Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Scandinavian sit-group "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat and back. This vintage pieces of furniture can...

Leif Hansen’s Model 62 sofa is commonly referred to as the “Geisha” and was designed in 1959. This model is a strikingly elegant example of Danish modernism’s streamlined, luxurious aesthetic appeal to contemporary eyes. This three-seater sofa is made of two types of exotic woods and dressed in a premium light fabric. Its character is created by three main elements: the visually sectioned, fully upholstered body, the wooden accents on the arms, and the distinctively shaped legs. It says a lot when a model is representative not only of a designer, but also of a manufactory. So is the case with this Geisha sofa...

Sweeping curved sofa designed and produced in the early 1940s. The legs are refinished stained elm wood and the sofa has been reupholstered in Skandilock 'Moonlight' sheepskin.

Scandinavian Modern Capella sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for N.Eilersen. The sofa is from the second half of the 20th century and fits the Scandinavian modern s...

“Danish Modern” is a recognized term around the world standing for the characteristic style of Danish design created during the 20th century. As this elegant three-seater sofa shows, the style is characterized by clarity in design and extremely high quality in craftsmanship and choice of materials. Thanks to its subtle but pronounced curves, this sofa is inherently elegant while also keeping the warmth and cosiness that is often associated with mid-century Danish design. The standout visual element is the scalloped back that echoes the legacy of Art Deco that had a lasting influence on the Nordic countries as well. Many of the well-known Danish architects felt the urge to try their hands at “Nordic Art...

Danish modern so called Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France and Son, Denmark 1965. The sofa has a solid rosewood frame...

Large 1940s sofa, in a generous, curved design. Round, chunky wooden legs, bouclé fabric upholstery. Very elegant design, high quality and comfort.

Stunning wingback sofa model 2193 designed by Borge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1965. This sofa has solid teak wooden legs and beautiful cognac leath...

Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.

Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical, yet often coincidental, availability...

Finnish Cabinetmaker Curved sofa, 1940s. Curved sofa produced in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa has carved, stained elm wood legs and has be...

A mahogany sofa by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. As far as we know, this is the only design Jalk created for Johannes Hansen. It is a linear and minimalist box style sofa that enve...

Sofa by Bengt Ruda for IKEA. Sweden, 1961. Original soft jute-like, textured weave upholstery in key lime and avocado stripes. The durable fabric is comfortable to the touch, and th...

Danish Modern sofa by Kaare Klint, model 6092. The sofa has a mahogany frame on eight tapered legs, upholstered in striped wool and bored in natural leather. Produced by Rud. Rasmuss...

Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas. Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with decal manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier). Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations. Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94. Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments. Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory. Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale chair...

Wonderful Danish modern settee from the 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a multicolored, floral themed upholstered and tufted body.

Stunning classic Danish 2.5 seater sofa in cognac brown leather. Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s. The design reminds us of some of the best Italian ...

Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period. T...

Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954, the GE-259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture lending itself to both style and function. Not only easily used as a sofa in a living space to...

Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' lounge chairs, circa 1950s. A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in Rose Uniack...

Børge Mogensen 3 seater sofa model 2213 from the 80's, the sofa has been reupholstered about 20 years ago in the current black leather. The...

Walnut and black leather. Good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.

Vintage Midcentury Modern sofa for sale. Has a solid teak frame, and was manufactured by KSL Furniture in the 1990's. It has the original faux suede upholstery in red, and is in exce...

Danish modern sofa designed by Georg Kofoed in 1940’s/50’s. Classic construction with a mahogany frame, original fabric upholstery with leather cord decoration. Condition Good, age ...

Rare two seater bench designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. It consists of two armchairs put toghether to create this rare bench. Black leather with a beige beech wood frame. ...

Freshly reupholstered in a mushroom-toned sheepskin. Circa 1930s-40s cabinetmaker sofa imported from Denmark. Stunning. Having an attractively curved shape to the arms and back off s...

Rattan and cane. Good vintage condition, with minor signs of usage and patina.

Very rare imposing wingback sofa from the pioneer of the Swedish modern movement Carl-Axel Acking. Stained wood legs with wool fabric upholstery. Condition Good, age related wear an...

We present a three-seater, leather sofa with a distinctive Danish design from the 1970s. The item is in excellent conservative condition, no cosmetic or structural flaws to report, ...

Erik Wørts two seat sofa with frame of oak. Original upholstery of cognac leather. Model L-601-2, made by FDB.

This rare teak sofa designed ca. 1952 by Grete Jalk (1920-2006) has its original seat and back cushions with spring coils. The cushions are upholstered with the original green fabric...

Marvelous vintage Scandinavian Modern small leather sofa Attributed to Ekornes comprised of a teak frame and off-white leather removeable seat, back, and arm zippered cushions. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials however, it is not signed or marked in any way. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, we have re-dyed the leather in its original color. There are some signs of wear on right hand cushions. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, late 20th to early 21st Century. This sofa is SCREAMING with Scandinavian Modern Magnificence!!! We have a FABULOUS vintage Scandinavian Modern style small leather sofa Attributed to Ekornes for your viewing and purchasing pleasure. It’s not quite as small as a loveseat but it’s not as large as a traditional sofa. It does have three seat cushions, they’re just a little more “snug,” which is actually quite nice…so we’re calling it a small or petite sofa. It is comprised of a phenomenal teak frame bearing a beautiful front apron and flared arms. It holds three seat, three back, and two arm cushions, all removeable, zippered, and wearing a lovely off white leather. And there are hidden Velcro strips on the sofa deck and on the underside of the arms for added stability to hold the cushions tightly in place. And the bottom dust cover has two zippers so you can access the springs for convenient cleaning, etc. NICE!! The back of the sofa features a leather padded cushion between the teak back legs featuring vertical stitched details and the sofa sides are solid leather panels surrounded by teak frames. The arms swoop down and the leather arm cushion wraps around the top and side of the arms and connects to the hidden Velcro strap on the underside. Can we just say… GORGEOUS!!! It is the epitome of Scandinavian Modern beauty!!! It is going to be wonderful in your living room facing your coffee table, in a family or sitting room surrounded by Danish décor and other furnishings, or in the den or study flanking the fireplace. It bears superior comfort, exquisite style, and a quintessential Scandinavian Modern style you are sure to love for years to come! Most people know that Ekornes is a Norwegian company. What you may not know is Ekornes began in the mattress industry. The journey starts in 1934 with founder J.E. Ekornes. At that time, Ekornes was manufacturing springs for furniture companies in the area, and soon after, all throughout Norway. In 1947, Ekornes made a huge leap into the production of wooden furniture frames and parts for day beds and sofa beds. And soon after, they began production of their own mattresses. Their foamed plastics changed the mattress industry. By the time 1966 came around, Ekornes was releasing its newest and first collection of lounge furniture. This made Ekornes the first furniture manufacturer in Norway! Ekornes quickly became a household name in their country and in 1971 the Stressless Recliner was introduced. At the time, no one at Ekornes knew that the introduction of this early model Stressless chair would soon become the bulk of their business. Just 5 years after, The Stressless Brand alone hit the 100 million Norwegian Krone mark! In 1994, Ekornes celebrated its 60th anniversary and by 1996 the Stressless Chair had been on the market for 25 years. In March of 2001, Ekornes opened its famous showroom "Ekornes Bua" in Alesund, Norway and between 2002 and 2007, showrooms were opening up all over the world: Sao Paulo, Paris, Las Vegas, Berlin, and several more cities in Europe, Asia, and The United States. They are still in production today. Can you really go wrong with teak and leather? We think NOT!!! Comfort, convenience, quality, and a classic style created to withstand the hands of time!! We LOVE this teak & off white leather sofa...

This beautiful sculptural and elegant mid-century sofa from 1960’s is designed by E. Eilersen. The sofa is upholstered in black leather on spectacular wood legs. Condition Good, age...

This lounge Scandinavian style three seater sofa was made in the 1980´. The mattresses are upholstered with fabric. The structure is made of beech wood. All in good Vintage conditio...

1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell. 3 seater sofa, model "Kontiki" in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Camel brown leather, beech wood, brass straps buck...

Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...

An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height: 17.5”

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original patinated leather upholstery. Legs of oak. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.

Two-seater caramel brown leather sofa designed in Denmark and manufactured by Grant in circa 1970/80s. Mahogany wood base and leather upholstery with patina due to age and use. Seat ...

Danish Modern Leather and Rosewood Sofa by Eran, 1960s. Fantastic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern large three-seater sofa designed and manufactured by Erhardsen & Andersen (Eran) Den...

Truly stunning curved ‘Decision’ sofa by the Pelikan duo Niels Gammelgaard and Lars Mathiesen for Fritz Hansen. The sofa consists of 3 attached seat elements. The sofa is upholstered...

Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period. T...

Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...

1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banan" sofa. Original excellent condition. Used not too much from the 70s. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Springs in the seat. Manufactured by...

Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great condition. Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Design ...

This is a 3-seater sofa designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidtand Orla Molgaard Nielsen, featuring a beautiful curved armrest. The overall design is clean and the seat is spacious ...

This sofa, designed by Wegner, has a simple design yet exudes his pursuit of beauty in form. The compact size and the light impression of the high legs create a design that does not ...

An earl mahogany and floral fabric sofa, Model 703, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s. Seat height: 17.5”

Have been influenced by Jean Arp and Henry Moore, and features the sculptural, organic forms that were characteristic of Juhl's work in the 1940s. All of its parts are composed of be...

Ib Kofod Larsen design small sofa or settee for Carlo Garhn, Denmark. Rare design in very limited production for manufacturer Carlo Garhn. High lighting the sculpted lines and float...

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, sofa, model ‘4118’, Niger leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1930, production mid-1960s Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-sea...

Illum Wikkelsø, two-seat sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s A design by Illum Wikkelsø featuring modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of...

Danish Modern 3 seat long sofa from the Paustian Lounge Series designed by Johannes Foersom and Peter Hiort-Lorenzen for Tivoli and Paustian. This Modern sofa has satin-finished alum...

1970s, Danish 4 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture green wool fabric, new furniture foam in seat cushions. Oak wood. Manufactured by Dani...

Two-seat brown leather Mogens Hansen sofa on varnished wood legs, loose cushions. Scandinavian classic in the style of Danish master Borge Mogensen. Condition Good, usage marks and ...

Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa #4118, made with leather and mahogany, Denmark. Designed in 1930's, we cant pinpoint the exact production date of this sofa. Kaare Klint original...

1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light brown/creamy leather with nice patina. Bent wood legs in beech. Manufactured by Dani...

Two-seater sofa with oak wood frame. An original piece of Scandinavian modernism consisting of a simple wooden frame equipped with armrests and complemented by the original cushions ...