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Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Danish 1940s Curved Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Banana Form Curved "Banana" Sofa with Newly Rebuilt Seat, Denmark 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved "sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech, Mohair

1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
H 28 in W 75 in D 31 in
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
H 27 in W 75.5 in D 39.5 in
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
H 29.5 in W 83 in D 44.5 in
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
H 28.5 in W 79 in D 35 in
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa. Red velvet upholstery. Beech wood legs. Delivery to NYC area available
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
H 32.5 in W 63 in D 32 in
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
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
H 34.5 in W 84 in D 39 in
Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful sofa produced in Denmark, 1940s, designer unknown. Professionally reupholstered in high
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
H 27.56 in W 64.97 in D 33.47 in
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finnish Designer, Curved Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic curved dark-stained birch and light pink bouclé fabric sofa designed and produced in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Swedish Modern Curved Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Two-Seater Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, Newly Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant three-seat or large two-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s. Very soft
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wool, Bouclé

1940s Danish Large Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Danish modern design from the 1940s. It has a simple
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to Paul Boman, Circa 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stand out curved sofa (banana shaped) upholstered with a beautiful flower pattern, and made in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stand out curved sofa (banana shaped) upholstered with a beautiful flower pattern, and made in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool banana shaped soffa, in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s. Condition: Wear consistent with age
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant and organic looking Danish 1930-40s curved two-seat sofa raised on a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved 1940s three seater Sofa in Green Velvet Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and authentic banana sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. This
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1940s Finnish Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest by Carl-Johan Boman
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Finnish modern design from the 1940s by Carl-Johan Boman
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Karis, Nyland
Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare loveseat/compact sofa with elegantly curved back and tapering
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Style Modernist Sweeping Curved Sofa in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Style Deco, based off a design from the 1940s. Spanning over eight feet in length, this beautiful sofa
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

1940s Style Modernist Custom Sweeping Curved Sofa in Aquamarine Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sculptural modernist sofa was handcrafted by artisans in New York state, by High
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of early Scandinavian modernism, this curved sofa was designed by
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare and Gorgeous Danish Curved Sofa from the 1940s. Newly Uphostered.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s. This important sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Karis, Nyland
Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare loveseat/compact sofa with elegantly curved back and tapering
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Birch

Danish 1940s Curved Shape Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech, Wool

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Elegant 1940s Edward Wormley, Dunbar for Modern, Curved Sofa on Mahogany Legs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegant mid 1940s Edward Wormley for Dunbar curved sofa on six thick mahogany legs, with older re
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine

1940s Style Modernist Sweeping Curved Sofa in Oyster Velvet by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
, based off a design from the 1940s. It offers elegant proportions and sweeping dramatic curves throughout
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs, likely from the 1940s, attributed to designer
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. These small sofas will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Scandinavian design curved sofa, 1940’s Sweden
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
This beautiful curved mid-century sofa from 1940’s is upholstered in blue wool fabric and has a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery

Scandinavian design curved sofa, 1940’s Sweden
Scandinavian design curved sofa, 1940’s Sweden
H 33.86 in W 78.74 in D 35.43 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
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Wood

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
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Blue Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Curved Sofa, 1940s. Banana shaped curved sofa in blue velvet, made in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Blue Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Danish Blue Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
1940s Curved Italian Design Sofa
Located in London, GB
Charming two seater
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

1940s Curved Italian Design Sofa
1940s Curved Italian Design Sofa
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Danish 1940s Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Red Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved sofa/loveseat in red mohair wool fabric. The sofa has
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Mohair, Beech

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.
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Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Glamourous Curved Sofa.
Located in Miami, FL
Glamourous 1940's curved sofa, attributed to Dorothy Draper. Newly upholstered in luxurious "rose
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Glamourous Curved Sofa.
Glamourous Curved Sofa.
H 35 in W 95 in D 26 in
Luxurious 1940's Sweeping Arm Sofa in a Platinum Taupe Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious 1940's curved sofa with a dramatic sweeping arm design sits atop an ebonized walnut
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1940's Danish Leather Curved Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely gorgeous original Danish vintage curved banana sofa in brown leather. This was
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1940s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940s Curved Danish Sofa. Tufted backrest. Birch Legs. Classic elegant Danish design.  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch

1940s Curved Danish Sofa
1940s Curved Danish Sofa
H 27 in W 75 in D 35 in
Swedish, 1940s Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in Highland, IN
This Swedish sofa represents a transition from the Deco/ Moderne to Mid-Century Modern aesthetic
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Swedish, 1940s Curved Velvet Sofa
Swedish, 1940s Curved Velvet Sofa
H 30 in W 75 in D 35 in
1940s Swedish Curved Sheepskin Sofa
Located in London, England
Sweeping curved sofa designed and produced in the early 1940s. The legs are refinished stained elm
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Elm, Sheepskin

1940s Swedish Curved Sheepskin Sofa
1940s Swedish Curved Sheepskin Sofa
H 28.75 in W 72.45 in D 39.38 in
1940s Danish Curved Boucle Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker made loveseat, circa 1940s. This compact curved sofa was produced in Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

1940s Danish Curved Boucle Sofa
1940s Danish Curved Boucle Sofa
H 31.5 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
1940s Maurizio Tempestini Curved Sofa
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in The Hague, NL
A striking variation on the conversation sofa, this curved Maurizio Tempestini design consists of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940s Maurizio Tempestini Curved Sofa
1940s Maurizio Tempestini Curved Sofa
H 44.89 in W 64.57 in D 29.14 in
Danish Modern Mid-Century Curved Banana Shape Sofa 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940's. We can judge the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

1940's tufted Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Curved back 1940s sofa with tufted back. Upholstered in beige-taupe fabric with chocolate brown
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Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940's tufted Sofa
1940's tufted Sofa
H 28.25 in W 93.25 in D 33.25 in
Large Curved Back Sofa from 1940s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Channel back three seat sofa from the 1940's fully refurbished and reupholstered in a light camel
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Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Large Curved  Back  Sofa from 1940s
Large Curved  Back  Sofa from 1940s
H 16 in W 108 in D 39 in
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Yellow Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa iwith channeled back. The sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Red Wool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Striped Fabric
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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1940s Curved Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s curved sofa you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and hardwood, every 1940s curved sofa was constructed with great care. There are 150 variations of the antique or vintage 1940s curved sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s curved sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1940s curved sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s curved sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Slagelse Møbelvaerk, Otto Schultz and Boet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940s Curved Sofa?

The average selling price for a 1940s curved sofa at 1stDibs is $7,002, while they’re typically $1,550 on the low end and $58,000 for the highest priced.

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 1940s Curved Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A curved sofa can be called many different things. Common names include arc sofa, arch sofa, crescent sofa and conversation sofa. You can shop a large selection of antique and vintage sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.