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
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
Sectional sofa with six seats. This sofa features a round 3-strand pattern rattan base with six-strand
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 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
Rattan
Midcentury Sofa by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful sofa by Otto Schulz, in a curved form with decorative piping. Made from elm with elegant
Wood
Italian Modern Wooden Sofa with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden sofa with white fabric, 1940s A sofa with wooden structure. The sofa has a
Fabric, Wood
Restored Rattan Six-Strand Shelf Arms Sofa and Chair Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
comfort. This stunning set features a four-seat sofa and matching lounge chair, all expertly restored to
Fabric, Rattan, Mahogany
$2,656Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Upholstered Vintage Armchair with Sphinx Decorations, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
in Spain circa 1940. In original condition, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Upholstery, Giltwood
$14,232Sale 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
Silk, Wood
$9,920Sale Price|20% Off
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
Brass
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Stamford, CT
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s
Bouclé
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored
Leather
Expertly Restored - Early Hans J. Wegner JH-555 Sofa for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that philosophy comes through here in the sofa’s restrained silhouette and elegant presence. Pieces
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Danish 1940s Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Scallop Sofa, c1940s A uniquely shaped love-seat sofa designed and
Sheepskin, Beech
Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Originating from Italy in the 1940s, the aesthetically refined sofa designed by renowned Italian
Fabric, Wood
$2,400Sale Price|36% Off
Mid Century Bamboo Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern "Pretzel" sofa reminiscent of the designs of Paul Frankl. A bent bamboo frame
Fabric, Bamboo
Italian Art Deco round boudoir sofa in original golden satin fabric with tassels
Located in Milano, IT
Extraordinary and theatrical Italian round boudoir sofa from the Art Déco period, a true manifesto
Satin, Silk, Wood
Swedish Modern, Sheep skin sofa, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare Swedish Modern sofa in sheep skin, 1940s. Superb rounded shaped armrests. New off-white
Sheepskin, Birch
Danish Cabinetmaker Scallop Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This uniquely shaped curved sofa sofa was produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. It has an
Sheepskin, Teak
Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The very rare Clam sofa, designed by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
$834Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Jindřich Halabala Sofa or Bed for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - The fabric upholstery has some signs of use - Confortable.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome, wood - Sale without mattresses - Good, original condition.
Metal
Expertly Restored - Early Hans J. Wegner JH-555 Teak Sofa for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Märta Blomstedt Sofa, Finland, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Märta Blomstedt and produced in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa has
Bouclé, Birch
Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful sofa produced in Denmark, 1940s, designer unknown. Professionally reupholstered in high
Sheepskin
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sofa, which is achieved through the clever use of the undulating rounded edges of the upholstered body
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher Leather Sofa, Denmark circa 1944
Located in Culver City, CA
Denmark, 1944 Leather sofa with beech frame, by Ole Wanscher. 71”w x 29”d x 32”d x 16.5”seat Ref
Leather, Beech
1940s Kem Weber for Lloyd SD-17-C Three Seat Tubular Steel Sofa in Fabric
By Kem Weber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Deco Streamline three-seater sofa, designed by Kem weber for Lloyd masnufacturing in 1935
Steel, Chrome
Sten Blomberg, Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Sten Blomberg
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and red fabric sofa designed by Sten Blomberg and produced by Meeths, Göteborg, Sweden, c
Fabric, Elm
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Two Seater Sofa in Burlwood and Leather, France 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Art Deco 2 seater sofa in Burlwood & Leather, originating from France in
Leather, Burl
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa Sheepskin c1940s
Located in London, England
This wonderfully curved sofa, produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s, has an inviting back
Sheepskin, Oak
Restored Mid-century 4-Strand Rattan 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sofa w/ Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa features
Fabric, Rattan
Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Oak framed Classic sofa designed by Kaare Klint and made by Mastercabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen
Upholstery, Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Fabric distressed
Fabric, Wood
$2,182Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Italian Newly Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage sofa made in Italy in the 1940's. Completely restored, newly upholstered in quality
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and yellow fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age
Fabric, Beech
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Staining to fabric
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 29” H x 77.25
Velvet, Wood
French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and yellow velvet sofa likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s
Velvet, Oak
$2,400Sale Price|45% Off
Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Outstanding 1940s Art Deco settee sofa. Original red knit upholstery in excellent condition without
Upholstery
Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
Fabric, Beech
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions
Fabric, Wood
Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and yellow velvet "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c
Velvet, Pine
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green blue fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Reupholstery
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red pink fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in
Fabric, Wood
Frits Henningsen, two seat Coupe sofa, model FH436
By Carl Hansen, Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Hennignsen two seater Coupe sofa with fabric and leather tubings. Frame of oak. Model
Leather, Wool, Oak
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1949
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
A white fabric and wood sofa designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s Seat cushion has
Fabric, Wood
Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1940s This delicate banana shaped sofa embodies a dynamic
Fabric, Wood
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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