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1940 Style Sofa

Onyx marble and teak sofa table in the style of Josef Frank, 1940-50s
Onyx marble and teak sofa table in the style of Josef Frank, 1940-50s

Onyx marble and teak sofa table in the style of Josef Frank, 1940-50s

By Josef Frank

Located in Hägersten, SE

Sofa table by unknown designer and maker, Similar to the style of Josef Frank and Firma Svenskt Tenn.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Onyx

Carved Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Three Seats Sofa, circa 1940
Carved Burl Walnut Queen Anne Style Three Seats Sofa, circa 1940

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.    

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Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Sofas

Materials

Wood

Rene Prou Style Wrought Iron Sofa
Rene Prou Style Wrought Iron Sofa

Rene Prou Style Wrought Iron Sofa

$3,250

H 53 in W 53 in D 26 in

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 details. The fabric is not new however in very good condition.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Louis XVI Style Sofa in Black Lacquer
Vintage Louis XVI Style Sofa in Black Lacquer

Vintage Louis XVI Style Sofa in Black Lacquer

$8,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 80.5 in D 32 in

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 from head to toe in a rich black lacquered finish. All new upholstery work in unique ...

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Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charles X Style Italian Sofa with Fornasetti Linen Fabric
Charles X Style Italian Sofa with Fornasetti Linen Fabric

Charles X Style Italian Sofa with Fornasetti Linen Fabric

$3,552

H 41.34 in W 70.87 in D 24.41 in

Charles X Style Italian Sofa with Fornasetti Linen Fabric

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This Carlo X style boat sofa comes from a nineteenth-century villa on Lake Como, the gray and white lacquered sofa, shabby chic effect, has been upholstered with original Fornasetti ...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Charles X Sofas

Materials

Linen, Walnut, Lacquer

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s

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 Beautifly organic shaped Danish sofa similar to works by Flemming Lassen. This sofa ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France

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 cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Couch, Original Upholstery - France
Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Couch, Original Upholstery - France

Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Couch, Original Upholstery - France

Located in Girona, Girona

Outstanding "Chesterfield" style couch, with its original sheepskin upholstery, minor wear consistent with age and use, beech base painted imitating Macassar ebony, French polish, po...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Stylish Scandinavian Modern Sofa in the Style of Kaj Gottlob
Stylish Scandinavian Modern Sofa in the Style of Kaj Gottlob

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 three overstuffed removable cushions. This comfortable mid-century modern green sofa ma...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s
Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s

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 rattan base with four-strand square pretzel arms and it is a solid single curved ra...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

1940s Danish Banana Style Sofa in Taupe Leather and Chocolate Bouclé
1940s Danish Banana Style Sofa in Taupe Leather and Chocolate Bouclé

1940s Danish Banana Style Sofa in Taupe Leather and Chocolate Bouclé

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen

Located in New York, NY

This 1940s Danish sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen and Slagelse Mobelvaerk is a one of a kind addition to any home. Designed with a curved backrest in newly reupholstered chocola...

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany

Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa
Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa

Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six-Strand Square Pretzel 3-Seater Sectional Sofa

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This restored mid-century rattan six-strand square pretzel three-seat sectional sofa with sectional pieces showcases timeless charm styled after the design made famous by Paul Frankl.

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Vintage 1940s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Danish Fritz Hansen Style 2-Seater Couch with Curves, Wool and Dark Wood 1940s
Danish Fritz Hansen Style 2-Seater Couch with Curves, Wool and Dark Wood 1940s

Danish Fritz Hansen Style 2-Seater Couch with Curves, Wool and Dark Wood 1940s

By Fritz Hansen, Kaare Klint, Frits Henningsen, Carl Malmsten

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage Danish couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1930s to 1940s. The 2-seater couch has some interesting details with slightly convex seats and a nice curved detail in the...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood, Wool

Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Two Seats Sofa Pierre Chareau Style
Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Two Seats Sofa Pierre Chareau Style

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. Wooden structure, black painted wood feet, spring upholstery and seat cushions. Conditio...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Restored Paul T Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel 5-Seat Sectional
Restored Paul T Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel 5-Seat Sectional

Restored Paul T Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel 5-Seat Sectional

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The sofa showcases the classic streamline style made famous by designer Paul T Frankl, complete with fancy wicker wrappings.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Swedish modern elm root table in the style of Josef Frank, Sweden 1940s
Swedish modern elm root table in the style of Josef Frank, Sweden 1940s

Swedish modern elm root table in the style of Josef Frank, Sweden 1940s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Hägersten, SE

Swedish modern sofa table in the style of Josef Frank. Unknown designer and producer. made in Sweden during the 1940-50s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Elm, Teak

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

Empire Style Sofa, XX th, Mahogany, Gray

$4,430

H 43.31 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in

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

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

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

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 Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen

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

Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style  Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s
Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style  Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s

Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s

By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

Located in taranto, IT

Rare splendid 40s living room, made in the style of Casa & Giardino by Gio Ponti, consisting of a two-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs, wooden structure and upholstery in Cintz c...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

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Biedermeier Style Swedish Sofa
Biedermeier Style Swedish Sofa

Biedermeier Style Swedish Sofa

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H 33.25 in W 69.75 in D 27.25 in

Biedermeier Style Swedish Sofa

Located in Charleston, SC

Sycamore Box Sofa with Outswept Arms and Shaped Back all with Ebony Fretwork Pattern Panels and Upholstered Cut Chenille Tight Seat Resting on Four Front Ebony Decorated Legs and Tw...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Sycamore, Fabric

Art Deco Tubular Chrome Sofa in the style of Kem Weber
Art Deco Tubular Chrome Sofa in the style of Kem Weber

Art Deco Tubular Chrome Sofa in the style of Kem Weber

By Kem Weber

Located in Chicago, IL

1940's Art Deco American Tubular chrome three-seat sofa in the style of Kem Weber.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Rare "Godfather" Style Rattan Sofa, Manner of Paul Frankl
Rare "Godfather" Style Rattan Sofa, Manner of Paul Frankl

Rare "Godfather" Style Rattan Sofa, Manner of Paul Frankl

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H 28.5 in W 102 in D 37.5 in

Rare "Godfather" Style Rattan Sofa, Manner of Paul Frankl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine and rare 3 piece sectional rattan sofa in the manner of Paul Frankl. *Notes: There is no sales tax on this item if it is being shipped out of the state of Florida (Objects20c/Ob...

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Vintage 1940s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery

Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's
Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's

Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's

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H 36.23 in W 61.03 in D 38.19 in

Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's

By André Arbus

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Sofa in the style of André Arbus, Bisson Bruneel fabric, France, 1940's.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

1940s Rare Small Desk or Sofa Table in the Style of Ico Parisi
1940s Rare Small Desk or Sofa Table in the Style of Ico Parisi

1940s Rare Small Desk or Sofa Table in the Style of Ico Parisi

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H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in

1940s Rare Small Desk or Sofa Table in the Style of Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in London, GB

Amazing small desk / sofa table with glass top . Original glass

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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

1940's French Knoll Style Sofa
1940's French Knoll Style Sofa

1940's French Knoll Style Sofa

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H 33 in W 82 in D 36 in

1940's French Knoll Style Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Classic Knoll style sofa with reclining arms. The arms are held in place by decorative cord.

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Vintage 1940s French Sofas

Materials

Wood

Louis XIII Style Sofa, France, Circa 1940
Louis XIII Style Sofa, France, Circa 1940

Louis XIII Style Sofa, France, Circa 1940

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H 34.5 in W 67.5 in D 27.25 in

Louis XIII Style Sofa, France, Circa 1940

Located in Culver City, CA

Louis XIII style sofa France, Circa 1940 Finely carved frame with original paint.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Sofas

Materials

Brass

French Rococo Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Tufted Sofa Couch, circa 1940
French Rococo Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Tufted Sofa Couch, circa 1940

French Rococo Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Tufted Sofa Couch, circa 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This sofa is a Classic style and can be reimagined in a fresh new way for your home today or used just as it is. The sofa has a rust colored vinyl tufted frame and is in fundamentall...

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Walnut

1940's curved sofa in the style of James Mont
1940's curved sofa in the style of James Mont

1940's curved sofa in the style of James Mont

Located in St. Louis, MO

Curved front sofa, chinoiserie fabric in excellent condition, ebony base, c.1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940's Hollywood Regency Sofa
1940's Hollywood Regency Sofa

1940's Hollywood Regency Sofa

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H 27.5 in W 88 in D 38 in

1940's Hollywood Regency Sofa

Located in New York, NY

This 1940's Hollywood regency style sofa has been reupholstered in a blue / gray textured fabric.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen Style Sofa, 1940-1950s, Denmark
Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen Style Sofa, 1940-1950s, Denmark

Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen Style Sofa, 1940-1950s, Denmark

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen style sofa. New upholstered with mohair two-tone wool.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Boesen Style Large Four-Seat Sofa Early Mid-Century
Danish 1940's Boesen Style Large Four-Seat Sofa Early Mid-Century

Danish 1940's Boesen Style Large Four-Seat Sofa Early Mid-Century

By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Impressive Danish four-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Viggo Boesens's voluptious designs but without his signature rounded armrests. These armre...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Beech

1940-1950’s Traditional Green Naugahyde Faux Leather Lawson Club Style Sofa
1940-1950’s Traditional Green Naugahyde Faux Leather Lawson Club Style Sofa

1940-1950’s Traditional Green Naugahyde Faux Leather Lawson Club Style Sofa

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Traditional green Naugahyde faux leather Lawson style club or library sofa with rolled arms by Vargas Fine Furniture.

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Mid-20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Brass

Jansen Style Sofa Table
Jansen Style Sofa Table

Jansen Style Sofa Table

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H 17 in W 27.75 in D 18.25 in

Jansen Style Sofa Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in Miami, FL

Bronze and polished iron frame. Black opaline top.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofa Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Painted Sofa
Louis XV Style Painted Sofa

Louis XV Style Painted Sofa

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H 32 in W 85 in D 38 in

Louis XV Style Painted Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Louis XV style painted sofa that has been newly upholstered with loose cushion and self welt cording.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood, Paint, Burlap, Upholstery

Dorothy Draper Style Sofa
Dorothy Draper Style Sofa

Dorothy Draper Style Sofa

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H 32 in W 90.5 in D 33.5 in

Dorothy Draper Style Sofa

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Stunning almost surreal sofa with scroll arms and a reverse camel back in the style of Dorothy Draper. Vintage striped upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Louis XV style serpentine shaped back sofa.
Louis XV style serpentine shaped back sofa.

Louis XV style serpentine shaped back sofa.

Located in New York, NY

A French Louis XV style sofa with serpentine front and back having painted wooden frame with six cabriole legs and armrest upholstered with tight back and loose seat cushion. In the ...

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Vintage 1940s French Sofas

Jansen Style French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Jansen Style French Louis XVI Style Sofa

Jansen Style French Louis XVI Style Sofa

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H 36 in W 72 in D 37 in

Jansen Style French Louis XVI Style Sofa

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

French Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1940s, light gray distress-painted and parcel-gilt, rolled back at head-rest, rolled arms, three cushioned seat, upholstered in cotton canvas decor...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Country French Louis XV-Style Sofa
Country French Louis XV-Style Sofa

Country French Louis XV-Style Sofa

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H 35 in W 78 in D 33 in

Country French Louis XV-Style Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Down-filled pillows; upholstered in fabric attributed to Fortuny.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

STUNNING HOLLYWOOD REGENCY STYLE TWO PIECE SOFA
STUNNING HOLLYWOOD REGENCY STYLE TWO PIECE SOFA

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 been newly reupholstered in a beautiful midnight blue velevt fabric

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Sofa
Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Sofa

Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Sofa

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H 38.5 in W 78 in D 25.5 in

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

Swedish Leather Chesterfield-Style Corner Sofa Banquette
Swedish Leather Chesterfield-Style Corner Sofa Banquette

Swedish Leather Chesterfield-Style Corner Sofa Banquette

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unusual corner sofa in the button-tufted Chesterfield style. Upper/tufted portion covered in a soft deep brown leather and seat in a thick, more durable cow hide - in almost the sam...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

1940s French Provincial-Style Sofa
1940s French Provincial-Style Sofa

1940s French Provincial-Style Sofa

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H 33 in W 85 in L 33 in

1940s French Provincial-Style Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming, 1940s French Provincial-style sofa with a distressed paint finish, decorative carvings and new linen upholstery. Loose seat cushion.

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Paint

1940s French Provincial Style Sofa
1940s French Provincial Style Sofa

1940s French Provincial Style Sofa

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H 33 in W 85 in D 33 in

1940s French Provincial Style Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming, 1940s French Provincial style sofa with a distressed paint finish, decorative carvings, and new linen upholstery. Loose seat cushion.  

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Paint

Paul Frankl Style Sofa and Lounge Chair Set
Paul Frankl Style Sofa and Lounge Chair Set

Paul Frankl Style Sofa and Lounge Chair Set

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Paul Frankl style 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 ori...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Fabulous Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa all new upholstery
Fabulous Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa all new upholstery

Fabulous Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa all new upholstery

Located in Stamford, CT

Fabulous Duncan Phyfe style sofa with new linen upholstery and great detailing.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Art Moderne Style Upholstered Gilt and Black Lacquered Sofa
Art Moderne Style Upholstered Gilt and Black Lacquered Sofa

Art Moderne Style Upholstered Gilt and Black Lacquered Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Art Moderne Style Upholstered Partial Gilt and Black Lacquered Sofa,
attributed to F.& G. Furniture Co., Boston, accompanied by the original sofa design drawing

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Vintage 1940s American Sofas

French Louis XIV Style Sofa
French Louis XIV Style Sofa

French Louis XIV Style Sofa

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H 28.5 in W 87.5 in D 29.5 in

French Louis XIV Style Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Carved wood frame with an off-white pickled painted finish. Has a down filled loose seat, upholstered back, original fabric and fluted legs.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XIV Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Sofa
Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Sofa

Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Sofa

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H 34 in W 69 in D 28 in

Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Sofa

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful sofa, in the taste of Louis XVI, white distress-painted with parcel gilt, upholstered in white muslin, stamped Jansen.

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Vintage 1940s Argentine Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Paul Frankl Style Four-Strand "Horse Shoe" Rattan Sofa
Paul Frankl Style Four-Strand "Horse Shoe" Rattan Sofa

Paul Frankl Style Four-Strand "Horse Shoe" Rattan Sofa

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

NOTE: NYC Decorator Lindsey Coral Harper, has borrowed this sofa for a showcase project with Architectural Digest and Sunbrella Fabric in LA in October. It will appear in Architectur...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

French Louis XVI Style Carved Sofa
French Louis XVI Style Carved Sofa

French Louis XVI Style Carved Sofa

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H 42 in W 77 in D 34 in

French Louis XVI Style Carved Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Neoclassical style French carved sofa standing on four fluted legs. Intricately carved with rope and flower detail. Newly upholstered in natural burlap with double self cord detail. ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Large Curved Sofa In The Style Of Gio Ponti
Large Curved Sofa In The Style Of Gio Ponti

Large Curved Sofa In The Style Of Gio Ponti

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H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 35.83 in

Large Curved Sofa In The Style Of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Kent, Dover

A large, curved sofa with scalloped back in the style of Gio Ponti. Of generous proportions, with three newly feathered cushion seats and newly upholstered throughout in red velvet.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Glamorous French Louis XVI Style Gold Giltwood Sofa with Damask Upholstery
Glamorous French Louis XVI Style Gold Giltwood Sofa with Damask Upholstery

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, upholstered in a raised damask fabric, all in great shape. Arm height 25.5 #5293

Category

Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Sofa by Jansen
French Louis XV Style Sofa by Jansen

French Louis XV Style Sofa by Jansen

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H 34.5 in W 72 in D 31 in

French Louis XV Style Sofa by Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Elegant French Louis XV style sofa, circa 1940s, the creme peinte frame with parcel-gilding, upholstered in linen, padded back and cushioned seat, raised on cabriole legs. By Maison ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Classic Florence Knoll Sofa
Classic Florence Knoll Sofa

Classic Florence Knoll Sofa

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H 29 in W 90 in D 31.5 in

Classic Florence Knoll Sofa

By Florence Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Modern design icon Florence Knoll sofa. This example originally came from the executive office of the Museum of Modern Art NYC. The upholstery ( original ) shows wear, but is still i...

Category

Vintage 1940s American International Style Sofas

Materials

Steel

Antique Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Sofa
Antique Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Sofa

Antique Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Sofa

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H 37.5 in W 93 in D 33 in

Antique Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful restored antique Rococo style sofa updated with white lacquer exposed carved wood frame and fully restored upholstery with new contrasting green stripe velvet. Finished and...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Exceptional French Louis XVI Style Canape Sofa
Exceptional French Louis XVI Style Canape Sofa

Exceptional French Louis XVI Style Canape Sofa

Located in Stamford, CT

A gorgeous French Louis XVI style giltwood canape sofa, circa 1940s, the lovely carved frame decorated with patera and wreath detail, domed back with an annulated oval medallion patt...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Hollywood Regency Style Ebonized Frame Sofa
1940s Hollywood Regency Style Ebonized Frame Sofa

1940s Hollywood Regency Style Ebonized Frame Sofa

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s Hollywood Regency style sofa. Original ebonized lacquer finish with giltwood and brass detailing. Original brass castors. Newly upholstered in Schumacher Samarkand Ikat fabric ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel 3-seat Sofa
Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel 3-seat Sofa

Restored Frankl Style Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel 3-seat Sofa

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century six-strand 3-seat rattan sofa features square pretzel arms and a classic stacked base.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wicker, Rattan

Rattan Sofa in the Style of Paul Frankl
Rattan Sofa in the Style of Paul Frankl

Rattan Sofa in the Style of Paul Frankl

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H 35 in W 77 in D 36.25 in

Rattan Sofa in the Style of Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Rattan sofa in the style of Paul Frankl with bent rattan frame. Matching pair of chairs listed and sold separately. Patio Furniture. Sofa measures: 77" W x 35" H (to top of back cu...

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

1940s vintage sofa in art deco style with velvet blue cover
1940s vintage sofa in art deco style with velvet blue cover

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. NOTE: contact us for info and requests. If possibile, we could take part of shipp...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

English Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa with Paw Feet
English Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa with Paw Feet

English Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa with Paw Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English leather tufted chesterfield style sofa with an elegant curved arm. Walnut finished carved wood paw feet. Nailhead trim detail.

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Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

French 1940's Neoclassical Style Console Table With Black Glass
French 1940's Neoclassical Style Console Table With Black Glass

French 1940's Neoclassical Style Console Table With Black Glass

Located in Plainview, NY

A French 1940's brass neoclassical style oval console table with opaque black glass resting on brass frame, with rams' heads and hooved feet with decorative cross stretcher. Provenan...

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Vintage 1940s French Sofa Tables

Materials

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Italian Rococo Sofa
Italian Rococo Sofa

Italian Rococo Sofa

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H 35 in W 88 in D 33 in

Italian Rococo Sofa

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1940's Italianate Rococo style sofa upholstered in a pink Fortuny-esque damask with custom bolster pillows.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas

Danish Midcentury Flemming Lassen Style Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s
Danish Midcentury Flemming Lassen Style Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s

Danish Midcentury Flemming Lassen Style Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s

By A. J. Iversen, Flemming Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s three-seat sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen. We don't know the maker and designer of this sofa but the style is very much similar some of Flemming Lassen's sofa d...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

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Danish Midcentury Flemming Lassen Style Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s
Danish Midcentury Flemming Lassen Style Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s

Danish Midcentury Flemming Lassen Style Three-Seat Sofa, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s three-seat sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen. We don't know the maker and designer of this sofa but the style is very much similar some of Flemming Lassen's sofa d...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus
Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus

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 finely details brass trim. And single welt piping. This sofa has been fully and carefu...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

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Danish Mid-Century Sofa in the Style of Flemming Lassen
Danish Mid-Century Sofa in the Style of Flemming Lassen

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, channeling the evocative style of the legendary Flemming Lassen. A relic from the radiant...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish 1940's Finn Juhl Style Settee or Loveseat
Danish 1940's Finn Juhl Style Settee or Loveseat

Danish 1940's Finn Juhl Style Settee or Loveseat

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superbly elegant Finn Juhl style sofa or settee attributed to Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark made sometime in the 1940s. Perfectly balanced lines and proportions providing for a solid ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests Style of Alfred Christensen
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests Style of Alfred Christensen

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests Style of Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen style sofa with open armrests carved from solid beechwood in the 1940s. Beautiful refined lines with curving arms, coil springs in the seat and tuf...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Viggo Boesen Style Banana Form Sofa Model 15 by Slagels
1940s Viggo Boesen Style Banana Form Sofa Model 15 by Slagels

1940s Viggo Boesen Style Banana Form Sofa Model 15 by Slagels

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very sought after "Banana-shape" love seat made in Denmark in the early 1940's by Slagelse Mobelvark A/S. Fully refurbished and reupholstered in a fleece imitating the look and prope...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Faux Fur

Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Three-Seat Curved Sofa with Brass Tacks
Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Three-Seat Curved Sofa with Brass Tacks

Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Three-Seat Curved Sofa with Brass Tacks

By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful 1940s curved three-seat curved sofa covered in a blue wool fabric and brass-tacked edging. The sofa is very much in the style of Viggo Boesen and Flemming Lassen with almos...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Danish 1940s Viggo Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in brown wool fabric. The sofa has springs in the seat and the back rest and the cushions are nice and firm and the sofa very ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Green Mohair
Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Green Mohair

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Green Mohair

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa in green mohair wool fabric. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions are nice and firm and the sofa v...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Teal Velvet
Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Teal 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 has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions are nice and firm and the...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Pink Velvet
Danish 1940s Boesen Style Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Pink Velvet

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 has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions are nice and firm and the...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Mohair

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved sofa reupholstered in new lambswool made by Slagelse Møbelværk in the 1940s. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful ro...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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By Bloom Home Inc

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Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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$7,900

H 33.5 in W 74 in D 31 in

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$10,040 / item

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$24,000

H 41.25 in W 76.75 in D 32 in

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1940 Style Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a 1940 Style Sofa?

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.

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.

Questions About 1940 Style Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    Home 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.