Vintage 1940s Sofas
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Wool, Beech
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Leather, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Elm
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Vintage 1940s Sofas
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Sheepskin, Pine
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Pine
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Beech
1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Bouclé, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Velvet
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
1940s British Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Velvet, Beech
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Leather, Pine
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Velvet, Beech
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
1940s Swedish Streamlined Moderne Vintage 1940s Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Elm
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Chrome
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Mohair
1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Wool, Beech
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Sofas
Upholstery
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Wood
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Textile, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Vintage 1940s Sofas
Rattan
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Oak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Velvet, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Beech
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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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