Danish Cabinetmaker PMJ Sofa, Denmark, 1940’S
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful sofa from the 1940's Denmark moving into the design of the 50's.
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Muslin, Upholstery
Danish Cabinetmaker PMJ Sofa, Denmark, 1940’S
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful sofa from the 1940's Denmark moving into the design of the 50's.
Muslin, Upholstery
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa, c. 1940
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa, c. 1940 An early sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, dating to approximately 1940.
Upholstery
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
Upholstery, Birch
Very Beautiful, Unique, Asymetrical Night Blue Sofa, 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
Wool and linen sheet, feather filling, feather cushions, refurbished. Chaise longue sofa. Perfect for bedroom, living room, or as a central library/shelf space. For dining room or s...
Wool, Linen, Feathers
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's.
Wool, Wood
Frits Henningsen "Box Sofa" in Mahogany, Denmark 1940s, 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
A rare box sofa by Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, dating from around the 1940s. Its enclosed wooden frame and carefully shaped upholstery reflect Henningsen’s refined approach...
Mahogany
Ludvig Pontoppidan Danish Cabinetmaker Wool Sofa, circa 1940
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Oakland, CA
Exceptional Danish sofa handcrafted by master cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, circa 1940.
Wool
Art Deco Brown Leather Sofa, Newly Upholstered, USA, 1940's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Art Deco sofa from the 1940's, crafted in the USA and newly upholstered in a warm light brown leather.
Leather
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.
Fabric, Birch
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 design from the prestigious Boman Oy.
Fabric, Birch
Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Beech, Wool, Circa 1940
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This mode...
Wool, Beech
Classic Frits Henningsen Sofa in Cuban Mahogany Danish Midcentury 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This elegant and generously sized three-seat sofa was designed and made by the Danish Master Cabinetmaker, Frits Henningsen in various size up through the 1930s till about 1950. This...
Wool, Mahogany
Sofa by Gösta Jonsson, ca 1940. Jönköping, Sweden
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine sofa by Swedish designer, Gösta Jonsson, upholstered in sheepskin. ca 1940 produced in Jönköping, Sweden.
Wood, Sheepskin
Italian Midcentury Modern Shell Sofa, Velvet, Circa 1940
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian midcentury modern clam shell sofa with a striking silhouette. The arched channel back and curved seat are upholstered in a soft brown velvet, finished with round tapered l...
Velvet, Wood
Garden Sofa in Cast Iron and Wood, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Garden Sofa in Cast Iron and Wood, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Cast iron and wood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Probably produced in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 1...
Steel
Tor Wolfenstein, Organic Shaped Sofa, Circa 1940, Origin: Sweden
By Ditzingers, Tor Wolfenstein
Located in New York, NY
Tor Wolfenstein (Swedish) organic shaped sofa with birch feet, manufactured for Ditzingers Workshop, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1940 Reupholstered in a beautiful grey velvet...
Upholstery, Velvet, Birch
Swedish Grace Sofa Love Seat in Cream Boucle, Mid Century Design 1940's
Located in London, GB
This elegant 1940’s sofa is a beautiful example of Swedish Grace design, blending simplicity with refined craftsmanship.
Bouclé, Birch
$8,924Sale Price|20% Off
Paul Frankl Art Deco Speed Sectional Sofa, circa 1940
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Art Deco speed sectional sofa designed by Paul Frankl. The sofa is broken down into two sections that come together to make a very large love seat that can easily fits 3 peo...
Wood
Three-Seat Velvet Sofa, circa 1940, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
Three-seat velvet sofa, Reupholstered, circa 1940, Italy. Very good vintage condition.
Velvet
Sofa in Teak and Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric, 1940's
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Teak and Reupholstered in Kvadrat™ Fabric Attributed to Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Teak and reupholstered in Kvadrat™ fabric Style: Mid cent...
Teak, Fabric
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1669 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s. Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Fur
Onyx marble and teak sofa table in the style of Josef Frank, 1940-50s
By Josef Frank
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sofa table by unknown designer and maker, Similar to the style of Josef Frank and Firma Svenskt Tenn.
Onyx
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark.
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Carved Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Three Seats Sofa, circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
1940s burl walnut Queen Anne style sofa. Burr walnut tops, walnut carcass and cabriole legs.
Wood
French Leather Sofa, Mid-20th Century, Circa 1940-1949, Antique Design
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful French leather sofa.
Leather, Velvet
Sofa in Beech and Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's
By Eric Karlén
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric with Leather Buttons by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Beech and newly reupholstered in Kvadrat...
Beech, Leather, Fabric
Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Ash legs with original velvet mohair fabric Style: Mid century, Scan...
Ash, Velvet
$5,795
Danish Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A masterful example of mid-century Scandinavian design, this circa 1940 Danish sofa embodies the restrained elegance and functional beauty that defined the golden age of Nordic craft...
Wood
$3,319
French Art Deco sofa
Located in IT
The entire ensemble features elegant black leather details contrasted by ivory-colored leather upholstery. One of the armchairs in the set is reclining, while the second and the sofa...
Leather
$11,500
Country House Club Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
A large sofa on an upholstered frame with rolled club-chair arms. Three generous down-filled seats and four back cushions with a thin canted back, standing on square section tapered ...
Upholstery
$11,262
Valabrega sofa - Italy 1940s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Paris, FR
Ernesto Valabrega Sofa - Italy, 1940 Dark wood frame with organic shapes and zoomorphic legs. 3-seater sofa reupholstered in a tan/leopard fabric from Lelièvre Paris.
Fabric, Wood
Sensational Large Vintage Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational vintage tufted black leather large classic Chesterfield sofa having enviable distressing on the seat, intentionally left in this sophisticated original aged condition. W...
Leather
French Art Deco Sheepskin Leather Club Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful 2-seater club sofa. Deep, cushioned bench seat designed for comfort while maintaining a sleek, grounded silhouette. Rich variations in color ranging from warm cognac and ta...
Leather, Hardwood
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Lovely channeled back curved banana shaped sofa. Made by master carpenter in the 1940s in Denmark, possibly by Slagelse Møbelværk or Skive Møbelf...
Fabric
Mid-Century French 'Elephant' Sofa by René Drouet
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare sofa by René Drouet. France, c1940s. Distinctive bold arms reminiscent of Royere. Upholstered immaculately in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair fabric. This sofa is top...
Mohair, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker, Banana Sofa, Sahara Sheepskin, Beechwood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Banana Sofa, Sahara Sheepskin, Beechwood, Denmark, 1940s Danish modern banana sofa by an unknown cabinet maker, in the manner of Flemming Lassen for Slage...
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen 1669 Sheepskin Sofa c1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1669A Sofa, c1940s This iconic sofa from the 1669 series was produced by Danish master cabinetmakers Fritz Hansen in Denmark and has become one of the most soug...
Sheepskin, Beech
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sofa, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stamford, CT
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, "Paradiset" Sofa, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s A model "Paradiset" sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist and produced by No...
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Sofa & chair with curved Back, circa 1940s–1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Swedish sofa and armchair from the mid-20th century, distinguished by its softly curved silhouette and refined, understated proportions. The design features gently rounde...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Curved Sofa in Pink Upholstery, circa 1940s–1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural Swedish Modern sofa from the mid-20th century, distinguished by its elegant curved form and softly channeled backrest. The design features a beautifully arched silhouett...
Fabric
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Speed Arm Geometric Sofa by Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Paul Frankl designed Art Deco Speed Arm Sofa showing the iconic designer's flair for bold, streamlined forms.
Fabric, Mahogany
$8,760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Louis XVI Style Sofa in Black Lacquer
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Louis XVI Sofa in Black Lacquer. Featuring a beautiful, curved frame with carved details from head to toe in a rich black lacquered finish.
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant and organic looking Danish 1930-40s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up throug...
Wool, Beech
Midcentury French Two Seat Curved Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Mid-Century, curved two-seat sofa of comfortable design, with carved cherrywood legs with a brass design.
Brass
Art Deco Sofa Three Seat Sofa with Curved Form
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s This sofa from the 1940s is a clear example of Art Deco design, combining strong proportions with subtle decorative detail. The curved arms and li...
Fabric, Beech
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light blue velvet with a light gray velvet border, in a minimalist way, which ...
Velvet, Beech
$464Sale Price|43% Off
Original Italian Beech Sofa with Damask Cushions, Particular Design
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original Italian beech sofa from 1940 with damask cushions, particular design.
Beech
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Sofa, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Sofa or Settee, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s A rare 'Kim' sofa designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy circa mid 1940s. This e...
Fabric
Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light gray velvet, finished with a dark gray piping in the same fabric, to accentuate ...
Velvet, Beech
$3,550 / set
1940s Sofa Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare set of 3 armchairs and bench designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort made from leather and oak with block turned legs and arms. In 1936 Ruth joined Wagemans and Van Tuinen, f...
Leather, Oak
$4,672Sale Price|25% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Rødding, DK
This rare and highly collectible Danish Modern two-seater sofa — designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk in the 1940s — is one of the most sculpturally refined expressi...
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage Sea Green Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage 40s chesterfield sofa, sporting a rolled arm shape and a unique sea green button tufted leather, is the ideal piece for anyone in search of a subdued Art Deco feel. Ove...
Leather
Charles X Style Italian Sofa with Fornasetti Linen Fabric
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Carlo X style boat sofa comes from a nineteenth-century villa on Lake Como, the gray and white lacquered sofa, shabby chic effect, has been upholstered with original Fornasetti ...
Linen, Walnut, Lacquer
Isa Bergamo large Art Deco walnut mohair velvet sofa 1940s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Paris, IDF
This exceptional sofa, attributed to Isa Bergamo, and dating from the 1940s, is an outstanding example of post-war Art Deco Italian design. Its crescent-shaped seat rests on a low wo...
Velvet, Walnut
1940s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Sturdy and stable - Upholstery in good original condition with minor signs of use - Measures: High of seat 43cm.
Fabric, Mahogany
Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Model 238 Sofa for Asko, Finland, 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant “Laila” Model 238 sofa designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, circa 1940.
Birch
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-Century six-strand square pretzel rattan Corner Sectional sofa with six seats. This sofa features a round 3-strand pattern rattan b...
Rattan
$3,900
Ernst Schwadron Sofa
By Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hanover, MA
Three seat sofa designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed through Rena Rosenthal inc.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Vintage 1940's Five-Strand Square Pretzel Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Five-strand square pretzel style, Four-seat sectional sofa. This sofa features the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base originally designed by Paul Fran...
Rattan
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 rectangular seat and a rectangular backrest with rounded upper corners, both padded a...
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher 1940 Sofa Model 1668 from Fritz Hansen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Vejle, DK
Upholstered three-pers. Sofa upholstered in striped wool fabric, button-sewn back, loose ends, legs of stained beech wood.
Beech
White-Washed Vintage Sofa: 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XVI style fluted legs and carved acanthus leaves add character to this vintage sofa circa 1940. The gorgeous, soft light gray sofa is sectioned into three parts, each with a ta...
Wood
1940's Tubular sofa
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Very rare French or Italian sofa. The whole sofa is fully authentic. The tubular steel frame ends, on the up- and down side, with wooden bulbs. The sofa has problably been used in a ...
Scandinavian design curved sofa, 1940’s Sweden
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
This beautiful curved mid-century sofa from 1940’s is upholstered in blue wool fabric and has a solid varnished maple legs.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
Swedish Moderne Winged Back Sofa, circa 1940
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish moderne winged back sofa, circa 1940. In excellent original condition with some stains on original off-white velvet.
Birch
1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan, 1940’s Denmark. Refurbished and reupholstered in a beautiful linen fabric by Zinc.
Linen, Wood
Beautiful Sofa, Design Gio Ponti, 1940
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful sofa, design Gio Ponti, 1940 Wooden frame covered in original velvet fabric of the time, we have certified Gio Ponti archive, original in good condition.
Velvet, Wood
In the Taste of Arbus, French Sofa, circa 1940
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
In the taste of Arbus Sofa Wood, fabric France, circa 1940 Measures: H 92 x W 155 x D 92 cm.
Fabric, Wood
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofas for Rud. Rasmussen 1940
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Hudson, NY
Two available Kaare Klint sofas design in 1940 for Rud Rasmussen cabinet maker upholstered in muslin.One of the foremost designers of early Danish modern..
Wood
Unavailable
H 30.25 in W 86.75 in D 32.25 in
Frits Henningsen Four-Seat Black Leather Sofa, circa 1940
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This black leather sofa was made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, circa 1940.
Leather, Mahogany
Amazing, Mid Modern Century, Sofa. Italy 1940
Located in Catania, IT
Divano in sky e legno fine anni 40 produzione italiana.
Wood
Rare and Early Danish Corner Sofa 1940-1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid century dansih corner sofa. Early production. Upholstery in original yellow frabric. Around 1948-52. Size: 70.0 x 170./140.0 x 78.0 CM (D x W x H), seat height: 43.0 CM
Fabric
Otto Schulz or John Kãrnhage, Sofa, Sweden 1940's
By Otto Schulz
Located in Säffle, SE
Lovely shaped Sofa from early 20th mid-century. The sofa is attributed to both Otto Schulz and John Kärnhagen on different occasions. The sofa can be bought as is, or custom orde...
Fabric, Birch
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 36.23 in
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 back with Rubelli fabric, deep buttoned. Oak frame and arms in original condition. ...
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 80.32 in D 31.5 in
Kaare Klint Sofa with Traditional Savak Wool Designed, 1940
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Sofa designed in 1940 by Kaare Klint. Made by Rud Rasmussen with eight tapering mahogany legs.
Leather Couch
Located in Round Top, TX
Leather couch with nice trim and tack work. Great condition and patina.
Metal
Shell Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
A Gio Ponti three seat 'Shell' sofa for "Casa e Giardino", 1940's Italy. Curved shell model covered in original teal leather, the cushions have feathers inside with air vents that a...
Leather
Danish Sofa, 1940s
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
This Danish sofa from the 1940s remains in original condition throughout.
Oak and Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
Oak and Leather Arts and Crafts Sofa
Leather, Oak
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Sofa. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Frame. Unmarked
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-Century Swedish Sofa
Located in London, GB
A buttoned sofa, upholstered in burnt orange velvet Sweden, Circa 1940-50
Velvet
Biedermeier Style Swedish Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
Sycamore Box Sofa with Outswept Arms and Shaped Back all with Ebony Fretwork Pattern Panels and Upholstered Cut Chenille Tight Seat Resting on Four Front Ebony Decorated Legs and Tw...
Sycamore, Fabric
1940s Italian Vintage Sofa
Located in London, GB
1940s Art Deco Italian sofa. Re-upholstered with Bute fabric. Fireproof.
The Beekman Sofa
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
The low slung humpback crest rail fully enveloped an oversize down cushion. Cushion wrapped on 8 coil-sprung deck and supported by a sprung back. This sofa is for small spaces, in th...
Down, Walnut
1940s Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Brussels, BE
Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) Sofa Manufactured by O.H Sjögren circa 1940 Fabric and wood.
Fabric, Wood
Hollywood Glam 2 Piece Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Plush Hollywood Regency two piece sofa with carved, turned legs. The 8 1/2" sofa can be configured in different ways such as facing each other or in an 'L' shape,etc. Each sofa, indi...
A Walnut Framed Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Walnut Framed Sofa in Classical 18th Century Style Standing on Six Legs, the Front Four with Bronze Mounts. Upholstered in Black Linen.
Bronze
1940s Elegant Italian Sofa Table or Console
Located in London, GB
Sleek cherry wood console or sofa table . The base is wider than the top 109 cm by 50 cm while the top is cm 96 wide by cm 39 deep.
Wood
Oak and Leather Arts & Crafts Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
OAK AND LEATHER ARTS & CRAFTS SOFA An Oak and leather Arts & Crafts sofa c.1940.
Leather, Oak
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa Model 1668
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Three-seat sofa with plinth of dark stained beech upholstered with blue velvet fabric and red velvet piping and tufting buttons. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Tufted Sofa
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted tufted sofa with solid mahogany legs by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1940's.
Wire Sofa Frame
Located in Nashville, TN
This wire frame is the inners of a 1940's sofa. Having been stripped of all upholstery this wire frame is very sculptural and has many possibilities.
Iron
Exquisite Sofa by Brazilian Designer Dinucci
By Dinucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
"With a woodworking shop in São Paulo from the 1940s to the mid-1960s, Dinucci, has an expressive production of furniture of its own, which remained and still exists for sale in the ...
Linen, Wood
Rattan Sofa in the Manner Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare one-piece rattan sofa in the style of Paul Frankl. *Notes: There is no sales tax on this item if it is being shipped out of the state of Florida (Objects In The Loft will...
Rattan, Upholstery
Paul Laszlo Sofa
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Laszlo three-piece sectional sofa. Three four-foot sections. Completely restored.
Upholstery
SOFA BY PONTOPPIDAN
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Chicago, IL
3 SEAT SOFA BY PONTOPPIDAN
Upholstery, Linen
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 79.53 in D 30.71 in
Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern sofa by Kaare Klint, model 6092. The sofa has a mahogany frame on eight tapered legs, upholstered in striped wool and bored in natural leather.
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Wood
Carl-Axel Acking Sofa for Bodafors, 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking, Bodafors
Located in Alvesta, SE
A very rare and elegant sofa designed by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors in the 1940s. We recommend to reupholster this sofa.
Velvet, Walnut
Samuel Marx Sofa in Original Crewel Work Fabric
By Samuel Marx
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic Samuel Marx sofa in original crewel work fabric. A stunning example in beautiful condition
Amazing Fontana Arte Glass Table. Italy 1940
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Catania, IT
Tavolino Fontana Arte di Pietro Chiesa, in vetro e ottone, ha una piccolissima schieggiatura in una gamba visibile in una foto.
Brass
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant neo-classical-style sofa in mahogany by Danish designer Frits Henningsen Frits Henningsen (1889–1965) was a Danish furniture designer and cabinet maker who achieved high st...
Wood, Mahogany
Art Deco Tubular Chrome Sofa in the style of Kem Weber
By Kem Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
1940's Art Deco American Tubular chrome three-seat sofa in the style of Kem Weber.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Elegant Cherrytree Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich or Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Paris, FR
Gugliemo Ulrich (1904-1977) or Paolo Buffa Cherrytree sofa with cushions. Opened crossed arms, cream white fabric cushions. Fabric by Nobilis.
Cherry
Swedish Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Swedish furniture design: Very comfortable and well built three-seat sofa with channelled back, legs of birch. Upholstered with flowered grey wool. Manufactured in 1940s–1950s. Measu...
Birch
Rare Sofa By Gilbert Rohde
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Very rare button tufted sofa by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller 1939-1940 catalogue.
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Rare Erik Bertil Karlén Curved Little White Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in ROSHEIM, FR
This rare curved little sofa was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s. The design of this model is in favour of the ...
Lambskin, Wood
Carl Cederholm Sofa, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Original Cederholm sofa, producer Stil & Form, Sweden 1940-1950. Light beige corturoy-velvet fabric, some minor stains on the two pillows.
Wood
Armless satin leather sleeper sofa
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
This armless sofa is surprising small to contain a full size sofa bed mechanism with room for pillow storage as well. All premium vat dyed cowhide that is saddle stitched at seams. ...
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 64.97 in D 27.56 in
Unusual Early Norwegian Three-Seat Sofa Teak Armrests Brass Leg Caps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Unique and stunning Norwegian Scandinavian design sofa is in great condition. Freshly covered whit Kvadrat fabric.
Brass
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, supporting an over-upholstered seat, back and sides, covered in rose Cumming’s antique...
Velvet, Wood
Goran Malmvall Pine Sofa, Sweden
By Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Brussels, BE
Goran Malmvall pine sofa in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth. The original fabric is still in good condition.
Pine
Curved Sofa by Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A three-seat curved sofa, upholstered in white sheepskin, raised on stained beech legs. Manufactured by Georg Kofoed.
Beech, Sheepskin
Edward Wormley Open Arm Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare 1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar drop arm sofa in charcoal upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Early and Unusual Florence Knoll Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Early Florence Knoll sofa, manufactured by Knoll in the late '40s, with loose seat and back cushions, a beautifully canted arm, and tapered conical birch legs.
Birch
Frits Henningsen Sofa, circa 1930-1950
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This sofa was made in Denmark by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, circa 1930-50. The original blue wool fabric is well worn with minor losses to upholstery as shown in picture. This so...
Wool, Mahogany
Paul Frankl Club Sofa, Original 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare Art Deco club / speed sofa by acclaimed Art Deco designer Paul Frankl. Iconic streamline design. Structurally in very good condition. Original orange tweed upholstery shows wear...
Upholstery
Finn Juhl Sofa "BO46" One Collection
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Have been influenced by Jean Arp and Henry Moore, and features the sculptural, organic forms that were characteristic of Juhl's work in the 1940s. All of its parts are composed of be...
Fabric, Wood
20th c. Sofa Table for Reiners
Located in Lund, SE
Table for Reiners, Mjölby, Sweden. Elm root venerr and elm. Dated 29/9 1944.
Elm
Rattan and Upholstered Sectional Couch
Located in Hudson, NY
Rattan and upholstered sectional couch, designer unknown. Three interchangeable seats (two each with one "pretzel" arm on side, one without arms). Has one matching table, and one sam...
Rattan, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 139.77 in D 27.56 in
Josef Frank, Five Seated Sofa, Velvet, Seven Shades Velvet
By Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank, five seated sofa in seven shades Material: Base of nozag feathers, padded with cold foam / polyether and synthetic batting. Cushions with polyether core, wrapped wit...
Velvet
$38,500
H 25.6 in W 118.12 in D 33.47 in
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Three-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and ivory linen, Italy, 1973. The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony between Japanese minimalism and Ultra...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Brass, Metal
$11,262 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$6,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$2,499 / item
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
Metal
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional, having two curved sections, with an even arm and seat back. This sofa can be set up together, or each piece can be placed separately if that works be...
Upholstery
$5,287 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 16.54 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Pendant Jugendstil Silk Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. Comes as well in other sizes and colors. The other images shows the lamp in a showroom of th...
Brass
Rewire Custom Star and Moon Sconces
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom brass sconce in the style of Stilnovo. Star and Moon accents. Current production custom fabricated in Los Angeles by Rewire Gallery. You may choice any combination of s...
Brass
$4,400
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 33.47 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi 'Ateljee' Sectional Sofa in Black Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, modular sofa, leather, metal, wood, Finland, 1963 This streamlined sectional sofa is characterized by a simplistic, natural and modernist aesthetic...
Metal
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36 in W 43 in D 19 in
Pr Art Deco Art Moderne Dressers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c 1930's
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of streamline Art Moderne dressers designed by Gilbert Rohde, for Herman Miller c 1936. The dressers feature opposing right and left cases, each with pale yellow drawer fro...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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