Viggo Boesen 'Attribution', Curved Modernist Sofa, Beech, Sheepskin, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
A highly modernist 1940s sofa attributed to Danish architect and designer Viggo Boesen. The soft
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold|$3,500
Low Table in Walnut, Made in Denmark, 1940s
By William Watting
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in walnut designed and made in Denmark, circa 1940. Great original condition.
Walnut
Sold|$12,269 / set
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, England
Pair of vintage cabinetmaker armchairs produced in Denmark sometime, between 1940-1950. The legs
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold|$11,652 / set
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, England
Pair of vintage cabinetmaker armchairs produced in Denmark sometime, between 1940-1950. The legs
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold|$10,624 / set
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, England
Pair of vintage cabinetmaker armchairs produced in Denmark sometime, between 1940-1950. The legs
Sheepskin, Beech
1940s Sofa Designed by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen Fabric by Soane Britain
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Uxbridge, GB
the Mid 1940s. The sofa has been upholstered in Persian Flower fabric, a Linen Stone Fabric by Soane
Birch, Linen
Midcentury Low table by Otto Faerge, Danish Modern, 1940s
By Otto Færge 1
Located in Lejre, DK
Very rare low table in walnut designed by Cabinet maker Otto Faerge. Made in Denmark, circa 1940
Walnut
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style curved loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930's or early 1940's. This small
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1940's or early 1950's. This small
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Yellow Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940's. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940's. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Mohair, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Frits Schlegel 1940s Sofa in Savak Wool and Oak
By Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important sculptural sofa attributed to Frits Schlegel, made in Denmark in the 1940s
Wool, Oak
1940s Viggo Boesen Style Banana Form Sofa Model 15 by Slagels
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very sought after "Banana-shape" love seat made in Denmark in the early 1940's by Slagelse
Beech, Faux Fur
1940s Fritz Hansen Three-Seat Sofa in Sheep Skin, Model 1669A
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Danish "Fritz Hansen" sofa in sheepskin upholstery suitable for open spaces
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Coffe Table in Beech Wood by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1940’s
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare coffee table in beech wood by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen manufactured in the 1940’s. This
Beech, Lacquer
3-Section Sofa by Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Danish Frits Henningsen 3-Section Sofa
Wood, Leather
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat and Chaise Lounge in Floral Fabric
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, circa 1940. It is very rare to find these very sought after curved sofas with an open end essentially
Beech, Cotton
Art Deco, Round Pedestal / Side Table in Walnut, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This luxurious round pedestal/side table is a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of a Danish
Walnut
Sold|$13,503 / set
Pair of Flemming Lassen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
Pair of high-backed vintage armchairs in the manner of Flemming Lassen, produced in Denmark
Sheepskin, Beech
1940s Frits Henningsen Solid Oak Coffee Table with Cabriole Legs
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
This 1940s oak coffee table made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s-50s is a another example Frits
Oak
Early Mid-Century Sofa by Model 1590, Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rare and sought after sofa model 1590 made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1940s. The sofa first
Beech
Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Bamboo by Flemming Lassen, 1940s
By E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lejre, DK
Denmark. Great original condition.
Bamboo
Low table in Brass with Glass top by Lysberg Hansen & Terp, 1940s
By Ernst Kühn, Lysberg, Hansen & Therp
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in brass with glass top made by ysberg Hansen & Terp. Made in Denmark, circa 1940. Great
Brass
Sold|$3,450
Danish Sofa with Oak Armrest 1940's
By Hjalmar Jackson, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
carpenter, Hjalmar Jacksson from the 1940's. Frame and base made from nicely figured oak. Upscale design
Wool, Oak
Sold|$4,500
Danish 1940-50's Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably
Beech, Wool
Danish 1940's Curved Loveseat or Small Sofa in Red Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the curved "banana" sofas. Very plush and
Mohair, Beech
Danish cabinetmaker loveseat sofa, red velvet. Denmark 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaket small loveseat sofa with red velvet with buttons. Legs of stained beech.
Velvet
Sold|$7,000
Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in red wool fabric. The sofa has springs in
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa / love seat Lambswool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa / love seat new upholstered with lambswool. Legs of beech. Made
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Sofa, c1950s Love seat sofa designed and made in Denmark in the
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold|$5,920 / item
Danish Cabinetmaker, Three Seat Sofa Lambwool and Aniline Leather, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker three seat sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Buttons and cushions new
Leather, Sheepskin, Rosewood
Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Sofa Covered in Original Velvet
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green velvet fabric. The sofa has
Wool, Beech
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa Denmark, 1940s in Blue Wool
By Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests
Elm
Lambswool Covered Curved Loveseat or Sofa by Slagelse, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Red Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved sofa/loveseat in red mohair wool fabric. The sofa has
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Floral Fabric
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large Size curved three-seat sofa with channeled backrest. The
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa Blue wool Fabric
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large Size curved three-seat sofa with channeled backrest. The
Wool, Beech
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. These small sofas will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Wool, Beech
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of semi-open armrests
Elm, Wool
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early Mid-Century
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa in wool fabric. The sofa has springs in the
Beech
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Grey Wool
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa later upholstered in a wool tweed fabric
Beech, Wool
Sold|$18,500
Otto Schultz for Boet, 1940s, Danish Deco Sofa
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare daybed sofa by Otto Schultz for Boet, Sweden. Solid ash frame with wing back support, eight
Mohair
Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of
Wool, Beech
1940s Frits Henningsen Style Brown Leather Settee Couch MCM
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A diminutive danish brown leather sofa / couch in the manner of Fritz Henningsen. The button
Leather
Danish Midcentury Curved or Banana Form Sofa or Loveseat in Beech and Mohair
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s Danish curved sofa often referred to as banana form sofa. Where curved sofas often have short
Mohair, Beech
Sold|$4,500
1940s Scandinavian Settee
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Oakland, CA
1940's Danish loveseat sofa with button tufted back raised on tapered legs. Newly upholstered in
Wool
Sold|$11,200 / set
Classic Danish Blue Velvet Living Room Set
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa and two armchairs, blue velvet upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s. This velvet blue
Velvet, Wood
Early Jens Risom for Knoll Model 23 Armless Sofa in Italian Espresso Velvet
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Sofa is an example from this very early Risom Knoll collection and dates circa late 1940’s. In this
Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
Sold|$5,801
1940s Danish Sofa in Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful wooden sofa in sheepskin upholstery suitable for open spaces. The sheepskin were
Sheepskin, Beech
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium 100% Alpaca wool fabric. Fast
Alpaca, Wood
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium 100% Alpaca wool fabric. Fast
Alpaca, Wood
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Vladimir Kagan, Jean Royère, Otto Schulz, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium, brown/grey, 100% Alpaca fabric
Alpaca, Wood
Sold|$10,555
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, in what appears to be original green velour fabric. Minor signs
Wood, Fabric
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Jean Royère, Otto Schulz, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a luxurious, high quality 100% Alpaca
Alpaca, Wood
1940s Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. This is a rare version with
Alpaca, Wood
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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