Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and red velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti
Velvet, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Leather, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown leather sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Very dramatic patina to
Leather, Wood
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric, reupholstery
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained pine and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Reupholstered in
Fabric, Pine
Gio Ponti, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sofa designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Casa e Giardino, Italy, c. 1940s
Velvet, Wood
Cushman Furniture, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric sofa produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 34” H x
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and grey beige fabric sofa, designed and produced in the US, 1940s. Seat Height (inches
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Fabric, Wood
Italian Corner Sofa attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in CA, CA
Corner sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, upholstered in a black and white silk fabric by Christian
Upholstery
Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, sofa, beech, mohair, Denmark, 1940s. This beautifully crafted Danish sofa from the
Velvet, Beech
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Wear to
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Art Deco Velvet Sofa Curved Design, 1940s
By OPE Möbler
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Sofa is gifted with wonderful, curved lines and new velvet upholstery. The golden yellow
Velvet, Birch
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A large five-seat purple velvet, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1940s
Brass
Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in High Point, NC
A white fabric and wood sofa designed by Carl-Johan Boman and produced by Oy Boman Ab, Finland, c
Fabric, Wood
Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and white fabric "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler
Fabric, Pine
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood sofa designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, 1940s
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch and floral printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
Fabric, Birch
1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, reupholstered in "Gabriel" wool by Savak, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This charming sofa
Wool, Beech
Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine sofa table with 4 drawers (2 each side) and brass shoes and handles. Produced by the famous
Wood
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers
Velvet, Wood
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
Wool, Mahogany
Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed by Carl Cederholm and produced by Stil & Form
Fabric, Wood
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Seat Height
Fabric, Wood
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available. USA, circa 1944. From an important estate. Silk over
Silk, Wood
Curved Two-Seater Sofa by Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1940s
By Søren Willadsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
-seater sofa reflects that transitional moment through its restrained yet sculptural form. The most
Mohair, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat Height
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s
Fabric, Wood
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named
Lambskin, Birch
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Asko
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named
Lambskin, Birch
Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A pine "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat
Fabric, Pine
Cushman Furniture, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric sofa produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s. Reupholstered in brand
Fabric, Wood
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and grey mohair sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers
Mohair, Wood
Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in High Point, NC
A stained mahogany and yellow horsehair fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Frits
Fabric, Mahogany
Augusto Romano Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s
By Augusto Romano
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and wicker sofa attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1940s. Wicker rope loose in various
Rush, Wood
Bertil Söderberg, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s
By Bertil Söderberg 1, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A stained beech and green fabric two-seater sofa or settee, designed by Bertil Söderberg and
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish three-seater sofa recalls the distinctive curves of the Art Deco period
Wood, Fabric
Swedish Modern Sofa from Berga Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
By Berga Mobler
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant Swedish Modern sofa from Berga Möbler, with rounded lines and fun sculpted legs. Original
Wood
$8,539Sale Price / set|20% Off
set of 2 norman bel geddes sofas
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Munich, DE
rare set of two small 2-seater sofas by norman bel geddes. corner element also available.
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa with Ball Feet c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Sheepskin Sofa, c1940s A cabinetmaker produced sofa dating from c1940s in
Sheepskin, Oak
$3,113Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Danish Art Deco Sofa in Oak - 1940s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful Solid Oak Sofa from the 1940s featuring two spacious armchairs as an extra option to
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish two-seater sofa is an early example of Nordic mid-century modern design and
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Settee or Sofa in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee of two seat sofa, beech, fabric, Scandinavia 1940s This charming Scandinavian settee from
Fabric, Beech
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and birch sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat
Velvet, Birch
French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, cast iron, and yellow fabric sofa designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Large tear in
Iron
Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s. This Danish sofa shows elegant curves and beautiful
Fabric, Wood
Sofa in Leather and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare sofa, model JH-555, was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by the cabinetmaker Johannes
Leather, Oak
Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, sofa, reupholstered in mohair "Teddy" by Pierre Frey, beech, Denmark, 1940s. This
Mohair, Beech
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat height: 19.5
Brass
Gösta Jonsson Sofa Produced in Jönköping, Sweden
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Gösta Jonsson. Produced in Jönköping, Sweden.
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
1940s Danish White Sheepswool Banana Sofa After Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1940s Danish channel tufted banana sofa. Chunky curved mahogany legs mimics the shape of the sofa
Wool, Mahogany
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height
Fabric, Wood
1940s Pegasus Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timeless English classic, this 1940s Pegasus Chesterfield sofa embodies the rich character and
Leather, Burlap, Wood
Russel Wright Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral fabric sofa attributed to Russel Wright, USA, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in fair
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm, beech and green fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Reupholstered in a
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Elm
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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