1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern 3 seater Leather Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern 3 seater leather sofa in the style of Børge Mogensen.
Leather, Beech
$1,052Sale Price|43% Off
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original condition, furniture leather, teak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction.
Leather, Teak
$1,368Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Leather Sofa in the Style of Alvar Aalto, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant Scandinavian three-seat sofa produced during the 1970s in the style of Alvar Aalto.
Leather, Wood, Beech
$1,387Sale Price|29% Off
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Leather, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Sofa, Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
By Hämeen Kalustaja
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern sofa, manufactured by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s.
Leather, Pine
1970s De Sede Ds47 Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Turners Falls, MA
De Sede DS47 Black Leather Sofa. Sofa has an extendable seat for more sitting depth. De Sede is known for its high quality 5mm thick Buffalo Leather. Made in Switzerland.
Leather
1970s, Scandinavian 3-seater sofa, furniture leather, teak wood legs, bent wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian 3-seater sofa. Brown furniture leather, teak wood legs, bent beech wood, furniture rattan mesh.
Leather, Rattan, Beech, Teak, Bentwood
$1,803Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original brown leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Classic 70s Danish design, a combination of modernity with Danish vintage style. Original brown lea...
Leather, Beech
Fred Lowen T4 Sofa by Tessa Furniture, Black Leather & Teak, 1970s
By TESSA Furniture Co, Florence Knoll, Fred Lowen, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Furniture. Curved, bent-pl...
Leather, Teak
Danish Three-seater Leather Sofa by Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970s.
By Erik Jørgensen, Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Three-seater Leather Sofa by Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970s. Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern 3-seater black leather sofa Model EJ-20-3 designed by Danish architect Jørgen Gam...
Leather
Arne Norell "Ilona" Sofa, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model "Ilona" two-seat designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Beautiful patinated leather and original fabric, very good condition.
Brass
$1,433Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish 2-seater classic sofa, original brown leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather with nice patina. Beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in abo...
Leather, Beech
1970s Børge Mogensen 3 Seater Model 2213 Leather Sofa in Very Good Condition
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Børge Mogensen 3 seater model 2213 leather sofa in very good condition and with rarely seen original extra cushion, The wide sofa feature thick soft feathered leather cushions...
Leather, Teak, Feathers
Finnish Modern Wood Panel and Leather Two-Seat Sofa, Attr: Artek, Finland, 1970s
By Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A two-seat sofa in warm stained wood and brown leather, produced in Finland in the 1970s and attributed to Artek. The arms are constructed as large solid box panels in stained hardwo...
Steel
Arne Norell Safari Two-Seat Leather Sofa for Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Rødding, DK
An iconic Safari two-seat sofa designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, circa 1970s.
Leather, Beech
Arne Norell Sofa model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Cushions newly lubricated with leather conditioner. Very ...
Leather
Mogens Hansen, Mid-Century 2-Seater Sofa, Patinated Black Leather, 1970s
By Mogens Hansen, Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
With its clean lines, balanced proportions, and timeless comfort, the piece embodies the quiet elegance of 1970s Scandinavian design. Designed Mogens Hansen in Denmark, the sofa ref...
Leather, Beech
$1,710Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, furniture leather, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction.
Leather, Teak
Mogens Hansen, Mid-Century 3-Seater Sofa, Patinated Black Leather, 1970s
By Mogens Hansen, Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
With its clean lines, generous proportions, and inviting comfort, the sofa is a fine example of the quiet elegance that defines 1970s Scandinavian design.
Leather, Beech
Three-seater "Ilona" Safari Sofa in Leather by Arne Norell, Sweden. 1970s.
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Asaa, DK
Three-seater "Ilona" Safari Sofa in Leather by Arne Norell, Sweden. 1970s.
Leather, Beech
Stouby Møbelfabrik, Mid Century 2-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By Børge Mogensen, Mogens Hansen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
With its clean lines, balanced proportions, and timeless comfort, the piece embodies the quiet elegance of 1970s Scandinavian design. Designed and crafted by Stouby Møbelfabrik in D...
Leather, Beech
$5,779 / item
Set of 2 Arne Norell "Ilona" sofas, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model "Ilona" designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s. Beautiful patinated leather and original fabric. Please note: 2 sofas available, listed price is for a single.
Brass
$1,294Sale Price|42% Off
1970s, Danish design, 3 seater sofa, original condition, leather, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish little 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original black leather, teak wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furnitur...
Leather, Teak
1970s, 2-seater Swedish sofa, brown leather with patina, dark beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, 2-seater Swedish sofa. Original brown furniture leather with patina, dark beech wood.
Leather, Beech
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original black furniture leather, teak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original black furniture leather, teak wood legs.
Leather, Teak
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original green leather and black frame. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition.
Leather
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original black leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition!.
Leather
Set of 2 Arne Norell sofas model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 2 Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition. Please note: listed price is for a single sofa. ...
Leather
1970s Three-Seat Sofa by Henning Kjærnulf in Light Green Wool
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Three seat sofa with light green wool fabric. Made by Hennign Kjærnulf Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with mid-century modernism. Made by EG Møbler in ...
Leather, Oak
$7,628 / item
Set of 2 Arne Norell Sofas Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ilona sofas designed by Arne Norell 1960s, produced by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden. Dark stained beech, original black leather and brass details. Please note: Listed price is f...
Brass
5x Unit Modular Sofa by Lemke. Germany, 1970s/1980s
Located in Nashville, TN
Item Details: 5x unit modular sofa. Can be configured in many ways. Matching arm chair available. Creator: Lemke ...
Leather
1970s, Norwegian design by Jan Erik Lindgren, 2-seater sofa model "Amazon".
By Jan Erik Lindgren, Ekornes
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Jan Erik Lindgren. 2-seater sofa model "Amazon".
Leather, Canvas, Teak
1970s, Danish design by Kristian Vedel, modular sofa, model Modus.
By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Kristian Vedel. Modular sofa set with side table, model Modus.
Aluminum
Brutalist Scandinavian-Style Three-Seat Sofa - 1970s
Located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR
Vintage Brutalist Scandinavian-Style Three-Seat Sofa, 1960s–1970s Striking three-seat sofa from the 1960s–1970s, blending Scandinavian simplicity with Brutalist craftsmanship.
Leather, Pine
Børge Mogensen 2209 sofa for Fredericia Furniture, 1970's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in LYON, FR
Three-seater sofa model 2209, timeless 1972 design by Børge Mogensen for renowned manufacturer Fredericia Furniture. This is Borge Mogensen's historic and exclusive manufacturer. Sti...
Leather
Rare Model Remmi Loveseat Sofa, Yrjö Kukkaupuro, Haimi Oy, 1970s
By Haimi Oy, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model Remmi loveseat sofa, design Yrjö Kukkaupuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1970s. Original painted metal frame with rare color. Original leather upholstery. Good vintage condi...
Metal
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Scandinavian Three Seat Sofa in Brown Leather and Wood IKEA 1970s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Scandinavian Three Seat Sofa in Brown leather and Wood 1970s Very comfortable, very good condition.
Leather, Wood
1970’s Danish Modern cognac leather Wing sofa
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern three-seat cognac leather sofa on varnished wood legs, loose cushions. Scandinavian classic style. Condition Fair, age related wear and patina. Dimensions width: 200 ...
Leather
Beautiful Two-Seat Sofa, Scandinavian, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful two-seat sofa, Scandinavian, 1970s. Black leather.
Leather
1970's Brown Leather DS47 Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Late 20th Century DS47 2.5 Seater sofa in natural bullhide designed by Swiss manufacturer and design house, De Sede in 1975. This elegant design is characterised by huge swathes of 5...
Leather
Hans Wegner Leather Sofa for Getama, Denmark 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Brown leather three-seater sofa. The sofa was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Getama Gedsted in Denmark during the 1970s. Model GE530. The frame is made of solid oak wood. The pi...
Leather, Oak
N. Eilersen Corner Leather Sofa Leather 1970s Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic corner sofa from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form.
Leather
Sofa Black Leather, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Sofa was made in the 1960s, Danish production. Construction of the furniture is made of wood. Legs made of solid teak wood. Sofa has undergone renovation. Upholstery has been repl...
Leather, Teak
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 76.78 in D 29.53 in
Danish Vintage Sofa, 1970s, Chrome Base, Wool, Leather, Restored
Located in Tarm, DK
Unique Danish designed, very nice 3 seats sofa. Made in about 1970 by Danish furniture manufacturer. Original cushions in patinated dark brown leather. The rest is completely renovat...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 36.23 in
1970s Finnish Midcentury Leather 3-Seat Sofa by Jeki Mobler
By Jeki Møbler
Located in London, GB
Produced by renowned Finnish manufacturer Jeki Mobler. Upholstered in the original dark brown leather with distinctive stained beech frame.
Leather, Beech
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
1970s 'Maralunga' Dark Brown Leather Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
20th Century two-seater Maralunga dark brown leather sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy in 1973. This iconic sofa features adjustable back rests for ultimate comfor...
Leather
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 112.21 in D 35.44 in
Lotus Corner Sofa by Niels Bendtsen For Niels Eilersen, 1970s
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Amazing corner sofa, 'Lotus' model, manufactured by Niels Eilersen, Denmark. Everyone can lounge on this 6 module sofa. Super thick buffalo leather upholstery in excellent condition....
Leather
Sold
H 27 in W 85 in D 35.5 in
Mid century 1970's Scandinavian leather and rosewood sofa by Kalustekiila
By Kalustekiila
Located in Liberty, NY
Fantastic 1970's Scandinavian leather and rosewood sofa, attributed to Kalustekiila of Finland, but similar to some Brazilian style sofas by Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon etc.., has b...
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Sofa Brown Leather and Oak, 1970s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian sofa made of oak frame and leather cushions.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 56.3 in D 32.68 in
1970s, Scandinavian 2-Seater Sofa, Original Condition, Brown Leather
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian 2-seater sofa, loose cushions with buttons.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 25.6 in W 72.45 in D 32.68 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Three-Seat Leather Sofa and Rosewood, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian design three-seat comfortable sofa made in late 1960s-early 1970s.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 50.01 in D 32.68 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Two-Seat Leather Sofa and Rosewood, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian design two-seat comfortable sofa made in late 1960s early 1970s.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 28.75 in
1970s, Scandinavian 3-seater sofa by Arne Norell, furniture leather.
By Arne Norell
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell. 3-seater sofa in brown furniture leather.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 34.26 in
Scandinavian Modern Leather and Chrome Sofa by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Arne Norell
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern leather and chrome sofa by Arne Norell, 1970s Chocolate brown three seater sofa in buffalo leather.
Chrome
Scandinavian brutalist modular sofa, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Scandinavian brutalist modular sofa, 1970s Product Details Made of wood and leather.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 75.99 in D 29.14 in
Danish Cabinetmaker, Three Seat Sofa in Oak Aniline Leather, 1970's
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker three seat sofa with frame of partly solid oak, visible finger joints. Free floating seats new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Made in Denmark...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Swedish Modern Leather Sofas by Dux, c. 1970's
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your living space with this rare pair of two-seat sofas by Dux of Sweden, featuring a curved silhouette with slightly flared arms over cylindrical stained beechwood wood le...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 28.75 in W 81.11 in D 31.5 in
3-seats scandinavian leather sofa by Sven Ellekaer for Coja, 1970s
By Sven Ellekaer , Coja Culemborg
Located in Lyon, FR
3 seats scandinavian sofa in cream leather, designed by Sven Ellekaer for Coja, Netherlands, in the 1970s.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 78 in D 32 in
1970s Scandinavian Mid Century Brown Patchwork Leather and Suede 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A fabulous quality mid century Scandinavian leather three seater sofa in excellent original condition. Seats and arms are covered in a warm brown chestnut colour and a hint of whiske...
Leather, Suede, Bentwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 49.22 in D 34.26 in
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, bamboo, leather
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Leather, Canvas, Bamboo
Sold
H 26.38 in W 54.34 in D 29.53 in
Danish Modern Vintage Scandinavian Classic Brown Leather Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant, leather sofa was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. This project was made according to the model 2212 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia. This classic sof...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 80.71 in D 33.47 in
Design Scandinavian Leather Sofa by Kaluste Yhtymä, Finland, 1970s
By Kaluste Oy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Finland, circa 1970s - Leather with patina (see the photos) - Published in books and catalogues.
Leather, Wood
Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's
By Arne Norell
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The plumpness of the cushions makes this ARNE NORELL-designed ILONA two-seat sofa stand out.Vintage Swedish from the 1960s.The details are reminiscent of the safari chair style, and ...
Beech, Leather, Fabric
Sold
H 26.38 in W 64.18 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Natural Leather and Oak Wood Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was produced in Scandinavia during the 1970s. The frame is made of solid oak wood with a natural color. The cushions are upholstered with natural leather in a sh...
Leather, Wood, Oak
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
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.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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