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1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany

Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

By Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen, Finn Juhl

Located in København K, 84

This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

1940's Danish Curved Sofa
1940's Danish Curved Sofa

1940's Danish Curved Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940's Curved Danish sofa. Vintage green velvet upholstery. Beech legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa

1940’s Danish Curved Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

By Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen, Finn Juhl

Located in København K, 84

This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish Midcentury Organic Shaped Channel Back Sofa ca 1940's
Danish Midcentury Organic Shaped Channel Back Sofa ca 1940's

Danish Midcentury Organic Shaped Channel Back Sofa ca 1940's

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Mogens

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s

Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful sofa produced in Denmark, 1940s, designer unknown. Professionally reupholstered in high

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat

Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s

Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s

Located in Lejre, DK

Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's
Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's

Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's

By Fritz Hansen, Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very unique pair of Danish 1940s lounge chair with nicely carved armrest in blond

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Elm

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in High Point, NC

Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 25.25" All items ship from High

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An elm and light-grey fabric corner sofa or bench designed and produced by an unknown Danish

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Elm

Vintage Danish Art Deco Sofa in Oak - 1940s
Vintage Danish Art Deco Sofa in Oak - 1940s

Vintage Danish Art Deco Sofa in Oak - 1940s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A beautiful Solid Oak Sofa from the 1940s featuring two spacious armchairs as an extra option to

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Yellow Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s
Yellow Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s

Yellow Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in High Point, NC

This Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s loveseat, designed in the style of Viggo Boesen, is a hallmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s
Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s

Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

inherent in traditional Danish cabinetmaking. This sofa has the characteristic “open armrest” design that

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s A Danish cabinetmaker

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Sofa with Sheepskin by Cabinetmaker Edmun Jørgensen, 1940s
Danish Sofa with Sheepskin by Cabinetmaker Edmun Jørgensen, 1940s

Danish Sofa with Sheepskin by Cabinetmaker Edmun Jørgensen, 1940s

By Edmund Jørgensen Møbelfabrik

Located in Hägersten, SE

Danish modern sofa made by cabinetmaker Edmund Jørgensen. Made in Denmark during the 1940-50s

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Sofa in Teak and Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric, 1940's
Sofa in Teak and Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric, 1940's

Sofa in Teak and Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric, 1940's

By Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa in Teak and Reupholstered in Kvadrat™ Fabric Attributed to Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940's

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Danish Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Danish Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Danish Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

modern Danish sofa encompasses its era’s ethos. Visually, this sofa represents Danish modernism by

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

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. These

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa

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. These type of sofas

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Sizable and very elegant Danish 1930-40s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark

1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Praha, CZ

This rare three-seater sofa is a masterpiece of Danish Modern design by the legendary architect

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Textile, Upholstery

Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s
Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Deco’s banana sofa has an inherent cosiness that defines the Danish notion of “hygge”. The matching

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Sofa Bo64 Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark, 1940s
Sofa Bo64 Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark, 1940s

Sofa Bo64 Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark, 1940s

By Finn Juhl

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sofa BO64 designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark, 1940s. Savak wool upholstery and stained

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s
Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s

Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sofa attributed to Frits Henningsen in patinated oak new wool.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen, Asko

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen, Asko

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

1940s Danish White Sheepswool Banana Sofa After Flemming Lassen
1940s Danish White Sheepswool Banana Sofa After Flemming Lassen

1940s Danish White Sheepswool Banana Sofa After Flemming Lassen

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1940s Danish channel tufted banana sofa. Chunky curved mahogany legs mimics the shape of the sofa

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

1940s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark
1940s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark

1940s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark

By Fritz Heningsen

Located in Praha, CZ

- Sturdy and stable - Upholstery in good original condition with minor signs of use - Measures: High of seat 43cm.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s

Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's

Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's Additional

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Ash, Velvet

Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s
Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s

Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Utrecht, NL

beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this three-seater sofa

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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1940s Danish Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1940s Danish sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, all 1940s Danish sofas available were constructed with great care. 1940s Danish sofas have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1940s Danish sofas to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco 1940s Danish sofas are of considerable interest. Many 1940s Danish sofas are appealing in their simplicity, but Slagelse Møbelvaerk, Fritz Hansen and Frits Henningsen produced popular 1940s Danish sofas that are worth a look.

How Much are 1940s Danish Sofas?

Prices for 1940s Danish sofas start at $1 and top out at $1,198,144 with the average selling for $6,412.

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 Danish Sofas
  • 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.