Danish Cabinetmaker, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s Organic form mid-century modern banana sofa designed and produced in Denmark ci...
Damask, Oak
Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool banana shaped soffa, in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s. Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. The original fabric shows wear, this one is a great candidate for reuphols...
Wool, Beech
Danish Curved 'Banana' Sofa in Beech and Wool, Mid-Century 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Beech, Wool
1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good original condition - The upholstery has bee replaced few years ago and its in good/very good condition - can be used immediately
Fabric
Danish Banana Curved Sofa in Bright Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric and stained beech, Denmark, 1960s. This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest ...
Fabric, Beech
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape.
Brass
Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
This newly restored and reupholstered curved sofa is a defining example of Swedish Art Moderne style, crafted circa 1945–1949 by the renowned Bröderna Andersson in Ekenässjön, Sweden.
Leather, Fabric, Elm
$3,931Sale Price|30% Off
Danish 1930s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in 'Nude' and Dark Grey Velvet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Banana sofa with curved backrest, Danish design 1930-1940.
Velvet
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Lovely channeled back curved banana shaped sofa.
Fabric
1940s Danish White Sheepswool Banana Sofa After Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1940s Danish channel tufted banana sofa. Chunky curved mahogany legs mimics the shape of the sofa supporting a curvy frame upholstered in new sheepswool.
Wool, Mahogany
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Alfred Christensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish smaller curved Banana form Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The curved, or banana sofa is often thought of as the most ubiquitous piece of furniture.
Fabric, Wood
European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This curved, so-called banana sofa is focused on the aesthetics of modern design whilst employing the exquisite technique and material familiarity of highly skilled craftsmen known a...
Fabric, Wood
N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
By N.A. Jørgensens
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design in particular encompasses the functional craftsmanship, the use of natural materials and the outstanding aesthetic dimension of the mid-century Golden Age. This gently ...
Sheepskin, 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. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. The 5...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. Sol...
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 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric.
Wool, Beech
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. Seat with straps and springs. Stains on the upholstery.
Fabric
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 Denmark.
Velvet, Wood
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 is a great size and has a lovely design.
Bouclé, Birch
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 sofa in yellowish velvet fabric.
Velvet
1940's Danish Leather Curved Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely gorgeous original Danish vintage curved banana sofa in brown leather. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1940-50’s.
Leather
Yellow Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in High Point, NC
This Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s loveseat, designed in the style of Viggo Boesen, is a hallmark of mid-century Scandinavian design.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Style Olive Green Velvet 2 Pc. Curved Banana Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite art deco style 2 pc curved sofa has luxurious olive green velvet with gold tassel fringe. It is button tufted inside arms. Front to back depth is 47".
Velvet
Sold
H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Danish Art Deco Curved Banana Sofa Upholstered with Green Striped Velour, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish curved, banana shaped Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1940s.
Fabric, Wood
An Art Deco Curved Sofa Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco curved Banana Sofa. Solid walnut feet with light blue velvet upholstery and contrasting upholstery to back.
Velvet, Walnut
Danish 1940's Curved Loveseat or Small Sofa in Red Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the curved "banana" sofas. Very plush and voluptuous.
Mohair, Beech
Sold
H 27 in W 35 in D 32 in
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
These type of chairs were produced as companions to the curved "banana" sofas coming out of the of the late Art Deco era of the late 1930s.
Beech, Sheepskin
Danish 1940s Pair of Viggo Boesen Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exuberant, and superbly made pair of Danish lounge chairs perfectly capturing the essence of 1940s Danish design coming out of the Art Deco era and into the mid-century. The curved b...
Wool, Beech
Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana sofa
Located in Portland, OR
Fabulous floral velvet upholstery on this classic shape. Circa 1930s “Banana” sofa, elegantly curved with deep seating area its low-slung back profile and strong arm lines create a ...
Velvet, Beech
Danish Vintage Curved Banana Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fantastic Danish vintage curved banana cocktail sofa dating from the 1940’s.
Bouclé, Wood
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very cool Danish 1940s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This model is from ar...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s 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.
Wool, Beech
Curved Danish Banana Sofa in Mohair Velvet
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Elegantly curved sofa fabricated in Denmark, 1940s. The sofa is and slightly reshaped and reupholstered in a rich and modern mohair, which make the eccentric round puffy shapes stand...
Mohair, Teak
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sizable and very elegant Danish 1930-40s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This model is...
Wool, Beech
Pair of Curved Banana Skirted Sofas, USA, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A pair of curved sofas, newly reupholstered with custom linen skirts. Their beautiful organic curves, create an enveloping structure for the sitter, the lines given more character by...
Linen
Sold
H 27 in W 32.25 in D 28.5 in
Danish 1940s Pair of Viggo Boesen Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made pair of Danish lounge chairs perfectly capturing the essence of 1940s Danish design coming out of the Art Deco era and into the m...
Wool, Beech
Swedish Banana Sofa in Velvet Vintage Design Curved, 1960s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Velvet banana sofa from Sweden. All original.
Velvet
Danish Midcentury Curved Banana Form Sofa Mohair Fabric, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s Danish curved sofa often referred to by the Danes as banana form sofa.
Mohair, Beech
Danish Modern Mid-Century Curved Banana Shape Sofa 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940's.
Mohair, Beech
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa in Original Green Mohair, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green wool fabric. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions are nice and firm and the sofa very s...
Wool, Beech
Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Blue Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940-50s large size curved three-seat sofa in blue mohair fabric. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions are nice and firm and ...
Wool, Beech
Vintage Curved Banana 2 Piece Sofa-Danish Modern style
Located in Medina, OH
This is a well made American Channel-Back sectional sofa with Art Deco designs to mimic a traditional Danish Banana Sofa from the 1940s. This is sofa offers the perfect pairing of co...
Fabric, Hardwood
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Yellow Wool
By Jean Royère, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa iwith channeled back. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the beech wood frame is solid and sturd...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Grey Ultrasuede
By Jean Royère, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions are nice and firm and the sofa very sturdy. The sofa was re-uphol...
Beech, Ultrasuede
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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