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French Leather Moustache Back Club Sofa 2-Seater, Art Deco 1940 s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This moustache back club sofa was made around the 1940s in France. It was reupholstered some years
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Leather

Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940's. Often called banana sofas by
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Beech, Wool

Danish Designer, Sofa, Sheepskin, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sheepskin and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
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1940s Danish Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Shearling, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A organic curved beige shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Sheepskin, Wood

Finnish Designer, Curved Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic curved dark-stained birch and light pink bouclé fabric sofa designed and produced in
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Birch

Fritz Hansen 1940s Model 1594 Danish Midcentury Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A highly sought after sofa, model 1594 by Fritz Hansen. From the 1940s, this sofa is a superb
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool

Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Red Velours, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, velours and mahogany, Denmark, 1940s A grand and comfortable three-seat sofa in
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Velvet, Oak

Art Deco Curved Sheepskin "Sahara" Sofa Sweden, 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This sofa was made in the 1940s Sweden. The curves and structure on this furniture takes you back
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Sheepskin

1940s Finnish Boucle Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in London, England
Carl-Johan Boman Curved love seat sofa, circa 1940 This 2-person sofa was produced in Finland
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Cotton, Elm

1940s Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. This is a rare version with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Alpaca, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 580 Sofa, 1940s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
One of Edward Wormley’s earliest designs. Incredibly comfortable large profile sofa, newly
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Walnut, Twill

Large Danish Sofa in Original Red Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved sofa, deep red fabric and oak, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is executedin deep red
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

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

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Sheepskin, Oak

Finnish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa 1940s
Located in London, England
Finnish Cabinetmaker sofa in the style of Marta Blomstedt, produced in the 1940s. This sofa
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Sheepskin, Oak

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

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Wool, Beech

Couch with Velvet Covering, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Couch; padded with springs and feather cushions, velvet covering.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Velvet

1940s Danish Sofa in Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful wooden sofa in sheepskin upholstery suitable for open spaces. The sheepskin were
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Midcentury 3-Seat Banana Sofa, circa 1940s
Located in Norwalk, CT
is a classic example of the banana sofa, the epitome of style and comfort, circa 1940s.
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Upholstery

Large Two-Seater Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, Newly Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant three-seat or large two-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s. Very soft
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wool, Bouclé

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 Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Frits Henningsen Classic Sofa in Cuban Mahogany Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This elegant and generously sized three-seat sofa was designed and made by the Danish Master
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Mahogany

1940s Art Deco Sofa , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in velvet fabric - Heigh of seat 41 cm
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wood, Velvet

Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable touch of
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Swedish or danish designer curved sofa from the 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sofa made by unknown swedish or danish designer and cabinetmaker during the first half of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

1940s Vintage Danish Banana Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage Danish curved banana cocktail sofa dating from the 1940’s. This was recently
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood

Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat curved sofa from Denmark manufactured in the 1940s. Very soft and comfortable seat. Beech
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery

1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Märta Blomstedt, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium 100% Alpaca wool fabric. Fast
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Alpaca, Wood

1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Jean Royère, Vladimir Kagan, Otto Schulz
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium, brown/grey, 100% Alpaca fabric
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Alpaca, Wood

1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Märta Blomstedt, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium 100% Alpaca wool fabric. Fast
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Alpaca, Wood

Elegant French, 1940s Louis XV Style Green Velvet Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant French, 1940s, Louis XV style green velvet sofa. Solid structure. To be reupholstered in C
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Otto Schulz
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a luxurious, high quality 100% Alpaca
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Alpaca, Wood

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

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Upholstery, Oak

Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s, New Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s. Lovely shape and
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery

1940 s Two-Seater "Crapaud" Sofa in Velvet with Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Pater
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice two seater "crapaud" bench or sofa from the 40's which has been reupholstered in the past with
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1950s French Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

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

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Mohair, Beech

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

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Wool, Beech

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

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Wool, Beech

Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Pink Velvet Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa in pink mohair fabric. The sofa
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Elegant Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s, New Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant two-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s. Lovely shape and
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery

Alfred Christensen 1940s Lambswool Covered Spindle Back Sofa or Settee
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests and
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Sheepskin, Beech

Gio Ponti curved sofa by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful curved sofa with a wooden frame and fabric upholstery, designed by Gio Ponti
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Danish Midcentury Boesen Style Large Four-Seat Danish Sofa, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive Danish four-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Viggo
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Mahogany

Carl Malmsten 1940s Vintage Boucle Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
This exceptional piece of Swedish furniture was designed in the 1940s by master cabinetmaker
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Beech, Bouclé

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

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

C. Lundbæk Three Seater Sofa With Oak Frame, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted by C. Lundbæk, this three-seater sofa encapsulates the refined elegance and functional
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Oak, Fabric

Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Pink Velvet Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940-50s large size curved three-seat sofa in pink mohair fabric. The
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Classic Frits Henningsen Sofa in Mahogany and Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful sofa and one of Frits Henningsen's most classic and enduring designs. A master furniture
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Mahogany

Sofa Springs Feathers Velvet Italy 1940s-1950s Italian Production
Located in Milano, IT
3 seats sofa, springs padding, feathers pillows, velvet covering.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Velvet, Feathers

Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Corner Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, Peter Hvidt, but the designer’s earlier models -like this sofa- are widely renowned for their
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s. Lovely shape and curves. Very
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s. Lovely shape and curves. Very
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Rare Gio Ponti Attributed Sofa by Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Gio Ponti attributed sofa for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s. Structurally sound but
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant three-seat curved sofa from Denmark manufactured in the 1940s. Very soft and
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Bouclé

Angle Sofa Feather Cushions Velvet Upholstery Vintage Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
An angle sofa, springs padding, feather cushions and velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Velvet, Feathers

Danish 1940s Spindle Back Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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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Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved 1940s three seater Sofa in Green Velvet Mohair
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and authentic banana sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. This
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Velvet, 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs 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.