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Original Finn Juhl BO46 Sofa for Bovirke, 1946
Original Finn Juhl BO46 Sofa for Bovirke, 1946

Original Finn Juhl BO46 Sofa for Bovirke, 1946

By Finn Juhl, Bovirke

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Finn Juhl BO46 sofa upholstered with off-white fabric, tapering legs of stained beech. Designed

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Hepplewhite Velvet Sofa, Brass Casters, Early 20th Century, USA
Hepplewhite Velvet Sofa, Brass Casters, Early 20th Century, USA

Hepplewhite Velvet Sofa, Brass Casters, Early 20th Century, USA

Located in Southampton, NJ

An early 20th Century Hepplewhite sofa upholstered in deep Flamingo pink velvet with loose tufted

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hepplewhite Sofas

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Curved Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Curved Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Swedish Modern Curved Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Designer, Freeform Sofa, Green Fabric, USA, 1940s
American Designer, Freeform Sofa, Green Fabric, USA, 1940s

American Designer, Freeform Sofa, Green Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric sofa designed and produced by an American designer, USA, 1940s. Seat Height

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, 1940s, Pair Available
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, 1940s, Pair Available

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, 1940s, Pair Available

By Paul Frankl

Located in Amarillo, TX

Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available, USA, circa 1944. From an important estate. Silk over

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Oak

Vintage Swedish Otto Schultz Art Deco Curved Channel Back Sofa
Vintage Swedish Otto Schultz Art Deco Curved Channel Back Sofa

Vintage Swedish Otto Schultz Art Deco Curved Channel Back Sofa

Located in Pasadena, TX

This sofa was designed by Otto Schultz. It was made in Sweden during the Art Deco period (1920-40

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

By Bertil Söderberg 1, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in The Hague, NL

This sculptural sofa was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An organic wood and red fabric sofa, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat Height (inches

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France

Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France

By Maison Jansen

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s
Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s

Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A majestic sofa having a sculptured body resting on eight (8) tapered mahogany legs, retaining the

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Midcentury Modern Jens Risom Model 37 Sofa for Knoll, 1940s
Midcentury Modern Jens Risom Model 37 Sofa for Knoll, 1940s

Midcentury Modern Jens Risom Model 37 Sofa for Knoll, 1940s

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

1940s Jens Risom Model 37 loveseat sofa for Knoll in charcoal grey upholstery atop tapered stained

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum
Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum

Freeform Sofa by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Freeform Sofa Designer: Isamu Noguchi Design Year: 1946 Isamu Noguchi’s Freeform Sofa blends

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Maple

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather

By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of mokka full grain

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather

By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of vintage cognac full

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather

By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of black pure full

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater  40's sweden
alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater  40's sweden

alvar aalto tank sofa 3 seater 40's sweden

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Tomi, Nagano

Manufactured in the 1940s. Made in Sweden. This is a rare 3-seater tank sofa. This item has already

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s

Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Karis, Nyland

A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved sofa from the 1940s

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum
Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum

Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra Design Museum

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Freeform Sofa and Ottoman Designer: Isamu Noguchi Design Year: 1946 Isamu Noguchi’s Freeform Sofa

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Maple

“Säter” Sofa by Gunnar Göpert for Göperts Möbler, Sweden ca 1940s
“Säter” Sofa by Gunnar Göpert for Göperts Möbler, Sweden ca 1940s

“Säter” Sofa by Gunnar Göpert for Göperts Möbler, Sweden ca 1940s

By Gunnar Göperts, Göperts Möbler

Located in Utrecht, NL

, refinement, and elegance for much of the mid-century era in Sweden. This sofa was inspired by the classic

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Sheepskin

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This three-seater sofa, with its

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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark

1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Praha, CZ

This rare three-seater sofa is a masterpiece of Danish Modern design by the legendary architect

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Textile, Upholstery

Finn Juhl Sofa Model BO55 by Bovirke in Denmark
Finn Juhl Sofa Model BO55 by Bovirke in Denmark

Finn Juhl Sofa Model BO55 by Bovirke in Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sofa model BO55 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Marble sofa table by David Rosén from NK, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Marble sofa table by David Rosén from NK, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s

Marble sofa table by David Rosén from NK, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s

By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Hägersten, SE

Sofa table designed by David Rosén for the "Triva" series. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa
Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa

Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa

By Bröderna Anderssons 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

This newly restored and reupholstered curved sofa is a defining example of Swedish Art Moderne

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Streamlined Moderne Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This Rare model” Värend” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s. The sofa has been

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Elm

Italian Two-Seater Sofa with Longhair Sheepskin, Italy ca 1940s
Italian Two-Seater Sofa with Longhair Sheepskin, Italy ca 1940s

Italian Two-Seater Sofa with Longhair Sheepskin, Italy ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

execution, and exclusivity. The era’s seating models - including this sofa - were created to highlight the

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

European Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa in Red Mohair, Europe 1940s
European Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa in Red Mohair, Europe 1940s

European Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa in Red Mohair, Europe 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

modern pieces that still retain the escapist glamour of the interwar period, such as this 1940’s sofa

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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil & Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s
Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil & Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s

Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil & Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s

By Carl Cederholm

Located in Utrecht, NL

. This characteristic sofa from the 1940s remains a timeless testament to his, and to Swedish Modern

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s
Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s

Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

distinctive sofa, simple horizontal and vertical lines as well as the different materials are emphasized to

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1950s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater Sofa, Original Very Good Condition
1950s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater Sofa, Original Very Good Condition

1950s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater Sofa, Original Very Good Condition

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish design, 2 seater lounge sofa in dark red-cherry velour with fringes. Teak wood

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Stylish Scandinavian Modern Sofa in the Style of Kaj Gottlob
Stylish Scandinavian Modern Sofa in the Style of Kaj Gottlob

Stylish Scandinavian Modern Sofa in the Style of Kaj Gottlob

By Kaj Gottlob

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three-seat sofa in the style of Kaj Gottlob, Denmark. A Sleek design with winged arm rests and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather

By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of mokka full

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

EARLY ERNEST RACE DA Sofa, 1949, Classic British Design
EARLY ERNEST RACE DA Sofa, 1949, Classic British Design

EARLY ERNEST RACE DA Sofa, 1949, Classic British Design

By Ernest Race

Located in Sherborne, GB

A Classic piece of British design, this early DA sofa designed by Ernest Race has a welded steel

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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s
Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s

Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

abandon ornamentation to benefit the form, the maker of this sofa maintained the beauty and warmth

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Nordic Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Oy Boman Ab, Finland 1940s
Nordic Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Oy Boman Ab, Finland 1940s

Nordic Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Oy Boman Ab, Finland 1940s

By Boman OY

Located in Utrecht, NL

embodied simplicity and comfort while showcasing the natural beauty of materials. This elegant sofa is

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Örebro, SE

Cool banana shaped soffa, in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s. Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. The original fabric shows wear, this one is a great candidate for reuphols...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa, 1947
Rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa, 1947

Rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa, 1947

By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A very rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa in mahogany and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather

By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of cognac

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather

By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of cognac pure

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather

By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of black pure

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Elegant Neoclassical Bronze and Velvet Sofa by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
Elegant Neoclassical Bronze and Velvet Sofa by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.

Elegant Neoclassical Bronze and Velvet Sofa by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.

By Jacques Quinet

Located in Brussels, BE

Neoclassical bronze sofa recently reupholstert in rust color velvet ( City velvet collection

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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design
Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design

Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og oak. Original upholstered with two colours of

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Oak and Light Fabric, 1940s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Oak and Light Fabric, 1940s

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Oak and Light Fabric, 1940s

Located in Prague, New Town

Elegant Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from oak

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy
Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy

Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy

Located in Stamford, CT

Restored and reupholstered 1940s pencil rattan sofa, pair of armchairs, and glass top coffee table

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Bamboo

Danish Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Danish Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Danish Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

modern Danish sofa encompasses its era’s ethos. Visually, this sofa represents Danish modernism by

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Restored 2-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sofa w/ Lounge Chair
Restored 2-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sofa w/ Lounge Chair

Restored 2-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Sectional Sofa w/ Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

sofa and matching lounge chair features the well-known 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Armrest on each end with a

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Vintage 1940s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Very rare and early Richard Stein Sofa / Daybed for Knoll
Very rare and early Richard Stein Sofa / Daybed for Knoll

Very rare and early Richard Stein Sofa / Daybed for Knoll

By Knoll, Richard Stein

Located in Munich, DE

All original. can be converted to a bed.

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ico Parisi Curved Back Sofa Manufactured by Ariberto Colombo
Ico Parisi Curved Back Sofa Manufactured by Ariberto Colombo

Ico Parisi Curved Back Sofa Manufactured by Ariberto Colombo

By Ico Parisi

Located in North Miami, FL

As documented by Phillips Auction House - Design Masters Sale on December 17, 2014. Very sculptural details and perfectly restored to its original glory. Curved arms and back add gla...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Danish Fritz Hansen Style 2-Seater Couch with Curves, Wool and Dark Wood 1940s
Danish Fritz Hansen Style 2-Seater Couch with Curves, Wool and Dark Wood 1940s

Danish Fritz Hansen Style 2-Seater Couch with Curves, Wool and Dark Wood 1940s

By Fritz Hansen, Kaare Klint, Frits Henningsen, Carl Malmsten

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage Danish couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1930s to 1940s. The 2-seater couch has

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood, Wool

Tall Channel Back and Skirted Art Deco Sofa In Camel Velvet.
Tall Channel Back and Skirted Art Deco Sofa In Camel Velvet.

Tall Channel Back and Skirted Art Deco Sofa In Camel Velvet.

Located in Chicago, IL

Restored and rich camel velvet upholstered, tall back Art Deco sofa. The tall and deep channel back

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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1940 Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940 couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every 1940 couch was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1940 couch, we have 1159 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1940 couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940 couch, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940 couch over the years, but those crafted by Frits Henningsen, Finn Juhl and Slagelse Møbelvaerk are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940 Couch?

Prices for a 1940 couch start at $1 and top out at $198,000 with the average selling for $6,113.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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

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

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

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

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

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