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Mid-Century Danish Brown Shearling Curved Sofa, Attributed to Flemming Lassen
Mid-Century Danish Brown Shearling Curved Sofa, Attributed to Flemming Lassen

Mid-Century Danish Brown Shearling Curved Sofa, Attributed to Flemming Lassen

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Danish curved sofa, attributed to Flemming Lassen, circa 1940s. Beautiful condition. Newly upholstered in dark brown European shearling, oak block feet. Provenance...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s
Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s

Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Rome, IT

Pretzel corner rattan sofa designed in the manner of Paul Frankl. This unique sofa features a bent rattan base with four-strand square pretzel arms and it is a solid single curved ra...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Utrecht, NL

This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of the furniture designer’s repertoire of cleverly constructed pieces. With a creative and m...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Three Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Danish Three Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark 1940s

Danish Three Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark 1940s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Part of a living room set comprehensive of a two seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful and stylish three seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Two Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Two Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Two Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Part of a living room set comprehensive of a three seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful and stylish two seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

“Danish Modern” is a recognized term around the world standing for the characteristic style of Danish design created during the 20th century. As this elegant three-seater sofa shows,...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Wooden Sofa in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1940s
Swedish Wooden Sofa in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1940s

Swedish Wooden Sofa in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1940s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "Berga" sofa in dark brown stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced, 1940s. In good vintage condition acquired from the origi...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

Osvaldo Borsani Mirrored Glass Table and Walnut Wood, 1940
Osvaldo Borsani Mirrored Glass Table and Walnut Wood, 1940

Osvaldo Borsani Mirrored Glass Table and Walnut Wood, 1940

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Osvaldo Borsani mirrored glass table and walnut wood, 1940.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass, Mirror

1940s Danish Banana Style Sofa in Taupe Leather and Chocolate Bouclé
1940s Danish Banana Style Sofa in Taupe Leather and Chocolate Bouclé

1940s Danish Banana Style Sofa in Taupe Leather and Chocolate Bouclé

By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in New York, NY

This 1940s Danish sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen and Slagelse Mobelvaerk is a one of a kind addition to any home. Designed with a curved backrest in newly reupholstered chocola...

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany

Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

By Alfred Christensen, Finn Juhl, Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in København K, 84

This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance of early Danish modern design. Created...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy

Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, Art Deco style, 1940s. It features an ebonized beech frame. It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it's been recently reupholstered and padd...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy
Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy

Vintage White Faux Fur Sofa with Black Wooden Frame, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, Art Deco style, 1940s. It features an ebonized beech frame. It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it's been recently reupholstered and padd...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s
Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s

Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s

By Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler

Located in Hägersten, SE

Curved four seater sofa model 1669 by Fritz Hansen. This curved model later production on license by FDB (Fritz Hansen design) from the 1950s. Reupholstered in beige sheep skin with ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Mogens Lassen Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Mogens Lassen Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s

Mogens Lassen Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s

By Mogens Lassen

Located in New York, NY

Mogens Lassen rare beautiful Scandinavian Modern sofa in luxurious ivory curly sheepskin adorned with camel leather buttons, with slightly curved and tufted wingback and curved armre...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Beech

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa which is part of a set Pl...

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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle

Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle

By Finn Juhl, Bovirke

Located in Culver City, CA

A prized piece for any Danish modern enthusiast, this Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO64 3 seater sofa is absolutely stunning. Designed in the late 1940's this piece still has its original s...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Swedish Modern Two Seater Wooden Sofa in Pine & Sheepskin by Carl Malmsten 1940s
Swedish Modern Two Seater Wooden Sofa in Pine & Sheepskin by Carl Malmsten 1940s

Swedish Modern Two Seater Wooden Sofa in Pine & Sheepskin by Carl Malmsten 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and early Swedish mid century wooden two seater sofa model "Stugan" in stained pine by Carl Malmsten produced by his workshop in the 1940s. In good original condition wit...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Restored Paul Frankl Inspired 5-Strand Square Pretzel4-Seat Sectional Rattn Sofa
Restored Paul Frankl Inspired 5-Strand Square Pretzel4-Seat Sectional Rattn Sofa

Restored Paul Frankl Inspired 5-Strand Square Pretzel4-Seat Sectional Rattn Sofa

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored rattan 5-Strand square pretzel 4-Seat Sofa offers spacious seating with a solid, durable base.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Three-Seat Sofa in Pine and Cognac Leather by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
Three-Seat Sofa in Pine and Cognac Leather by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, 1940s

Three-Seat Sofa in Pine and Cognac Leather by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, 1940s

By Göperts Möbler, Gunnar Göperts

Located in Karis, Nyland

A fine example of early Swedish craftsmanship by Göperts Möbler, this three-seat sofa combines solid pine construction with original cognac-brown leather upholstery and spring cushio...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Pine

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s
Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

While Danish design was also influenced by international exchanges and therefore trends, its modern qualities are timeless virtues originating from national traditions of simple func...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

rare curved sofa element or huge lounge chair by norman bel geddes
rare curved sofa element or huge lounge chair by norman bel geddes

rare curved sofa element or huge lounge chair by norman bel geddes

By Norman Bel Geddes

Located in Munich, DE

corner element for a bigger sofa landscape, that can also be used as single impressive loung chair. we have two 2-seater sofas also avaiable.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Sofa with Stained Oak Frame and in White Upholstery, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Sofa with Stained Oak Frame and in White Upholstery, Sweden 1940s

Swedish Modern Sofa with Stained Oak Frame and in White Upholstery, Sweden 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The mid-20th century marked a transformative period in interior design and architecture, with the rise of movements such as Scandinavian modernism forever influencing design history....

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s

Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s

By Finn Juhl

Located in Odense, DK

Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish FDB Møbler Three-Seat Sofa in Solid Oak and Beige Soft Upholstery
Danish FDB Møbler Three-Seat Sofa in Solid Oak and Beige Soft Upholstery

Danish FDB Møbler Three-Seat Sofa in Solid Oak and Beige Soft Upholstery

By FDB Møbler

Located in Waalwijk, NL

FDB Møbler, sofa, solid oak, fabric, Denmark, 1940s Crafted by the Danish furniture company FDB Møbler, this sofa reminds of the Shaker-line by Børge Mogensen. FDB and Mogensen aime...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s

Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Art Deco 1940s Red Two Seater Distressed Sofa Restoration Project As Seen Poirot
Art Deco 1940s Red Two Seater Distressed Sofa Restoration Project As Seen Poirot

Art Deco 1940s Red Two Seater Distressed Sofa Restoration Project As Seen Poirot

Located in London, GB

1940s Art Deco two-seater, distressed sofa, featuring timeless oak wood arms, as seen at Hercule Poirot BBC series.

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping
Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping

Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Florence Knoll's influence on Mid-Century design is immeasurable. As a visionary at Knoll, she curated groundbreaking furniture collections and pioneered modern commercial interiors ...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut

Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s

Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in The Hague, NL

This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg. The generously sized sofa can comfortably sit four people. The sofa has been ne...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine

Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Round Pretzel Sofa & Side Table Living Room Set
Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Round Pretzel Sofa & Side Table Living Room Set

Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Round Pretzel Sofa & Side Table Living Room Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Mid-century rattan living room set features a sofa & side table, blending style and vintage charm with modern comfort. The 3-strand full-round pretzel 3-sea...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair
La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair

La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Edward Wormley's famous La Gondola sofa. One of the best sofa designs of the entire modern design movement. Expertly refinished and reupholstered in a light to medium grey mohair. Pl...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s

Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s

By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY

Located in Karis, Nyland

Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare loveseat/compact sofa with elegantly curved back and tapering stained legs, Finland, 1940s. This exquisite sofa has a classic Scandinavian Moder...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Birch

Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Two Seats Sofa Pierre Chareau Style
Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Two Seats Sofa Pierre Chareau Style

Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Two Seats Sofa Pierre Chareau Style

By Pierre Chareau

Located in Bochum, NRW

Art Deco modernist sofa upholstered in black leather, exquisitely detailed with white nails. Wooden structure, black painted wood feet, spring upholstery and seat cushions. Conditio...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products
1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products

1949 Jens Risom No. 23 Sofa with New Upholstery Signed H.G. Knoll Products

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by Knoll and labelled H.G. Knoll Products. This particular examples dates to circa 1949....

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar — Pair of Sofas, 1945
Edward Wormley for Dunbar — Pair of Sofas, 1945

Edward Wormley for Dunbar — Pair of Sofas, 1945

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar — Pair of Sofas, 1945 Each sofa has a scalloped back with curved sides and a tight upholstered form. The interior back features light button tufting. The se...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 30” H x 67” W x 40” D Seat Height (inches): 14.75" Arm Height (inches): 22.63" All items shi...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored 3-Strand 3 Seat Rattan Sectional Sofa by Paul Laszlo for Ficks Reed
Restored 3-Strand 3 Seat Rattan Sectional Sofa by Paul Laszlo for Ficks Reed

Restored 3-Strand 3 Seat Rattan Sectional Sofa by Paul Laszlo for Ficks Reed

By Paul Laszlo

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo designed three-strand sectional settee featuring three-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases made by Ficks Reed furniture company. This stunni...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

C. 1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Three-Seater Sofa/Settee w/ New Webbing
C. 1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Three-Seater Sofa/Settee w/ New Webbing

C. 1941 Jens Risom for Knoll Associates Three-Seater Sofa/Settee w/ New Webbing

By Knoll, Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a three-seater settee, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates in 1941. The piece has a frame constructed of pine (or possibly birch), and has newly re-done webbed straps...

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Copper

Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur
Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur

Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur

By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall

Located in Karlstad, SE

A rare and beautiful pine sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden cirka 1940.

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An elm and light-grey fabric corner sofa or bench designed and produced by an unknown Danish cabinetmaker, c. 1940s. Light discoloration present throughout wooden frame. Reupholst...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Elm

Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940's
Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940's

Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940's

Located in New York, NY

Rectangular table in Oak veneers and solids. This stylish table has rich, beautiful Cognac color and a striking presence. The proportions are extremely pleasing and well balanced. ...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Stunning Hollywood Regency Butterfly Wing, 1940s Two-Piece Sectional Sofa
Stunning Hollywood Regency Butterfly Wing, 1940s Two-Piece Sectional Sofa

Stunning Hollywood Regency Butterfly Wing, 1940s Two-Piece Sectional Sofa

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning 1940s two-piece Hollywood Regency butterfly wing sofa sectional. We have never seen another sofa so interesting and whimsical like this one before. It is in need of re-uphol...

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Swedish modern elm root table in the style of Josef Frank, Sweden 1940s
Swedish modern elm root table in the style of Josef Frank, Sweden 1940s

Swedish modern elm root table in the style of Josef Frank, Sweden 1940s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Hägersten, SE

Swedish modern sofa table in the style of Josef Frank. Unknown designer and producer. made in Sweden during the 1940-50s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Elm, Teak

Restored Six-Strand Square Stacked Rattan Lounge Sofa Living room Set
Restored Six-Strand Square Stacked Rattan Lounge Sofa Living room Set

Restored Six-Strand Square Stacked Rattan Lounge Sofa Living room Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

To complement this seating set is a vintage rattan coffee table and 2 side tables with a stacked base, stylized cutout sides, and a solid Mahogany top wrapped in a rattan border. C...

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Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Tavolino Vetro Ottone
Tavolino Vetro Ottone

Tavolino Vetro Ottone

$1,129Sale Price|20% Off

Tavolino Vetro Ottone

Located in Catania, IT

Tavolino in ottone con piano in vetro anni 40 manifattura italiana.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s
Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s

Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern wooden armchairs with white fabric, 1940s Set of 2 armchairs with wooden structure. The armchair has a square seat and a square backrest with 3 semicircles on the top,...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Marie Table by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland, 1948
Marie Table by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland, 1948

Marie Table by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland, 1948

By Ilmari Lappalainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant and rare “Marie” table designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko Oy in 1948. This refined piece beautifully captures the transition from classic forms to early modern Finnis...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Sofa Tables

Materials

Birch, Walnut

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s
An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful wartime coffee or sofa table by Alvar Aalto. This table features the distinctive wartime joints, a construction detail used during and around the Second World War when ma...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Birch

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s
Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s

By Boman OY

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stunning pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs from the 1940s, attributed to Boman Oy. Featuring plush upholstery in a luxurious red fabric. The chairs feature a beautifully sculp...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Frits Henningsen Settee
Frits Henningsen Settee

Frits Henningsen Settee

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Long Island City, NY

Unlike many of the great Danish designers, Frits Henningsen also ran his own cabinet-making shop. He cared deeply about quality of materials, and was uncompromising in the constructi...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany

French Bench Painted Noir and Chinoiserie Upholstery
French Bench Painted Noir and Chinoiserie Upholstery

French Bench Painted Noir and Chinoiserie Upholstery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French ebonized lacquered bench with gilt details and Chinoiserie upholstery. Beautiful simple carving details pagoda textile upholstery. Use this bench in foyer or end of bed. Add s...

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Vintage 1940s French Chinoiserie Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Side Table, 1940s
Side Table, 1940s

Side Table, 1940s

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Elegant side table from the 1940s featuring a sculptural maplewood base, aniline-dyed to a warm tone and accented with subtle brass details. The table is topped with a round glass su...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant   daybed by René Gabriel ca 1950, original patina in elmwood
Elegant   daybed by René Gabriel ca 1950, original patina in elmwood

Elegant daybed by René Gabriel ca 1950, original patina in elmwood

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Jesteburg, DE

A René Gabriel daybed of the reconstruction period in the original patina. Very elegant piece, very versatile. Upholstered in a beautiful Bouclé by Dedar Milano.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Elm

Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Living Room Set
Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Living Room Set

Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Living Room Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Paul Frankl style rattan living room set including a matching three-seat sectional sofa, lounge chair, ottoman, coffee table and pair of end tables. Both the sofa and chair feature t...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Rattan

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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.