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Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Samsas sofa by Carl Malmsten. It was recently
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
H 33.86 in W 72.05 in D 32.29 in
Mid 20th century samsa rund triple sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century samsa rund triple sofa by Carl Malmsten circa 1960. Well known model of sofa
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1950s Boucle Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Carl Malmsten Small Sofa, c1940s This exceptional piece of Swedish furniture
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Beech

1950s Boucle Sofa by Carl Malmsten
1950s Boucle Sofa by Carl Malmsten
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech

Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Swedish modern sofa with lovely shape, by Carl Malmsten ca -1940's. Good vintage condition
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's
Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Sofa by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s
By Carl Straub
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid-century three seater sofa designed by Carl Straub in black leather and teak. Beautifully
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and iconic design, this is the Samsas Round sofa. It was designed by Carl
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Studio sofa by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Extremely elegant sofa by Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Model called Studio but
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Studio sofa by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Studio sofa by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Original "Samsas rund" Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa "Samsas rund" by Carl Malmsten in beech and upholstery for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s. This
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Scandinavian Midcentury Sofa by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Karlstad, SE
Three-seat sofa model "Trienna" by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs, 1950s. Stunning sofa made of oak
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century "Samsas" Sofa by Carl Malmsten in Beech and Twill, c. 1950's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Norwalk, CT
of Swedish Mid-Century design, the "Samsas" sofa is the commercial issue of Carl Malmsten's "Konsert
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Curved Finnish Sofa, Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman from the 1940s. Birch frame and legs, original fabric upholstery. Good
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Antique 1640s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Curved Finnish Sofa, Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s
Curved Finnish Sofa, Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s
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H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Two-Seat Sofa in New Grey Wool Upholstery Named 'Samas' by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautifully reupholstered quality grey wool two-seat sofa by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjogren of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Carl Malmsten Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sofa designed by Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) and retailed by Nordiska Kompaniet. Classical
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Carl Malmsten Sofa
Carl Malmsten Sofa
H 30 in W 76 in D 29.5 in
Wooden Swedish Sofa Designed by Carl Westman
By Carl Westman
Located in Madrid, ES
Stained wood sofa designed in 1899 by Carl Westman. Model "Arbetarmöbeln", which means "Workers
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Antique 1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wooden Swedish Sofa Designed by Carl Westman
Wooden Swedish Sofa Designed by Carl Westman
H 38.19 in W 74.81 in D 25.99 in
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" sofa produced by O. H. Sjogren. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa
H 33 in W 70 in D 32 in
1960s Carl Malmsten "Lindegård” Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern birch framed sofa designed by Carl Malmsten. This sofa has curved sides and back
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Carl Malmsten 1940s Vintage Boucle Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
designer Carl Malmsten. It was produced at his own workshop near Stockholm in Sweden. This example has been
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Carl Malmsten 1940s Vintage Boucle Sofa
Carl Malmsten 1940s Vintage Boucle Sofa
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and birch sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Swedish Grace Sofa Designed by Carl Malmsten, Mahogany Frame, Sweden, 1929
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Grace sofa designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden. 1929. Mahogany frame with exotic wood inlay
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Swedish Sofa, 1950's, Carl Malmsten, Samspel, Reupholstered
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
An original 1950s Samspel sofa by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten for AB Record, Bollnas
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech, Birch

Carl Malmsten "Berlin" Three-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Berlin” three-seater sofa is “Malmstenesque” to its core. Designed in 1960, this sofa shows
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Finnish Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest by Carl-Johan Boman
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Finnish modern design from the 1940s by Carl-Johan Boman
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Carl Malmsten "Ulla" Three-Seater Birch Sofa, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
wood itself, this sofa is equally representative of Swedish mid-century design and of Carl Malmsten’s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Sofa for Ab Record, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
characteristics that define this sofa. Even as a young designer in the early 20th century, Carl Malmsten advocated
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa Model 'Samspel" Carl Malmsten, 1956
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin

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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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Elm

Carl Malmsten Oak "Visingsö" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The famous “Visingsö” series demonstrates Carl Malmsten’s fine sense of proportion, line tension
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Carl Mamsten Samsas Sofa, circa 1923
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in London, GB
First designed in 1923 for the Stockholm Concert Hall. Produced by O.H. Sjogren, Sweden. Reupholstered in Melton wool fabric from Abraham Moon. Oiled beech legs.
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Carl Mamsten Samsas Sofa, circa 1923
Carl Mamsten Samsas Sofa, circa 1923
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 31.11 in
Midcentury Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa, Sweden, 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sofa Model Trienna Designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent original condition. Original green leather cushions, braided natural leather in the back.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Swedish Sofa, 1950's, Carl Malmsten, Samsas, Reupholstered
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
An original 1960s Samsas sofa by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten for OH Sjogren. This sofa
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Beech, Birch

Scandinavian Swedish Modern Sofa “Samsas” by Carl Malmsten for O.H Sjögren
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sofa “Samsas” by Carl Malmsten for O.H Sjögren in Tranås. The sofa is a mid
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Black Leather Sofa by Hans Wegner, Model CH103, for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner in the early 1970s, this deeply comfortable sofa, in rich black leather
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Scandinavian Midcentury Carl Malmsten Boucle "Samsas" Sofa, Sweden, 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This mid century icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Rikke Frost 'Rf1903 Sideways Sofa' in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Rikke Frost 'RF1903 sideways sofa' in oiled walnut for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil & Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the realm of mid-20th century Swedish furniture design, Carl Cederholm is known as a furniture
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa Model Trienna Designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Walnut and leather. Excellent vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.  
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

2021 KK48650 Addition Sofa by Kaare Klint for Carl Hansen in Walnut w/ Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a KK48650 Addition Sofa designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

2021 KK6092 2 Seat Sofa/Loveseat by Kaare Klint for Carl Hansen in Fabric
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a KK6092 Two-Seater Sofa with a solid lacquered mahogany frame and striped
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

2020 CH104 Sofa by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Steel & White Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH104 Sofa made with a stainless steel frame and white leather. The sofa was
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

2020 KK48650 Addition Sofa by Kaare Klint for Carl Hansen in Oak & Black Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a KK48650 Addition Sofa designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Carl Hansen
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Leather

Carl Hansen Foyer Series Sofa in Edelman's Helm Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Ilse Crawford, Carl Hansen & Søn, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Burlington, NJ
Intentionally Added PFAS The Foyer Sofa is characterized by the interplay between wood and upholstery and the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

20th Century Swedish OH Sjögren Beechwood Samsas, Sofa - Settee by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish three-seater " Samsas ", sofa with two pillows
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Straub 3 Piece Modular Sofa Vintage Wool Boucle Midcentury 1960s Armchairs
By Carl Straub
Located in London, GB
Three piece modular lounge sofa in brown wood frame and beige wool upholstery by Carl Straub
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Organic Modern Vintage Carl Auböck Tree Trunk Sofa Table Side Table 1950s Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage walnut tree trunk table attributed to Carl Auböck 1950s Vienna. A
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Metal

Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Sofa Model Trienna Produced in Finland
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Trienna designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced in Finland.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut

2020 CH163 3 Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Smoked Oak & Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH163 Three-Seater Sofa designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

2020 CH402 Kastrup Two Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Red Fabric
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The sofa is made with a stainless steel frame and red fabric. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

2020 CH402 Kastrup Two Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Red Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The sofa is made with a stainless steel frame and red leather. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK12' Lounge Sofa in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Bodil Kjaer, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Bodil Kjaer outdoor 'BK12' lounge sofa in teak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, sofa, model 'CH103', leather, metal, Denmark, 1970s The
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner Ch-103 3-Seater Sofa, Carl Hansen, 1970s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very nice leather sofa designed by Hans Wegner from the 1970s. Wonderfully patinated, glove-soft
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' Lounge Chairs, 1950s A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wool, Elm

2021 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH402 Kastrup Sofa in Sif Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH402 Two-Seater Kastrup sofa without arms. The sofa is made with a stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans J. Wegner Ch-102 2-Seater Leather Sofa, Carl Hansen, 1970s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very nice leather sofa designed by Hans Wegner from the 1970s. Wonderfully patinated, glove-soft
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Velvet Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' lounge chairs, circa 1950s. A pair of armchairs designed by Carl
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Elm

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Sofa By Carl For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sofa by carl you’re looking for. Each sofa by carl for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a sofa by carl, we have 115 options in-stock, while there are 55 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the sofa by carl you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A sofa by carl is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sofa by carl over the years, but those crafted by Carl Malmsten, Carl Hansen & Søn and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sofa By Carl?

Prices for a sofa by carl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,613 and can go as high as $46,094, while the average can fetch as much as $7,465.

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Questions About Sofa By Carl
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Peter Carl Fabergé was born on May 30, 1846, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. His father, Gustav Fabergé, led the House of Fabergé and turned the company over to his son in 1870. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Fabergé jewelry.
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    Yes, Carl Zeiss binoculars are generally thought of as good in terms of their quality. The German maker is one of the leading manufacturers of binoculars in the world. The company uses only fine-quality materials like all-metal bodies and high-end glass in its products, and strict quality controls guide the manufacturing process to ensure that its binoculars are flawless. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Carl Zeiss binoculars.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The difference between Carl Zeiss and Zeiss comes down to corporate structure. Carl Zeiss AG is the overall name of the German manufacturer. Zeiss is the brand name for products produced by Carl Zeiss AG. Find a variety of Zeiss eyewear, binoculars and other pieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Bucherer and Carl F. Bucherer are not the same. In 2001, Carl F. Bucherer opened in Lucerne, Switzerland, and began exclusively producing watches. Bucherer produces jewelry as well as watches. It opened in 1888 and also has headquarters in Lucerne. Find a range of Bucherer jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bucherer is a retail group that sells high-end Swiss watches. Carl F. Bucherer is their own watch brand. Both of these companies have been owned by the Bucherer family since 1888. Shop an array of authentic Carl F. Bucherer watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Sheraton sofa refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A chaise, also known as a chaise longue (or, as it is sometimes spelled in the United States, a “chaise lounge”), is a long, upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that can be used to prop one's legs upon. The name "chaise" refers to any long, reclining chair in modern French interior design, and the English translation is "long chair."
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A studio sofa is similar to a futon in that it’s multifunctional. Studio sofas can be converted into a double bed by flattening out the frame.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Also known as living room suites or a three-piece suite, sofa suites are usually sofas with two matching chairs. On 1stDibs you will find a variety of options for antique, new and vintage sofa suites.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The most comfortable sofa is a personal choice and will depend upon the sofa seat’s depth and height, filling and upholstery, back height and the back-pitch angle to recline or not to recline. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Today, options abound when it comes to style, material and comfort. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    In a tufted sofa, the upholstery fabric is tightly pulled and folded into a geometric pattern and secured by buttons. The cushions on a tufted sofa remain plump and quite comfortable over time. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tufted sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A recamier sofa is a type of couch that features a high curved headrest and a low footrest. This type of sofa is sometimes backless that can be kept flat across the wall. A recamier sofa looks great in a living room, bedroom, study or elsewhere in your home. Shop a range of antique and vintage recamier sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No one knows for sure when the first sofa was invented. However, ancient versions of the furniture date back to 2000 B.C. in Egypt. Generally, Jay Wellingdon Couch receives credit for inventing the modern sofa in 1895. People even use his surname, Couch, as another name for the sofa. Explore a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A loveseat is a piece of upholstered furniture that is smaller than a sofa. Most sofas can accommodate three or more people, while a loveseat generally seats two. Single-seat furniture like accent chairs and armchairs are also smaller than sofas. Shop a collection of living room furniture on 1stDibs.