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Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s. This Danish sofa shows elegant curves and beautiful
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Outstanding 1940s Art Deco settee sofa. Original red knit upholstery in excellent condition without
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa
Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa
$2,400 Sale Price
45% Off
Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the manner of Viggo Boesen, sofa, reupholstered fabric, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1940s. This sofa is currently
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Modern Side Table, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish modern side table or coffee table, 1940s. This table offers a very clean design and
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood

Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark in 1930s/1940s. The sofas are beautifully upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Swedish Modern Coffee Table, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Add a touch of Scandinavian style to your home with this beautiful coffee or side table, made of elm and elm root veneer. This table is a superb example of the great designs that eme...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Elm

Bas Van Pelt for My Home Reclining Sofa in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt for my Home sofa, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s/1940s This elegant sofa was
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1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa which is part of a set Please note the delivery fee
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian modern coffee table Berg by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A refined coffee table designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s. The Berg model features a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Beech

1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1940s Danish settee designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The frame is
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Sheepskin, Wood

Niels Vodder produced poet sofa designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Björnlunda, SE
in 1941 at the Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition and also designed for Finn Juhl's home in the 1940's
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

1940s Frits Henningsen Solid Oak Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This 1940s oak coffee table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s-50s is a another example Frits
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Oak

Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Mahogany and Glass, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful coffee or side table on mahogany and glass by unknown Swedish manufacturer, circa 1940
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs, likely from the 1940s, attributed to designer
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Metal

Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Danish 1950s Sofa with Stained Birch Frame by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and late 1940s. This sofa is supposedly one of his later designs a with sharper and more modern angles
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wartime coffee or sofa table by Alvar Aalto. This table features the distinctive
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Birch

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Rare model” Värend” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s. The sofa has been
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Elm

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Leather

Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Birch, Glass and Rattan by Bodafors, 1940s
By Bodafors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful coffee or side table made of birch, rattan and glass by Bodafors, Sweden. The table consists of the original glass tabletop with etched ornaments, supported by a birch fra...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Glass, Rattan, Birch

Fritz Hansen, Model "Canada", Almue Painted 3-Seater Sofa, Danish Modern, 1939
By Christian E. Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
the 1940s. The sofa is made of wood, later painted in a Swedish "Almue" style, with some charming
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and purple velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat Height
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden armchairs with white fabric, 1940s Set of 2 armchairs with wooden structure
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Curved Banana 2 Piece Sofa-Danish Modern style
Located in Medina, OH
traditional Danish Banana Sofa from the 1940s. This is sofa offers the perfect pairing of comfort and style
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Original Bauhaus Armchair, Very Well Preserved Condition, Czechia, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
) Period: 1940-1949 Material: Upholstery, Chrome-Plated Steel Professionally cleaned upholstery and
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1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Green Wood and Fabric Sofa, Italika 1940s
Located in Naples, IT
An elegant and unique timeless sofa from the early Italian Art Deco period, made of walnut and green velvet upholstery. The rectangular backrest allows the sofa to be placed in the ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish modern elm root table in the style of Josef Frank, Sweden 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern sofa table in the style of Josef Frank. Unknown designer and producer. made in
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Elm, Teak

Italian Mid Century Wingback Settee
Located in Kent, CT
An excellent mid century two-seat settee or sofa. Italy, circa 1940s. Exaggerated wingback
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Faux Fur, Fruitwood

Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Peterson Studios
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This 1940's Neo-Classical Sofa Table bears a striking resemblance to one produced by Peterson
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20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Maple

1940 s Art Deco Settee Sofa
By Cygal Art Deco, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
contrasting pink piping throughout. It's a very high quality couch with coil springs on the seat and springs
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish 1940 s Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the "banana" sofas but with a more angular shape
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940 s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
decorative wave detail on the base. Reminiscent of the sofas done by Paul Frankl in the 1940s. Sofa: 28
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1950s North American Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Rattan

1940s Pine Sofa by Gunnar Göpert
By Göperts Möbler
Located in New York, NY
1940's Pine Sofa by Gunnar Göpert and produced by his namesake company in Jönköping, Sweden
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Rattan Couch And Chaise Lounge
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Rattan couch and chaise lounge. Some strips missing as shown in pictures. Cushions need to be
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1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940 s
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Traditional Heavy Darker Toned Wooden Bench/ Sofa/ Daybed. We received this piece from our people
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1940s Japanese Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. Bocconi Sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Almelo, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' sofa, Italy, 1940s. Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Rope, Beech, Bentwood

Swedish Modern Sofa from Berga Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
By Berga Mobler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern sofa from Berga Möbler, with rounded lines and fun sculpted legs. Original
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood

Sofa by AB Erik Ek s Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Modern sofa in yellow fabric. Good condition, small signs of usage. Sold in Sweden through
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood Cane, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Stærmose, executed in the 1940s. Crafted from beautifully patinated solid Bangkok teakwood, this elegant
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant sofa designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1940s
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

1940s Swedish lounge set, Sofa and Chair , attributed to Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant Swedish lounge set from the 1940s, attributed to Carl Malmsten. Featuring the original wool
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1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Finn Juhl, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Gio Ponti, Alfred Christensen
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

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Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. 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

Wool, Beech

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech Blue Fabric, 1940s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Beech

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Maurice Hirsch Sofa and Armchairs, 1940s, Louis XVI Style
By Maurice Hirsch
Located in Sharon, CT
A sofa and two armchairs. The sofa measures 69" wide, 32" depth, 30.5" high (seat height: 16.5
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Restored 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair Mink Mohair, Matching Sofa Available
Located in Detroit, MI
Note: We have additional matching lounge chair and sofa sets undergoing restoration and can offer
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Banana sofa, designed and produced by a Danish master carpenter in the 1940s, is a stunning
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool

Antique French Art Deco Two-Seat Loveseat Sofa with Cream Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful antique French Art Deco loveseat sofa is circa 1940s. This well-built, elegantly
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
two-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs, wooden structure and upholstery in Cintz cotton fabric in
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1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

French Bronze Mounted Center, End or Sofa Table with Black Marble Top, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Side, central or sofa table with black marble top with white veins. This finely crafted walnut wood
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Art Deco Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, stained beech, brass, Europe, 1940s This exquisite sofa exudes the Art Deco style of
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

1940s French Satinwood Console Table with Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Vintage French Satinwood Console/Sofa Table with Inlay and Bronze Mounts.
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Bronze

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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.