Garden Sofa in Cast Iron and Wood, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Garden Sofa in Cast Iron and Wood, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Cast iron and wood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Probably produced in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 1...
Steel
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
Sofa by Gösta Jonsson, ca 1940. Jönköping, Sweden
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine sofa by Swedish designer, Gösta Jonsson, upholstered in sheepskin. ca 1940 produced in Jönköping, Sweden. Gösta Jonsson (1902-1958) was a Swedish furniture designer and archite...
Wood, Sheepskin
Italian Midcentury Modern Shell Sofa, Velvet, Circa 1940
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian midcentury modern clam shell sofa with a striking silhouette. The arched channel back and curved seat are upholstered in a soft brown velvet, finished with round tapered l...
Velvet, Wood
$6,693Sale Price|40% 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, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 29” H x 77.25” W x 41” D Seat Height: 18”
Velvet, 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
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
Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and red velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1940s. Significant scratching to wood legs. Vintage fabric in distres...
Velvet, 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
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
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
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. Dimensions: 34” H x 81.5” W x 33.5” D Seat Height: 17”
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
$13,958Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Vintage Luxury Sofa in Wood and Green Silk Satin
Located in Milano, IT
Luxurious vintage corner sofa in wood and silk satin designed in the 1940s of fine Italian manufacture. The sofa is angular and is supported by a wonderfully elegant and durable dar...
Silk, 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, 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, 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 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
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
Gio Ponti, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sofa designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Casa e Giardino, Italy, c. 1940s. Minor scuffing of feet. Minor staining on seat and backrest cushions. Minor fr...
Velvet, Wood
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood sofa designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions: 32” H x 72” W x 40” D Seat Height (inches): 16.5" All items ship fr...
Fabric, 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. Dimensions: 36.25” H x 73.5” W x 31.25” D Seat Height: 16.25” All upholstered furniture can be reup...
Fabric, Wood
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By 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”
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat height: 14”
Fabric, Wood
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
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. Seat Height (inches): 17” Arm Height (inches): 23.5" All items shi...
Fabric, 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 upholstered furniture can be reupholstered ...
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 upholstered furniture can be reupholstered...
Velvet, Wood
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and grey mohair sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, c. 1940s. 18" seat height
Mohair, 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
Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940's - New Upholstery
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.
Upholstery, 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
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat height: 19.5” Arm height: 25.25”
Brass
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
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
French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, cast iron, and yellow fabric sofa designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Large tear in one of the cushions. Reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.0"...
Iron
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” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Otto Schultz Sofa, Elm Wood & Pistachio Velvet, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful sofa by Otto Schulz, in a curved form with decorative piping. Made from elm with elegant woodgrain and upholstered with pistachio green 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 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
$5,795
Danish Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A masterful example of mid-century Scandinavian design, this circa 1940 Danish sofa embodies the restrained elegance and functional beauty that defined the golden age of Nordic craft...
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
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
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 30” H x 67” W x 40” D Seat Height (inches): 14.75" Arm Height (inches): 22.63" All items shi...
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
$11,050
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
Danish Fritz Hansen Style 2-Seater Couch with Curves, Wool and Dark Wood 1940s
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Malmsten, Fritz Hansen, Kaare Klint
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...
Wood, Wool
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
Swedish Sofa & chair with curved Back, circa 1940s–1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Swedish sofa and armchair from the mid-20th century, distinguished by its softly curved silhouette and refined, understated proportions. The design features gently rounde...
Fabric, 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
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 Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
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
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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