1940s Modular Sofa
Elegant 4-Piece Modular Sofa in Mohair with Mahogany Legs 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Curved 4 piece modular sofa with mahogany legs, custom design, American 1940's. This sofa allows
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany
Bernard Govin Large Modular Asmara Sofa, 1966. Ligne Roset Edition in white
By Bernard Govin
Located in London, GB
Bernard Govin is a French designer and interior architect, born in 1940. During his life, he has
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 30.32 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in
A four-seat rattan and fabric sectional sofa in the style of Paul Theodore Frank
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A spacious four-seat sectional sofa crafted from curved rattan and upholstered in fabric
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
H 33.08 in W 112.21 in D 31.5 in
Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 75.4 in D 29.93 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 50.79 in D 30.71 in
Monumental Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental three-piece sectional Omnibus sofa by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s. This very large sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Four Piece Cubo Sectional Sofa by Harvey Probber, circa 1972
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
– and thereby became the pioneer and inventor of the modular sofa. This concept has remained highly
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson 3 Piece Modular Iron Lounge Group Sofa & Armchair
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Troy, MI
Three piece Sol-Air lounge group designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed 1940s - 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE CHEST / Cabinet for HERMAN MILLER. Classic Modernist
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
cabinets that Nelson designed over the course of several years. in the 1940s, George Nelson was at the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
H 41 in W 56 in D 18.5 in
ISA Bergamo Rare Set of Curved Settee and Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
gilt metal front legs and saber back legs - exude luxury and playfulness. This versatile modular
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 70 in D 40 in
Pair of "Karate" ottomans by Michel Cadestin, Ed.Airborne, France, circa 1970
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Paris, FR
, playful and evolutionary.
An enthusiast of modular, inflatable and collapsible furniture in the 70s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Rare Harvey Probber Curved Macassar Corner Tables - A Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Morristown, NJ
designed his first sofa at age 16, selling it for $10. By the time he finished high school, he was selling
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 21 in W 51 in D 44 in
1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
facility. The 1940’s was the beginning of American modernism, a time characterized by young designers with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 26 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
company’s designers created a production prototype of the original 1940 piece that architect Franco Albini
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan for he and his wife's bedroom-- this set is truly stunning.
Modular in nature, there is a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
company’s designers created a production prototype of the original 1940 piece that architect Franco Albini
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
company’s designers created a production prototype of the original 1940 piece that architect Franco Albini
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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By Harvey Probber
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1940s Modular Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s modular sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every 1940s modular sofa was constructed with great care. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage 1940s modular sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s modular sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1940s modular sofa made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Cassina, Le Corbusier and Harvey Probber each produced at least one beautiful 1940s modular sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1940s Modular Sofa?
The average selling price for a 1940s modular sofa at 1stDibs is $12,860, while they’re typically $4,495 on the low end and $70,746 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1940s Modular Sofa
- What is a modular sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
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