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Harwell Hamilton Harris 1940s Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful work of upholstery. The details have been reproduced perfectly as original.
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
1940s Sofa with John Robshaw Fabric
Located in Pasadena, CA
1940s solid hard wood sofa frame completely redone with hand tied coils on seat and back. Wood has
Category
1940s North American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
French 1940s Sofa with Cloven Hoof Feet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
French 1940s high style sofa with cloven hoofed feet with dramatic lines and aged scalamandre
Category
1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas
Danish 1940s Sofa in Wool Fabric and Carved Wood Details
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish late Art Deco style sofa curved probably made in the late 1930's or early 1940's. This sofa
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Elm, Wool
Danish Midcentury 1940s 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
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Midcentury 1940s 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
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Elm
Danish 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests Style of Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen style sofa with open armrests carved from solid beechwood in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Sofa Attributed to Francis Jourdain
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s two seats sofa attributed to Francis Jourdain. Ash tree wood structure, beautiful straw work
Category
1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood
Japanese Antique Huge Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
this structure evokes a sense of Japanese aesthetics.
Made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Low Table 1920s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
–1940s), it is presumed to be made of cedar wood. The surface of the wood, nurtured through years of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Scandinavian Modern Frits Schlegel 1940s Sofa in Savak Wool and Oak
By Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important sculptural sofa attributed to Frits Schlegel, made in Denmark in the 1940s
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
1940
s Chenille Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
1940's sofa restored finish and new chenille upholstery.
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$3,450
1940s Sofa Designed by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen Fabric by Soane Britain
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Uxbridge, GB
the Mid 1940s. The sofa has been upholstered in Persian Flower fabric, a Linen Stone Fabric by Soane
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Birch, Linen
1940
s Vintage Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's sofa done in 19th century homespun linen. Nice large size.
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
1940
s tufted Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curved back 1940s sofa with tufted back. Upholstered in beige-taupe fabric with chocolate brown
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,850
Pair of 1940
s Sofas Attributed to Francis Jourdain
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1940's three seats sofas attributed to Francis Jourdain. Solid ash tree wood structure and
Category
1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Elm
Robsjohn -Gibbings Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1940's sofa in a dark mohagany w/ hemp/ivory J. Robert Scott Kuba cloth woven
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
$6,500
Sofa by Ole Wanscher / AJ Iversen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
1940s sofa in original upholstery in a good condition. Made by AJ Iversen only the best materials
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Viggo Boesen
Attribution
, Curved Modernist Sofa, Beech, Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A highly modernist 1940s sofa attributed to Danish architect and designer Viggo Boesen. The soft
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of semi-open armrests
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Elm, Wool
French Sofa Attributed to Andre Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Timeless, Elegant French 1940's Sofa with an Exquisite Tapered Form and Delicate Carved Rope
Category
1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas
Elegant and Unusual Moderne Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
This 1940s sofa brought to a modern level has the apron of beautiful carvings, flared sides, and
Category
20th Century American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Sofa by William "Billy" Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. From the estate of Jean Howard, circa 1940s. Sofa has been restored and is in fine condition.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Chicago, IL
Sourced in Paris, this 1940s sofa features a handsome curved silhouette and beechwood feet with
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
1940s Danish Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Reupholstered in Lambs Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen
Located in New York, NY
This early 1940s sofa is by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, made in the manner of Modernist Danish architect
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Original Vintage French Forties Upholstered Sofa
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Retaining it's original fabric and painted trim, this 1940's sofa is a true knockout! Cozy and
Category
1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
1940s Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in High Point, NC
A perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication, this 1940s sofa illustrates the relaxed
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
Restored Mid Century Reverse Pretzel Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
decorative wave detail on the base.
Reminiscent of the sofas done by Paul Frankl in the 1940s.
Sofa: 28
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
1940
s Chesterfield sofa .
Located in Bronx, NY
chesterfield sofa,with it's original leather.
Category
1940s English Vintage 1940s Sofas
1940
s Hollywood Regency Sofa
Located in New York, NY
This 1940's Hollywood regency style sofa has been reupholstered in a blue / gray textured fabric
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
1940
s Hollywood Glam Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
The epitome of the glamorous hollywood 40's. Two piece curved back sofa stuffed with down. Simple
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French sofa circa 1940
s
Located in Dallas, TX
Nicely stylized french sofa with great proportions. Very well constructed with original down
Category
1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas
$2,400
1940
s French Knoll Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Classic Knoll style sofa with reclining arms. The arms are held in place by decorative cord.
Category
1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood
1940
s Vintage Danish Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
from Denmark, it dates from the 1940’s.
The quality is absolutely outstanding, the level of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
1940
s Sculptural Two Piece Sofa
Located in Westport, CT
Sculptural sofa upholstered in gorgeous cream chenille.
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Leather Tufted Sofa C. 1940
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather tufted English sofa with loose seat cushions and tight tufted back. Nailhead trim detail.
Category
1940s English Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather
1940’s/1950’s Daybed Sofa
Located in London, Lambeth
Hard to find Austrian 2 seater sofa daybed with folding down wood and
Rattan arms fully sprung
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1940
s Danish Vintage Re-Upholstered Sofa
Located in London, GB
the 1940-1950’s.
The quality is amazing, this is extremely well built and sturdy. It is well sprung
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940
s Hollywood Tufted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous tufted sofa newly upholstered in a taupe
mohair-velvet.
Category
20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas
1940
s Danish Leather Curved Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1940-50’s.
The quality is superb, this is so well
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fortuny Upholstered Sofa "Carnavalet" C. 1940
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered in subtle authentic Fortuny fabric hand stamped in the "carnavalet" pattern which was named after a 17th C. French Paris Museum. Mariano Fortuny was a pure genious in dev...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas
Custom made 1940
s Elegant 2 part sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful elegant 2 part configurable sofa that we had re-done in a Robert Allen lovely fabric
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Large custom sofa from the 1940
s *SALE*
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing sofa designed for a Dallas estate. Very well constructed. Reduced from 5800.
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940
s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop with a team of
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
1940
s Oxblood Red Leather Sofa with Brass Nailheads
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oxblood Red Leather Sofa, American, circa 1940's. The original oxblood red leather upholstery is
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa circa 1940
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather tufted chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim detail and bun feet.
Category
1940s English Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1940
s Hollywood Button Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Stylized sofa with curved design,
button back, ebonized mahogany legs,
and
Category
20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas
1940
s Garnet Mohair Hollywood Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional sofa with large
diamond tufting and winged
arm design. Upholstered in
Category
20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas
Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940
s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Sofa, brought to life in the 1940s by the renowned Slagelse. This exquisite piece effortlessly
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Oak
1940’s Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair
Located in Hudson, NY
A curvaceous Danish banana sofa dating from the 1940’s. Recently upholstered in a light coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair
1940
s Vintage Danish Cocktail Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
Denmark, it dates from the 1940-50’s.
It is of amazing quality and is very comfortable. It is of lovely
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1940
s curved sofa in the style of James Mont
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curved front sofa, chinoiserie fabric in excellent condition, ebony base, c.1940s.
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940
s 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
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1940
s Modernist Kidney Shaped Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional
sofa with modernist design.
Newly upholstered in a
Category
20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas
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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, 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.
- 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.
- 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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