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Italian Vintage Luxury Sofa in Wood and Green Silk Satin
Located in Milano, IT
Luxurious vintage corner sofa in wood and silk satin designed in the 1940s of fine Italian
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

French Stained Wood Sofa with Cuffed Armrests, France, ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, who was convinced of the power of good design. This sofa helps to understand Perriand’s words, as it
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ico Parisi Curved Back Sofa Manufactured by Ariberto Colombo
By Ico Parisi
Located in East Hampton, NY
details and perfectly restored to its original glory. Curved arms and back add glamour to this Mid-Century
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
solutions to create pieces like this sofa. The defining feature of this sofa is its peculiar back shape
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Alvar Aalto Sofa Bed
Located in Argelato, BO
chromed steel and the armrests are made with wood. This sofa comes from the 1970s.  
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Sofa Bed
Alvar Aalto Sofa Bed
H 21.26 in W 79.93 in D 33.47 in
Country House Club Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
and four back cushions with a thin canted back, standing on square section tapered pale wood legs
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Vintage 1940s English Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Country House Club Sofa
Country House Club Sofa
H 28 in W 86.5 in D 37.5 in
Italian 1940s Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
sofa has a wonderful downward and elongated curve to the back and a luxurious scroll to the arm, all
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Wooden Sofa with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden sofa with white fabric, 1940s A sofa with wooden structure. The sofa has a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
gives the sofa a modern edge while also enhancing the generous size of the seat and back, creating a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
H 31.89 in W 74.81 in D 37.8 in
Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa with a white-washed wooden base with classical rosette carvings and tapered legs
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
H 33.5 in W 54 in D 35 in
Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, floral upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed in a floral
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Upholstery
H 27.17 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s. This Danish sofa shows elegant curves and beautiful
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, off white upholstery, wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish three-seater sofa recalls the distinctive curves of the Art Deco period
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Hickory "Charlotte" Contemporary Sofa
By HBF
Located in Pasadena, TX
88? Hickory "Charlotte" contemporary sofa With a nod to 1940's Parisian designer Charlotte
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Hickory "Charlotte" Contemporary Sofa
Hickory "Charlotte" Contemporary Sofa
H 31.5 in W 88 in D 33 in
Classic Hollywood Regency Light Green / Sage Button Tufted Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional frame dating to the 1930’s-1940’s. A light green/sage velveteen upholstered settee
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Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sofa Colonial Style in Cane and Walnut
Located in Buxton, GB
walnut wood and adorned with intricate cane seat and backrest, this two-seater sofa is perfect for anyone
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Sofa Colonial Style in Cane and Walnut
Art Deco Sofa Colonial Style in Cane and Walnut
H 31.89 in W 55.91 in D 27.17 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
proportions, the curved back and the soft seat cushions guarantee functionality and comfort. This sofa has
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Frits Henningsen Box-Shaped Wooden Sofa with White Fabric Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful box-shaped three-seater mahogany sofa by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen from circa 1940
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
present sofa in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this. This sofa has the characteristic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two-Seater Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design. Mid-century pieces such as this sofa were of great design, using fantastic wood like teak
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This three-seater sofa, with its
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa is an early example of what became known as Danish Mid
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, fellow Danish architect-designer, Peter Hvidt, but the designer’s earlier models -like this sofa - are
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Danish "Banana" Sofa Upholstered in Velour, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
of proportions, the curved back and the soft seat of this sofa guarantee functionality and comfort
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of the
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
upholstered body. The tapered wood legs add a modern, organic feel to the sofa. The front legs differ in their
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carved Art Deco Sofa in Gold Leaf, France, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco sofa with relief carving along the frame and ball feet in gold leaf. A stylized flower
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
pieces such as this sofa were of great design, using fantastic wood like teak or beech. The mid-century
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
motion established by slightly bending the wood. The back develops in a modest winged shape on both ends
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By Bertil Söderberg 1, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in The Hague, NL
wood with four tapered slightly legs. This sofa is in original condition, the fabric with visible
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

‘Romantica’ Sofa by Piero Ranzani for Elam, Italy 1950s
By Piero Ranzani, Elam
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing ‘Romantica’ sofa by Piero Ranzani for Elam in rosewood, Italy 1950s. The straight lines of
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Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
choose to show the sofa mostly with the back cushions nonvisible because of how beautiful it is with the
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Elm

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This three-seater sofa has the best characteristics of Danish mid-century modern design. Its
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

BAKER Mid 20th Century White Armless Three-Piece Sectional Slipper Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
reversible bottom cushions, nine reversible back cushions, fully skirted, and round wood feet. Made in North
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Unusual 5 piece painted natural wood garden set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual 5 piece painted natural wood garden set circa 1940. Rustic piece of swedish wood work
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Sofas

Materials

Birch, Pine, Paint

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Hairpin Leg Daybed Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Case Study daybed / sofa / couch / chaise lounge
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
upholstered in white fabric with exposed upholstery nails. The back is covered in white fabric. The armrests
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Asian Ming Style Carved Mahogany Sofa Settee, 1940-1960
Located in Rochester, NY
Very elegant Ming style mahogany hardwood sofa settee in nicely aged original color w/ beautifully
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20th Century Singaporean Ming Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany

Sofa and Armchairs
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
. Parallelepipedic wooden legs and full straight armrests. Dimensions sofa : H. back : 86 cm ; L. : 210 cm ; Pr
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Sofa and Armchairs
Sofa and Armchairs
H 35.44 in W 82.68 in D 33.86 in
Architectural 2-Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Architectural settee attributed to Augusto Romano. 2-seat sofa with solid oak architectural frame
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Architectural 2-Seat Sofa
Architectural 2-Seat Sofa
H 32 in W 43 in D 34 in
1940’s Traditional Club Chairs Original Red Faux Leather & Wood Legs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
and comprised of loose zippered T seat cushions, tight backs, rolled arms, and square tapered wood
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Exceptional Modern Seating Set by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, circa 1940
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
-piece Modern seating set (sofa and pair of lounge chairs) produced by the Old Hickory Furniture Company
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Oak

1940, Han Pieck, Plywood Lounge Armchair for Lawo in Green as Published on Book
By Han Pieck
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
the chair a beautiful character. Some chips of wood missing on top (see picture 10). The seat is
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Mid Century Modern Brass and Jatoba Dry Bar by Osvaldo Borsani.
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Weesp, NL
sticker which is applied to the back of the cabinet and shows that it was produced in Lissone and send to
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Vintage 1940s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Swedish Modern Daybed with Matching Accent Pillow, Sweden ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
quality, design and understated elegance. A daybed is the perfect cross between a chaise longue, a couch
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Alpaca, Wood

Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
in 1948, and become a beloved model. So much so, that during the 1990s, it was put back into
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
wood conical legs. Companion sofa is sold.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
, deep seats hosting loose zippered foam filled seat and back cushions, fabulous black painted sleigh
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
have a structure fully made in chrome with the seat and the back made in a fantastic woven wicker
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Coffee Table by R. Guillerme, J. Chambron and B. Danikowski, France, circa 1955
By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in PARIS, FR
. Worked backs, waxed wood and thick cushions are the reputation of their armchairs and sofas. Helped by
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
chairs have a structure fully made in chrome with the seat and the back made in a fantastic woven wicker
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
submission comprised a high-back chair, an armchair, a sofa, and office furniture, which they presented in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

White-Washed Vintage Sofa: 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940. The gorgeous, soft light gray sofa is sectioned into three parts, each with a tall and
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Vintage 1940s European Sofas

Materials

Wood

White-Washed Vintage Sofa: 1940
White-Washed Vintage Sofa: 1940
H 44 in W 66 in D 27 in
Ole Wanscher 1940 Sofa Model 1668 from Fritz Hansen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Vejle, DK
Ole Wanscher. Upholstered three-pers. Sofa upholstered in striped wool fabric, button-sewn back
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

French Mid Century Oak Two seat Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
"Grand Repos" settee by Guillerme et Chambron, circa 1940. Recently recovered cushions and seat
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Erik Bertil Karlén Curved Little White Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in ROSHEIM, FR
back and seat. The elm wood frame consists of single side slats and tapered legs. The sofa has been
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Wood

Important Rare Armchairs Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, 1949
By Theo Ruth
Located in Winterswijk, NL
in the booth back then in 1950. The chairs are constructed out of elmwood and upholstered with a
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

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1940 Wood Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940 wood back sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1940 wood back sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940 wood back sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1940 wood back sofa bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani and Jules Leleu each produced at least one beautiful 1940 wood back sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1940 Wood Back Sofa?

Prices for a 1940 wood back sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $53,166, while the average can fetch as much as $6,250.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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