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Maurizio Tempestini Curved Two-Seat Sofa, Florence, Italy, Early 1940s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Mario Tamberli
Located in The Hague, NL
This bijou two-seat sofa was designed by Maurizio Tempestini, circa 1940 and produced by Mario
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

1940s Hollywood Art Deco Scroll Arm Sofa in Platinum Sharkskin
Located in New York, NY
Realized in the United States circa 1945, this Hollywood Art Deco sofa embodies the understated
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Bouclé Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Frits Schlegel Sofa / Settee in Blue Striped Savak Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important sculptural sofa attributed to Frits Schlegel, made in Denmark in the 1940s
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Two-Seat Danish Sofa, Original Piece from the 1940s Newly Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
This two-seat bouclé sofa is an original piece from the 1940s, manufactured in Denmark. Beechwood
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Two Seater Sofa in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Frits Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
A unique classic Danish modern 2-seater sofa in solid oak, reupholstered in lambswool. Made by a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This generously sized curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine

Göran Malmvall, Three Seater Sofa in Pine Bouclé, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant pine sofa with soft curves. Reupholstered and freshly made cushion in luxurious Bouclé
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, Original Piece from the 1940s Newly Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
This Three-seat curved sofa is an original piece from the 1940s, manufactured in Denmark. Lovely
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Bouclé, Fabric

Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, Original Piece from the 1940s Newly Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
This Two-seat curved sofa is an original piece from the 1940s, manufactured in Denmark. Lovely
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, Original Piece from the 1940s Newly Upholstered
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Paris, FR
This Three-seat curved sofa is an original piece from the 1940s, manufactured in Denmark. Unknown
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech, Oak

Mid-Century Modern, Three Seater Banana Sofa, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Curved great quality banana sofa with chunky legs in its original fabric. Made by a Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fritz Hansen, 3-Seater Sofa, Green Velvet, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
This beautiful three seater sofa in the original green velvet embodies the Danish Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1940s Exclusive Art Deco Convertible Sofa with Cabinets in Walnut, Czechoslovaki
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished wooden parts - The fabric upholstery in good condition with some signs of use - Convertible to bed - Dimensions: 86 (47) 250 88 - 125 (46)
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Viggo Boesen Style Danish Curved Sofa in Red Velvet from 1930s-1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic super stylish Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the late between 1935-1942
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Gio Ponti Style Mid-century Modern Italian Sofa for Casa e Giardino, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
sloping sides to rest your arms on. Casa e Giardino in Italy in the 1940s. The sofa has the original
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage Paul Frankl Design Bamboo Six Band Chair, Ottoman Sofa, 1930s -1940s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Paul Frankl style rattan living-room set including a sectional sofa, chair and ottoman. They
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Rosewood Classical Sofa
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Newly upholstered 1940s rosewood classical sofa.
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1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas

Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa, Beech
By Jean Royère
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker Curved sofa, 1940s. Love-seat sofa produced in Denmark in the manner of
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool

Danish Cabinetmaker Shearling Sofa
Located in Portland, OR
A classic silhouette; circa 1940s-40s Danish Cabinetmaker sofa, freshly upholstered in wonderful
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Banana Sofa in Velour Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, mustard yellow velour upholstery and oak, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Curved Danish Banana Sofa in Rich Mohair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Elegantly curved sofa fabricated in Denmark, 1940s. The sofa is and slightly reshaped and
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Textured Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, textured floral upholstery and oak, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Danish ‘Banana’ Sofa in Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
‘Banana’ sofa, burgundy upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is executed with a
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Banana Sofa with Classic Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved settee, green fabric and oak, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Danish Art Deco Sofa in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1940s This sofa of Danish origin is based on a solid construction
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Banana Sofa in Green Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, velvet, wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Sofa in Patinated Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, teak, leather, brass, Sweden, 1940s This classic sofa of Swedish origin features a
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish Banana Sofa in Gold Green Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed in a golden
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Blue Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, velvet and wood, Denmark, 1940s This comfortable sofa has a sturdy appearance
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved sofa, velvet upholstery, oak, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Classic Danish Sofa in Blue Velvet, ca. 1940
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, blue velvet upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s This velvet blue Danish sofa
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Sofa Reupholstered in Multicolored Woven Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco sofa, fabric and oak, Scandinavia, 1940s. This Classic sofa is executing with an oak
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1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, off white upholstery, wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Sofa in ZAK+FOX ‘Fantasma’ Collection 2020 Upholstery
By Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the manner of Gio Ponti, three-seat sofa, floral fabric and wood, Italy, 1940s. Elegant and
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Materials

Fabric, Ash

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

Materials

Fabric

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

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk Danish Midcentury
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

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Boucle Sofa, c1940s
Located in London, England
in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa has been reupholstered in new wool boucle from Dedar Milan.  
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Viggo Boesen Attributed Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Slagelse Møbelværk in the 1940s. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round lines
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Viggo Boesen Attributed Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Slagelse Møbelværk in the 1940s. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round lines
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Viggo Boesen Attributed Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Slagelse Møbelværk in the 1940s. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round lines
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

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

Materials

Mohair, Beech

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

Materials

Mohair, Beech

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

Materials

Mohair, Beech

French Handmade Custom Sofa with Burl Front
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, white to beige fabric and burl wood, France, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed with
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Burl

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
sometime, between 1940-1960. The legs are stained beechwood and the chairs have been completely
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
sometime, between 1940-1960. The legs are stained beechwood and the chairs have been completely
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
sometime, between 1940-1960. The legs are stained beechwood and the chairs have been completely
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
sometime, between 1940-1960. The legs are stained beechwood and the chairs have been completely
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
sometime, between 1940-1960. The legs are stained beechwood and the chairs have been completely
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

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