velvet blue Danish sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved sofa, velvet upholstery, oak, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Velvet, Oak

Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, off white upholstery, wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Boucle Sofa, c1940s
Located in London, England
in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa has been reupholstered in new wool boucle from Dedar Milan.  
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé

Alfred Christensen 1940s Lambswool Covered Spindle Back Sofa or Settee
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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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.