Vintage Jacob Kjaer Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Jacob Kjaer Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1960. Nice model, later upholstered in a wool boucle
Vintage 1960s European Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage Jacob Kjaer Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Jacob Kjaer Sofa From Denmark, Circa 1960. Nice model, later upholstered in a wool boucle
Upholstery
$87,000
H 33.08 in W 93.31 in D 28.35 in
Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s Exemplifying
Brass
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.
By Jacob Kjaer, Finn Juhl
Located in Asaa, DK
Denmark in the 1950s in the style of Finn Juhl and Jacob Kjær. Beautiful round and organic shape with
Wool
Jacob Kjær Three-Seat Sofa
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær three-seat sofa with deep seats. New upholstered with 100 % New Zealand wool and vintage
Leather, Mahogany, Wool
Jacob Kjaer Three-Seat Sofa
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in London, GB
Great quality sofa by master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. Newly upholstered and internally looked over.
Upholstery
Handsome 1930s Sofa Attributed to Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Long Island City, NY
This wonderful sofa with a low profile and very comfortable proportions. An excellent example of
Mahogany, Wool
Art Deco Mahogany Three-Seat Sofa by Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco mahogany three-seat sofa by Jacob Kjaer (1896-1957) Newly upholstered in high quality
Wool, Mahogany
Jacob Kjær. Two seat sofa with blue wool fabric, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær two-seat sofa upholstered with blue wool. Legs of oak and mahogany. Made in the 1940s.
Oak, Wool, Mahogany
Two-Seater by Jacob Kjær
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa in striped wool and beech legs. Maker / designer Jacob Kjær.
3-Seat by Jacob Kjær
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjær.
A Jacob Kjaer coffee table
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rarely seen round coffee table by Jacob Kjær. Plate of solid teak with inlays of through
Brass
Danish Modern Settee by Jacob Kjaer, 1940
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee designed by Jacob Kjaer, 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a newly
Upholstery, Beech
Jacob Kjaer - Two Seater Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Free-standing two-seated rosewood sofa, loose cushion, sides and back covered with curry yellow
Rosewood
Sofa by Jacob Kjær '1896-1957'
Located in London, GB
A mahogany sofa by Jacob Kjær (1896-1957). Upholstered in Perennials velvet. Denmark, Circa 1940
Mahogany
Rare Sofa by Flemming Lassen
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare sofa in lambs wool with legs of oak and beech. Designed circa 1940. Maker Jacob Kjær.
Oak
Rare Sofa by Henning Helger
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa in wool with beech legs. Sides, seat and back upholstered with grey wool. Maker Jacob Kjær.
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with two-tone lambwool. Legs of stained oak
Lambskin, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seat Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker two-seat sofa new upholstered with two-tone lambwool. Legs of stained oak
Lambskin, Oak
MId-century Mohair Sofa with Flared Arms
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
1940's three-seat sofa with dramatic flared arms in original green mohair wool velvet.
Wood
Wonderful Small Sofa by Danish Master Cabinetmaker
By Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
delicately zigzagged material buttons, is strongly reminiscent of early Peter Hvidt and Jacob Kjær's designs
Leather, Linen, Mahogany
Sold
H 29 in W 63 in D 27.25 in
Frits Henningsen Style Two-Seat Sofa in Mahogany by Søren Willadsen, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen, Søren Willadsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
other master furniture makers of the era such as Jacob Kjaer and Soren Willadsen made sofas of similar
Mahogany
Danish Modern Settee by Jacob Kjaer, 1940
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee designed by Jacob Kjaer, 1940s, newly reupholstered with dark
Upholstery, Beech
Sold
H 31.75 in W 78.5 in D 28.75 in
Danish Midcentury Sofa with Solid Teak Frame Attributed to Jacob Kjaer
By Frits Henningsen, Jacob Kjaer 1, Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1940s sofa in the style of Frits Henningsen attributed to Master Furniture Maker, Jacob
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 54.34 in D 29.53 in
Sculptural 2-Seater Sofa in Oak & Wool, Danish "Skønvirke" Style, 1920s
By Fritz Heningsen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite two seater sofa in solid oak and white wool. Crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 63 in D 27.25 in
Frits Henningsen Style Two-Seat Sofa in Oak by Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
master furniture makers of the era such as Jacob Kjaer and Soren Willadsen made sofas of similar style
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 62.5 in D 29.75 in
Frits Henningsen Style Settee in Mahogany by Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
master furniture makers of the era such as Jacob Kjaer and Soren Willadsen made sofas of similar style
Wool, Mahogany
Jacob Kjaer Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacob Kjaer sofa
Mahogany, Fabric
Jacob Kjaer Leather Sofa
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Jacob Kjaer designed and crafted leather sofa, circa 1930. This piece exemplifies the eminence
Mahogany
JACOB KJAER 3 SEATER SOFA
Located in Chicago, IL
3 Seater Sofa by Jacob Kjaer
Mahogany
A.J. Iversen Sofa Attributed to Jacob Kjær
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Hudson, NY
Three-seat sofa with flaring arms and tapered solid rosewood legs on leather seating with buttoned
Three-Seat Sofa Model 94 by Jakob Kjaer, Denmark
By Jacob Kjaer 1
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Three-seat sofa by Danish designer Jakob Kjaer. Model F 94 designed in 1957. Legs of mahogany
Mahogany, Wool
Chalmont Sofa (Blue)
By Michael Bagley
Located in Bronx, NY
Small elegant sofa ( featured here in rich blue velvet for ref only ) Price is COM - The Chalmont is part of the Francophile a custom furniture and Design created by WSD company ...
Velvet
$1,361 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
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
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with brass handles.
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$3,450
H 28.5 in W 59.75 in D 31.5 in
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top t...
Teak
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. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
Wool, Beech
$16,804 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,665Sale Price|35% Off
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
$4,800
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Wool, Beech
$13,609 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Sofa, 1950s. Organically shaped Mid-Century Modern sofa made by Danish master carpenter in Denmark in the 1940s or 1950s. Striped wool upholstery with teak details on...
Wool, Oak
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
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.
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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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