Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy.
Fabric, Birch
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
Upholstery, Birch
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.
Wool, Wood
Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful sofa produced in Denmark, 1940s, designer unknown. Professionally reupholstered in high quality sheepskin.
Sheepskin
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa
By Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, reupholstered in the recent past in red and white striped fabric.
Alpaca, Wood
Swedish Art Deco Velvet Sofa Curved Design, 1940s
By OPE Möbler
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Sofa is gifted with wonderful, curved lines and new velvet upholstery. The golden yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look. New upholstery with signs of use. The le...
Velvet, Birch
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.'
Fabric, Wood
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 unique piece of evidence showing how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought in...
Fabric, Wood
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 beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up throug...
Wool, Beech
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 and use. The original fabric shows wear, this one is a great candidate for reuphols...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Original Green Mohair
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 statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and with large bun feet providing a...
Wool, Beech
Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to C. J. Boman, Circa 1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Helsinki, FI
A striking curved sofa of generous proportions, often referred to as a banana-shaped sofa, manufactured in Finland during the 1940s and most likely by Boman Oy under the direction of...
Fabric, Wood
$6,177Sale Price|20% Off
Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved sofa from the 1940s captures the refined elegance and organic lines characteristic of Scandinavian modernism.
Wool, 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.
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Curved Sofa in Pink Upholstery, circa 1940s–1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural Swedish Modern sofa from the mid-20th century, distinguished by its elegant curved form and softly channeled backrest.
Fabric
Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
This newly restored and reupholstered curved sofa is a defining example of Swedish Art Moderne style, crafted circa 1945–1949 by the renowned Bröderna Andersson in Ekenässjön, Sweden.
Leather, Fabric, Elm
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 Style Deco, inspired by a timeless 1940s design. The piece seamlessly combines the o...
Velvet
$4,276Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century 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 stained legs, Finland, 1940s.
Fabric, Wood, Birch
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.
Bouclé
Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg. The generously sized sofa can comfortably sit four people. The sofa has been ne...
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
1940s Style Modernist Sweeping Curved Sofa in Oyster Velvet by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist sofa was handcrafted by artisans in New York state, by High Style Deco, based off a design from the 1940s.
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Grace Sofa Love Seat in Cream Boucle, Mid Century Design 1940's
Located in London, GB
This elegant 1940’s sofa is a beautiful example of Swedish Grace design, blending simplicity with refined craftsmanship.
Bouclé, Birch
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 the Danes due to the curved shape.
Brass
Pair of Finnish Design Curved Lounge Chairs, Carl Johan Boman Circa 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
These chairs originate from the same suite as a matching curved sofa, which is available separately. Together, they form a rare and inviting seating group that captures the warmth an...
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Beech, Wool, Circa 1940
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs.
Wool, Beech
Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs from the 1940s, attributed to Boman Oy. Featuring plush upholstery in a luxurious red fabric. The chairs feature a beautifully sculp...
Metal
Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs.
Wool, Beech
Danish Curved 'Banana' Sofa in Beech and Wool, Mid-Century 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room.
Beech, Wool
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s.
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.
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 solid varnished maple legs.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
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.
Lambskin, 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
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 Denmark.
Velvet, Wood
1940s Curved Italian Design Sofa
Located in London, GB
Charming two seater
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.
Upholstery, Wood
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.
Mohair, Beech
Scandinavian 1940s Curved Sofa with Open Armrests and Maple Accents
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning classic Danish curved sofa from the 1940's. In the the style of Fritz Hansen and Alfred Christensen with armrests in beautifully carved maple Nice slim elegant silhouette.
Wool, Maple
Danish 1940s Curved 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 in the 1940s. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier...
Wool, Beech
Glamourous Curved Sofa.
Located in Miami, FL
Glamourous 1940's curved sofa, attributed to Dorothy Draper.
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 platform and is upholstered in a luxe velvet of platinum and taupe tones.
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very cool Danish 1940s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs.
Wool, Beech
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Birch
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.
Velvet
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa. Red velvet upholstery.
Velvet
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 recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1940-50’s.
Leather
1940s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940s Curved Danish Sofa. Tufted backrest. Birch Legs.
Birch
Swedish, 1940s Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in Highland, IN
This Swedish sofa represents a transition from the Deco/ Moderne to Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. The elegantly curved form has less adornment, but still retains some very lovely det...
Upholstery, Beech
1940s Swedish Curved Sheepskin Sofa
Located in London, England
Sweeping curved sofa designed and produced in the early 1940s.
Elm, Sheepskin
1940s Danish Curved Boucle Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker made loveseat, circa 1940s. This compact curved sofa was produced in Denmark in the 1940s.
Bouclé, Beech
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 two slightly inward placed backrests and a rounded seat.
Velvet, Wood
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 age of this sofa based on the manufacturing method such as having copper coils in ...
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 contrasting piping.
Upholstery, Wood
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Yellow Wool
By Jean Royère, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa iwith channeled back.
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Striped Fabric
By Jean Royère, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back.
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Red Wool
By Jean Royère, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back.
Wool, Beech
Curved Sheepskin Sofa / Loveseat 1940s, Denmark
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning Danish 2-3 seater sofa / loveseat by unknown manufacturer. This organically shaped sofa is constructed with a very high sense of quality. The proportions and shapes are mad...
Sheepskin
Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Danish cabinetmaker made two-seat curved sofa, circa 1940s. New teddy fabric/faux fur upholstery in warm white/cream color.
Fabric, Beech
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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