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Sleek Four-Seat Danish Sofa in Black Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, metal, Denmark, 1960s. This four-seat sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Four seat sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960's
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Midcentury Modern Cognac Color Four-Seat Sofa, Living Roomset, 1960s, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern Minimalist of design, the lounge sofa has a spare geometric profile that reflects
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka aniline leather. Original Epeda
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 92.92 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure aniline leather. Original Epeda cushions
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 92.92 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure tan aniline leather. Original Epeda
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 92.92 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen four seat sofa model 2219, oak and wool. Denmark 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen four seat sofa with frame of soap treated oak. ' New upholstered cushions with wool
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Mid Century Brown Vintage Leather Four Seat Sofa With Chrome Feet, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern brown leather four-seat sofa with removable cushions and chrome feet. The years
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Nanna Ditzel Style Four Seat Sculptural Teak Sofa Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scandinavian modern four seat sofa with sculpted teak arms and substantial solid teak legs, made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Four-Seat Sofa by Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
An extra large version of the Wegner sofa for GETAMA. The four-seat sofa is preserved with original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Four-Seat Sofa by Wegner for GETAMA
Four-Seat Sofa by Wegner for GETAMA
H 30 in W 102 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Four-Seat Sofa by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers and creatives! This exceptional Danish sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Maple

Handsome Nanna Ditzel Style Four-Seat Sculptural Teak Sofa, Midcentury Danish
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Nanna Ditzel style four-seat sculptural teak sofa. This sofa is very high quality and well
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, 1960s A beautiful three seat sofa made in Denmark in the 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Danish Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
H 29.14 in W 74.02 in D 27.56 in
Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s. This Danish sofa shows elegant curves and beautiful
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Three Seat Sofa in Rosy Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
create a comfortable seat. Three seats offer plenty of place to relax in. Underneath this sofa, four dark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Three Seat Sofa in Rosy Brown Leather
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Rosy Brown Leather
H 28.35 in W 69.3 in D 28.35 in
Hans Wegner AP33 Four-seater Sofa for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Monumental and rare four-seater AP33 sofa designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Yellow Corduroy Four-Seater Sofa by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
A four-seater sofa designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen, produced by master cabinet-maker
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Teak

Danish Curved 4 Seater Sofa by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This four-seater curved sofa by Kurt Østervig. Made in Denmark, 1960s. Upholstered with the
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A welcoming four-seater sofa, likely to have been made in Denmark during the late 1940s or early
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Beech

Danish Sofa, 1950s
Danish Sofa, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Century 2000' Four-Seat Sofa in Beige Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, sofa 'Century 2000', metal, fabric, Denmark 1990s. Modern three-seather
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare Four-Seat No. 221 Sofa by H. W. Klein, Professional Re-Upholstered
By H.W. Klein
Located in Munich, DE
Belts, foam and fabric new. A very rare model with amazing details.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1957 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen of Denmark Sofa Model 3300/4 4-Seat Sofa Knoll
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sofa, this is a far rarer 89 inch four-seater. The sofa measures 89 in D x 28.5 in H x 32 in H The
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Model 118-4 Grete Jalk France & Son & Daverkosen Retro
By France & Søn, France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Cambridge, GB
France & Daverkosen Made in Denmark, in the late 1950s to early 1960s, this four seater sofa has a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

20th Century Danish Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A leather sofa from Denmark, produced during the 20th Century. A beautiful vintage three-seater
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

20th Century Danish Leather Sofa
20th Century Danish Leather Sofa
H 28.7 in W 77.2 in D 27.6 in
Danish Modern Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s This model reminds of Borge Mogensen's designs. A well
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Sofa in Black Leather
Danish Modern Sofa in Black Leather
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 32.29 in
8 Ft. Long Four Seat Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Sons in Teak, c. 1960s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Deland, FL
Rare and exceptional is this sculptural sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Son. This four-seat sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ernst Kühn, 1890-1948 Architectural and sculptural sofa designed by Ernst Kühn, presumably made for
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
H 38.59 in W 60.24 in D 27.56 in
1960s Danish Leather Sofa by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in High Point, NC
A four-seat leather sofa created in 1960s Denmark by Hans Olsen. This elegant, yet inviting sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Danish Leather Sofa by Hans Olsen
1960s Danish Leather Sofa by Hans Olsen
H 28.9 in W 87 in D 29.1 in
PK-31-2 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, two-seat sofa model PK 31, leather and metal, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

PK-31-2 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
PK-31-2 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Airport Sofa AP34/4 Denmark 1954
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern four seater sofa model AP34/4 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by AP
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Airport Sofa AP34/4 Denmark 1954
Hans J. Wegner Airport Sofa AP34/4 Denmark 1954
H 28.35 in W 108.27 in D 31.5 in
Design Two Seater Leather Sofa by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill International
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
canvas seat, topped with four luxurious leather cushions, this sofa offers an unparalleled seating
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Stamford, CT
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Sublime Bo Concepts Cenova Grey Leather Corner Sofa Chaise Seats 5-6
Located in GB
sublime The sofa splits into four easy to transport pieces as listed below Complete dimensions
Category

20th Century Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1950s Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper
By Svend Skipper
Located in Handewitt, DE
Unique four-seat sofa by the Danish designer and furniture maker Svend Skipper. This prototype has
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brocade, Teak

Customizable Normann Copenhagen Sum Modular Sofa 4 Seater by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
. The cushion is made of cut PU foam. Textile or leather upholstery. The sofa is easily assembled
Category

2010s Danish Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Illum Wikkelsö, Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Distressed Brown Leather, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Stamford, CT
, 1960s An example of a three seater sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsö for Holger Christiansen in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Sofa with Wing Shaped Back, Normina A/S, Denmark, 1930s
By Ernst Kühn, Normina
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seat sofa was designed by Ernst Kühn for the Wivex restaurant in
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut Frame Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen Newly Upholstered
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut frame sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen Newly Upholstered in a High End
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood, Walnut

Arne Jacobsen Sofa Model 3300-4 Fritz Hansen Denmark 1957, In White Boucle
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Culver City, CA
model, the 3300-4, represents the rarest iteration of the Airport Sofa, boasting a four-seater
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Steel

Hans J Wegner "GE236/4" Sofa by GETAMA in Original Patched Leather Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"GE236 / 4" sofa - by GETAMA in original patched leather upholstery - Denmark 1950's This large four
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Leather

Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Wool Upholstery
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, sofa, beech, wool, Denmark, 1940s. This bold and curvy sofa is based on a solid
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Wool Upholstery
Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Wool Upholstery
H 32.68 in W 68.9 in D 32.29 in
Borge Mogensen Oak Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superb four seat solid oak sofa model 2219 from Danish designer Borge Mogensen. Made by Fredericia
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Zero, Cream
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
great comfort. The sofa is generously proportioned and can comfortably sit four persons. The Hippo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Zero, Cream
'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Zero, Cream
H 29.14 in W 92.52 in D 35.83 in
'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Zero, Cream
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
great comfort. The sofa is generously proportioned and can comfortably sit four persons. The Hippo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Zero, Cream
'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Zero, Cream
H 29.14 in W 92.52 in D 35.83 in
Poul Kjaerholm 'PK31' Sofa in Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, three-seat sofa model PK 31, leather and metal, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Poul Kjaerholm 'PK31' Sofa in Black Leather
Poul Kjaerholm 'PK31' Sofa in Black Leather
H 27.76 in W 54.41 in D 32.37 in
Illum Wikkelsø Cubic Sofa in Black Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, sofa, leather, stainless steel, Denmark, 1960s. Sofa in black leather by Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Illum Wikkelsø Cubic Sofa in Black Leather
Illum Wikkelsø Cubic Sofa in Black Leather
H 28.75 in W 93.71 in D 33.86 in
'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Zero, Black
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
sofa is generously proportioned and can comfortably sit four persons. The Hippo series is influenced by
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Zero, Black
'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Zero, Black
H 29.14 in W 92.52 in D 35.83 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Sofa, C. 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
fabulous example can easily seat three to four people.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans Olsen Sofa in Black Leather and Teak
By Hans Olsen, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Olsen for Brande Brande Møbelfabrik, leather, teak, Denmark, circa 1960 This leather four
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Olsen Sofa in Black Leather and Teak
Hans Olsen Sofa in Black Leather and Teak
H 29.53 in W 92.92 in D 30.91 in
Oak GE-236 Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak mid-century "GE-236" sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama circa 1960's. Much loved Danish four seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé col.03
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
great comfort. The sofa is generously proportioned and can comfortably sit four persons. The Hippo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
great comfort. The sofa is generously proportioned and can comfortably sit four persons. The Hippo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
great comfort. The sofa is generously proportioned and can comfortably sit four persons. The Hippo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Swedish Dux Leather Sofa by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, TX
8ft four-seat dux leather sofa by Folke Ohlsson Sweden, 1960s Danish modern sofa upholstered
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the MP-13 Four-Seat Sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, a true masterpiece of
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
H 26.5 in W 89.25 in D 28.5 in
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Sum Sofa by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
cushion is made of cut PU foam. Textile or leather upholstery. The sofa is easily assembled. Assembly
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2010s Danish Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

1960s Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Sofa and Lounge Chair by Vatne
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fredrik Kayser 3-seat rosewood sofa and lounge chair by Vatne This very elegant four-seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

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Danish Sofa Four Seat For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish sofa four seat you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every Danish sofa four seat was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Danish sofa four seat — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Danish sofa four seat bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Danish sofa four seat that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and Grete Jalk produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Danish Sofa Four Seat?

The average selling price for a Danish sofa four seat at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.