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Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa
$5,495
£4,195.88
€4,777.16
CA$7,715.85
A$8,434.93
CHF 4,462.46
MX$100,937.52
NOK 56,778.38
SEK 51,974.86
DKK 35,682.41
About the Item
This newly restored and reupholstered curved sofa is a defining example of Swedish Art Moderne style, crafted circa 1945–1949 by the renowned Bröderna Andersson in Ekenässjön, Sweden. Swedish Art Moderne in the 1940s is characterized by the marriage of Streamlined Moderne forms - aerodynamic, curved and fluid - with warm, natural materials. It is less industrial than its American counterpart and more organic, bridging the gap between the high glamour of the 1930s Art Deco and Functionalist (Funkis) eras and the Mid-Century Swedish Modern of the post-war era.
Designed within the context of Swedish “Folkhemmet” - a living standard that prioritized high-quality, intimate furnishings for the modern home—this "banana" or kidney-shaped sofa was crafted to encourage social warmth and conversation. The frame is sculpted from solid warm elm hardwood, featuring the distinctive open-spindle armrests that became a hallmark of high-end Swedish furniture in the late 1940s.
The sofa has undergone a complete restoration to better-than-new condition. The interior has been entirely rebuilt, including reworking of the eight-way hand-tied springs - the traditional gold standard for longevity, new padding - and completely rebuilt cushions for exceptional comfort. It is now reupholstered in a handsome Opuzen woven fabric in a sophisticated light taupe. In a nod to its Art Moderne lineage, the organic curves are accentuated by rich saddle leather piping and matching leather button pulls.
NOTE: This listing is for the loveseat/sofa *only*. The matching restored armchair (upholstered in gorgeously tactile taupe boucle’ fabric that coordinates beautifully plus the same leather welt trim and buttons) and end table shown in the photographs are available for purchase in our other listings.
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- Creator:Bröderna Anderssons 1 (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Streamlined Moderne (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1945
- Condition:Refinished. Reupholstered. Excellent restored vintage condition. Refinished, resprung, repadded and reupholstered.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU857447713422
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