Sold|$6,293
1940s Danish Vintage Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1940’s. The quality is amazing, this is extremely well built
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech. Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech. Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambskin Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambskin. Legs of beech. Made in the 1940s.
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech. Made in the 1940s.
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech. Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech. Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa original upholstered with velvet. Legs of beech. Made in the
Beech, Velvet
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with two tone velvet. Legs of beech. Made in the
Velvet, Beech
Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the era’s furniture design, and therefore of this three-seater sofa as well. This Danish banana
Fabric, 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
Mohair, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of oak and beech. Made in
Lambskin, Beech, Oak
Sold|$11,500
Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
highlights the Danish pursuit of material harmony and understated glamour. The sofa is upholstered in a red
Oak, Fabric
Sold|$6,772
1940s Danish Curved Boucle Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker made loveseat, circa 1940s. This compact curved sofa was produced in Denmark
Bouclé, Beech
Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa, c. 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
history, luxury, and artistry, this Manner of Flemming Lassen Danish Mid-Century Sofa from the 1940s is
Oak
Sold|$1,721
Danish Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish banana sofa, 1940s Vintage Danish banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in green/beige/gold
Velvet
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa WoolSofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with velvet Legs of beech. Made in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa WoolSofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with wool fabric. Legs of beech. Made in the
Beech, Wool
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Striped Fabric
By Jean Royère, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Red Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Yellow Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa iwith channeled back. The sofa
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa in Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Danish cabinetmaker “Banana” sofa from the 1940s, Denmark. Upholstered in premium sheepskin with
Sheepskin
Danish Upholstered Three-Seater “Banana” Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
outstanding, even when measured to the many beautiful banana sofas created in Denmark during the 1940s. The
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker three-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker love seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½ Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two½ seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of oak Made in the
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of stained oak Made in
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of stained oak Made in
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech and brass
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with two-tone lambwool. Legs of stained oak
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with two-tone lambwool. Legs of stained oak
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two½-seat sofa new upholstered with two-tone lambwool. Leather buttons. Legs
Lambskin, Beech
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
Bouclé, Wood
1940's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Blue Mohair
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
This amazing 1940s Danish channel back settee is a stunning addition to any room. Boasting a solid
Mohair
Curved Sheepskin Sofa / Loveseat 1940s, Denmark
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning Danish 2-3 seater sofa / loveseat by unknown manufacturer. This organically shaped sofa
Sheepskin
Sold|$4,104
1940s Boucle Wool Danish Loveseat Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker made loveseat, circa 1940s. This compact curved sofa was produced in Denmark
Bouclé, Beech
Sold|$4,155
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
Fabric, Beech
Danish 1940's Boesen Style Large Four-Seat Sofa Early Mid-Century
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Impressive Danish four-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Viggo
Mahogany, Beech
Sold|$1,771
Midcentury 1940s Danish Three-Seat Sofa
Located in London, London
Three-seat sofa Wooden cone legs Upholstery service available Danish 1940s.
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$5,699
Danish 1940s Pink Velvet Upholstered Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Slightly curved sofa with legs of stained beech from circa 1940s. Made by a Danish furniture
Velvet, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Two½ Seat Sofa Lamb Wool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two½ seat sofa new upholstered with lamb wool. Legs of beech Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Sold|$11,280
Curved Sheepskin 3-Seat Sofa 1940s, Denmark
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning 3-seat sofa manufactured in Denmark, 1940s. This organically shaped sofa is constructed
Sheepskin
Sold|$4,395
1940s Danish Modernist Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
of Scandinavian Modernist design. Made in Denmark in the 1940s, the elegant ears of the backrest give
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker 'Banana' Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk Attributed, Denmark, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Early 1940s Danish Banana three-seat sofa in the manner of architect Flemming Lassen, newly
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold|$9,800
1940s Danish Modern Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Frits Henningsen sofa is newly reupholstered in an ivory-white bouclé from Schumacher
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany
Danish Cabinetmaker 'Banana' Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk Attributed, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the 1940s by Danish cabinetmakers, the banana sofa is not only a staple of that era but
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold|$8,500
Danish 1940s Master Cabinetmaker Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
This sofa has the unmistakable profile and superlative craftsmanship of Scandinavian furniture of
Alpaca, Mahogany
Sold|$7,200
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong
Wool, Beech
Sold|$29,500 / set
Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofas, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the era’s furniture design, and therefore of this pair of three-seater sofas as well. These Danish
Fabric, Wood
Gorgeous Curved Danish Sofa from the 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
One of our favorite piece. A very large (220 cm W) and well shaped three-seat curved sofa with
Wood, Wool
Comfortable Danish Mid-Century Sofa in Velvet, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
Fabric
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.
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