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1930s, Danish 2 seater sofa, ash wood, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Flowering cotton
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Ash

1930s, Danish 2 seater sofa, ash wood, original condition.
1930s, Danish 2 seater sofa, ash wood, original condition.
$1,335 Sale Price
25% Off
H 37.41 in W 67.72 in D 26.78 in
Italian Art Deco sofa in wood and light blue pastel velvet, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco sofa in wood and light blue pastel velvet, 1930s Sofa in wood and fabric. The
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Ebonized Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s sofa table or side table ebonized finish. Walnut table with central square leg with the four
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Ebonized Side Table
French Art Deco Ebonized Side Table
$2,500
H 27.75 in Dm 27.25 in
French 1930's Faux Bamboo Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
A French 1930s black lacquered faux bamboo sofa with two feather pads, upholstered in Soane fabric.
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Vintage 1930s French Sofas

Materials

Beech

French 1930's Faux Bamboo Sofa
French 1930's Faux Bamboo Sofa
$5,587
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Kastrup, DK
Normina A/S, the manufacturer Kühn chose to execute most of this designs. Sofa newly upholstered with
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
$5,467 Sale Price
25% Off
H 38.59 in W 60.24 in D 27.56 in
Danish Art Deco Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1930s Art Deco Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely crafted Art Deco sofa from the 1930s. The woven fabric, in a dark green shade, is
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1930s Art Deco Sofa
1930s Art Deco Sofa
$8,000
H 31 in W 74 in D 33.5 in
1930's HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original 1930’s Whiskey brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

1930's HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CLUB SOFA
1930's HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CLUB SOFA
$9,663 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 36.23 in
Big Curved Sofa in Beech and Fabric Attributed to Otto Schulz, 1930's
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Big Curved Sofa in Beech and Fabric Attributed to Otto Schulz, 1930's Additional Information
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Kaare Klint Leather Sofa 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Studio City, CA
circa 1930's. Kaare Klint originally designed this three-seat sofa, # 4118, for the office of the Prime
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Vintage 1930s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint Leather Sofa 1930s
Kaare Klint Leather Sofa 1930s
$45,950
H 34 in W 78 in D 27 in
Art Deco Design 3-Seater Sofa, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, fabric - good, original condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Design 3-Seater Sofa, 1930's
Art Deco Design 3-Seater Sofa, 1930's
$1,329 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.75 in W 73.23 in D 38.98 in
California Modern Rancho Style Sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company c. 1930's
By Monterey Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Incredible full size sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company, made in California, circa 1930's. The
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sofas

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Iron

California Modern Rancho Style  Sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company c. 1930's
California Modern Rancho Style  Sofa by the Monterey Furniture Company c. 1930's
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 101.25 in D 36 in
1930's Danish Deco Curved Sofa in Original Pink Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
1930's Danish Deco curved sofa crafted of a solid wood frame with eight-way hand-tied springs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Slat Back Three-Seat Sofa Warren McArthur 1930's
By Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
A slat back three-seat sofa, an early design by Warren McArthur manufactured in Rome, New York in
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Slat Back Three-Seat Sofa Warren McArthur 1930's
Slat Back Three-Seat Sofa Warren McArthur 1930's
$12,375 Sale Price
50% Off
H 32 in W 74 in D 34 in
Swedish Modern Functionalist Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very elegant Swedish Modern sofa, with a compact wooden frame along the back and sides, made from
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Swedish Modern Functionalist Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Modern Functionalist Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
$40,074
H 30.71 in W 73.82 in D 28.35 in
1930s Restored Art Deco Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carrefully refurbished - Newly upholstered- walnut finish - can be used with or without pillows - Seat height with pillows is 48cm
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1930s Restored Art Deco Sofa, Czechoslovakia
1930s Restored Art Deco Sofa, Czechoslovakia
$4,179 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.68 in W 76.38 in D 32.29 in
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and birch sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Height (inches): 16.5
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Birch

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Elm, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small two-seat elm and beige brown velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Seat
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Elm

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Height (inches
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
$9,500
H 32.5 in W 68.75 in D 34 in
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained wood and beige orange velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. 18.5” seat
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American c.1930's Camel Backed Sofa with Fret Work Stretcher
Located in Malton, GB
This is an extremely elegant and very well made c.1930's American mahogany camel backed sofa with
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20th Century Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Three-seater club sofa - France, 1930s
Located in London, GB
A sloping back, generous cushioning and curved armrests define this French 1930s Art Deco sofa
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Art Deco Three-seater club sofa - France, 1930s
Art Deco Three-seater club sofa - France, 1930s
$18,090
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
1930s, German, Sofa / Daybed
By Art Decor
Located in London, Lambeth
Super comfortable German sofa deep seating which makes it easy to use. this. Item as a daybed
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Cotton

1930s, German, Sofa / Daybed
1930s, German, Sofa / Daybed
$2,550
H 25.99 in W 81.5 in D 25.6 in
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
An iconic artifact of interwar functionalism, this rare Bauhaus tubular steel sofa was produced by
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
$4,227 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Zebrawood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, zebrawood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sofas

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Fabric, Birch, Zebra Wood

Beautiful Danish Art Deco Sofa 1930s in Oak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish Art Deco sofa from the 1930s in solid oak and original fabric. Very good quality. In
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Beautiful Danish Art Deco Sofa 1930s in Oak
Beautiful Danish Art Deco Sofa 1930s in Oak
$3,146
H 31.5 in W 67.72 in D 25.6 in
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Metal, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch, off-white fabric and metal sofa designed in Finland, 1930s. Seat Height (inches): 16
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Art Deco Sofa in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Scandinavian Art Deco Sofa in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s Additional Information: Material: Birch
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sofas

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Sheepskin, Birch

Scandinavian Art Deco Sofa in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s
Scandinavian Art Deco Sofa in Birch and Sheepskin, 1930s
$16,326
H 30.32 in W 76.78 in D 31.89 in
Werner Max Moser Sofa for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1930s
By Wohnbedarf, Werner Max Moser
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Architect Werner Max Moser sofa for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Bauhaus Sofas

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Metal

Werner Max Moser Sofa for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1930s
Werner Max Moser Sofa for Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1930s
$17,811
H 29.93 in W 77.17 in D 36.62 in
Rounded Sofa by Elna Kiljander for Mobilia, Finland 1930s
By Mobilia, Elna Julia Sofia Kiljander
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant sofa is the creation of Elna Kiljander, one of Finlands first female architects
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
who have lead the way… Designed drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
$8,014 Sale Price / item
50% Off
H 37.41 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
have lead the way… Designed drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
$8,014 Sale Price / item
50% Off
H 37.41 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
ages of design, the 1930's, this is one of Greenapple's most iconic sofas. Cambridge Loveseat Sofa
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

Three Seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen 1930s. Original Condition
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Three seat sofa by the famous danish cabinetmaker and designer Frits Henningsen 1930s. In original
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1930s Art Deco sofa , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 47cm
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1930s  Art Deco sofa , Czechoslovakia
1930s  Art Deco sofa , Czechoslovakia
$1,329 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 58.27 in D 30.71 in
Art Deco Sofa / Day Bed H 363 by Halabala, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic elegant H-363 sofa designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody in 1930s. Could be converted
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Art Deco Sofa / Day Bed H 363 by Halabala, 1930s
Art Deco Sofa / Day Bed H 363 by Halabala, 1930s
$1,187 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 83.86 in D 33.47 in
Newly Upholstered Art Deco Sofa / Day Bed by Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic elegant H-363 sofa designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody in 1930s. Could be converted
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Newly Upholstered Art Deco Sofa / Day Bed by Halabala, 1930s
Newly Upholstered Art Deco Sofa / Day Bed by Halabala, 1930s
$3,752 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.75 in W 83.86 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Windsor Single Seat Sofa in the Style of 1930's, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
's, this is one of Greenapple's most iconic armchairs. The Windsor single seat sofas can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Jacquard, Velvet, Wood, Fabric, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Danish Art Deco Velvet Serpentine Sofa, 1930s.
By Fritz Hansen, Skive Møbelfabrik, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Velvet Serpentine Sofa, 1930s. Gorgeous Scandinavian three-seater sofa in green
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Art Deco Velvet Serpentine Sofa, 1930s.
Danish Art Deco Velvet Serpentine Sofa, 1930s.
$2,137
H 30.71 in W 70.48 in D 33.08 in
Sofa in Pine and Bouclé Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Pine and Bouclé Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s Additional Information: Material
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Pine

Solid Oak Sofa by Slagelse Møbelvaaek Denmark 1930s / Rare Offered
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered Slagelse Møbelværk sofa in sold oak and brown wool fabric. Produced in 1930s. In
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's, this is one of Greenapple's most
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Frits Schegel Sofa Bench, Denmark 1930s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FRITS SCHLEGEL & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful and rare sofa bench by Frits
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Frits Schegel Sofa Bench, Denmark 1930s
Frits Schegel Sofa Bench, Denmark 1930s
$8,014
H 33.47 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Frits Henningsen: 1930s 3-seat sofa upholstered with red velour
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Requires reupholstery. This 3-seat sofa made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s reflect Frits
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Bauhaus Chrome Sofa with Original Upholstery by Hynek Gottwald, Prague 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Bauhaus Chrome Sofa with Original Upholstery by Hynek Gottwald, Prague 1930s This is a Bauhaus
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Windsor Sofa in the Style of 1930's, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
the way… Designed drawing inspiration in one of the golden ages of design, the 1930's, this is one of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Cotton, Jacquard, Velvet

Sofa Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Velvet Upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Early 1930s Art Deco Two-Seater Sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
manufactured by the high end furniture store "L.H. Qvesehl" in the 1930s. The sofa is typical for the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Czech Functionalist Oak Three-Seat Sofa, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Czech Functionalist Oak Three-Seat Sofa, Czechoslovakia, 1930s This exceptional three-seat sofa
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

French Design, Art Deco, Sofa, Lacquered Rosewood, Beige Velour, France, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Art Deco style rosewood sofa/couch having a fine velour upholstery with lacquered rosewood
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Upholstery

Italian 1930s neo baroque Sofa "Barchetta" in Ebonized hand-carved Walnut
By Sue et Mare
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FY85 Very elegant baroque sofa settee, Barchetta, Art Deco period, the 1930s of the 20th
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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Set of 2 Windsor Single Seat Sofas in the Style of 1930's, Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
's, this is one of Greenapple's most iconic armchairs. The Windsor Single Seat Sofas can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Lacquer, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Velvet, Jacquard, Fabric

1930s Modern Italian Curved / Crescent 3-Seat Sofa in Red Fabric & Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Ico Parisi
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
1950s - 1960s Mid-Century Organic Modern Italian curved / crescent 3-seat sofa with dark wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Wood, Fabric

Banana Sofa With Floral Cover & Oak Legs, Danish Cabinet Maker From 1930s-40s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish banana sofa from the 1930s-40s. Floral upholstery and oak legs. H: 67 cm, W: 200 cm, D: 69
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco Sofa Attributed to Maurice Dufrêne, 1930s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Deco Sofa Attributed to Maurice Dufresne, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Art Deco Sofa Attributed to Maurice Dufrêne, 1930s
Art Deco Sofa Attributed to Maurice Dufrêne, 1930s
$5,699
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
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1930s Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1930s couch you’re looking for. Each 1930s couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a 1930s couch, we have 707 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1930s couch — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 1930s couch, those designed in Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1930s couch that is appealing in its simplicity, but Frits Henningsen, Kaare Klint and Gio Ponti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1930s Couch?

Prices for a 1930s couch start at $128 and top out at $104,400 with the average selling for $5,393.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.