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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

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Mohair

Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl, Gio Ponti
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Velvet, Beech

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
$5,200
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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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
$5,800
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 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
$4,400
H 32.5 in W 63 in D 32 in
Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl, Gio Ponti, Alfred Christensen
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Velvet, Beech

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
$5,800
H 28.5 in W 79 in D 35 in
Danish Banana Sofa, 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
quiet evening, this Danish cocktail sofa embodies a timeless aesthetic that invites conversation and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Mohair, Beech

Danish Banana Sofa, 1940's
Danish Banana Sofa, 1940's
$7,800
H 26.5 in W 62 in D 31 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Beech, Wool

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, 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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, 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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin

Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
$14,450
H 27.56 in W 64.97 in D 33.47 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Sheepskin, 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

Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
$15,000
H 33.47 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Elm

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 14.75
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
$13,500
H 32.5 in W 71 in D 27.5 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Elm

Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
cm; Arm height 63 cm About the Designer: This Danish-made sofa reflects the core traditions and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wood, Fabric

Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa is an early example of what became known as Danish Mid
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Yellow Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s
Yellow Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s
$4,615
H 28 in W 63 in D 32 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Oak

Danish 1940s Sofa Bench by Master Carpenter, Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant and rare 1940s sofa or bench by Master Furniture Maker Georg Kofoed of Copenhagen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Danish Two Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
and stylish two seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s. It is in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Three Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
stylish three seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s. It is in excellent
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design created during the 20th century. As this elegant three-seater sofa shows, the style is
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
$6,400
H 27.5 in W 75 in D 37 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa, Curved Banana Shape, Mid-Century 1940s, Settee
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This beautiful banana-shaped sofa is a true testament to Danish craftsmanship from the mid-20th
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare three-seater sofa is a masterpiece of Danish Modern design by the legendary architect
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Textile, Upholstery

1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
$5,539
H 35.04 in W 79.93 in D 29.53 in
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

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Wool, Beech

Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
$3,973
H 29.53 in W 63.59 in D 36.23 in
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

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Fabric, Oak

Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa attributed to Frits Henningsen in patinated oak new wool.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s
Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s
$8,496
H 34.26 in W 74.81 in D 28.75 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

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
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Lambskin, Birch

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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved 1940s three seater Sofa in Green Velvet Mohair
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
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

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Velvet, Beech

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.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1940s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark
1940s Frits Henningsen Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark
$6,358 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 87.41 in D 31.11 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Velvet

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
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Ash, Velvet

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Danish 1940s Curved Shape 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

Mohair, Beech, Wool

Mogens Lassen Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in New York, NY
stained beechwood legs. This iconic 1940s Danish modernist sofa is a rare model built with impeccable
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood, Beech

Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Copenhagen Denmark. Made in finest wood and quality. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s
Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s
$2,950
H 20.48 in W 51.58 in D 25.2 in
Art Deco Three Seater Sofa, Beech & A Vibrant Fabric, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. Upholstered in a vibrant textured fabric. The general
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Textile, Beech

Danish Sofa in Soft Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, upholstery, Denmark, 1940s This Danish sofa catches the eye due to the exquisitely
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Sofa in Soft Green Upholstery
Danish Sofa in Soft Green Upholstery
$3,200
H 36.23 in W 75.2 in D 27.17 in
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
$3,850
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
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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. There are all kinds of 1940s Danish sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those 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 Frits Henningsen, Finn Juhl and Slagelse Møbelvaerk produced popular 1940s Danish sofas that are worth a look.

How Much are 1940s Danish Sofas?

Prices for 1940s Danish sofas start at $1,500 and top out at $67,553 with the average selling for $6,739.

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 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 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 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.