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 Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
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
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
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
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
$3,335
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
$11,317
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
Rene Prou Style Wrought Iron Sofa
By René Prou
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Sofa Rene Prou Style armchair, circa 1940s Great original patina,superb wrought iron details. The fabric is not new however in very good condition.
Wrought Iron
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
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
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 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
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
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
$463Sale 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
$8,756Sale Price|30% Off
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
$10,006Sale Price|30% Off
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
$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
$3,567 / set
1940s Sofa Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
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
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
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
Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Model 238 Sofa for Asko, Finland, 1940s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant “Laila” Model 238 sofa designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, circa 1940.
Birch
$2,535Sale Price|30% Off
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
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
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
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
$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
Restored 1940s Art Deco Sofa Mink Mohair, Matching Chair Available
Located in Detroit, MI
Note: We have additional matching sofa and lounge chair sets undergoing restoration and can offer sofas and chairs in multiples and with custom upholstery options. Please reach out f...
Brass
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
Restored Rattan Six-Strand Shelf Arms Sofa and Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. This stunning set features a four-seat sofa and matching lounge chair, all expe...
Fabric, Rattan, Mahogany
Chrome Bauhaus Robert Slezák 3-Seat Sofa, 1940s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome, fabric - Original upholstery - Dimensions of mattress: W 185cm x D 83cm - Good, original condition.
Chrome
Fancy Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Loveseat with New Silk Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XVI style sofa having carved gilded wood and beautiful new upholstery. The lovely frame displays fluted columns topped by acanthus leaves. The base is composed of fluted and ta...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$14,295Sale Price|20% Off
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 manufacture. The sofa is angular and is supported by a wonderfully elegant and durable dar...
Silk, 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 Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
SOFA BY PONTOPPIDAN
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Chicago, IL
3 SEAT SOFA BY PONTOPPIDAN
Upholstery, Linen
Carl-Axel Acking Sofa for Bodafors, 1940s
By Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking
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 Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
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 Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa
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
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
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
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
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
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. ...
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 Axel Einar Hjorth, Goran Malmvall
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
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 30.71 in
Four-Seater Modular Sofa in Jean-Michel Frank Style Original Olive Velvet 1970s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
This stunning four-seater sofa is an exceptional piece of mid-century modern design (circa 1970), evoking the timeless elegance of the Jean-Michel Frank style. Its modular design con...
Velvet, Wood
$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 Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
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
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$11,222 / 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
$7,624 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$3,561 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
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
$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 Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, 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
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
$2,880 / item
H 34.5 in W 16.5 in D 28 in
Brass Trolley with Cane, Majuli Bronze, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Trolley with Cane, Majuli Bronze, Viya by Vikram Goyal Trolley in brass & cane. Handmade in India. Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane evoke the dynami...
Brass
$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
$1,380
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 16.54 in
Danish Art Deco Console Table with Drawers in Elm & Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Art Deco small console table, crafted in the 1940s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, exudes timeless elegance and functionality. The table features a sturdy elm wood base...
Elm, Burl
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$3,650
H 43 in W 29 in D 34 in
Danish 1930-40s Midcentury Country Style Wingback Armchair in Solid Oak
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great example of early Danish midcentury design, circa 1930s wingback chair in hand carved solid oak with exposed sides and brass nails. Sturdy and strong construction of generous pr...
Wool, Oak
1970s Italian Brass Bed by Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in London, London
Bed frame. By Luciano Frigerio. Brass. Hammered brass details. Bed head and foot joined by steel side stretchers. Internal measurement is 200 x 167 cm. 1970s Italian.
Brass, Steel
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
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.
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