Mid-Century Danish Banana Sofa, Blue Wool, Circa 1940, Comfortable
Located in Hudson, NY
An original mid-century Danish banana sofa. Original soft blue wool upholstery still in-tact and in
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool
Mid-Century Danish Banana Sofa, Blue Wool, Circa 1940, Comfortable
Located in Hudson, NY
An original mid-century Danish banana sofa. Original soft blue wool upholstery still in-tact and in
Wool
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid
Fabric, Wood
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
Fabric, Beech
Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Faux Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, faux leather, stained wood, brass, Denmark, 1950s This voluptuous sofa is based on a
Brass
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
Brass
1940s Danish Banana Style Sofa in Taupe Leather and Chocolate Bouclé
By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Danish sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen and Slagelse Mobelvaerk is a one of a kind
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany
1960s Danish Banana two seater sofa with scalloped back in cream boucle.
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
The Banana sofa is more than seating , it is a conversation starter. Its unique curved backrest was
Wool, Beech
Banana Sofa With Floral Cover & Oak Legs, Danish Cabinet Maker From 1930s-40s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish banana sofa from the 1930s-40s. Floral upholstery and oak legs. H: 67 cm, W: 200 cm, D: 69
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Curved Banana 2 Piece Sofa-Danish Modern style
Located in Medina, OH
traditional Danish Banana Sofa from the 1940s. This is sofa offers the perfect pairing of comfort and style
Fabric, Hardwood
Danish Cabinetmaker, Fabric, Wood, Monumental Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Green Fabric, Wood, Two Piece Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Stained Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Modern, Banana Settee or Sofa, Stained Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s A substantial curved
Fabric, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark
Damask, Oak
Danish Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s A Danish cabinetmaker
Fabric, Oak
Yellow Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in High Point, NC
This Danish Curved Banana Sofa 1940s loveseat, designed in the style of Viggo Boesen, is a hallmark
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the
Fabric, Wood
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very cool Danish 1940s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas
Wool, Beech
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
Wool, Beech
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
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
Wool, Mahogany
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
Wool, Beech
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs
Velvet, Oak
$2,705Sale Price|30% Off
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, furniture wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa. Partly new reupholstered by craftsman in quality furniture
Wool, Beech
$2,057Sale Price|24% Off
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original condition, furniture fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brun
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, red furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original striped red furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass
Velvet, Oak
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, furniture wool, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original red furniture wool, oak wood legs, brass springs in
Wool, Oak
$4,928Sale Price|20% Off
1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa in quality vintage bottle
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
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
Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of
Wool, Mohair, Beech
Scandinavian Cabinet Maker Banana Sofa, Original Striped Fabric, 1960s Denmark
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Round Rock, TX
This cabinetmaker sofa embodies the elegance of 20th-century design. Its sculptural banana form
Fabric
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Setteewith Red Wool Fabric
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around early 1950s. This small sofa will make a
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Settee in Red Mohair Tufted Backrest
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around early 1950s. This small sofa will make a
Mohair, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century
Fabric
1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original cherry-red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banan" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Danish Modern Banana Sofa in the Style of Viggo Boesen
By Viggo Boesen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1950s, this Danish Modern sofa is upholstered in a rich coral pink mohair. Its elegant
Mohair, Oak
Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Banana sofa, designed and produced by a Danish master carpenter in the 1940s, is a stunning
Wool
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
$2,415Sale Price|20% Off
1960s, Danish 3-seater "Banana" sofa by Edmund Jørgensen, original condition.
By Edmund Jorgensen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Edmund Jørgensen. 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Danish Classic 1930s "Banana-Style" Settee or Bench in Red Velvet
By Kaare Klint, Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic, rare and very elegant Danish 1930s bench or settee in the style of Kaare Klint and Frits
Wool, Mahogany
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sofa and are able to re-upholster in shearling or lambswool at very competitive prices. We have banana
Wool, Beech
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. Reupholstered in two shades of cotton
Velvet
1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Beech, Wool
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
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 Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Alfred Christensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish smaller curved Banana form Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1950s. The legs are made of
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$3,801
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|$5,313
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|$7,246
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|$5,796
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|$4,348
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
Unavailable|$3,865
Danish Design, Kurt Olsen "Banana" Sofa Model 220, Completely Renovated
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, DK
Kurt Olsen "Banana" sofa model 220. Manufactured by Slagelse Furnitureworks in about 1960
Wool, Teak
Unavailable|$3,456
Midcentury Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
Midcentury banana sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. This is an early 1940s sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Fabric
Unavailable|$840
Banana-holder sculptural bowl
By Pettersen & Hein
Located in Albertslund, DK
Activated through observations of the urban environment and their everyday surroundings, the shared practice of artist Magnus Pettersen and designer Lea Hein aims to twist the percep...
Concrete
Unavailable|$2,600
Banana Bowl/ Bird Bath / Baptismal Font
By Pettersen & Hein
Located in Albertslund, DK
Activated through observations of the urban environment and their everyday surroundings, the shared practice of artist Magnus Pettersen and designer Lea Hein aims to twist the percep...
Concrete
Unavailable|$930
Banana Holder sculptural concrete bowl (white)
By Pettersen & Hein
Located in Albertslund, DK
The bowl have been surfacetreated on the inside with beewax. Activated through observations of the urban environment and their everyday surroundings, the shared practice of artist Ma...
Concrete
Sold|$1,751
Danish Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish banana sofa, 1940s Vintage Danish banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in green/beige/gold
Velvet
Sold|$5,391
Two Seater Danish Banana Sofa
Located in London, England
Two seater Danish banana sofa reupholstered in Ivory coloured soft Alpaca Wool Boucle.
Bouclé, Wood
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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