Exquisite 1940's Carved Wood Frame and Mossy Green Velvet Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
This striking sofa pairs a tall, rectangular upholstered back with a long, low seat, both covered in a rich moss-green velvet with a soft, lustrous pile. The back floats slightly abo...
Mohair, Wood
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
Wool, Wood
Curved Yellow Velvet 3-Seater Sofa by Gio Ponti, Italy 1940's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
This rare three-seater curved "banana" designed by the Italian modernist architect Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino. While his work extended well into the post-war era, this iconic des...
Fabric, Wood
$7,250Sale Price|35% Off
Paul Frankl Art Deco Speed Sectional Sofa, circa 1940
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Art Deco speed sectional sofa designed by Paul Frankl. The sofa is broken down into two sections that come together to make a very large love seat that can easily fits 3 peo...
Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Moderate surface scratches to the wo...
Fabric, Wood
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein, Ditzingers
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and brown mohair sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s. 18" seat height All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Mohair, Wood
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Ditzingers, 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. Seat height: 17.5” Original velvet ideally replaced. All items shi...
Velvet, Wood
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. Vintage fabric in distressed condition ideally reupholstered. Dimensions: 36.25” H x 73.5” W x 31.25”...
Fabric, Wood
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. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Seat Height (inches): 17” A...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to the wood...
Wood, Velvet
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to the wood l...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Original upholstery retained, with ...
Wood, Velvet
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. Seat Height (inches): 17” Arm Height (inches): 24" All items ship from High Point, North Caro...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood sofa likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Moderate surface scratches to the ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Scattered scuffs and minor abrasio...
Fabric, Wood
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...
Fabric, Wood
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. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Patina and wear such as but not li...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Staining to fabri...
Fabric, Wood
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green fabric sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1940s. In fair vintage condition, showing significant wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in distres...
Fabric, Wood
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. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Seat Height (inches): 16.5" Arm Height (inches): 22" All items ship ...
Fabric, Wood
Cushman Furniture, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric sofa produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 34” H x 81.5” W x 33.5” D Seat Height: 17” All items shi...
Fabric, Wood
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5"H x 70...
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Fabric distressed; reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 100.0"W x 48.0"D Se...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition with traces of age and use, ...
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Staining to fabric, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27...
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered at some point in history, stain to back as illustrated. Ove...
Fabric, Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1949
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
A white fabric and wood sofa designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland, c. 1949. Literature: 1949 Ornamo yearbook. Reupholstered at some point in...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green blue fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in fair to distressed condition, reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red pink fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, reupholstery recommended. Mild to moderate scuffing on feet. Ove...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Reupholstery recommended. Heavy wear on fabric (fraying on top of back rest and top of seat cush...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s Seat cushion has minor stains and fabric abrasion consistent with gentle use. Feet exhibit moderate ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A of brown orange fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Would recommend new reupholstery. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall D...
Fabric, Wood
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. Wear to wood legs consistent with age and use Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally rep...
Fabric, Wood
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. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 67.0"W x 35.0"D Seat Height (inches): 16.75" Arm Height (inches): 28....
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric, reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 78.0"W x 37.0"D Seat Height (inc...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in fair to distressed condition. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.0"H x 62.0"W x 35....
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Leather, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown leather sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s. Very dramatic patina to leather. Dramatic patina on wood frame consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensi...
Leather, Wood
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. Seat Height (inches): 18" Arm Height (inches): 25.75" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Sheepskin, Wood
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. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inches): 25" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Velvet, Wood
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.
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sectional Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood sectional sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered at some po...
Fabric, Wood
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. Loss of some tufted buttons and some distress to fabric consistent with age...
Fabric, Wood
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. Upholstery distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear to wood frame consistent wit...
Brass
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.
Wood
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.' Seat height: 15.75”
Fabric, Wood
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. Wicker rope loose in various areas. Moderate wear on back legs. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.0"H x 66.25"W x ...
Rush, Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Sofa, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Sofa or Settee, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1940s A rare 'Kim' sofa designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy circa mid 1940s. This e...
Fabric
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa features the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism: exquisite materials, craftsmanship, and an elegantly curved shape, because of which this ...
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The influence of the Art Deco movement was significant on early Scandinavian modernism, resulting in a unique aesthetic mixture based on traditional craftsmanship and quality. In thi...
Wood, Fabric
Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, Black-Stained Wood, Mid-Century Denmark
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The very rare Clam sofa, designed by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944, is a distinguished example of mid-century Scandinavian furniture design t...
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Mirrored Glass Table and Walnut Wood, 1940
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani mirrored glass table and walnut wood, 1940.
Wood, Glass, Mirror
$10,799
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.
Fabric, Wood
1950s, Danish art deco 2-seater sofa, ash wood, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish artdeco 2-seater sofa. Laqered ash wood, dark blue furniture velour, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 years ago. Manufactured by ...
Velvet, Ash
Mid-Century French 'Elephant' Sofa by René Drouet
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare sofa by René Drouet. France, c1940s. Distinctive bold arms reminiscent of Royere. Upholstered immaculately in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair fabric. This sofa is top...
Mohair, Wood
$8,760Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Modern Wooden Sofa with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden sofa with white fabric, 1940s A sofa with wooden structure. The sofa has a rectangular seat and a rectangular backrest with rounded upper corners, both padded a...
Fabric, Wood
Upholstered Vintage Armchair with Sphinx Decorations, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Upholstered vintage armchair with sphinx shaped decorations. By unknown designer, manufactured in Spain circa 1940. In original condition, preserving a beautiful patina. Ma...
Upholstery, Wood
Expertly Restored - Early Hans J. Wegner JH-555 Sofa for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early Hans J. Wegner settee for Johannes Hansen carries the kind of quiet authority that only true cabinetmaker-led Danish design can deliver—refined in line, deeply considered ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Originating from Italy in the 1940s, the aesthetically refined sofa designed by renowned Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani epitomizes the enduring charm of mid-century Italian furnitu...
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome, wood - Sale without mattresses - Good, original condition.
Metal
White-Washed Vintage Sofa: 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XVI style fluted legs and carved acanthus leaves add character to this vintage sofa circa 1940. The gorgeous, soft light gray sofa is sectioned into three parts, each with a ta...
Wood
1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan, 1940’s Denmark. Refurbished and reupholstered in a beautiful linen fabric by Zinc. Ultra elegant and comfortable. A great sofa.
Linen, Wood
In the Taste of Arbus, French Sofa, circa 1940
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
In the taste of Arbus Sofa Wood, fabric France, circa 1940 Measures: H 92 x W 155 x D 92 cm.
Fabric, Wood
Beautiful Sofa, Design Gio Ponti, 1940
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful sofa, design Gio Ponti, 1940 Wooden frame covered in original velvet fabric of the time, we have certified Gio Ponti archive, original in good condition.
Velvet, Wood
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofas for Rud. Rasmussen 1940
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Hudson, NY
Two available Kaare Klint sofas design in 1940 for Rud Rasmussen cabinet maker upholstered in muslin.One of the foremost designers of early Danish modern.. Newly reupholstered in of...
Wood
Amazing, Mid Modern Century, Sofa. Italy 1940
Located in Catania, IT
Divano in sky e legno fine anni 40 produzione italiana.
Wood
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 36.23 in
French Mid Century Oak Two seat Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
"Grand Repos" settee by Guillerme et Chambron, circa 1940. Recently recovered cushions and seat back with Rubelli fabric, deep buttoned. Oak frame and arms in original condition. ...
Fabric, Wood
Leather Couch
Located in Round Top, TX
Leather couch with nice trim and tack work. Great condition and patina.
Metal
1940s Elegant Italian Sofa Table or Console
Located in London, GB
Sleek cherry wood console or sofa table . The base is wider than the top 109 cm by 50 cm while the top is cm 96 wide by cm 39 deep.
Wood
1940s Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Brussels, BE
Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) Sofa Manufactured by O.H Sjögren circa 1940 Fabric and wood.
Fabric, Wood
A Walnut Framed Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Walnut Framed Sofa in Classical 18th Century Style Standing on Six Legs, the Front Four with Bronze Mounts. Upholstered in Black Linen.
Bronze
Exquisite Sofa by Brazilian Designer Dinucci
By Dinucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
"With a woodworking shop in São Paulo from the 1940s to the mid-1960s, Dinucci, has an expressive production of furniture of its own, which remained and still exists for sale in the ...
Linen, Wood
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 79.53 in D 30.71 in
Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern sofa by Kaare Klint, model 6092. The sofa has a mahogany frame on eight tapered legs, upholstered in striped wool and bored in natural leather. Produced by Rud. Rasmuss...
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Wood
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant neo-classical-style sofa in mahogany by Danish designer Frits Henningsen Frits Henningsen (1889–1965) was a Danish furniture designer and cabinet maker who achieved high st...
Wood, Mahogany
Rare Sofa By Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Very rare button tufted sofa by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
1939-1940 catalogue. Reupholstered in silk velvet and dark brown tapered legs.
Velvet, Wood
Carl Cederholm Sofa, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Original Cederholm sofa, producer Stil & Form, Sweden 1940-1950. Light beige corturoy-velvet fabric, some minor stains on the two pillows.
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Rare Erik Bertil Karlén Curved Little White Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in ROSHEIM, FR
This rare curved little sofa was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s. The design of this model is in favour of the ...
Lambskin, Wood
Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa with a white-washed wooden base with classical rosette carvings and tapered legs, supporting an over-upholstered seat, back and sides, covered in rose Cumming’s antique...
Velvet, Wood
Finn Juhl Sofa "BO46" One Collection
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Have been influenced by Jean Arp and Henry Moore, and features the sculptural, organic forms that were characteristic of Juhl's work in the 1940s. All of its parts are composed of be...
Fabric, Wood
3-Seat Sofa, Design Nino Zoncada, 1949 Yellow Velvet
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Verona, IT
Beautiful sofa, design Nino Zoncada, 1949 furniture made for hotels and ships. Zoncada is contacted by Gio Ponti, having understood the quality technical and formal, invited him to...
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 75.6 in D 29.53 in
Original Vintage Three-Seat Sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Copenhagen, DK
3 seat sofa designed by Ludvig Pontoppidan. Original fabric with wear and a few missing buttons.
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 29.53 in
Important Rare Sofa Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, 1949
By Theo Ruth
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Very important unique museum quality Theo Ruth sofa. There is only one-piece on this planet and it was designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht. This sofa was specially designe...
Mohair, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 29.53 in
Important Rare Sofa Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, 1949
By Theo Ruth
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Very important unique museum quality Theo Ruth sofa. There is only one-piece on this planet and it was designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht. This sofa was specially designe...
Mohair, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 83.47 in D 29.53 in
Important Rare Sofa Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, 1949
By Theo Ruth
Located in Winterswijk, NL
We would like to describe this sofa as an iconic piece of art, but we can’t do that. The reason because we can’t use the term ‘iconic’ is because nobody knows about the existence of...
Mohair, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
1940s Italian Modern Curved Vintage Design Sofa in Beige Velvet-Velour, 3-Seater
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hamburg, DE
We offer you an Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern design sofa from Italy with a beautiful banana curved shaped attributed to Gio Ponti. This sofa is from high-class quality. The velvet...
Velvet, Wood
A Swedish Art Deco Magazine Rack
Located in Brussels, BE
a fine magazine rack furniture in limon wood and walnut.
Wood
Vaulting Horse Bench/Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Vaulting horse bench/table. Great condition. Very rare and fun.
Leather, Wood
1940s Italian Loveseat Attributed to Vincenzo Menegatti
Located in London, GB
A two-seat loveseat 1940s Italian design attributed to Vincenzo Menegatti upholstered in pastel lilac velvet. Very rare piece.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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