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Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and purple velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 13” Arm Height (inches): 21.38" All items ship from High Point, North Carol...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa-Denmark 1940 Danish Scandinavian Modern Upholstery, Wood
Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa-Denmark 1940 Danish Scandinavian Modern Upholstery, Wood

Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa-Denmark 1940 Danish Scandinavian Modern Upholstery, Wood

By Ludvig Pontoppidan

Located in Greer, SC

A rare, large sofa in the style of Ludvig Pontoppidan. The beautiful sofa has a deep seat comfortable seat which is nice for relaxing and even taking a nap. There is storage under ...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Maple Brass and Fabric Austrian Canape Sofa, 1940
Midcentury Maple Brass and Fabric Austrian Canape Sofa, 1940

Midcentury Maple Brass and Fabric Austrian Canape Sofa, 1940

Located in Roma, Lazio

Characteristic and precious Austrian sofas in bleached maple with rich brass inserts, all married with a beautiful black and silver fabric. The sofa have a maple structure; the wood...

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Canapes

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Settee, New Damask Upholstery, 1940
French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Settee, New Damask Upholstery, 1940

French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Settee, New Damask Upholstery, 1940

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

200 A French Louis XVI style giltwood sofa settee with white new damask upholstery. Structurally sound in good original conditions.

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Vintage 1940s French Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's
Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's

Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Traditional Heavy Darker Toned Wooden Bench/ Sofa/ Daybed. We received this piece from our people in France who "pick" for us sometimes and we were told this piece is from Japan.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wood

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

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

By David Rosén

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "Berga" console / dining table in beautifully and decorative dark brown stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced, 1940s. In g...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool
Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool

Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the "banana" sofas but with a more angular shape.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front
Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming upholstered sofa made in Denmark sometime in the 12940's. Voluptuous organic design lines. This sofa is unique by having a straight back and front and not the curvatur...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Beech, Wool

Very large Art Deco living room suite. One huge sofa and four armchairs 1940
Very large Art Deco living room suite. One huge sofa and four armchairs 1940

Very large Art Deco living room suite. One huge sofa and four armchairs 1940

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Very large Art Deco living room suite. One huge sofa and four armchairs. Velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940-1950. sofa : 300 cm

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's
Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's

Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's

By Alfred Christensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very unique pair of Danish 1940s lounge chair with nicely carved armrest in blond lacquered elmwood. Light elegant design in the style of Alfred Christensen and Fritz H...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Elm

Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's

Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room despite its smaller size. Beautiful...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940
Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940

Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940/1950 4 armchairs are also available, in another advert

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Vintage 1940s French Baroque Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Rare Set Sofa and 2 Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940
Rare Set Sofa and 2 Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940

Rare Set Sofa and 2 Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940

By Gio Ponti

Located in taranto, IT

Splendid and rare living room, production "Casa & Giardino", designed by Gio Ponti, 40s Composed of a three-seater sofa and a pair of shell-shaped armchairs , upholstered in bur...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Finnish Modern, Settee or Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Finnish Modern, Settee or Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Finnish Modern, Settee or Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

By Carl-Johan Boman

Located in Stamford, CT

Carl-Johan Boman Style, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Settee or Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s A modernist shell form settee drawing strong similarities to works by Carl-Johan Bom...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Art Moderne Settee Sofa
Swedish Art Moderne Settee Sofa

Swedish Art Moderne Settee Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautifully stylized Art Moderne Settee Sofa Loveseat from 1940's Sweden. Upholstered in original cherry red velvet.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Settees

Materials

Velvet

Empire Style Sofa, XX th, Mahogany, Gray
Empire Style Sofa, XX th, Mahogany, Gray

Empire Style Sofa, XX th, Mahogany, Gray

Located in Nice, FR

Empire style sofa Structure in solid mahogany with brass medallions Renovated upholstery, thick cotton fabric, gray color. The large seat cushion is redone in the old fashioned way w...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Empire Canapes

Materials

Mahogany

Restored "1949er" Rattan Lounge Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set
Restored "1949er" Rattan Lounge Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set

Restored "1949er" Rattan Lounge Chair & Sofa Livingroom Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

To complement this seating set are the matching vintage rattan coffee table and 2 two-tier side tables with a 3 strand base and a shaped Mahogany top wrapped in a rattan border. 1...

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Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Design couch J.Halabala
Design couch J.Halabala

Design couch J.Halabala

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Art Deco couch J.Halabal from 1940 We present designer sofa by J.Halabala, It was made in the Czech Republic in the Up Zavud factory It has been given a complex manual renovation, th...

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Bed Coronas

Materials

Walnut

Fine Quality French Louis XVI Corbeille Form Settee Canape Sofa
Fine Quality French Louis XVI Corbeille Form Settee Canape Sofa

Fine Quality French Louis XVI Corbeille Form Settee Canape Sofa

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality French Louis XVI Corbeille form settee is a timeless example of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring its signature curved back, or “corbeille” (basket...

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Vintage 1940s Canapes

Materials

Walnut

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Sled Base Rocking Slinder Loveseat Sofa
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Sled Base Rocking Slinder Loveseat Sofa

Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Sled Base Rocking Slinder Loveseat Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Post-war outdoor patio aluminum Slider Settee With double Poles Armrest. This Mid-century patio/outdoor settee consists of an aluminum frame with two arms on each side of the base co...

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Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Restored "1949er" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Set by Heywood Wakefield
Restored "1949er" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Set by Heywood Wakefield

Restored "1949er" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Set by Heywood Wakefield

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Three-strand "1949er" rattan living room set by Heywood Wakefield featuring a 3 seat sofa and set of two lounge chairs with decorative"1949er" arms and arched base. A great example o...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set

Restored Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco Rattan living-room set including a matching sectional sofa and lounge chair. Both feature the famous six-strand square pretzel side arms and stacked rattan base originally d...

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Vintage 1940s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Child Size "1949er" Two-Strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set
Restored Child Size "1949er" Two-Strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set

Restored Child Size "1949er" Two-Strand Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Chairs: 23" tall x 23" wide x 21" deep, Seat Height 11" Sofa: 23" tall x 45" wide x 21" deep, Seat Height 11" United States, 1940 We only purchase and sell only the best and finest...

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Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Restored Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Setional Settee Sofa
Restored Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Setional Settee Sofa

Restored Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Setional Settee Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Crafted with solid construction five-strand arms and stacked rattan bases the sofa features a sleek Streamline modernist design.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Rattan

Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s
Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s

Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s

Located in Lejre, DK

The Banana sofa, designed and produced by a Danish master carpenter in the 1940s, is a stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship and design. This elegant piece is ch...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wool

1940s Pine Sofa by Gunnar Göpert
1940s Pine Sofa by Gunnar Göpert

1940s Pine Sofa by Gunnar Göpert

By Göperts Möbler

Located in New York, NY

1940's Pine Sofa by Gunnar Göpert and produced by his namesake company in Jönköping, Sweden.

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Maurice Hirsch Sofa and Armchairs, 1940s, Louis XVI Style
Maurice Hirsch Sofa and Armchairs, 1940s, Louis XVI Style

Maurice Hirsch Sofa and Armchairs, 1940s, Louis XVI Style

By Maurice Hirsch

Located in Sharon, CT

A sofa and two armchairs. The sofa measures 69" wide, 32" depth, 30.5" high (seat height: 16.5"). The armchairs 26.5" wide, 28" depth, 30.5" high (seat height: 16.5"). Signed.

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. Sol...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Restored 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair Mink Mohair, Matching Sofa Available
Restored 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair Mink Mohair, Matching Sofa Available

Restored 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair Mink Mohair, Matching Sofa Available

Located in Detroit, MI

Note: We have additional matching lounge chair and sofa sets undergoing restoration and can offer chairs and sofas in multiples and with custom upholstery options. Please reach out f...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique French Art Deco Two-Seat Loveseat Sofa with Cream Upholstery, 1940s
Antique French Art Deco Two-Seat Loveseat Sofa with Cream Upholstery, 1940s

Antique French Art Deco Two-Seat Loveseat Sofa with Cream Upholstery, 1940s

Located in Detroit, MI

This beautiful antique French Art Deco loveseat sofa is circa 1940s. This well-built, elegantly proportioned two-seater loveseat sofa has a distinctive profile with a carved solid wo...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Ernst Schwadron Love Seat Sofa
Ernst Schwadron Love Seat Sofa

Ernst Schwadron Love Seat Sofa

By Ernst Schwadron

Located in Hanover, MA

We have the matching three seat sofa listed separately. References: Ernst Schwadron Interiors Magazine Rena Rosenthal May 1942 Interiors 1942-05: Vol 101 Iss 10 Bard Research Foru...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1940s Rattan Couch And Chaise Lounge
1940s Rattan Couch And Chaise Lounge

1940s Rattan Couch And Chaise Lounge

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Rattan couch and chaise lounge. Some strips missing as shown in pictures. Cushions need to be reupholstered .

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Vintage 1940s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury Ficks Reed Bamboo Sofa
Midcentury Ficks Reed Bamboo Sofa

Midcentury Ficks Reed Bamboo Sofa

Located in Sheffield, MA

Stylish and comfortable Ficks Reed bamboo with pewter finish accented details. Great as patio, porch or family room sofa covered in natural canvas. Seat h w/o cushion is 11.75 / with...

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Vintage 1940s North American Stools

Materials

Bamboo

Rare T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Bleached Walnut & Vellum Strap Sofa Settee
Rare T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Bleached Walnut & Vellum Strap Sofa Settee

Rare T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Bleached Walnut & Vellum Strap Sofa Settee

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare, likely custom ordered Sofa or Settee, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings with a bleached Walnut frame and Vellum Strapping. Stunning, elegant neo-classical design. One long ...

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Vintage 1940s British Settees

Materials

Walnut

Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan Sofa & Settee Living Room Set
Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan Sofa & Settee Living Room Set

Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Rattan Sofa & Settee Living Room Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

--Messurements-- Settee: 30" x 50" x 33" Sofa: 30" x 74" x 33" United States, 1940 MARCSS

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Mid-century Rattan 4-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Sofa & Chair Living Room Set
Restored Mid-century Rattan 4-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Sofa & Chair Living Room Set

Restored Mid-century Rattan 4-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Sofa & Chair Living Room Set

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

3 piece living room set of restored rattan furniture. A 3/4 pretzel arm sofa that is made up of 3 pieces and 3 seats and has a stacked rattan base, a 3/4 pretzel adjustable lounge ch...

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Florence Knoll Sofa Set
Florence Knoll Sofa Set

Florence Knoll Sofa Set

$10,000Sale Price / set|23% Off

Florence Knoll Sofa Set

By Florence Knoll

Located in Munich, DE

an early and hard to find sofaset . complete restored to perfect condition !

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Iron, bronze, fabric and glass bedroom set, England, circa 1940.
Iron, bronze, fabric and glass bedroom set, England, circa 1940.

Iron, bronze, fabric and glass bedroom set, England, circa 1940.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Iron, bronze, fabric and glass bedroom set, England, circa 1940. One large sofa, two side chairs and two nightstands.

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Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa has slightly taller legs indicating a production date closer to 1950 when taller leg...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Finn Juhl Sofa BO 46 Bovirke
Finn Juhl Sofa BO 46 Bovirke

Finn Juhl Sofa BO 46 Bovirke

By Finn Juhl

Located in Pawtucket, RI

The perfect Finn Juhl settee manufactured by Bovirke in 1946. Reupholstered with new Hallingdal fabric. Iconic Danish design in perfect restored condition.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Wool

Lying Nude on a Sofa - Original Lithograph - Handsigned
Lying Nude on a Sofa - Original Lithograph - Handsigned

Lying Nude on a Sofa - Original Lithograph - Handsigned

By Charles Camoin

Located in Paris, IDF

Charles CAMOIN Lying Nude on a Sofa, 1946 Original lithograph Signed in pencil bottom right Numbered / 100 On Lana vellum 26 x 36 cm (c. 10.2 x 14 inch) Excellent condition

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1940s Post-Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Danish 1930s Club Sofa, Style of Fritz Hansen & Flemming Lassen
Danish 1930s Club Sofa, Style of Fritz Hansen & Flemming Lassen

Danish 1930s Club Sofa, Style of Fritz Hansen & Flemming Lassen

By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A charming and highly sculptural Danish sofa attributed to the design tradition of Flemming Lassen and Fritz Hansen. While the exact designer and manufacturer remain undocumented, th...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s
Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant sofa designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa is reupholstered with natural "Sahara" sheepskin. The sofa is very comfo...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Restored Mid-century Rattan Double Horseshoe Settee Sofa, Pair
Restored Mid-century Rattan Double Horseshoe Settee Sofa, Pair

Restored Mid-century Rattan Double Horseshoe Settee Sofa, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

-Dimensions- Solid Settee: Height: 33" X Width: 50.5" X Depth: 32" 2-Piece Settee: Height: 30" X Width: 52" X Depth: 33" United States, 1940

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Vintage 1940s Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Sofa by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
Sofa by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s

Sofa by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s

By Gösta Jonsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish Modern sofa in yellow fabric. Good condition, small signs of usage. Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

(after) Berthe Morisot - "Jeune femme sur le sofa" pochoir

(after) Berthe Morisot - "Jeune femme sur le sofa" pochoir

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: pochoir (after the 1871 watercolor). Printed 1946 in a limited edition of 300 for the rare "Berthe Morisot Seize Aquarelles" portfolio, published in Paris by Quatre Chemins. ...

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1940s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Italian Art Deco Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood
Italian Art Deco Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood

Italian Art Deco Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, stained beech, brass, Europe, 1940s This exquisite sofa exudes the Art Deco style of the 1940s. With its imposing shapes, this design deserves a prominent place in one...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Sofa Sectional –1950
Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Sofa Sectional –1950

Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Sofa Sectional –1950

By Richard Sandfort Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Sofa Sectional –,1950 A rare and stylish aluminum outdoor sectional by Richard L. Sandfort, Inc., circa 1950s. Composed of four modular pieces,...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Swedish lounge set, Sofa and Chair ,  attributed to Carl Malmsten
1940s Swedish lounge set, Sofa and Chair ,  attributed to Carl Malmsten

1940s Swedish lounge set, Sofa and Chair , attributed to Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Elegant Swedish lounge set from the 1940s, attributed to Carl Malmsten. Featuring the original wool upholstery and traditional spring seat construction, now reinforced with new webbi...

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Vintage 1940s Living Room Sets

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

A refined and highly versatile Danish Modern bench designed by master cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose, executed in the 1940s. Crafted from beautifully patinated solid Bangkok teakwood...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Teak

Huge Sofa Set by Norman Bel Geddes, 1950s, USA
Huge Sofa Set by Norman Bel Geddes, 1950s, USA

Huge Sofa Set by Norman Bel Geddes, 1950s, USA

By Norman Bel Geddes

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Extremely rare huge sofa set by Norman Bel Geddes from the 1950s. We have the set from the possession of a US soldier stationed in Germany or Roth after the 2nd World War. In t...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Alder wood entry or sofa table by Carl Malmsten, Swedish modern 1940s
Alder wood entry or sofa table by Carl Malmsten, Swedish modern 1940s

Alder wood entry or sofa table by Carl Malmsten, Swedish modern 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Hägersten, SE

Entry table or game table designed by Carl Malmsten, model "Berga". Produced by his own workshop during the 1940s. Perfect in a hallway or library for vases and books or as a game ta...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

20th Century, Giuseppe Pagano and Gino Maggioni Sofa mod. Lamellare
20th Century, Giuseppe Pagano and Gino Maggioni Sofa mod. Lamellare

20th Century, Giuseppe Pagano and Gino Maggioni Sofa mod. Lamellare

By Gino Maggioni, Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Turin, Turin

Giuseppe Pagano was an Italian architect and designer, notable for his involvement in the movement of rationalist architecture in Italy up to the end of the Second World War. He desi...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Rope, Wood

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s
Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s

By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of Denmark. Attributed to Frits Schlegel. Frame in steam bent beechwood. Marked with ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

Classical Carl Malmsten sofa 40s design, Green wool model "nya Berlin" original
Classical Carl Malmsten sofa 40s design, Green wool model "nya Berlin" original

Classical Carl Malmsten sofa 40s design, Green wool model "nya Berlin" original

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten

Located in Forest, BE

This is a 3 seater long sofa in original green wool by master Carl Malmsten. The fabric is in good overall condition with some light traces. Carl Malmsten (December 7, 1888 – Augus...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Canapes

Materials

Pine

Restored MCM Rattan Five Strand Square Pretzel Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
Restored MCM Rattan Five Strand Square Pretzel Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

Restored MCM Rattan Five Strand Square Pretzel Sofa, Lounge Chair Livingroom Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A fully restored living room set featuring a five-strand square 3/4 pretzel three-seat sectional sofa and matching lounge chair. Heavily influenced by the iconic "stacked" rattan des...

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Vintage 1940s Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, 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.