Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1940s This delicate banana shaped sofa embodies a dynamic
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1940s This delicate banana shaped sofa embodies a dynamic
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
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
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs
Wool, Beech
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early
Wool, Beech
Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
Wool, Beech
Unavailable|$3,436
Midcentury Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
Midcentury banana sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. This is an early 1940s sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Fabric
Unavailable|$5,696
White Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark 1950s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Outstanding Art Deco banana sofa. Made in Denmark during the 1950s. Upholstered in white fabric
Fabric
Unavailable|$3,798
Danish Design, Kurt Olsen "Banana" Sofa Model 220, Completely Renovated
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Tarm, DK
Kurt Olsen "Banana" sofa model 220. Manufactured by Slagelse Furnitureworks in about 1960
Wool, Teak
Unavailable|$3,779
1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Chilton, GB
A stunning 1940s Danish 'Banana' design two and half-seat sofa. The sofa curves round like the
Velvet
Unavailable|$7,120
Danish Blue Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Curved Sofa, 1940s. Banana shaped curved sofa in blue velvet, made in
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$5,221
1950s Danish Banana Sofa by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This early 1950s sofa is by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, made in the manner of Modernist Danish architect
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$4,273
Banana Sofa, Denmark 1950s, Reupholstered in Casamance Wool
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Curved sofa, Denmark 1950s, oak legs, entirely restored and reupholstered in wool fabric by
Wool, Oak
Sold|$13,500
Danish Wool Banana Sofa
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Danish wool banana sofa attributed to Viggo Boeson, newly reupholstered in Kravet Couture earthy
Wool, Felt, Wood
Sold|$5,360
Two Seater Danish Banana Sofa
Located in London, England
Two seater Danish banana sofa reupholstered in Ivory coloured soft Alpaca Wool Boucle.
Bouclé, Wood
Sold|$4,250
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa
Located in Norwalk, CT
A petite Danish Art Deco period banana sofa with piped slate gray upholstery.
Upholstery
Sold|$1,721
Danish Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish banana sofa, 1940s Vintage Danish banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in green/beige/gold
Velvet
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa WoolSofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with velvet Legs of beech. Made in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa WoolSofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with wool fabric. Legs of beech. Made in the
Beech, Wool
Sold|$7,418
Banana Sofa, Danish Design, circa 1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
Banana sofa, Danish design circa 1950. Exceptionally beautiful sway, spherical mahogany legs
Fabric
Sold|$7,700
Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana sofa
Located in Portland, OR
Fabulous floral velvet upholstery on this classic shape. Circa 1930s “Banana” sofa, elegantly
Velvet, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech. Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech. Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech. Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa original upholstered with velvet. Legs of beech. Made in the
Beech, Velvet
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech. Made in the
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambskin Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambskin. Legs of beech. Made in the 1940s.
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech. Made in the 1940s.
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa upholstered with two tone velvet. Legs of beech. Made in the
Velvet, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of oak and beech. Made in
Lambskin, Beech, Oak
1940s Danish Banana Sofa by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Early 1940s Danish Banana sofa in the manner of architect Flemming Lassen, newly reupholstered in
Midcentury Ecru Banana Sofa, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
So called "Banana sofa", Danish design, 1960s Very good condition, after replacing the upholstery
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$6,840
1940’s Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair
Located in Hudson, NY
A curvaceous Danish banana sofa dating from the 1940’s. Recently upholstered in a light coffee
Mohair
Sold|$2,552
Danish Curved Banana Sofa in Velour, 1950.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Curved Banana Sofa in Velour, 1950. Wonderful Danish Mid-Century Modern two-seater banana
Velvet
Midcentury Pink Banana Sofa, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Banana sofa, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition, after replacing the upholstery with a new
Walnut, Velvet
Sold|$1,958
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in light
Velvet
Sold|$1,958
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in
Velvet
Sold|$1,958
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in green
Velvet
Sold|$8,400
Mohair Art Deco Danish Banana Sofa
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Wilton, CT
This outstanding Art Deco Danish banana sofa from the 1930s is upholstered in imported mohair
Mohair
Swedish Banana Sofa in Velvet Vintage Design Curved, 1960s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Velvet banana sofa from Sweden. All original.
Velvet
Sold|$4,810
Antique Swedish Leather Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
curved ends & walnut feet. These particular sofas are know as banana sofas & we have had a few in fabric
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$5,772
Danish 1930s Banana Sofa Fully Reupholstered
Located in London, England
Newly restored classic Danish 1930s banana sofa fully reupholstered. This three-seat curved
Wool
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa in Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Danish cabinetmaker “Banana” sofa from the 1940s, Denmark. Upholstered in premium sheepskin with
Sheepskin
Sold|$6,322
1940s Danish Vintage Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely comfortable vintage Danish curved sofa, also known as a banana sofa. This
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern, Beechwood, Sahara Sheepskin, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beechwood, Sahara Shearling, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s Danish modern
Sheepskin
Sold|$5,841
1940s Danish Vintage Curved Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage Danish curved banana sofa from the 1940s. This is of exceptional quality, it
Bouclé, Birch
Sold|$5,016
1960's Danish Vintage Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish banana sofa of superb quality. This was recently imported from Denmark
Bouclé, Wood
1970s, Danish 3-seater "Banana" sofa, original green velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater "Banana" sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Velvet, Beech
1970s, Danish 3-seater "Banana" sofa, original green velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater "Banana" sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Velvet, Beech
1970s, Danish Vintage 3 Seater "Banana" Sofa, Velour, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, 3 seater Danish "Banana" sofa. Original green velour in very good condition, no smells and
Velvet, Beech
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa in original very good condition. Ocean blue cotton/wool
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Beech
1970s, Danish vintage 2 seater "Banana" sofa, cherry-red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. 3 seater "Banana" sofa. Cherry red velour in original very good condition: no
Velvet, Beech
60s, Danish design, renovated seater "Banana" sofa, genuine sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 2 seater "Banana" sofa. Upholstered in quality
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage Danish Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet Art Deco banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat
Velvet
Vintage Danish Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet Art Deco banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat
Velvet
70s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater "Banana" Sofa, Velour, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original, very good condition, no smells. Original green
Velvet, Beech
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Light
Velvet, Beech
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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