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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 Cabinetmaker Curved “Banana” Sofa
1940’s Danish Cabinetmaker Curved “Banana” Sofa

1940’s Danish Cabinetmaker Curved “Banana” Sofa

Located in Portland, OR

Danish Cabinetmaker-made classic curved “banana” sofa with original pale green mohair upholstery

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

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

1940s Danish Banana Sofa
1940s Danish Banana Sofa

1940s Danish Banana Sofa

Located in London, England

Danish cabinetmaker made banana sofa, circa 1940s. Produced in Denmark in the 1940s with stained

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool

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 1940s Sheepskin Sofa
Danish 1940s Sheepskin Sofa

Danish 1940s Sheepskin Sofa

Located in London, England

Danish Cabinetmaker - Sofa, c1940s A wonderful example of post-war Danish sofa design. This

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

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 Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A yellow velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Vintage

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s

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 sofa

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Sheepskin, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Sheepskin, Beech, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Sofa, Sheepskin, Beech, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A sheepskin and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A organic curved beige shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa

Located in London, England

Danish cabinetmaker Curved sofa, 1940s. Curved sofa produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa

Located in London, England

Danish cabinetmaker Curved sofa, 1940s. Curved sofa produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Banana Form Curved "Banana" Sofa with Newly Rebuilt Seat, Denmark 1940's
Banana Form Curved "Banana" Sofa with Newly Rebuilt Seat, Denmark 1940's

Banana Form Curved "Banana" Sofa with Newly Rebuilt Seat, Denmark 1940's

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved "sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech, Mohair

Danish Three-Seat Curved Sofa, 1940s
Danish Three-Seat Curved Sofa, 1940s

Danish Three-Seat Curved Sofa, 1940s

Located in Paris, FR

Danish three-seat curved sofa from the 1940s. Very soft and comfortable seat. oakwood feet

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Oak

Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s

Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Paris, FR

Two-seat curved sofa from the 1940s. Very soft and comfortable seat, Oakwood feet. Perfect

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

1940's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Mohair #2
1940's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Mohair #2

1940's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Mohair #2

By Scandinavian Woodworks

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish channel back curved settee crafted of a solid wood frame with eight-way hand-tied springs

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s

Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Paris, FR

Two-seat curved sofa from the 1940s. Very soft and comfortable seat, oakwood feet. Perfect

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s

Two-Seat Curved Sofa, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Paris, FR

Lovely Two-seat curved sofa from the 1940s. Very soft and comfortable seat, oakwood feet

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Danish 1940s Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa
Danish 1940s Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa

Danish 1940s Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa

Located in London, England

Danish Cabinetmaker Love Seat Scallop Sofa, c1940s A uniquely shaped love-seat sofa designed and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish 1940s Pink Velvet Upholstered Sofa
Danish 1940s Pink Velvet Upholstered Sofa

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Banana Sofa in Pink Upholstery, 1940s
Danish Banana Sofa in Pink Upholstery, 1940s

Danish Banana Sofa in Pink Upholstery, 1940s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Banana sofa in pink upholstery and wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s

Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Danish Modernism. With its restrained aesthetic, this sofa creates a sense of tranquillity while the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Vintage Danish Loveseat Curved Cabinetmaker Sofa, 1940s
Vintage Danish Loveseat Curved Cabinetmaker Sofa, 1940s

Vintage Danish Loveseat Curved Cabinetmaker Sofa, 1940s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Presenting an iconic and sculptural "banana shape" sofa, a masterwork of Danish cabinetmaking

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Scandinavian Midcentury Sheepskin Sofa / Loveseat 1940s, Denmark
Scandinavian Midcentury Sheepskin Sofa / Loveseat 1940s, Denmark

Scandinavian Midcentury Sheepskin Sofa / Loveseat 1940s, Denmark

Located in Karlstad, SE

Stunning 2-seat sofa / loveseat produced in Denmark, circa 1940. This wingback sofa is constructed

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery

Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Curved couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1940´s. The feets are made of dark stained

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish 1940s Spindleback Sofa by Alfred Christensen
Danish 1940s Spindleback Sofa by Alfred Christensen

Danish 1940s Spindleback Sofa by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s model 117 high back open arm sofa made of stained and lacquered

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Midcentury Boesen Style Large Four-Seat Danish Sofa, 1940s
Danish Midcentury Boesen Style Large Four-Seat Danish Sofa, 1940s

Danish Midcentury Boesen Style Large Four-Seat Danish Sofa, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Impressive Danish four-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Viggo

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Danish Midcentury Sofa with a Slightly Curved Shape Blue Purple Wool 1940's
Danish Midcentury Sofa with a Slightly Curved Shape Blue Purple Wool 1940's

Danish Midcentury Sofa with a Slightly Curved Shape Blue Purple Wool 1940's

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940s Art Deco Sofa , Denmark
1940s Art Deco Sofa , Denmark

1940s Art Deco Sofa , Denmark

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in velvet fabric - Heigh of seat 41 cm

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Fritz Hansen 1940s Model 1594 Danish Midcentury Sofa
Fritz Hansen 1940s Model 1594 Danish Midcentury Sofa

Fritz Hansen 1940s Model 1594 Danish Midcentury Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Norwalk, CT

A highly sought after sofa, model 1594 by Fritz Hansen. From the 1940s, this sofa is a superb

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Red Velours, 1940s
Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Red Velours, 1940s

Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Red Velours, 1940s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Three-seat sofa, velours and mahogany, Denmark, 1940s A grand and comfortable three-seat sofa in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat

Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940's. Often called banana sofas by

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool

Large Danish Sofa in Original Red Upholstery, 1940s
Large Danish Sofa in Original Red Upholstery, 1940s

Large Danish Sofa in Original Red Upholstery, 1940s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Curved sofa, deep red fabric and oak, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is executedin deep red

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

1940s 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

Danish 1940s Very Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa
Danish 1940s Very Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa

Danish 1940s Very 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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s
Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s

Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s

Located in Paris, FR

Two-seat curved sofa from Denmark manufactured in the 1940s. Very soft and comfortable seat. Beech

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery

Danish Midcentury 3-Seat Banana Sofa, circa 1940s
Danish Midcentury 3-Seat Banana Sofa, circa 1940s

Danish Midcentury 3-Seat Banana Sofa, circa 1940s

Located in Norwalk, CT

This Art Deco Danish midcentury banana sofa seats three comfortably. Featuring a curved back, this

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Three-Seater Bouclé Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, ca 1940s
Three-Seater Bouclé Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, ca 1940s

Three-Seater Bouclé Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s
Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s

Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Rare Frits Henningsen box sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s. Designed and produced by Frits Henningsen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Mid Century Sofa Upholstered in Grey Sheepskin Produced in Denmark 1940s
Danish Mid Century Sofa Upholstered in Grey Sheepskin Produced in Denmark 1940s

Danish Mid Century Sofa Upholstered in Grey Sheepskin Produced in Denmark 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Danish sofa in style of Fritz Hansen and produced in Denmark ca 1940s. The sofa has been newly

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Large Two-Seater Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, Newly Upholstered
Large Two-Seater Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, Newly Upholstered

Large Two-Seater Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, Newly Upholstered

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant three-seat or large two-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s. Very soft

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wool, Bouclé

Frits Henningsen Classic Sofa in Cuban Mahogany Denmark, 1940s
Frits Henningsen Classic Sofa in Cuban Mahogany Denmark, 1940s

Frits Henningsen Classic Sofa in Cuban Mahogany Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This elegant and generously sized three-seat sofa was designed and made by the Danish Master

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s
Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s

Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s

Located in Paris, FR

Very elegant three-seat curved sofa from Denmark manufactured in the 1940s. Very soft and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Bouclé

Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s
Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s

Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s

Located in Paris, FR

Three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s. Lovely shape and curves. Very

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s
Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s

Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s

Located in Paris, FR

Two-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s. Lovely shape and curves. Very

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Danish 1940s Sofa in Mohair Fabric and Carved Wood Details
Danish 1940s Sofa in Mohair Fabric and Carved Wood Details

Danish 1940s Sofa in Mohair Fabric and Carved Wood Details

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Danish late Art Deco style sofa curved probably made in the late 1930's or early 1940's. This sofa

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Elm

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

Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century 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 Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s, New Upholstery
Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s, New Upholstery

Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s, New Upholstery

Located in Paris, FR

Very elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s. Lovely shape and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery

Elegant Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s, New Upholstery
Elegant Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s, New Upholstery

Elegant Two-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from 1940s, New Upholstery

Located in Paris, FR

Very elegant two-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s. Lovely shape and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery

Gorgeous Large Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from the 1940s
Gorgeous Large Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from the 1940s

Gorgeous Large Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa from the 1940s

Located in Paris, FR

Amazing large three-seat curved sofa manufactured in the 1940s. Unknown designer. Lovely shape and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

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

Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Corner Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Corner Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s

Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Corner Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Utrecht, NL

, Peter Hvidt, but the designer’s earlier models -like this sofa- are widely renowned for their

Category

Vintage 1940s 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.