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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.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa Newly Re-Upholstered in White Boucle
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
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Sofas with Armrests and Armchairs Set, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art deco living room with arched armrests in beech wood, the fabric is removable and washable. Sofa
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1940s Louis XV Style Sectional or Corner Mohair Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
A chic three-piece vintage Louis XV style white painted and bleached wood sectional corner sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Wood
1940s Maurizio Tempestini Sofa Designed for a Florentine Residence
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in The Hague, NL
This bijou sofa was designed and custom-made by Maurizio Tempestini for the Villa Palaiola, a
Category
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of early Scandinavian modernism, this curved sofa was designed by
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Sofa Springs Padding, Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, springs padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Corner Sofa Springs Feathers Velvet Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A corner sofa, springs padding, feathers cushions, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Capitonné Sofa Springs Padding Velvet and Fabric Upholstery Vintage, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A capitonné sofa, springs padding, velvet and fabric upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s
Category
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Sofa Attributable to Osvaldo Borsani, Wood Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa attributable to Osvaldo Borsani from an important private client, lacquered wood, spring
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Danish Emerald Green Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Emerald Green Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Chrome Tubular 3-Seater Sofa by Slezak, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Metal
1940s Frits Henningsen Pair of Armchairs and Sofa, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use
- dimensions of the chairs : Height 84cm, Seat height (43cm) ,Width 60cm, Depth 63cm
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Art Deco Sofa/Daybed by UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- height of seat 42 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish wicker bench from the 1940’s - attributed Robert Wengler.
By Robert Wengler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
around the 1940s for an old summer house north of Copenhagen.
The bench is made of tightly woven rattan
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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 voluptuous lines
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s 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
the 1940s. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and with
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Transition" Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Full "1940s Transition" rattan living room set featuring three-seat sofa, two matching lounge
Category
1950s Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Restored 1940s Chesterfield Hand Dyed Aged Leather Gentleman
s Club Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely circa 1940s fully aniline leather hand dyed
Category
1940s Great Britain (UK) Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Swedish Curved Sofa Attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, FR
Large and well shaped three-seat curved sofa attributed to Otto Schulz.
Very soft and comfortable
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
French Stained Wood Sofa with Cuffed Armrests, France, ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, who was convinced of the power of good design. This sofa helps to understand Perriand’s words, as it
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mogens Lassen
attribution
, Organic Sofa, Solid Beech, Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in High Point, NC
A Danish sofa, design attributed to Mogens Lassen. Features organic arms, the soft expression
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Curved Banana Shape Loveseat, 1940
s
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
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
French 1940
s Neoclassical Style Console Table With Black Glass
Located in New York, NY
A French 1940's brass neoclassical style oval console table with opaque black glass resting on
Category
1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Brass
Three-Seat Sofa Springs Padding Velvet Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A three-seat sofa, springs padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Curved Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s, Restored in Teal Velvet
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Elegant early midcentury Italian curved sofa in the style of Gio Ponti's work for Casa e Giardino
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Mahogany
Sofa with Pouf Stained Beech Springs Fabric Manufactured in Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa with pouf, stained beechwood, springs padding, fabric upholstery. Manufactured in Italy
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech
Two-Seat Sofa Beech Springs Padding Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1930s-1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A two-seat sofa, beech wood, springs padding, fabric upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1930s-1940s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech, Fabric
1940
s Pair of Tulip Shape Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Quintessential items of the 1940s "style moderne." This sleek, luxurious sofa set with two tulip
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Walnut
1940s vintage sofa in art deco style with velvet blue cover
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1940s Art Deco sofa. Curved solid wood structure and blue velvet cover. In excellent conditions
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Viggo Boesen
Attribution
Rare Curved Sofa, Wood White Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and large organic / curved sofa. Design attributed to Viggo Boesen, produced by Slagelse
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1940s Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Suitable for new reupholstery
- Good original condition with some signs of use.
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Viggo Boesen Style Banana Form Sofa Model 15 by Slagels
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very sought after "Banana-shape" love seat made in Denmark in the early 1940's by Slagelse
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech, Faux Fur
Italian Sofa Attributed to Carlo Enrico Rava in Bouclè Fabric, 1940s
By Rito Valla
Located in Milano, IT
Rare sofa attributed to Carlo Enrico Rava from 1940. The sofa has been restored in a beautiful
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
1940s Fritz Hansen Three-Seat Sofa in Sheep Skin, Model 1669A
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Danish "Fritz Hansen" sofa in sheepskin upholstery suitable for open spaces
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Banana Sofa in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Banana Sofa in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Vintage Art Deco banana
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Curved Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular sofa and pair of armchairs attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Curved Art Deco Sofa in Green Velour, Danish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. This sofa exude an air of elegance and sophistication
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Art Deco Three Seater Sofa, Beech
A Vibrant Fabric, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a beautiful and decadent 3-Seater sofa, armrests and feets in beech with brass fittings, made
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Textile, Beech
Florence Knoll Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Westport, CT
Circa 1940's Florence Knoll Sofa creme weaved Fabric
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
$8,900
Very Rare Vintage, 1940s Hand Dyed Large Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Rare original, 1940s fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather gentleman’s Chesterfield club
Category
1940s British Victorian Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Glamourous Curved Sofa.
Located in Miami, FL
Glamourous 1940's curved sofa, attributed to Dorothy Draper. Newly upholstered in luxurious "rose
Category
1950s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
$8,200
Danish Three-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin with Beech Legs, Denmark circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
continents.
The design elements of this sofa - from the curving lines, to the dark wood and luxurious
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Italian Rococo Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
WILL BE RETURNED TO REGULAR PRICING AFTER 7 DAYS.
Vintage 1940's Italianate
Category
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas
$2,500
Gio Ponti, Curved Four-Seat Sofa, Beige Velvet, Dark Beech Legs, Italy, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
An organically shaped / curved, large four-seat sofa designed by Gio Ponti. Produced by Casa e
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Coffe Table in Beech Wood by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1940’s
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare coffee table in beech wood by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen manufactured in the 1940’s.
This
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Swedish Modernist Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Swedish 1940s Early Modernist Sofa with continuous arm constructed of walnut. Vintage Fabric is
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
$2,800
Three-Piece Midcentury Couch
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Great angles to this three-piece 1940s vinyl couch. Can be used as a full couch or a settee and
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Mahogany Accent Bronze Gold Chartreuse Mohair Sofa Couch
By Koket
Located in Chattanooga, TN
bronze, copper, brownish-tan and even chartreuse. We're guessing this sofa is circa 1940s. The material
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1950s Curved Velvet Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
Slagelse Mobelvaerk sofa, 1940s.
Curved Art Deco style sofa from Danish cabinetmakers Slagelse
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Large Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
1940s Italian elegant long upholstered sofa with single seat cushion, lacquered wood and brass
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Sofa in Boucle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s. This sofa has a streamlined design in which the rounded edges that make up the sofa's structure
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut, Lacquer
Newly Upholstered Mid-Century Modern 1940
s Danish Settee/Loveseat
By Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1950's Danish settee/loveseat in the style of Alfred Christensen. Newly
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa with Original Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice early survivor. A beautiful all original Chesterfield sofa from the 1940s. Original brown
Category
1940s English Chesterfield Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather
French Louis XV Style Sofa by Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Elegant French Louis XV style sofa, circa 1940s, the creme peinte frame with parcel-gilding
Category
1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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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
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To 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, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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