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Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s
Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s

Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Slagelse Møbelværk two seat love sofa new upholstered with Bottle Green Magrethe wool fabric, buttons and details from full grain aniline leather. Legs of stained wood. This sofa i...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Leather

1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Muted Green Wool
1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Muted Green Wool

1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Muted Green Wool

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, wool, beech, Scandinavia, 1950s This Scandinavian-modern sofa from the 1950s embodies a quiet elegance rooted in the design language of mid-century Northern Europe.

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape and slim, tapered legs, this two-seater is exceptionally ...

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Mid-Century Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Mid-Century Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s

Mid-Century Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape and slim, tapered legs, this two-seater is exceptionally ...

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Runar Engblom Sofa, Upholstered, Scandinavian Modern, Finland, 1950s
Runar Engblom Sofa, Upholstered, Scandinavian Modern, Finland, 1950s

Runar Engblom Sofa, Upholstered, Scandinavian Modern, Finland, 1950s

By Boman OY, Runar Engblom

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Immerse yourself in true Scandinavian vintage elegance with the Runar Engblom 1950's sofa, originally designed for the iconic Hotel Vaakuna in Helsinki.

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Swedish Modern Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1950's
Swedish Modern Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1950's

Swedish Modern Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1950's

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

Located in Uccle, BE

This Samspel 2 seaters sofa has been reupholstered in a cotton blend-Villa Nova Bari fabric parchment color. This “Samspel” or Interplay sofa was created by Carl Malmsten, one of Sw...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

According to Scandinavian design traditions, this sofa is made of refined, yet rustic materials, such as solid wood and wool fabrics.

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa with Mahogany Frame, Denmark 1950's
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa with Mahogany Frame, Denmark 1950's

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa with Mahogany Frame, Denmark 1950's

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Ole Wanscher Mid-Century Three Seat Mahogany Frame Sofa In Original Upholstery by Poul Jeppesens, Made in Denmark Makers Labels To Underneath of Sofa Frame Vintage Three Seat Sofa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sofa / Daybed in Oak, Brass and Original Fabric by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
Sofa / Daybed in Oak, Brass and Original Fabric by Børge Mogensen, 1950's

Sofa / Daybed in Oak, Brass and Original Fabric by Børge Mogensen, 1950's

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa / Daybed in Oak, Brass and Original Fabric by Børge Mogensen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Oak, brass and original fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Rare sofa ...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Art Deco Style Three-Seater Sofa, Beige Bouclé, 1950s
Scandinavian Art Deco Style Three-Seater Sofa, Beige Bouclé, 1950s

Scandinavian Art Deco Style Three-Seater Sofa, Beige Bouclé, 1950s

Located in Rødding, DK

A refined Scandinavian three-seater sofa from the 1950s, executed in an elegant Art Deco–inspired style that balances soft, organic curves with classic proportions.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Arne Vodder Sofa, Denmark, 1950s
Arne Vodder Sofa, Denmark, 1950s

Arne Vodder Sofa, Denmark, 1950s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark, 1950s. Beech, teak and fabric. 2 adjustable positions.  

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

1950s Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
1950s Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist

1950s Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Sofa designed by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet. Birch legs with vintage upholstery. 1958 Unmarked

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s
Sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s

Sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s

By G.A. Berg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish pine sofa produced by Gustav-Axel Berg, Sweden, 1950s. Newly upholstered.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Pine

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A blue velvet, fabric string and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Tassels moderately distressed. Light staining on fabric. Paint splatters on back panel. Wear co...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1950s Arne Vodder Sofa FD161 France & Daverkosen
1950s Arne Vodder Sofa FD161 France & Daverkosen

1950s Arne Vodder Sofa FD161 France & Daverkosen

By Arne Vodder

Located in Handewitt, DE

Arne Vodder Sofa, model FD161 for France & Daverkosen Denmark, c.1950. 2-seater. On the armrests with beautiful detail. Original cushions and fabric. Made in beech and teak armrests....

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Teak

Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s

Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s

By Ludvig Pontoppidan

Located in High Point, NC

A red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 30.75” H x 78” W x 36” D Seat height: 17.5” 

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A curved wood and red fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 33.5” H x 73” W x 43” D All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Three-Seater Sofa in Brown Mohair, Denmark 1950s
Three-Seater Sofa in Brown Mohair, Denmark 1950s

Three-Seater Sofa in Brown Mohair, Denmark 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Though the advent of new materials like plastic, foam, and fibreglass revolutionized the production process, Scandinavian designers still valued craft over industrialization. This sc...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mohair

Öresund Sofa or Bench by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
Öresund Sofa or Bench by Børge Mogensen, 1950s

Öresund Sofa or Bench by Børge Mogensen, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Additional information: Producer: Karl Andersson & Söner Color: Blue Decade: 1950s Country: Sweden Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Material: Brass, Fabric, Oak Designed i...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard FD130 Teak sofa in Cognac Leather - Denmark, 1950's
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard FD130 Teak sofa in Cognac Leather - Denmark, 1950's

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard FD130 Teak sofa in Cognac Leather - Denmark, 1950's

By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Amazing minimalistic solid Teak and Cognac leather sofa model FD130 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Søn – Denmark, circa 1960. The leather has a lot of patina a...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “goo...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Rare Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Oak early 1950s.
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Oak early 1950s.

Rare Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Oak early 1950s.

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Handewitt, DE

Rare oak sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Søren Willadsen’s Møbelfabrik, early 1950s. Dismountable frame with loose cushions. Conical shaped frame. All in original stand! It's described i...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Oak

Sofa in Beech and Fabric by Arne Vodder, 1950s
Sofa in Beech and Fabric by Arne Vodder, 1950s

Sofa in Beech and Fabric by Arne Vodder, 1950s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The sofa model FD-161, designed by Arne Vodder and produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the 1950s, exemplifies key elements of Scandinavian modern design through its use...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Wool, Teak

Rare Sofa Attributed to Gerhard Berg, Norway, 1950s
Rare Sofa Attributed to Gerhard Berg, Norway, 1950s

Rare Sofa Attributed to Gerhard Berg, Norway, 1950s

Located in Hägersten, SE

Rare sofa produced in Norway. Attributed to Norwegian designer Gerhard Berg. Most likely produced at LK Hjelle in Norway during the 1950s. Teak legs and armrests. New upholstery in o...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Three-Seater "Susanna" Sofa by Aake Antilla, Finland 1950s
Three-Seater "Susanna" Sofa by Aake Antilla, Finland 1950s

Three-Seater "Susanna" Sofa by Aake Antilla, Finland 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed in the 1950s by Aake Anttila and manufactured by Lahti Lepokaulusto, this “Susanna” sofa is a wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design. While Finnish design is ...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Light Fabric, 1950s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Light Fabric, 1950s

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Light Fabric, 1950s

Located in Prague, New Town

Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Legs in stained wood, recently reupholstered in light fabric. The sofa features a refined, sculptural for...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Frits Henningsen & Kähler Sofa Table in mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
Frits Henningsen & Kähler Sofa Table in mahogany, Denmark, 1950s

Frits Henningsen & Kähler Sofa Table in mahogany, Denmark, 1950s

By Frits Henningsen, Jens Thirslund, Kähler

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Frits Henningsen sofa table in mahogany with Kähler tiles made by Jens Thirslund Made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

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Ceramic, Mahogany

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, England

Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Danish 1950s Sofa Attributed to Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Variant
Danish 1950s Sofa Attributed to Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Variant

Danish 1950s Sofa Attributed to Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Variant

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the very early 1950's and likely a variant of Fritz Hansen's famous model 1669. Just the shape of the legs vary slightl...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Flemming Lassen, 'Ingeborg' Sofa, Beech & Fabric, Original Condition, Asko 1950s
Flemming Lassen, 'Ingeborg' Sofa, Beech & Fabric, Original Condition, Asko 1950s

Flemming Lassen, 'Ingeborg' Sofa, Beech & Fabric, Original Condition, Asko 1950s

By Asko, Flemming Lassen

Located in Helsinki, FI

A neat and functional lounge sofa by Danish architect Flemming Lassen (1902-1984). The Ingeborg series (sofa and chair) has been named after Flemming Lassen’s beloved mother, artist ...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, England

Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 The Samspel sofa was designed in 1956 and first produced by AB Record in Bollnäs, Sweden. It is one of the finest pieces to be designed by Malmste...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Oak Sofa / Daybed, Model 4311/4312, by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
Oak Sofa / Daybed, Model 4311/4312, by Børge Mogensen, 1950s

Oak Sofa / Daybed, Model 4311/4312, by Børge Mogensen, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

His collaborations with Fredericia Stolefabrik began in the 1950s and laid the foundation for some of the most iconic and enduring designs in Scandinavian furniture history.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

"Divina" sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s
"Divina" sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s

"Divina" sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s

By Arne Norell

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Divina" two seater sofa attributed to Arne Norell. Produced in Sweden by Westbergs Möbler during the 1950s. Stained beech legs and new upholstery in light beige "Hallingdal" wool fa...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Olof Ottelin 'Duetto' Sofa, Keravan Puusepäntehdas Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
Olof Ottelin 'Duetto' Sofa, Keravan Puusepäntehdas Stockmann, Finland, 1950s

Olof Ottelin 'Duetto' Sofa, Keravan Puusepäntehdas Stockmann, Finland, 1950s

By Oy Stockmann AB, Olof Ottelin

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare sofa was designed by Olof Ottelin and produced by Keravan Puusepäntehdas for the Stockmann company in Finland in the 1950s. This distinctive two-seat model was named 'Duett...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Mid-Century Sofa with Sculptural Legs, Denmark 1950s
Danish Mid-Century Sofa with Sculptural Legs, Denmark 1950s

Danish Mid-Century Sofa with Sculptural Legs, Denmark 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Though the advent of new materials like plastic, foam, and fibreglass revolutionized the production process, Scandinavian designers still valued craft over industrialization. This sc...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Midcentury Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s
Rare Midcentury Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s

Rare Midcentury Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s

By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great condition. Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Design ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s
Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s

Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wood, Fabric

Nordic Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Nordic Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia ca 1950s

Nordic Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

While a sofa with a rounded shape is not ground-breaking, it has typically been reserved for people who could afford to choose an artistic style over a practical one. That is, until ...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.

Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.

By Jacob Kjaer, Finn Juhl

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s. Elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern sofa/love seat in wool fabric and sleek round tapered stained beech legs.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Elegant Danish Modern 1950s Sofa in Light Green Patterned Upholstery
Elegant Danish Modern 1950s Sofa in Light Green Patterned Upholstery

Elegant Danish Modern 1950s Sofa in Light Green Patterned Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This classic Danish sofa showcases clean, understated lines that highlight the clarity and craftsmanship of its design. It rests on a gracefully p...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

"Divina" loveseat sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s
"Divina" loveseat sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s

"Divina" loveseat sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s

By Arne Norell

Located in Hägersten, SE

Pair of loveseat sofas model "Divina" produced in Sweden by Westbergs möbler. Made during the 1950s. Designed by Arne Norell. Reupholstered with Hallingdal 65 fabric from Danish prod...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Sofa for Ab Record, Sweden 1950s
Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Sofa for Ab Record, Sweden 1950s

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Sofa for Ab Record, Sweden 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Utrecht, NL

This model “Samspel” sofa was first introduced at the exhibition at Röhsska Museet (the Swedish Museum of Design and Crafts) in Gothenburg in 1956. The model’s name means ‘interactio...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Wood

1950s Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery and Wood
1950s Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery and Wood

1950s Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s. This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a typical Danish mid-century furniture piece. This particular design invites you to spend more time o...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

1950s Danish Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen
1950s Danish Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen

1950s Danish Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in London, England

This classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen was designed and produced in the 1950s at his own company: Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Denmark. The sof...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin

Rare Sofa in Fabric and Leather by Maija-Lissa Komulainen, 1950s
Rare Sofa in Fabric and Leather by Maija-Lissa Komulainen, 1950s

Rare Sofa in Fabric and Leather by Maija-Lissa Komulainen, 1950s

By Maija Liisa Komulainen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This very rare sofa, also serving as a daybed, was designed by Maija-Lissa Komulainen and produced by Oy Uusi Kotii in Finland during the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Leather, Wool

Teak Daybed Sofa by Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
Teak Daybed Sofa by Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland 1950s

Teak Daybed Sofa by Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland 1950s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Rīga, LV

This minimalist sofa is made of two teak boards on solid beech wood legs. Zipped cushions are removable, there’re 2 upholstery options - green Marimekko fabric inside. Additional in...

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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

"Susanna" Sofa by Aake Antilla for Lahden Lepokalusto, Finland 1950s
"Susanna" Sofa by Aake Antilla for Lahden Lepokalusto, Finland 1950s

"Susanna" Sofa by Aake Antilla for Lahden Lepokalusto, Finland 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design is the Susanna sofa created by Lahti Lepokaulusto and designed in the 1950s by Aake Anttila. Famous for its suspension and ...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Olof Ottelin "Duetto" Sofa for Kervo Snickerifabrik Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
Olof Ottelin "Duetto" Sofa for Kervo Snickerifabrik Stockmann, Finland, 1950s

Olof Ottelin "Duetto" Sofa for Kervo Snickerifabrik Stockmann, Finland, 1950s

By Olof Ottelin

Located in Utrecht, NL

This lovely “Duetto” loveseat was designed back in the 1950s to bring the sitters closer together. This intention is clearly traceable in Ottelin’s drawings, where the back was drawn...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Wood

"Tellus" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
"Tellus" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s

"Tellus" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s

By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1

Located in Utrecht, NL

Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical, yet often coincidental, availability...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool fabric.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool fabric.

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture wool fabric.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Green furniture wool fabric, brass springs in the seat, oak wood.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

High-Backed Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
High-Backed Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen, 1950s

High-Backed Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen, 1950s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A tailored and sculptural high-backed button-tufted sofa, the upholstered body resting on substantial turned teak dowel legs.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s

Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “goo...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, oak wood.
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, oak wood.

1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Red furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s

Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s

By Eva & Niles Koppell

Located in Utrecht, NL

This three-seater sofa has the best characteristics of Danish mid-century modern design. Its comfort and delicate design elements make this three-seater the most coveted work of Eva ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood

Carl Malmsten Samspel Sofa in Wool Velvet 1950s
Carl Malmsten Samspel Sofa in Wool Velvet 1950s

Carl Malmsten Samspel Sofa in Wool Velvet 1950s

By Dagmar, Carl Malmsten

Located in London, England

Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 The Samspel sofa was designed in 1956 and first produced by AB Record in Bollnäs, Sweden. It is one of the finest pieces to be designed by Malmste...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Wool, Oak

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture wool, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Ash

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Scandinavian sofa 1950s
Scandinavian sofa 1950s

Scandinavian sofa 1950s

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H 27.56 in W 45.48 in D 26.78 in

Scandinavian sofa 1950s

Located in PARIS, FR

This small Scandinavian sofa dates back to the 1950s. Its designer is unknown.

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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Georg Kofoed sofa from 1950’s, Denmark
Georg Kofoed sofa from 1950’s, Denmark

Georg Kofoed sofa from 1950’s, Denmark

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H 33.07 in W 60.63 in D 27.56 in

Georg Kofoed sofa from 1950’s, Denmark

By Georg Kofoed

Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL

Danish modern sofa designed by Georg Kofoed in 1940’s/50’s. Classic construction with a mahogany frame, original fabric upholstery with leather cord decoration. Condition Good, age ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Viggo Boesen, Rattan Sofa, 1950s
Viggo Boesen, Rattan Sofa, 1950s

Viggo Boesen, Rattan Sofa, 1950s

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H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 27.56 in

Viggo Boesen, Rattan Sofa, 1950s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Rattan and Cane sofa designed by Viggo Boesen-see other listing with matching chair.  

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Rattan

Early Danish Two-Seat Sofa, 1950s
Early Danish Two-Seat Sofa, 1950s

Early Danish Two-Seat Sofa, 1950s

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H 32.29 in W 51.97 in D 25.6 in

Early Danish Two-Seat Sofa, 1950s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Early 1950s two-seat sofa. Upholstered in original green and grey fabric. Legs and armrests in teak and beechwood, early production, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Teak

Danish Teak Sofa from 1950s with New Wool Upholstery
Danish Teak Sofa from 1950s with New Wool Upholstery

Danish Teak Sofa from 1950s with New Wool Upholstery

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H 33.08 in W 61.42 in D 23.63 in

Danish Teak Sofa from 1950s with New Wool Upholstery

Located in Warsaw, PL

Danish midcentury sofa that features a frame in solid teak and was reupholstered in a light lilac natural wool fabric. It has a coil spring seat and was restored using traditional te...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Teak and Cane Sofa by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s
Teak and Cane Sofa by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s

Teak and Cane Sofa by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s

By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Indulge in timeless elegance with our vintage design sofa crafted by the iconic Hans Olsen and produced by Juul Kristensen. This exquisite piece from the 1950's seamlessly blends mid...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Cane, Teak

Early and Rare Danish 2.5-Seat Sofa, 1950s
Early and Rare Danish 2.5-Seat Sofa, 1950s

Early and Rare Danish 2.5-Seat Sofa, 1950s

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H 29.53 in W 63 in D 30.32 in

Early and Rare Danish 2.5-Seat Sofa, 1950s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Early 1950s 2.5-seat sofa. Upholstered in original red and grey fabric. Oak base and teak armrest tips. Early production, 1950s. The sofa needs a new upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare and Early Danish Corner Sofa 1940-1950s
Rare and Early Danish Corner Sofa 1940-1950s

Rare and Early Danish Corner Sofa 1940-1950s

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H 30.71 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in

Rare and Early Danish Corner Sofa 1940-1950s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Mid century dansih corner sofa. Early production. Upholstery in original yellow frabric. Around 1948-52. Size: 70.0 x 170./140.0 x 78.0 CM (D x W x H), seat height: 43.0 CM

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper, 1950s
Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper, 1950s

Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper, 1950s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Unique four-seat sofa by the Danish designer and furniture maker Svend Skipper. This prototype has never gone into series and comes from the Private House of the Designer. Designed a...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Brocade, Teak

Sofa by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto OY, Finland, 1950s
Sofa by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto OY, Finland, 1950s

Sofa by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto OY, Finland, 1950s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

This beautiful sofa is manufactured to be seen from each side. It is very elegant, made of exclusive materials and designed in a straight and classic line. The blue velvet upholstery...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Hardwood

Hans J Wegner GE 236-4 Oak Four Seat Sofa by GETAMA, 1950s
Hans J Wegner GE 236-4 Oak Four Seat Sofa by GETAMA, 1950s

Hans J Wegner GE 236-4 Oak Four Seat Sofa by GETAMA, 1950s

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H 30.71 in W 92.92 in D 31.5 in

Hans J Wegner GE 236-4 Oak Four Seat Sofa by GETAMA, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Malmo, SE

A midcentury oak sofa designed by Hans J Wegner in the 1950s. The sofa has its original cushions reupholstered in a white boucle fabric. Excellent design and comfort. Excellent cond...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Danish Velor Cabinetmaker Sofa by N.a. Jørgensen, 1950s
Danish Velor Cabinetmaker Sofa by N.a. Jørgensen, 1950s

Danish Velor Cabinetmaker Sofa by N.a. Jørgensen, 1950s

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H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in

Danish Velor Cabinetmaker Sofa by N.a. Jørgensen, 1950s

By Viggo Boesen, N.A. Jørgensens

Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32

Unique curved or banana shaped loveseat or settee with open armrests designed and made as Model 96 by N.A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik in 1954/55. N.A. Jørgensen is better known under ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, 1950s
Danish Modern Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, 1950s

Danish Modern Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, 1950s

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Warsaw, PL

This modern sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured in Denmark by Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik A/S during the 1950s. This three-seat couch has a mahogany frame, fitted with ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Mahogany

Danish Modern Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, 1950s
Danish Modern Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, 1950s

Danish Modern Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, 1950s

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Warsaw, PL

This modern sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured in Denmark by Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik A/S during the 1950s. This three-seat couch has a mahogany frame, fitted with ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Slat Back by Johannes Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Slat Back by Johannes Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Slat Back by Johannes Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

By CFC Silkeborg, Johannes Andersen

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

An elegant and refined piece of Scandinavian Modern design, robust yet elegant, a rectangular sofa with an eye catching slat back and a great quality brown furniture fabric (Korinthe...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1950s
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1950s

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1950s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in Kastrup, DK

Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s. Original black leather.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Teak, Leather

Rosewood Sven Ivar Dysthe Reupholstered 3-Seat Sofa & a Lounge Chair, 1950s
Rosewood Sven Ivar Dysthe Reupholstered 3-Seat Sofa & a Lounge Chair, 1950s

Rosewood Sven Ivar Dysthe Reupholstered 3-Seat Sofa & a Lounge Chair, 1950s

By Sven Ivar Dysthe

Located in Paris, France

Very elegant and chic, reupholstered 3-seater sofa and a lounge chair, 1950s, composed of solid rosewood in a wool blue navy stripe, attributed to Sven Ivar Dysthe. Sven Ivar Dysthe ...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Prisma Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950s
Prisma Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950s

Prisma Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950s

By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Ludvig Pontoppidan

Located in Kastrup, DK

Prisma sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen by Cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1960s. Reupholstered with new fabric by Kvadrat.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Teak and Plywood Seating Group with Green Cushions, Denmark, 1950s
Teak and Plywood Seating Group with Green Cushions, Denmark, 1950s

Teak and Plywood Seating Group with Green Cushions, Denmark, 1950s

By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Søborg Møbelfabrik

Located in Maastricht, NL

A seating group with a sofa and chair, attributed to Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark. They have a teak frame with loose cushions in a mustard green upholstery...

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Teak, Plywood

Midcentury Grey Wood Scandinavian Style Loveseat Sofa Made in Italy, 1950s
Midcentury Grey Wood Scandinavian Style Loveseat Sofa Made in Italy, 1950s

Midcentury Grey Wood Scandinavian Style Loveseat Sofa Made in Italy, 1950s

Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT

An elegant and Minimalist two-seat sofa made in Italy at the end of 1950s, with a Scandinavian allure.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl NV53 Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1950s
Finn Juhl NV53 Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1950s

Finn Juhl NV53 Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1950s

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H 28.5 in W 50.5 in D 30 in

Finn Juhl NV53 Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1950s

By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

Located in Berkeley, CA

Rare NV53 settee designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, circa 1950s. Beautiful sculpted teak arms with brass details, newly restored in a pearl-colored Knoll bouclé fabric.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

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Brass

Lovely Sofa and Daybed of White Wool by Ire Möbler, 1950s, Sweden
Lovely Sofa and Daybed of White Wool by Ire Möbler, 1950s, Sweden

Lovely Sofa and Daybed of White Wool by Ire Möbler, 1950s, Sweden

By Ire Mobel 1

Located in Stockholm, SE

This unique and lovely vintage sofa and bed sofa was produced by IRE Möbler (still active today) in the 1950s, Sweden. The back is removable in which makes this a perfect extra bed a...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Wool, Birch

Danish 2-Seated Loveseat Sofa by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, 1950s
Danish 2-Seated Loveseat Sofa by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, 1950s

Danish 2-Seated Loveseat Sofa by Kurt Østervig for Jason Møbler, 1950s

By Jason Møbler, Kurt Østervig

Located in Stockholm, SE

Danish Modern love seat newly upholsthered in a Norwegian cream white whool fabric named Amdal 100 from Gudbrandsdalen Uldvarefabrikk. This 2-seater sofa is designed by Kurt Østervig...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Beech

Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s
Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s

Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Slagelse Møbelværk two seat love sofa new upholstered with bouclé and cognac aniline tubing and buttons. Legs of stained beech. This sofa is made in the 1950s and is made in the s...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Bouclé, Beech

Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s
Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s

Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Slagelse Møbelværk two seat love sofa upholstered with flower fabric Legs of stained beech. This sofa is made in the 1950s and is made in the style of Finn Juhl.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Beech, Fabric

Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s
Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s

Curved 1950s Scandinavian Sofa or Loveseat, Model 185, Slagelse, Denmark, 1950s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Slagelse Møbelværk two seat love sofa new upholstered with bouclé and cognac aniline tubing and buttons. Legs of stained beech. This sofa is made in the 1950s and is made in t...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Bouclé, Beech

1950’s Danish Sofa
1950’s Danish Sofa

1950’s Danish Sofa

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H 28 in W 88.35 in D 31 in

1950’s Danish Sofa

By Fritz Heningsen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Very well crafted Danish cabinet maker sofa. Stripped wool upholstery with oak legs. Denmark. 1950’s

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa, 1950s/1960s
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa, 1950s/1960s

Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa, 1950s/1960s

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H 29.53 in W 62.21 in D 30.71 in

Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa, 1950s/1960s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa from the 1950s-1960s. Birch frame, re-upholstered with quality Nevotex -fabric.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Birch

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1950s Scandinavian Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s Scandinavian sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every 1950s Scandinavian sofa was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950s Scandinavian sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s Scandinavian sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and Carl Malmsten each produced at least one beautiful 1950s Scandinavian sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950s Scandinavian Sofa?

A 1950s Scandinavian sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,000, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $114,454.

A Close Look at Scandinavian-modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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.