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1940s Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940s Danish Sofa. Classic elegant Danish design. Sofa has a slight curve. Stained birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Birch
$4,400
Glamorous Art Deco Sofa - circa 1940
s - Great Lines - 8 ft
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Art Deco Sofa, American, circa 1940's. Sexy Art Deco lines, and extremely comfortable
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa, lambswool. 1940
s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A model 1669 sofa by Fritz Hansen in the style of Mogens Lassen which can seat three comfortably. A
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech, Teak
Danish Modern Mid-Century Curved Banana Shape Sofa 1940
s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940's. We can judge the
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940
s - New Upholstery
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Sofa, 1940s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made from fabric and with a solid structure.
In excellent original condition and ready to be used.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,784
Danish 1940
s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Striped Fabric
By Jean Royère, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940
s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Red Wool
By Jean Royère, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940
s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Yellow Wool
By Jean Royère, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa iwith channeled back. The sofa
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa, c. 1940
s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
history, luxury, and artistry, this Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa from the 1940s is
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Oak
1940
s Hollywood Sofa Designed by Rose Cumming
Located in New York, NY
Stylized sofa with curved back design,
and scrolled arms. Sofa has ebonized
mahogany
Category
20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas
1940
s Hollywood Sofa with Scrolled Arm Design
Located in New York, NY
Ultra chic sofa with button back
detail, ebonized mahogany legs,
and scrolled arm
Category
20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas
1940
s Hollywood Sofa with Scrolled Arm Design
Located in New York, NY
Stylized Hollywood sofa with scrolled
arm design. Has ebonized mahogany
legs, and
Category
20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas
1940s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940s Curved Danish Sofa. Tufted backrest. Birch Legs. Classic elegant Danish design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Birch
$5,200
French Leather Club Sofa Bed, Art Deco, 1940´s
Located in Munich, DE
the 1940`s. A two seater classic couch with retractable bed springs. The 70 year old leather has a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish 1940
s Boesen Style Large Four-Seat Sofa Early Mid-Century
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive Danish four-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Viggo
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Beech
1940s Danish Banana Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
Early 1940s Danish banana two-seat loveseat sofa in the manner of architect Flemming Lassen, newly
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Linen, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambskin Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambskin.
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa original upholstered with velvet.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with two tone velvet.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of oak and beech.
Made in
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech, Oak
1940
s Hollywood Tufted Sofa Attributed to Dorothy Draper
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular sofa with scalloped back
design,tufted detailing,ebonized
mahogany legs
Category
20th Century Vintage 1940s Sofas
1940
s Danish Deco Sofa in Original Blue Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
This amazing 1940s Danish channel back settee is a stunning addition to any room. Boasting a solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair
1940s French Provincial-Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming, 1940s French Provincial-style sofa with a distressed paint finish, decorative carvings
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Paint
1940s French Provincial Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming, 1940s French Provincial style sofa with a distressed paint finish, decorative carvings
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Paint
1940s Danish Vintage Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1940’s.
The quality is amazing, this is extremely well built
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Country House Leather Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
A substantial leather sofa in the Chesterfield form having rolled arms and back and original tufted
Category
1940s English Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½ Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two½ seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of oak
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker three-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Peter Hvidt Three-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt, three-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker love seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of stained oak
Made in
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of stained oak
Made in
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech and brass
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with two-tone lambwool.
Legs of stained oak
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with two-tone lambwool.
Legs of stained oak
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
1940s Swedish Modernist Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
Large Swedish chesterfield sofa made in the old traditional way with springs in the seat, back and
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two½-seat sofa new upholstered with two-tone lambwool. Leather buttons.
Legs
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Swedish, 1940s Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in Highland, IN
This Swedish sofa represents a transition from the Deco/ Moderne to Mid-Century Modern aesthetic
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
1940s Danish Curved Boucle Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker made loveseat, circa 1940s.
This compact curved sofa was produced in Denmark
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
1940s Swedish Curved Sheepskin Sofa
Located in London, England
Sweeping curved sofa designed and produced in the early 1940s. The legs are refinished stained elm
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Elm, Sheepskin
Large Curved Back Sofa from 1940s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Channel back three seat sofa from the 1940's fully refurbished and reupholstered in a light camel
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Maurizio Tempestini Curved Sofa
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in The Hague, NL
A striking variation on the conversation sofa, this curved Maurizio Tempestini design consists of
Category
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s Scandinavian Deco Green Mohair Sofa
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
1940s Danish curved channel back sofa in original green mohair fabric.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa WoolSofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with velvet
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa WoolSofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with wool fabric.
Legs of beech.
Made in the
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech, Wool
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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 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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