$11,000
H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 31.11 in
Norwegian Two-Seater Sofa in the manner of Finn Juhl, Norway 20th Century
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
This piece is reminiscent of Finn Juhl’s “Poet” sofa model, linking furniture with sculpture.
Fabric, Wood
$14,048
H 33.47 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og oak.
Fabric, Oak
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 51.97 in D 30.71 in
Finn Juhl Sofa Poet Rime, Model FJ4100, Design Finn Juhl and One Collection
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, Denmark
Lovely little 2-person sofa. "The Poet and Lillemor." Designed by Finn Juhl in 1941.
Fabric, Walnut
Finn Juhl Poet Sofa
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in London, GB
An early example of the "Poet" sofa designed by Finn Juhl in 1946 and produced by cabinetmakers Bovirke in the 1950s.
Wool, Beech
Finn Juhl Poet Sofa
Located in London, GB
2 1/2 Seater Poet sofa made by cabinetmakers Bovirke
Wood
Finn Juhl 'Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone blue fabric.
Finn Juhl 'Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1941
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric.
Fabric, Beech
Finn Juhl Poet Sofa, Loveseat, Gray, 1941, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Onecollection 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl designed the Poet Sofa (1941) for use in his own home.
Walnut
Pair of Brazilian Tufted Deerskin Small Sofas
Located in Hanover, MA
Unknown maker/designer but with their elegant curves they are almost a hybrid of Finn Juhl's Poet sofa and a Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa for B&B Italia.
1970's Brazilian Sofa, Love Seat & Lounge Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Unknown maker/designer but with their elegant curves they are almost a hybrid of Finn Juhl's Poet sofa and a Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa for B&B Italia.
Finn Juhl Long Poet Sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
2 1/2 Seater Poet sofa by Finn Juhl. Made by Bovirke with a sprung base and sides it is very comfortable and does despite the 2 1/2 name sit 3 people easily.
Upholstery, Wood
Finn Juhl BO46, Poet Sofa, Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Classic two person Finn Juhl sofa upholstered with light beige wool, tapering legs of stained beech. Designed by Finn Juhl, 1946 and manufactured by Bovirke, Denmark, 1950s. ...
Fabric
Original Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Great early Finn Juhl sofa. Sculptural shape typical of Juhl's elegant style. Made by Bovirke
Upholstery, Wood
Finn Juhl two seat love seat sofa, model Poet
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og oak.
Fabric, Oak
Finn Juhl two seat love seat sofa, model Poet
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og walnut.
Leather, Walnut
Midcentury "Poet" Sofa by Finn Juhl Upholstered in Boucle
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Original "Poet" sofa designed by Maa. Finn Juhl for Bovirke in the 1940s.
Bouclé
Finn Juhl 'The Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric, legs of stained wood.
Finn Juhl The Poet sofa for Niels Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric.
Sold
H 34.26 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
Poet Rime Sofa, Model FJ4100, Designed by Finn Juhl and Onecollection
By Finn Juhl, Onecollection 1
Located in Lejre, DK
Poet rime sofa, model FJ4100, designed by Finn Juhl in 1941 and manufactured by Onecollection.
Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 34.65 in W 54.34 in D 30.32 in
Danish Curved Mid Century Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl Produced by Niels Vodder, 1941
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare, fine and early example of the iconic "Poet" sofa by Finn Juhl produced by cabinet maker Niels Vodder Denmark, 1941.
Sheepskin, Beech
Early Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Very early version of the famous sofa by Finn Juhl. Made by Carl Broerup it shows the origins of the curves that would make Finn Juhl famous later on. Newly upholstered and in great ...
Wood, Upholstery
The Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "Poet" sofa or settee with grey wool upholstery on splayed, natural oak dowel legs.
Oak, Upholstery
The Poet Sofa By Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-seater 'Poet' sofa with the original light grey wool hopsack upholstery, on tapered oak legs.
Oak, Upholstery
The Poet Sofa By Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "Poet" sofa with the original pale grey wool upholstered frame and blue seat cushion on splayed, natural oak dowel legs. Upholstery in COM/COL and leg refinishing included.
Upholstery, Oak
Poet sofa model FJ4100 by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The Poet Sofa first saw the light of day at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in 1941 and was originally designed for Finn Juhl's own home.
Wool, Wood
Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Finn Juhl is arguably the master of Danish design, this particular model was originally created for his own home. The high back form, with broad shoulders, features high armrests wit...
Leather, Teak
Distressed 1960s Swedish Broderna Anderssons Sofa
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is absolutely gorgeous. With its clean lines and higher back, the form on this sofa is very reminiscent of Finn Juhl's Poet sofa.
Finn Juhl "The Poet" Sofa
By Finn Juhl, Onecollection 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl "The Poet." Free-standing two-seat sofa with beech legs.
Wool, Beech
Finn Juhl Grey Poet Sofa
By Finn Juhl, Onecollection 1
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Danish Modern tufted couch designed in 1941 by the legendary Finn Juhl for his own home, the Juhl House, and manufactured by Onecollection in Denmark. The wingback style sette...
Wool, Walnut, Beech, Pine
Finn Juhl 'the Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1941
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric, legs of stained beech.
Sold
H 34.26 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
Finn Juhl "The Poet" Two-Seat Sofa with White Wool Upholstery, Denmark, '1950s'
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Finn Juhl "The Poet" two-seat sofa with white wool upholstery, Denmark (1950s).
Wool
Original Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl, circa 1941
By Finn Juhl
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Original poet sofa by Finn Juhl, circa 1941. Original vintage poet sofa first designed in 1941 by Finn Juhl.
Wool, Beech
Poet Sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Finn Juhl "Poet" sofa, new edition by House of Finn Juhl, Denmark, in Indigo canvas upholstery.
Fabric, Canvas
$2,617 / item
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Organic Modern Center Table Jean in Natural Travertine Marble Stone
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jean oval center table is unique in its conception with Organic Modern inspiration. Natural Stone is unrepeatable in its individuality, this way each Jean center table is unique fea...
Marble
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
Wool, Wood
$5,268
H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Armchairs for Minotti Italia, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs with wooden structure, fabric covering, brass and lacquered metal supports. Designed by Gigi Radice and produced by Minotti, Italy, approx. 1950. Original velvet up...
Metal, Brass
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...
Teak
$8,194
H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet. It’s in good vintage conditi...
Velvet, Birch
Danish 1950s Sofa Attributed to Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Variant
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the very early 1950's and likely a variant of Fritz Hansen's famous model 1669. Just the shape of the legs vary slightl...
Wool, Beech
Luigi Scremin, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Luigi Scremin
Located in High Point, NC
A purple fabric and wood sofa or settee designed and produced by Luigi Scremin, Italy, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in a brand new Lupa Wool Linen from ZAK+FOX. Overall Dimensions (inch...
Fabric, Wood
$5,850
H 31.25 in W 56 in D 28.5 in
Curvaceous Sofa by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Reupholstered In Your Fabric
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Mid Century Sofa or Settee, designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be ...
Upholstery, Wood
$16,975
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa. Wool Bouclé Fabric. Circa 1940.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat sofa model 1669 manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s. Original piece from the 1940s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the b...
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Fur
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. One of the most elegant chai...
Teak
$3,277
H 35.04 in W 54.34 in D 32.68 in
1950s Italian Two-Seater Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti in Rubelli Fabric
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A beautifully proportioned 1950s Italian two-seater sofa designed by Gigi Radice and produced by Minotti, this piece captures the soft elegance and sculptural charm of Italian mid-ce...
Brass
$5,500Sale Price|50% Off
H 56.11 in W 40.16 in D 17.33 in
High-Legged 1930s Swedish Grace Cabinet in Elm and Birch
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1930s Swedish Grace cabinet made from elm and birch in nearly excellent condition. It comes with a tall elegant leg structure with soft rounded “hips” decorated with han...
Elm, Plywood
$32,000 / set
H 33 in W 27 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
Leather, Walnut
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa model BO46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, made in Denmark in 1946. Round beech legs. Reupholstered in sheepkin. Leather buttons. Excellent vintage condition. Early and important Finn...
Sheepskin, Beech
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 recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...
Fabric, 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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