Antique Art Deco Navy Blue Velvet Sofa Couch 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible and rare antique velvet Art Deco sofa is circa 1940. The sofa has a classic Art
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Maple
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa original upholstered with velvet. Legs of beech. Made in the
Beech, Velvet
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with two tone velvet. Legs of beech. Made in the
Velvet, Beech
Sold|$13,266
Velvet Sofa by Eric Karlén
By Eric Karlén, Firma Rumsinteriör
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking, rarely seen sofa by Eric Karlén, made in the 1940s. Birch legs, body reupholstered with
Velvet, Birch
Two-Seats Dark Crimson Sofa, circa 1940, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brussels, BE
Two-seats sofa, circa 1940, Italy. Nice dark red stripped velvet and padded silk. Dark wood feet
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Jules Leleu three seater sofa mohair velvet 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful sofa designed by Jules Leleu around 1945 embodies the smooth lines of the art deco
Velvet
Sold|$3,600
Art Deco Velvet Channel Back "Shell" Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Art Deco "shell" or channel back sofa / settee in a powdery shade of navy blue. Newer updated
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Swedish Modern, Sofa, Green Velvet, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Green Velvet, Elm, Sweden, 1940s An organic modern sofa designed
Velvet, Elm
Vintage Danish Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet Art Deco banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat
Velvet
Vintage Danish Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet Art Deco banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat
Velvet
Sold|$9,534
Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1950s Curved Velvet Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
Slagelse Mobelvaerk sofa, 1940s. Curved Art Deco style sofa from Danish cabinetmakers Slagelse
Oak, Velvet
Sold|$9,534
Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1950s Curved Velvet Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
Curved sofa from Danish cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk produced in Denmark circa 1940s. Oiled
Velvet, Oak
Sold|$1,662
Sofa Foam and Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
3 seats sofa, foam padding, velvet covering.
Velvet, Foam
Sold|$1,425
Sofa Foam and Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
2 seats sofa, foam padding, velvet covering.
Velvet, Foam
Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular sofa attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original of
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Danish Blue Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Blue Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat
Velvet
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa in Green Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa in Green Velvet, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat
Velvet
Vintage Danish Emerald Green Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Emerald Green Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped
Velvet
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat height 16”
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$11,639
Walnut and Velvet Sofa by Axel Larsson
By Hjalmar Jackson, Axel Larsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
of the sofa, down the sides in a curve and along the base of the seats. Original, green velvet fabric
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Designer, Sizable Sofa, Brass, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable curved brass and pink velvet sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall
Brass
Carl Malmsten, "Berlin" Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue grey velvet "Berlin" sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
Velvet, Wood
Agner Christoffersen, sofa in rosa velvet, Denmark 1940s
By Agner Christoffersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An early Danish modernist sofa with an organic form similar to works by important architects such
Velvet, Beech
Sofa Springs Feather Cushions Velvet Vintage, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa, springs padding, feather cushions, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s.
Velvet, Feathers
Sold|$5,000
Swedish, 1940s Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in Highland, IN
This Swedish sofa represents a transition from the Deco/ Moderne to Mid-Century Modern aesthetic
Upholstery, Beech
1940s vintage sofa in art deco style with velvet blue cover
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1940s Art Deco sofa. Curved solid wood structure and blue velvet cover. In excellent conditions
Velvet, Wood
Capitonné Sofa Springs Padding Velvet and Fabric Upholstery Vintage, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A capitonné sofa, springs padding, velvet and fabric upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
High Back Red Velvet Bench by Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1940
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
This extraordinarily lavish bench by Osvaldo Borsani is made of solid wood with a renewed velvet
Velvet, Wood
Sofa Attributable to Osvaldo Borsani, Wood Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa attributable to Osvaldo Borsani from an important private client, lacquered wood, spring
Velvet, Wood
Sofa, Spring 'Device' and Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa; spring padding, velvet covering. Good conditions, shows small signs of wear.
Velvet, Foam
Sold|$5,007
1940's Danish Vintage Re-Upholstered Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very comfortable vintage Danish sofa. This was made in Denmark, it dates from around
Velvet, Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Curved Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular sofa and pair of armchairs attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the
Velvet, Beech
Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Banana Sofa in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Banana Sofa in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana
Velvet
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1940s Green Velvet Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa number 4908 circa early 1940s. This example has been masterfully
Brass
Three-Seat Sofa Springs Padding Velvet Upholstery Vintage, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A three-seat sofa, springs padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
Wood, Velvet
Sold|$10,200
Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Chicago, IL
Sourced in Paris, this 1940s sofa features a handsome curved silhouette and beechwood feet with
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Large Sofa in Ivory Velvet Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
1940s Italian elegant and classic upholstered sofa with single seat cushion, lacquered wood and
Brass
Comfortable Danish Mid-Century Sofa in Velvet, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
Fabric
Sold|$3,950
Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Velvet Covered Sofa
Wood, Velvet
Italian Sofa in the Menner of Gio Ponti from 1940s in Velvet Green
By Gio Ponti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian sofa in the manner of Gio Ponti from 1940s in velvet green Two seating Italian sofa from
Velvet
Axel Larsson Walnut and Velvet Sofa Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Larsson, Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exquisite sofa designed by famed Axel Larsson in Sweden in the 1940s. While the design is
Wool, Walnut
Green Mohair Velvet Four-Seat Sofa by a Danish Master Cabinet Maker, C. 1945
Located in London, GB
A slender 1940s, possibly '50s, four-seater sofa exquisitely made by a Danish master cabinet maker
Velvet, Teak
Gio Ponti, Curved Four-Seat Sofa, Beige Velvet, Dark Beech Legs, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in High Point, NC
An organically shaped / curved, large four-seat sofa designed by Gio Ponti. Produced by Casa e
Velvet, Beech
Viggo Boesen Style Curved Sofa Model No. 96 in Velvet by N.a. Jørgensen
By N.A. Jørgensens
Located in Esbjerg, DK
sofa stands in the original velvet and in excellent overall condition and with natural age wear to legs
Beech, Velvet
Curved Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s, Restored in Teal Velvet
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
very old dark blue velvet with a fringe skirt and pleating all around the outer rim of the sofa
Velvet, Walnut, Mahogany
Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Blue Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940-50s large size curved three-seat sofa in blue mohair fabric. The
Wool, Beech
Banana Shaped Curved Sofa Covered in Original Green Velvet Danish Midcentury
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green velvet fabric. The sofa has
Mohair, Beech
Sold|$1,722
Danish Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish banana sofa, 1940s Vintage Danish banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in green/beige/gold
Velvet
Sold|$5,400
Art Deco sofa or Day Bed
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Art Deco Sofa or Day Bed, Movmented Wood frame lacquered in a subtil "expresso" lacquer
Lacquer, Velvet, Wood
Sold|$1,662
Vintage Couch, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage couch upholstered with springs and foam. The coating is in velvet.
Velvet, Foam
Sold|$8,717
Swedish 1940s Sofa
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Inviting exclamation mark of a sofa, made for a theatre foyer in central Sweden in the 1940s. Firm
Velvet
STUNNING HOLLYWOOD REGENCY STYLE TWO PIECE SOFA
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sexy two piece Hollywood Regency sofa, has separate sprung seat cushions and has
Velvet, Upholstery
Sold|$4,200
Fabulous English Leather Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
This nice bronze and brown patina leather sofa is very comfortable. We like the mod touch on
Leather, Velvet
Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Teal Velvet
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or in teal blue mohair wool fabric. The sofa
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Pink Velvet
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or in rose pink mohair wool fabric. The sofa
Beech, Mohair
Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s Beige Brass Feat
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofas spectacular attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940, the feet are duck leg.
Brass
Sold|$10,095
Sofa Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and curved sofa by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
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.
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