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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A blue fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and floral-printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.125"H x 94.5"W x 36.0"D Seat Height (inches): 14.0" Arm Height (inc...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Göperts Möbler

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained pine and white fabric "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. 

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

By Tor Wolfenstein

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric and wood sofa designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cushman Furniture, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Cushman Furniture, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s

Cushman Furniture, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and white fabric sofa produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

By Tor Wolfenstein

Located in High Point, NC

An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A stained birch and floral printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and red velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An organic red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

An off-white bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat height: 14”

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl Cederholm

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed by Carl Cederholm and produced by Stil & Form, Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Valabrega sofa - Italy 1940s
Valabrega sofa - Italy 1940s

Valabrega sofa - Italy 1940s

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Paris, FR

Ernesto Valabrega Sofa - Italy, 1940 Dark wood frame with organic shapes and zoomorphic legs. 3-seater sofa reupholstered in a tan/leopard fabric from Lelièvre Paris.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

By Tor Wolfenstein

Located in High Point, NC

An organic wood and grey mohair sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s. 18" seat height

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A curved wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An organic shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s
Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s

Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Made in finest wood and quality. 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in High Point, NC

A stained mahogany and yellow horsehair fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s

Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in High Point, NC

A purple velvet and birch sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Göperts Möbler

Located in High Point, NC

A pine "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. 

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Bertil Söderberg, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s
Bertil Söderberg, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s

Bertil Söderberg, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s

By Bertil Söderberg 1, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in High Point, NC

A stained beech and green fabric two-seater sofa or settee, designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s

American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and grey beige fabric sofa, designed and produced in the US, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 16”  Arm Height (inches): 25" Condition: upholstered at some point in recent time.

Category

Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Amarillo, TX

Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available. USA, circa 1944. From an important estate. Silk over oak frame. Measures: 88 W x 27 D x 33 H in. 224 W x 68.5 D x 83.8 H cm. Featured in...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Sofa by unknown designer and maker, Sweden, 1940s
Sofa by unknown designer and maker, Sweden, 1940s

Sofa by unknown designer and maker, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Rare sofa designed during the first half of the 20th century by an unknown Swedish designer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1940s
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1940s

Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A large five-seat purple velvet, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Thanks to its curved shape, this sofa is exceptionally cosy and elegant, a statement piece that is also referred to as a conversation sofa.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

By Carl-Johan Boman

Located in High Point, NC

A white fabric and wood sofa designed by Carl-Johan Boman and produced by Oy Boman Ab, Finland, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Augusto Romano Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s
Augusto Romano Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s

Augusto Romano Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s

By Augusto Romano

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and wicker sofa attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rush, Wood

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

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Swedish two-seater sofa is an early example of Nordic mid-century modern design and of outstanding craftsmanship with a quality that honours the materials and their us...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 oak frame. Measure: 88 W x 27 D x 33 H in. 224 W x 68.5 D x 83.8 H cm. Featured in ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Oak

French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s
French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s

French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, cast iron, and yellow fabric sofa designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Swedish Art Deco Velvet Sofa Curved Design, 1940s
Swedish Art Deco Velvet Sofa Curved Design, 1940s

Swedish Art Deco Velvet Sofa Curved Design, 1940s

By OPE Möbler

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This Sofa is gifted with wonderful, curved lines and new velvet upholstery. The golden yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look. New upholstery with signs of use. The le...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An elm, beech and green fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Elm

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat height: 19.5” Arm height: 25.25”

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.'

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): 15" Arm Height (inches): 25.38" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, 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 NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Söderberg 1

Located in The Hague, NL

This sculptural sofa was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool
1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool

1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, reupholstered in "Gabriel" wool by Savak, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This charming sofa, newly reupholstered in a fine woolen white fabric, is designed in the manner of Da...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Swedish Modern Sofa from Berga Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern Sofa from Berga Möbler, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Modern Sofa from Berga Möbler, Sweden, 1940s

By Berga Mobler

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant Swedish Modern sofa from Berga Möbler, with rounded lines and fun sculpted legs. Original mole colored plush upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Curved Two-Seater Sofa by Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1940s
Curved Two-Seater Sofa by Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1940s

Curved Two-Seater Sofa by Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1940s

By Søren Willadsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Through its combination of curved frame, upholstery, and exposed wood, this sofa illustrates the quiet elegance that characterises Danish furniture from the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, 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 unique piece of evidence showing how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought in...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

By Asko, Flemming Lassen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen, Asko

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

1940s Pegasus Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather
1940s Pegasus Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather

1940s Pegasus Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A timeless English classic, this 1940s Pegasus Chesterfield sofa embodies the rich character and craftsmanship that make vintage leather seating so desirable.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Burlap, Wood

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Lovely channeled back curved banana shaped sofa.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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 recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Otto Schultz Sofa, Elm Wood & Pistachio Velvet, 1940s
Midcentury Otto Schultz Sofa, Elm Wood & Pistachio Velvet, 1940s

Midcentury Otto Schultz Sofa, Elm Wood & Pistachio Velvet, 1940s

By Boet, Otto Schulz

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful sofa by Otto Schulz, in a curved form with decorative piping. Made from elm with elegant woodgrain and upholstered with pistachio green velvet.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

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 produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Swedish Modern Sheepskin Sofa, 1930s–1940s
Swedish Modern Sheepskin Sofa, 1930s–1940s

Swedish Modern Sheepskin Sofa, 1930s–1940s

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

A beautifully sculptural Swedish Modern sofa from the 1930s–40s, newly upholstered in luxurious natural sheepskin.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

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 birch legs, a class Midcentury Modern design.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

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 unique example of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. A...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

These qualities perfectly describe this amazing sofa, standing on four club-shaped legs. This two-seater sofa has a lot of character with a welcoming presence that exudes high qualit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Rare Gio Ponti Attributed Sofa by Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1940s
Rare Gio Ponti Attributed Sofa by Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1940s

Rare Gio Ponti Attributed Sofa by Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1940s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Rare Gio Ponti attributed sofa for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s. Structurally sound but reupholstery required.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance
Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance

Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set – Timeless Elegance Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage sofa and armchairs set from the 1940s-50s.

Category

Vintage 1940s 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 Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Praha, CZ

This rare three-seater sofa is a masterpiece of Danish Modern design by the legendary architect Kaare Klint. Produced by the prestigious furniture maker Rud. Rasmussen, this sofa is ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Textile, Upholstery

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1940s Couches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1940s couches available for sale. The range of distinct 1940s couches — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 2784 antique and vintage 1940s couches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 1940s couches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 1940s couches are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 1940s couches are appealing in their simplicity, but Frits Henningsen, Slagelse Møbelvaerk and Fritz Hansen produced popular 1940s couches that are worth a look.

How Much are 1940s Couches?

1940s couches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,003, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,120,531.

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.