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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

Danish Fritz Hansen Style 2-Seater Couch with Curves, Wool and Dark Wood 1940s
Danish Fritz Hansen Style 2-Seater Couch with Curves, Wool and Dark Wood 1940s

Danish Fritz Hansen Style 2-Seater Couch with Curves, Wool and Dark Wood 1940s

By Fritz Hansen, Kaare Klint, Frits Henningsen, Carl Malmsten

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage Danish couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1930s to 1940s. The 2-seater couch has

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood, Wool

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

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s
Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Mogens Lassen Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Mogens Lassen Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Beech

Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design
Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design

Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design

By Finn Juhl, Bovirke

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og oak. Original upholstered with two colours of

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa By A Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen Style, 1940s
Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa By A Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen Style, 1940s

Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa By A Danish Cabinetmaker, Flemming Lassen Style, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Kaare Klint

Located in Odense, DK

A rare and truly amazing three seater sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen. Made by a Danish

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern, 3-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s
Danish Modern, 3-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s

Danish Modern, 3-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant Scandinavian sofa from the early to mid-20th century, characterized by its balanced

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery
Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery

Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s. This Danish sofa shows elegant curves and beautiful

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered
Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered

Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1940s. This sofa is currently

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s
Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s

Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A majestic sofa having a sculptured body resting on eight (8) tapered mahogany legs, retaining the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric
1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric

1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Beech, Wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery

1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in London, GB

1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Hardwood

1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling
1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling

1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

Located in New York, NY

Charming 1940s Danish settee designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The frame is

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Classic Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa
Classic Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa

Classic Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa

Located in Dronten, NL

Classic compact Danish 1940s sofa in original dark grey/brown upholstery. One-off piece made in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery
Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery

Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Mohair Upholstery

By Berga Mobler

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Berga Mobler, sofa, beech, mohair, Denmark, 1940s. This beautifully crafted Danish sofa from the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern

Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark in 1930s/1940s. The sofas are beautifully upholstered in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944
Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944

Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

artistic expression, hallmark traits of 1940s Danish modern design. The sofa measures 155 cm in width, 85

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Wood

Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool
Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool

Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the "banana" sofas but with a more angular shape

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front
Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming upholstered sofa made in Denmark sometime in the 12940's. Voluptuous organic design

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Beech, Wool

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 Settees

Materials

Wool, Elm

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s
Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel

Located in Odense, DK

Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s
Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s

Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s

Located in Lejre, DK

The Banana sofa, designed and produced by a Danish master carpenter in the 1940s, is a stunning

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wool

Set of Danish Sofa and Lounge Chair by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1940s
Set of Danish Sofa and Lounge Chair by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1940s

Set of Danish Sofa and Lounge Chair by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1940s

By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

sofa and matching lounge chair, 1940s. The ensemble features beautifully sculpted teak armrests and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Fritz Hansen  1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen
Fritz Hansen  1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa
1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa

1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa

Unavailable|$3,751

1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Chilton, GB

A stunning 1940s Danish 'Banana' design two and half-seat sofa. The sofa curves round like the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa
1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa

1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa

By Ludvig Pontoppidan

Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire

Wonderful sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan, 1940’s Denmark. Refurbished and reupholstered in a beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Danish Sofa, 1940s
Danish Sofa, 1940s

Danish Sofa, 1940s

Unavailable|$1,426

Danish Sofa, 1940s

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

This Danish sofa from the 1940s remains in original condition throughout.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Danish Blue Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Danish Blue Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa
1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa

1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa

Unavailable|$5,800

1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940s Fritz Hansen sofa. Denmark.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark
Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark

Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL

Danish Modern sofa by Kaare Klint, model 6092. The sofa has a mahogany frame on eight tapered legs

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Wood

Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s
Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s

Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s

By Finn Juhl

Located in London, GB

A beautifully designed high back Danish sofa dating from the 1940s. Delicate soft organic curves

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Beech

1940s Scandinavian Sofa
1940s Scandinavian Sofa

1940s Scandinavian Sofa

Unavailable|$19,016

1940s Scandinavian Sofa

By A. J. Iversen

Located in Brussels, BE

Scandinavian sofa Manufactured in Denmark, circa 1940 Wood and fabric  

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

1940s Danish Sofa
1940s Danish Sofa

1940s Danish Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940s Danish Sofa. Classic elegant Danish design. Sofa has a slight curve. Stained birch legs.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch

1940s Danish Sofa by Alfred Christensen in Ivory Bouclé
1940s Danish Sofa by Alfred Christensen in Ivory Bouclé

1940s Danish Sofa by Alfred Christensen in Ivory Bouclé

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in New York, NY

Elegant 1940s Danish sofa designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The sofa is

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1940s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt in Grey
1940s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt in Grey

1940s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt in Grey

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish sofa designed by Peter Hvidt, circa 1948, Denmark. Solid wood frame, eight-way hand tied

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Danish Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Reupholstered in Lambs Wool
1940s Danish Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Reupholstered in Lambs Wool

1940s Danish Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Reupholstered in Lambs Wool

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen

Located in New York, NY

This early 1940s sofa is by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, made in the manner of Modernist Danish architect

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

1940s Sofa
1940s Sofa

1940s Sofa

Sold|$5,600

1940s Sofa

Located in London, GB

1940s Danish sofa , properly made as a private commission. Great quality , the sofa has a sprung

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas

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 Vintage Danish Cocktail Sofa
1940's Vintage Danish Cocktail Sofa

1940's Vintage Danish Cocktail Sofa

Located in London, GB

from Denmark, it dates from the 1940’s. The quality is absolutely outstanding, the level of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

1940's Danish Vintage Re-Upholstered Sofa
1940's Danish Vintage Re-Upholstered Sofa

1940's Danish Vintage Re-Upholstered Sofa

Located in London, GB

A stunning and very comfortable vintage Danish sofa. This was made in Denmark, it dates from around

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940's Danish Leather Curved Banana Sofa
1940's Danish Leather Curved Banana Sofa

1940's Danish Leather Curved Banana Sofa

Located in London, GB

recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1940-50’s. The quality is superb, this is so well

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940's
Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940's

Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940's

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Norwalk, CT

A handsome Danish mid-century three-seater sofa, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

1940’s Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair
1940’s Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair

1940’s Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair

Located in Hudson, NY

A curvaceous Danish banana sofa dating from the 1940’s. Recently upholstered in a light coffee

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Mohair

1940's Vintage Danish Cocktail Banana Sofa
1940's Vintage Danish Cocktail Banana Sofa

1940's Vintage Danish Cocktail Banana Sofa

Located in London, GB

Denmark, it dates from the 1940-50’s. It is of amazing quality and is very comfortable. It is of lovely

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1940's Vintage Danish Banana Cocktail Sofa
1940's Vintage Danish Banana Cocktail Sofa

1940's Vintage Danish Banana Cocktail Sofa

Located in London, GB

A fantastic vintage Danish curved banana cocktail sofa dating from the 1940’s. This was recently

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1940s Curved Danish Sofa
1940s Curved Danish Sofa

1940s Curved Danish Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940s Curved Danish Sofa. Tufted backrest. Birch Legs. Classic elegant Danish design.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch

1940s Danish Banana Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1940s
1940s Danish Banana Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1940s

1940s Danish Banana Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1940s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen

Located in London, GB

Early 1940s Danish banana two-seat loveseat sofa in the manner of architect Flemming Lassen, newly

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Beech

Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940's
Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940's

Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940's

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Norwalk, CT

Sofa, brought to life in the 1940s by the renowned Slagelse. This exquisite piece effortlessly

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Oak

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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.