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Danish Midcentury 1940s 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
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Elm
Japanese Antique Long Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a long low table made in Japan.
Made in the Showa period (1900s-1940s), this furniture has
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
(1900s–1940s). Its quiet presence—shaped by many decades of use—has become part of its enduring charm
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
board and legs can be split.
The furniture is from the early Showa period (1900s-1940s).
The board is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Cedar
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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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Curved Sofa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large 1940s sofa, in a generous, curved design. Round, chunky wooden legs, bouclé fabric upholstery
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
$15,783
Danish 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Elm, Mohair
Danish 1940s Sofa with with Wooden Armrests by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of wooden armrests
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Elm
Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests and Lambswool
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Taupe Velvet Sofa with Brass Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Completely refinished 1940s sofa in a beautiful taupe velvet with brushed brass feet. The previous
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1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century 1940s Sofa or Settee in Lambswool with Open Armrests
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
of choice in Danish furniture making dating it to late 1940's to early 1950's. Very charming and
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Italian 1940
s Velvet Sofa with Walnut Bun Feet
Located in New York, NY
A charming Italian 1940's sofa, upholstered in its original seafoam green velvet, with beautifully
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1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Designer Sofa Manner Tommi Parzinger Hollywood Regency
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century designer, 1940s sofa loveseat in the manner of Parzinger. Apron cut back
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Solid Teak Frame Attributed to Jacob Kjaer
By Frits Henningsen, Jacob Kjaer 1, Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1940s sofa in the style of Frits Henningsen attributed to Master Furniture Maker, Jacob
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa or Day Bed
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s sofa, settee, chaise lounge or daybed in the modern neoclassical spirit with X-frame
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Sycamore
1940’s Danish Cabinetmaker Curved “Banana” Sofa
Located in Portland, OR
Danish Cabinetmaker-made classic curved “banana” sofa with original pale green mohair upholstery
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1940s Danish Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
1940
s Gio Ponti Style Italian Scallop Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, 1940's Italian Sofa. This sofa has a curved frame with a
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1940
s Louis XV, Maison Jansen Style Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Elegant French 1940'-50's Louis XV style sofa, with antiqued ivory paint finish, in the manner and
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20th Century Louis XV Vintage 1940s Sofas
Italian 1940s Carved Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Italian, 1940s painted and parcel gilt carved wood sofa in the Louis XVI style. The sofa
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1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Banana Form Curved "Banana" Sofa with Newly Rebuilt Seat, Denmark 1940
s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved "sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech, Mohair
1940s Danish Banana Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Early 1940s Danish banana two-seat loveseat sofa in the manner of architect Flemming Lassen, newly
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Linen, Beech
1940s Danish Banana Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker made banana sofa, circa 1940s.
Produced in Denmark in the 1940s with stained
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech, Wool
$3,833
Danish 1940s Sheepskin Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Sofa, c1940s
A wonderful example of post-war Danish sofa design. This
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
1940s Grosfeld House Sofa
By Grosfeld House
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare 1940s small sofa chaise by Grosfeld House with flared side and back with rectangular cut-out
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool
Double seat sofa. France, 1940s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Two seats sofa. France, 1940s.
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1940s French Space Age Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful sofa produced in Denmark, 1940s, designer unknown.
Professionally reupholstered in high
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
1940
s Danish Deco Sofa in Original Mohair #2
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish channel back curved settee crafted of a solid wood frame with eight-way hand-tied springs, horsehair and cotton padding, covered in the original yellow gold mohair. Good vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker
Curved sofa, 1940s.
Curved sofa produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker
Curved sofa, 1940s.
Curved sofa produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
1940s Knole Sofa with Down Cushion
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Knole sofa, down cushion, needs reupholstering.
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s 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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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, in what appears to be original green velour fabric. Minor signs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Danish Midcentury Sofa with a Slightly Curved Shape Blue Purple Wool 1940
s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Fritz
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage Danish Loveseat Curved Cabinetmaker Sofa, 1940s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Presenting an iconic and sculptural "banana shape" sofa, a masterwork of Danish cabinetmaking
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Swedish Velvet Loveseat Sofa
Located in London, England
Swedish-made love seat, circa 1940s.
This compact Art Deco inspired sofa bench was produced in
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely Two-seat curved sofa from the 1940s. Very soft and comfortable seat,
oakwood feet
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat curved sofa from the 1940s. Very soft and comfortable seat,
oakwood feet.
Perfect
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat curved sofa from the 1940s. Very soft and comfortable seat,
Oakwood feet.
Perfect
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish Three-Seat Curved Sofa, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Danish three-seat curved sofa from the 1940s.
Very soft and comfortable seat. oakwood feet
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Oak
Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Curved couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1940´s.
The feets are made of dark stained
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Mohair Sofa and Chair Circa 1940
s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a fine mid-century living room set that brings one back to the 1940's even at a glance
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, 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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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish 1940s Pink Velvet Upholstered Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Slightly curved sofa with legs of stained beech from circa 1940s. Made by a Danish furniture
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Swedish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Loveseat Sofa
Located in London, England
Swedish cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin loveseat sofa
This small love seat sofa was produced in
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish 1940s Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Scallop Sofa, c1940s
A uniquely shaped love-seat sofa designed and
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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
Good vintage condition, with signs of usage and patina.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Josef Frank, Sofa, Fabric, Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
An earl mahogany and floral fabric sofa, Model 703, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and fabric sofa or settee produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1940s.
Seat Height
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Danish Banana Sofa in Pink Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa in pink upholstery and wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s.
This voluptuous sofa is executed
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 16”
All
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish 1940s Spindleback Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s model 117 high back open arm sofa made of stained and lacquered
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Vintage
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s Swedish Velvet Sofa
Located in London, GB
A curved sofa, in its original mohair velvet upholstery, on four tapered beechwood legs
Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Scandinavian Midcentury Sheepskin Sofa / Loveseat 1940s, Denmark
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning 2-seat sofa / loveseat produced in Denmark, circa 1940.
This wingback sofa is constructed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the era’s furniture design, and therefore of this three-seater sofa as well.
This Danish banana sofa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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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