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Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Seat Height
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed by Carl Cederholm and produced by Stil & Form
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 14.75
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat Height
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and grey mohair sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A pine "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.  Seat
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine sofa table with 4 drawers (2 each side) and brass shoes and handles. Produced by the famous
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood

Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in High Point, NC
A stained mahogany and yellow horsehair fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Frits
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and birch sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Bertil Söderberg, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Söderberg 1
Located in High Point, NC
A stained beech and green fabric two-seater sofa or settee, designed by Bertil Söderberg and
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and grey beige fabric sofa, designed and produced in the US, 1940s. Seat Height (inches
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1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Augusto Romano Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s
By Augusto Romano
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and wicker sofa attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1940s. Wicker rope loose in various
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Rush, Wood

Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish three-seater sofa recalls the distinctive curves of the Art Deco period
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, cast iron, and yellow fabric sofa designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Large tear in
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Iron

Vintage Danish Art Deco Sofa in Oak - 1940s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful Solid Oak Sofa from the 1940s featuring two spacious armchairs as an extra option to
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish two-seater sofa is an early example of Nordic mid-century modern design and
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Russel Wright Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral fabric sofa attributed to Russel Wright, USA, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in fair
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm, beech and green fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Reupholstered in a
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Elm

Swedish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat height: 19.5
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and red fabric sofa, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat Height (inches
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By Bertil Söderberg 1, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural sofa was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Swedish Modern Curved Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Asko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Asko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Home Garden Sofa - Italy 1940s
By Maison et Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa attributed to Maison Jardin - Italy 1940 Bean shape - reupholstered in a creamy white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

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Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Rare Sofa, Boman OY, 1930/1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare sofa, manufactured by Boman OY, 1930/1940s. Wood frame, original fabric upholstery. Marked
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1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Sofa with Sheepskin by Cabinetmaker Edmun Jørgensen, 1940s
By Edmund Jørgensen Møbelfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Danish modern sofa made by cabinetmaker Edmund Jørgensen. Made in Denmark during the 1940-50s
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

American Designer, Freeform Sofa, Green Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric sofa designed and produced by an American designer, USA, 1940s. Seat Height
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1940s American Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Yellow Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in High Point, NC
This Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s loveseat, designed in the style of Viggo Boesen, is a hallmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sofa shows, the objective, square and stripped-down functionalist style was short-lived. The term
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set – Timeless Elegance Elevate your living space
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1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare three-seater sofa is a masterpiece of Danish Modern design by the legendary architect
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Textile, Upholstery

Art Deco Two Seater Sofa in Burlwood and Leather, France 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Art Deco 2 seater sofa in Burlwood & Leather, originating from France in
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Burl

A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finland in the 1940s. This sofa is attributed to Paul Boman, but due to lack of documentation we won't
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Metal

Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very cool Danish 1940s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 30” H x 67
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa Bo64 Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa BO64 designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark, 1940s. Savak wool upholstery and stained
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This characteristic sofa from the 1940s remains a timeless testament to his, and to Swedish Modern
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Decorative Maison Jansen Style French 1940s Caned Sofas
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of large 1940s Maison Jansen style sofas. Crafted from hand carved wood with caned
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1940s French Belle Époque Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This model is from around 1935
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
distinctive sofa, simple horizontal and vertical lines as well as the different materials are emphasized to
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Oak and Light Fabric, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Elegant Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from oak
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Iron

Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Alfred Christensen, Finn Juhl, Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This three-seater sofa, with its
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool banana shaped soffa, in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s. Condition: Wear consistent with age
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa is an early example of what became known as Danish Mid
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved sofa from the 1940s
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, 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
  • 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.