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Amazing and Gorgeous Large Three-Seat Curved Sofa from the 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing large three-seat curved sofa manufactured in the 1940s. Unknown designer. One of our
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa in Beige Fabric and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco sofa, boucle fabric, dark stained ash, Denmark, 1940s. Outstanding Danish sofa from
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Curved Banana Form Sofa in Purple Wool by Kvadrat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Magnificent banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa by unknown Danish furniture maker, circa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests and Spindle Back
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen attributed sofa in the company's characteristic style of open armrests
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Frits Henningsen Hand-Carved Mahogany Three-Seater Sofa, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstery. Denmark, circa 1940. Reeded arms, tapered legs with relief carvings, neoclassical architectural
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around 1940's. This small sofa will make a strong
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Early Scandinavian Danish 1940 Curved Sofa for Reupholstery
Located in Oakland, CA
1940s Danish curved back sofa in original blue fabric for reupholstery. Solid wood structure with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Yellow Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940's. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940's. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Yellow Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1940. This small sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Yellow Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1940. This small sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Mohair

For David - Fabric Sample of Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa
Located in Utrecht, NL
For David - Fabric Sample of Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1950s Curved Banana Form Sofa in Beech and Original Mohair Danish Midcentury
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s Danish curved sofa with dramatic yet very elegant lines with nice sharp edges and angles. We
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

1940s Danish Settee and Pair of Chairs by Frits Henningsen in Vintage Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant settee and pair of side chairs with mahogany frames with splayed rear legs and fitted, button-tufted upholstery. Upholstery required. Settee 56" W 29" D 36" H 17" SH Cha...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in White Wool with Channel in Backrest
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1940. This small sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool

Kaare Klint, Settee, Black-Dyed Nigerian Leather, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in High Point, NC
Rasmussen, Denmark, c. 1940s. Model 5011, designed in 1935. Legs in mahogany.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1940s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of exquisite lounge chairs in the manner of Viggo Boesen. Produced in Denmark during the 1940
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
By Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler
Located in London, England
1940s vintage armchair in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark by FDB Mobler. The legs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
Vintage armchair in the manner of Flemming Lassen, produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The legs are
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Pair of lounge chairs produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark between 1940-1960. This model is a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
Pair of high-backed vintage armchairs in the manner of Flemming Lassen, produced in Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
Pair of high-backed vintage armchairs in the manner of Flemming Lassen, produced in Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
Pair of high-backed vintage armchairs in the manner of Flemming Lassen, produced in Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
Pair of high-backed vintage armchairs in the manner of Flemming Lassen, produced in Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
Pair of high-backed vintage armchairs in the manner of Flemming Lassen, produced in Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Elegant Danish Settee in Aquamarine Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, velvet and beech, Denmark, 1940s This stately little sofa has a modest, yet elegant
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940 s Loveseat or Small Sofa in Purple 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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940 s Curved Loveseat or Small Sofa in Red Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Beech, Mohair

Alfred Christensen Open Arm Settee or Sofa Danish Midcentury, 1940 s
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
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 Settees

Materials

Beech, Wool

Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Sofa
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Danish Banana Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Early 1940s Danish Banana sofa in the manner of architect Flemming Lassen, newly reupholstered in
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in red wool fabric. The sofa has springs in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

Materials

Wool, Beech

Alfred Christensen Settee or Sofa Danish Midcentury in Cuban Mahogany, 1940 s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style made by Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Danish "Banan" Curved Sofa from the 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Danish curved sofa made in the 1940s. These charmers were made with variations from
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool

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

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Sofa, c1950s Love seat sofa designed and made in Denmark in the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Finn Juhl Sofa "BO55" for Bovirke, Denmark, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Early production, produced by Bovike, 1940s. Designed 1946. Dark stained beech legs and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Teak

Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Frits Henningsen box sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s. Designed and produced by Frits Henningsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Frits Henningsen box sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s. Designed and produced by Frits Henningsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Large Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Sofa Floral Fabric
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat raised on a beech frame and legs. These
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Curved or Banana Shaped Sofa
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved three-seat sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. The curvaceous
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Form Settee or Sofa In Emerald Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat raised on a beech frame and legs. These
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Beige Lambswool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Beech, Wool

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

Materials

Mohair, Beech

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

Materials

Elm, Mohair

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Love Seat Sheepskin Sofa
Located in London, England
Cabinetmaker in the 1940s and is typical of Danish sofa designs of the day. Iy features curved arms and back
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Curved Banana Sofa in a Powder Pink Wool Fabric, 1940s
Located in Echt, NL
High quality Danish curved ‘banana’ sofa in excellent condition. This sofa has beautiful organic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Oak

Danish Midcentury Curved or Banana Form Sofa in Beech and Mohair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, 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 Settees

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, 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 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 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 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.