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Rare Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa, Denmark 1940
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare, large sofa designed by Ludvig Pontoppidan, manufactured in Denmark around 1940 by himself
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Carved Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Three Seats Sofa, circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
1940s burl walnut Queen Anne style sofa.
Burr walnut tops, walnut carcass and cabriole legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Sofas
Materials
Wood
Leather Club Style Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather and wood club style sofa. Great color and patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Leather Club Style Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather club style sofa with nice trim and tack work.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome Danish mid-century three-seater sofa, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Rene Prou Style Wrought Iron Sofa
By René Prou
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Sofa Rene Prou Style armchair, circa 1940s
Great original patina,superb wrought iron
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
those seeking to create a sanctuary of style and comfort in their living space, this sofa promises more
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Mohair
Paul Frankl Style Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Frankl style sofa 100 inche length, extreme curved arms, slightly curved back details
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Cherry Wood, Inlaid Woods, Original Upholstery
Style: French Neoclassical
Category
Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
Vintage Louis XVI Style Sofa in Black Lacquer
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Louis XVI Sofa in Black Lacquer. Featuring a beautiful, curved frame with carved details
Category
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa, lambswool. 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A model 1669 sofa by Fritz Hansen in the style of Mogens Lassen which can seat three comfortably. A
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech, Teak
Charles X Style Italian Sofa with Fornasetti Linen Fabric
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Carlo X style boat sofa comes from a nineteenth-century villa on Lake Como, the gray and white
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Charles X Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut, Lacquer
French Provincial Style Vintage Sofa
Located in Saint Louis, US
Vintage French Provincial sofa reupholstered in red and white striped silk. Combination feather and
Category
Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa, c. 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Journey back to a transformative era of design with this alluring sofa, echoing the style of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Antique Mahogany High Back Bench Sofa, Denmark, circa 1920-1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Handsome mahogany high back sofa made more impressive with carved decorative accents and heavily
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Curved couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1940´s.
The feets are made of dark stained
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's
By Fritz Hansen, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
lacquered elmwood. Light elegant design in the style of Alfred Christensen and Fritz Hansen although we are
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Elm
Glamorous French Louis XVI Style Gold Giltwood Sofa with Damask Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous French Louis XVI style sofa having a carved wooden gold gilt frame with lovely patina
Category
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Stamford, CT
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Art Deco Sofa Colonial Style Cane and Walnut
Located in Buxton, GB
This vintage Art Deco sofa from the 1930s exudes elegance and sophistication. Made of high-quality
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
1940s Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
1940s burl walnut Queen Anne style sofa
Burr walnut tops, walnut carcass and cabriole legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Sofas
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Couch, Original Upholstery - France
Located in Girona, ES
Outstanding "Chesterfield" style couch, with its original sheepskin upholstery, minor wear
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Newly Upholstered Vintage Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
classic style sofa is the perfect start to a new design project! Redo your whole room starting with this
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Danish Mid-Century Sofa in the Style of Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Journey into a world where design meets dream with this captivating Danish Mid-Century Sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Stylish Scandinavian Modern Sofa in the Style of Kaj Gottlob
By Kaj Gottlob
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three-seat sofa in the style of Kaj Gottlob, Denmark. A Sleek design with winged arm rests and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Decorative Maison Jansen Style French 1940s Caned Sofas
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of large 1940s Maison Jansen style sofas.
Crafted from hand carved wood with caned
Category
Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Cane, Bamboo, Wicker
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany
Restored Rattan 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa featuring a decorative scalloped detail on the base
Category
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 32.29 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
Fancy Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Loveseat with New Silk Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XVI style sofa having carved gilded wood and beautiful new upholstery. The lovely frame
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
1940s Italian Sycamore Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1940s Italian sofa sycamore frame and brass detail in the style of Gio Ponti.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term “Swedish Modern” was quickly established as a reinterpretation of the Modern style during
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Art Deco Curved Couch
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, sculptural Art Deco couch, in two parts, newly upholstered in moss mohair with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Hollywood Regency Two Piece Sofa, 1940s
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Hamburg, PA
A designer two-part sofa frame with opposing scrolling arms and Hollywood Regency style. This
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mahogany and velvet two seats sofa, 1940s.
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Lisboa, PT
Two seats mahogany, cotton velvet covered sofa in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. France, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. As this sofa showcases, utility and style are not two different categories in Scandinavian mid
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
history. The new style, in which this three-seater conversation sofa was also created, signalled both
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Danish 1940s Very Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s.
This Danish sofa shows elegant curves and beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classic Hollywood Regency Light Green / Sage Button Tufted Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
detail photos. While the Sofa would benefit greatly from a re-upholstering, the form and style present
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the manner of Viggo Boesen, sofa, fabric Gabriel 'Savak', stained beech, Denmark, 1940s
This
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
present sofa in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this.
This sofa has the characteristic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 28.75 in
Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Pretzel 3 Piece Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in comfort and style with this restored rattan 3-strand full pretzel 3-piece sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern is to-the-point and no-nonsense, much like the straightforward interior style
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.56 in W 71.66 in D 39.77 in
Two-Seater Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Danish Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Sculptural Art Deco Sofa, Danish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
really good.
This sculptural sofa will complement many interior styles. A Modern, Antique
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Nutwood, Fabric, Wood
Dutch Oakwood Modernist Lounge Sofa by Bas Van Pelt
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original oakwood lounge sofa by Bas Van Pelt; Seating group; Easy Chairs; Dutch Modernism; Producer
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil & Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This characteristic sofa from the 1940s remains a timeless testament to his, and to Swedish Modern
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Restored Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Steel Sofa from Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus style sofa was produced by Hynek Gottwald in the 1930s. The sofa has been completely
Category
Early 20th Century Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 76.78 in D 32.29 in
Sculptural Sofa in Nutwood & Burl, Art Deco, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful cubist Art Deco sofa made in fantastic burl wood veneer, reupholstered in a luxurious
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
H 27.56 in W 75.99 in D 35.83 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa is an early example of what became known as Danish Mid
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.68 in W 55.52 in D 32.29 in
Guglielmo Ulrich, Mid-Century Modern, Three Seat Sofa, White Boucle, Wood, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Art Deco Style, Boucle, 1940s
Italian organic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 30 in W 84.5 in D 37 in
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
light, clear and simple style, this sofa is a stylish way to bring modernity to a space. The original
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940 style sofa you’re looking for. A 1940 style sofa — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 125 variations of the antique or vintage 1940 style sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940 style sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940 style sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Slagelse Møbelvaerk, FDB Møbler and Paul Frankl each produced at least one beautiful 1940 style sofa that is worth considering.
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Prices for a 1940 style sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.
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- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- What is a Lawson style sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A Lawson style sofa has loose back pillows, a three-cushion seat design and a very simple shape. The armrests can be high, rolled or squared. The width of this sofa is big enough for a person to comfortably take a nap. Find your Lawson sofa on 1stDibs and let it blend in with your room or stand out altogether.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Home decor trends change often and certain styles of sofas come in and out of style. The sofa best suited for your home is a matter of personal preference and unique needs. Shop a wide range of sofas and other home furnishing on 1stDibs.
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