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1930 German Couch

Art Deco-Streamline Tubular Steel Couch / Daybed, Fabric Upholstery, ca. 1930
Art Deco-Streamline Tubular Steel Couch / Daybed, Fabric Upholstery, ca. 1930

Art Deco-Streamline Tubular Steel Couch / Daybed, Fabric Upholstery, ca. 1930

Located in Berlin, DE

This original tubular steel couch/daybed in Art Deco-Streamline Design is restored on request and

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modernist Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Chromed Metal, Fabric Upholstery, c. 1930
Modernist Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Chromed Metal, Fabric Upholstery, c. 1930

Modernist Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Chromed Metal, Fabric Upholstery, c. 1930

Located in Berlin, DE

This original tubular steel Couch / Daybed in Art Deco - Streamline Design is restored on request

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Tubular Steel Couch, Plated Metal, Fabric/ Leather Upholstery, ca. 1930
Art Deco Tubular Steel Couch, Plated Metal, Fabric/ Leather Upholstery, ca. 1930

Art Deco Tubular Steel Couch, Plated Metal, Fabric/ Leather Upholstery, ca. 1930

Located in Berlin, DE

This original tubular steel couch/daybed in Art Deco-Streamline design is restored on request and

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

STRAIGHT classic art deco SOFA Dresden around 1930 or. fabric - wood refinished
STRAIGHT classic art deco SOFA Dresden around 1930 or. fabric - wood refinished

STRAIGHT classic art deco SOFA Dresden around 1930 or. fabric - wood refinished

$3,509Sale Price|35% Off

H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in

STRAIGHT classic art deco SOFA Dresden around 1930 or. fabric - wood refinished

Located in Landshut, BY

""~!~** STRAIGHT **~!~** This classic art deco sofa was produced in the Dresden area in the 1930s

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Beech

Bauhaus Side Table, John Hagemann, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Bauhaus Side Table, John Hagemann, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s

Bauhaus Side Table, John Hagemann, Thonet, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s

By Hermann John Hagemann, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Bauhaus side table by John Hagemann and made by Thonet. Source: Germany Period: 1930-1939

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Side Table, Marcel Breuer, Thonet Chrome Steel, Germany, 1930s

By Thonet, Marcel Breuer

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Art Deco side table Designer: Marcel Breuer Maker: Thonet Period: 1930-1939 Source

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930

Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930

Located in Berlin, DE

This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different

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Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Canapes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery, circa 1930
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery, circa 1930

Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery, circa 1930

Located in Berlin, DE

This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different

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Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Canapes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s
Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s

Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s

By Seng

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sofa; Settee; Couch; Daybed; Green Upholstery; Fabric; Seng Company; Germany; German Design; Mid

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Sofa Bamboo, 1930
Sofa Bamboo, 1930

Sofa Bamboo, 1930

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 77.96 in D 23.23 in

Sofa Bamboo, 1930

Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ

The sofa is in a nice condition.

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Vintage 1930s German Sofas

Materials

Bamboo

Thonet Sofa, "1930"
Thonet Sofa, "1930"

Thonet Sofa, "1930"

Unavailable

H 26.78 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in

Thonet Sofa, "1930"

By Thonet

Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ

The sofa is in a very good original condition. The grade size for a mattresses is 185 x 86 cm.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Sofa, Chromed Steeltubes and Black Lacquer, Germany circa 1930
Bauhaus Sofa, Chromed Steeltubes and Black Lacquer, Germany circa 1930

Bauhaus Sofa, Chromed Steeltubes and Black Lacquer, Germany circa 1930

Located in Regensburg, DE

Beautiful modern Bauhaus Sofa or Bench from Germany about 1930. It has heavy, curved chromed and

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Sofa, 1930s, Newly Upholstered in Gray Velvet Fabric
Art Deco Sofa, 1930s, Newly Upholstered in Gray Velvet Fabric

Art Deco Sofa, 1930s, Newly Upholstered in Gray Velvet Fabric

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Beautiful original Art Deco sofa from the 1930s. Standing on 6 feet. Elegant curved design. New

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

30s Turned Tripod Wood Couch or Side Table in the Shape of a Trefoil Cloverleaf
30s Turned Tripod Wood Couch or Side Table in the Shape of a Trefoil Cloverleaf

30s Turned Tripod Wood Couch or Side Table in the Shape of a Trefoil Cloverleaf

Located in München, DE

Very rare 1930s three-legged solid wood couch or side table, with turned legs. Great typical

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Wardrobes, H. J. Hagemann, Thonet, Germany, 1930s
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Wardrobes, H. J. Hagemann, Thonet, Germany, 1930s

Restored Bauhaus Pair of Wardrobes, H. J. Hagemann, Thonet, Germany, 1930s

By Thonet, Hermann John Hagemann

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

: Hermann John Hagemann Maker: Thonet Source: Germany Period: 1930-1939 Material: Lacquered Wood, Chrom

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Blue Leather Sofa, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1980
Blue Leather Sofa, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1980

Blue Leather Sofa, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 1980

By Interior Crafts

Located in Chicago, IL

Blue leather sofa, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, designed by Mies in Germany, 1930. Sofa was later

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Bauhaus Style Plywood Table or Magazine Stand, 1930s
Art Deco Bauhaus Style Plywood Table or Magazine Stand, 1930s

Art Deco Bauhaus Style Plywood Table or Magazine Stand, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Rare Art Deco Bauhaus Style plywood table or magazine stand, 1930s. With nickel lining on top of the table. Striking design. In good condition with minor wear consistent with age ...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofa Tables

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930
Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930

Art Deco Streamline Tubular Steel, Couch/ Daybed, Leather Upholstery c. 1930

Located in Berlin, DE

This original Art Deco - Streamline Couch/ Daybed is restored on request and available in different

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Vintage 1930s German Streamlined Moderne Canapes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

German Art Deco Club Sofa or Chaise Longue, 1930s Cognac Leather
German Art Deco Club Sofa or Chaise Longue, 1930s Cognac Leather

German Art Deco Club Sofa or Chaise Longue, 1930s Cognac Leather

Located in Nijmegen, NL

Art Deco sofa from 1930's Germany in its original leather. Great patina and very comfortable. A

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Bauhaus Side Table / Sofa Table, Walnut Veneer, French Polish, Germany, 1930s
Bauhaus Side Table / Sofa Table, Walnut Veneer, French Polish, Germany, 1930s

Bauhaus Side Table / Sofa Table, Walnut Veneer, French Polish, Germany, 1930s

Located in Regensburg, DE

Classic Bauhaus side / sofa table, walnut veneer, French polish, Germany, 1930s Wonderful double

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Josef Hillerbrand Three-Seater Sofa for Deutsche Werkstätten, Germany 1930s
Josef Hillerbrand Three-Seater Sofa for Deutsche Werkstätten, Germany 1930s

Josef Hillerbrand Three-Seater Sofa for Deutsche Werkstätten, Germany 1930s

By Josef Hillerbrand, Deutsche Werstätten

Located in Utrecht, NL

Josef Hillerbrand was a prominent German architect and designer in the mid-20th century era. He is

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Burr Walnut Veneer Armchair & Sofa by Johnannes Itten/Bauhaus
A Burr Walnut Veneer Armchair & Sofa by Johnannes Itten/Bauhaus

A Burr Walnut Veneer Armchair & Sofa by Johnannes Itten/Bauhaus

Located in New York, NY

A Rare set of a burr walnut veneered armchair and sofa designed by Johannes Itten, c 1930. Shortly

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Vintage 1930s German Sofas

Art Deco German Oak Sofa
Art Deco German Oak Sofa

Art Deco German Oak Sofa

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H 37.41 in W 82.68 in D 37.41 in

Art Deco German Oak Sofa

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco, cloud back, German sofa in reupholstered in Champagne velvet, with curved oak leaf

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas

Art Deco German Sofa with Asymmetric Styling
Art Deco German Sofa with Asymmetric Styling

Art Deco German Sofa with Asymmetric Styling

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H 27.17 in W 77.17 in D 30.71 in

Art Deco German Sofa with Asymmetric Styling

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

A spectacular Art Deco sofa with asymmetric design. In excellent condition being recently restored

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas

Champagne Ivory Art Deco German Three-Seat Sofa with Bent Wooden Arms
Champagne Ivory Art Deco German Three-Seat Sofa with Bent Wooden Arms

Champagne Ivory Art Deco German Three-Seat Sofa with Bent Wooden Arms

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

A spectacular Art Deco sofa with bent curved arms. In excellent condition being recently restored

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas

Gottwald Bauhaus Designer Sofa Leather Cognac Brown Three-Seat Metal Couch
Gottwald Bauhaus Designer Sofa Leather Cognac Brown Three-Seat Metal Couch

Gottwald Bauhaus Designer Sofa Leather Cognac Brown Three-Seat Metal Couch

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Cologne, DE

Cognac brown colored original Gottwald Bauhaus designer leather sofa in a minimalistic and modern

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gottwald Bauhaus Designer Sofa Leather Cognac Brown Three-Seat Metal Couch
Gottwald Bauhaus Designer Sofa Leather Cognac Brown Three-Seat Metal Couch

Gottwald Bauhaus Designer Sofa Leather Cognac Brown Three-Seat Metal Couch

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Cologne, DE

Cognac brown colored original Gottwald Bauhaus designer leather sofa in a minimalistic and modern

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Leather

Small Antique Coffee / Couch Table, circa 1930
Small Antique Coffee / Couch Table, circa 1930

Small Antique Coffee / Couch Table, circa 1930

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H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 21.26 in

Small Antique Coffee / Couch Table, circa 1930

Located in Freiburg, DE

Inserted walnut tabletop Sealed metal frame Smoothed and oiled Non-toxic wood-worm treatment.

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Vintage 1930s German Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Design Couch Table Art Deco
Design Couch Table Art Deco

Design Couch Table Art Deco

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H 13 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in

Design Couch Table Art Deco

Located in Senden, NRW

Coffee or sofa table with an Art Deco design. Rectangular body with elegant feet and big chrome

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

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Located in IT

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1930 German Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1930 German couch available at 1stDibs. Each 1930 German couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930 German couch — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930 German couch is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Hynek Gottwald, Joseph Kreuzburg and Thonet each produced at least one beautiful 1930 German couch that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1930 German Couch?

A 1930 German couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,229, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $9,022.

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