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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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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Beech, Wool

Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Grey Ultrasuede
By Jean Royère, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Beech, Ultrasuede

1940s Stately Leather Club Sofa by the Sikes Furniture Co
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stately club sofa in a rich cognac brown leather with mahogany legs by The Sikes Company of Buffalo
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

Fritz Hansen 1940s Model 1594 Spindle Back Sofa in Ivory Lambswool
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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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Beech

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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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular three-seater sofa, designed by the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich. Production of the
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

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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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric

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 Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Swedish 1940s Long Buttoned Blue Velvet Sofa
Located in London, GB
A long three-seat buttoned sofa, with its original subtle blue velvet upholstery, of most pleasant
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage 1940s Sofas

Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Beech Legs and Brass Shoes, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
distinctive sofa, simple horizontal and vertical lines as well as the different materials are emphasized to
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Birte Iversen 1940s Vintage Danish Boucle Sofa
By A. J. Iversen, Birte 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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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Bouclé, Mahogany

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

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Of Extraordinary 1940s Crewel Sofas With Wrought Iron Bases
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning pair of sofas, with upholstered camelback seating area mounted on architectural wrought
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20th Century American Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Art Deco Curved Banana Sofa Upholstered with Green Striped Velour, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

oversized English Divan with carved base 1940 s
Located in Bronx, NY
English Divan with carved base 1940's totally restored. Arm Height:25
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1940s English Vintage 1940s Sofas

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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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Pine Sofa Bench by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By David Rosén
Located in Almelo, NL
Pine sofa Bench by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s A rare demountable
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Pine

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 Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Beech

Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Three-Seat Curved Sofa with Brass Tacks
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1940s curved three-seat curved sofa covered in a blue wool fabric and brass-tacked edging
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Brass

Small Curved 1940s Danish Two-Seat Sofa in Neutral Lelièvre Fabric
Located in London, London
Two-seat sofa Newly upholstered in Lelièvre Granito Nacre fabric Tub shaped Stained beech
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

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Wool, Beech

1940s Empire Three-Seat Sofa in Gold Damask and Carved Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly designed sofa from the early 1940s in a beautiful gold silky damask upholstery. The frame
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Sheepskin, Oak

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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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s 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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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Velvet

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 Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Rattan, Walnut

Swedish Modern Angular Three-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design of this gorgeous angular sofa recalls the distinctive shapes of the Art Deco period
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as Mid-Century Modern, this curved sofa was
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Leather Tufted Chesterfield Soft C. 1940 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome leather tufted Chesterfield style English sofa with rolled arms and bun feet. There is
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1940s English Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Karis, Nyland
stained legs, Finland, 1940s. This exquisite sofa has a classic Scandinavian Modern form including
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Luxe Hollywood Sofa Designed by Dorothy Draper
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous two piece sectional sofa with sinuous design. Sofa has button back details
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20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas

Jules Leleu three seater sofa mohair velvet 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful sofa designed by Jules Leleu around 1945 embodies the smooth lines of the art deco
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Velvet

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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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood

1940s Hollywood Button-back Sofa by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
1940 Hollywood Button-back Sofa by Grosfeld House in platinum sharkskin upholstery with splayed
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

1940s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt in Grey
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish sofa designed by Peter Hvidt, circa 1948, Denmark. Solid wood frame, eight-way hand tied
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Italian Sofa in the Menner of Gio Ponti from 1940s in Velvet Green
By Gio Ponti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian sofa in the manner of Gio Ponti from 1940s in velvet green Two seating Italian sofa from
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Swedish 1940s Curved Buttoned Two-Seat Velvet Sofa
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century curved buttoned two-seat sofa, on four round tapered beech-wood legs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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

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Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Teal Velvet
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or in teal blue mohair wool fabric. The sofa
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Pink Velvet
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. The sofa
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Beech, Mohair

Glamorous 1940 s Settee - Curvaceous Form with Shapely Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous American Settee, circa 1940's. We love the curvaceous form and shapely legs. The original
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Danish 1940s Curved 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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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Beech

1940s Curved Sectional Sofa In Pink Damask Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Elliptical two piece sectional sofa in original pink damask upholstery. Curved sides are channeled
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wood, Silk, Damask, Upholstery

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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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Sheepskin

Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular sofa attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original of
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Chrome Bauhaus Robert Slezák 3-Seater Sofa, 1940s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome, fabric - Reupholstered - Good, original condition.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Chrome

1940s 2-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - quality imitation of sheepskin fabric made of synthetic fiber - wooden parts have been refurbished - heigh of seat 38 cm.
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Scandinavian Modern sofa by Carl-Johan Boman from the 1940s. Birch frame, re-upholstered
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Velvet

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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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1940 s Tufted Hollywood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Button back settee with scrolled
sides and ebonized mahogany legs.
Newly upholstered in a teal wool-
silk fabric.
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20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas

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

Materials

Wool, Beech

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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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s Beige Brass Feat
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofas spectacular attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940, the feet are duck leg.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

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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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Beech

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Vintage 1940s Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage 1940s sofas available for sale. The range of distinct vintage 1940s sofas — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage 1940s sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage 1940s sofas are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage 1940s sofas have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carl Malmsten, A.J. Iversen and Birte Iversen are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage 1940s Sofas?

Vintage 1940s sofas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $615 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.

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 Vintage 1940s Sofas
  • 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a sofa is vintage, first look for labels and stamps on the frame, the back or the cushions. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your sofa via these markings, and from there, you can conduct research to learn when the company was active and making pieces similar to yours. To be classified as vintage, a sofa must be between 20 and 99 years old. More recently crafted pieces are contemporary, while older sofas are antique. If you're unable to find any markings or would like an expert opinion, work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage sofas.
  • 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.