Scandinavian Modern Muslinge or Clam Sofa
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Muslinge sofa or Clam sofa designed in 1944 likely by Arnold Madsen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Clam Sofa
Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The very rare Clam sofa, designed by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944, is a distinguished example of mid-century Scandinavian furniture design t...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
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Vintage Dark Large Brown Sofa in the Style of Tobia Scarpa
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Dark Large Brown Sofa in the Style of Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-20th century version of Tobia Scarpa's sofa with chrome clams keep the fabric together and in the right place.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Sofa, 1950s
By Vik & Blindheim, Philip Arctander
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander (attributed) Clam sofa, 1950s. Small sofa bench attributed to Danish architect Philip Arctander which compliments his iconic “Muslingestolen” (the Clam chair).
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Italian Midcentury Modern Shell Sofa, Velvet, Circa 1940
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian midcentury modern clam shell sofa with a striking silhouette. The arched channel back and curved seat are upholstered in a soft brown velvet, finished with round tapered l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sheepskin "Clam" Sofa by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing, rare “Clam” sofa by Philip Arctander, upholstered with sheepskin.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Sheepskin
Italian Midcentury Clam Velvet Sofa
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Elegant sofa with brass spider legs in a Classic clam design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Green and White Rococo Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Made in pine and richly decorated with hand carved wooden decorations in the shape of clam formations. This model of sofa is in Swedish known as a Trågsoffa.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Materials
Pine
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Finding the Right Sofas for You
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
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