Märta Blomstedt Sofa, Finland, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Märta Blomstedt and produced in Finland in the 1940s.
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Birch
Märta Blomstedt Sofa, Finland, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Märta Blomstedt and produced in Finland in the 1940s.
Bouclé, Birch
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa
By Viggo Boesen, Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, reupholstered in the recent past in red and white striped fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
Sofa by Märta Blomstedt
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Borås, SE
Sofa by Märta Blomstedt. ca. 1938 White wool fabric, stained birch feet.
Upholstery, Birch
Märta Blomstedt, Sofa Designed for Hotel Aulanko, Sheepskin, Birch, 1939
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in High Point, NC
A large, organic sofa designed by Märta Blomstedt in 1939 for the lobby of Hotel Aulanko, Hämeenlinna, Finland.
Sheepskin, Birch
Marta Blomstedt Attributed Sheepskin Sofa
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, England
1940s Finnish Made sofa attributed to architect Marta Blomstedt.
Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 33.08 in W 68.51 in D 31.89 in
Midcentury Sculptrual Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa in Manors of Marta Blomstedt
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This sculptural sofa with its curvy frame was produced in the early 1940s. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and now have its beautiful light brown / honey sheepskin/shearling. T...
Sheepskin, Birch
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H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium 100% Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Viggo Boesen, Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium 100% Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
Finnish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa 1940s
Located in London, England
1940s Finnish Made sofa in the style of Marta Blomstedt. The sofa features oiled, patinated oak ball feet and has been reupholstered by our in-house team of upholsterers in luxurio...
Sheepskin, Oak
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H 29.93 in W 74.02 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Sofa, Denmark 1950s, Teddy Fur & Tufted Leather, Mogens Lassen Style
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Great piece, manufactured in Denmark, rare Scandinavian sofa model, reminds also a little bit of the Marta Blomstedt sofa, or the Fritz Hansen 1669 sofa, high quality Danish furniture.
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 81.11 in D 33.86 in
Danish Sofa, 1950s Extendable Daybed, Pine & Beechwood, Faux Fur Sheepskin Teak
By Märta Blomstedt, Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful authentic midcentury sofa. from the early 1950s made in Denmark, reupholstered, covered with great teddy fur fabric, like sheepskin, but softer to the touch, super cozy, tu...
Leather, Fabric, Beech, Pine
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H 29.14 in W 79.14 in D 33.08 in
1950s Danish Curved Striped Sofa, Mid Century Modern Design, Authentic Vintage
By Märta Blomstedt, Mogens Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful authentic, curved midcentury sofa, rare piece with solid beech wood legs. Purchased in the early 1950s in Denmark, attributed to Thorald Madsen, probably manufactured by Sl...
Fabric, Beech
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant and organic looking Danish 1930-40s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up throug...
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. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. The 5...
Wool, 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. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
Danish Curved 'Banana' Sofa in Beech and Wool, Mid-Century 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round organic lines and iconic drop shaped fe...
Beech, Wool
Swedish Modern Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1950's
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Uccle, BE
This Samspel 2 seaters sofa has been reupholstered in a cotton blend-Villa Nova Bari fabric parchment color. This “Samspel” or Interplay sofa was created by Carl Malmsten, one of Sw...
Cotton, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Beech, Wool, Circa 1940
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 type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This mode...
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
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
Upholstery, Birch
Flemming Lassen Style Danish Lambswool Sofa C. 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautifully sculptural Danish sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen, dating to the 1940s and capturing the expressive, organic forms that helped define Scandinavian Modern design. C...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa late 1940s-1950s. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on beech leg...
Wool, Beech
Viggo Boesen Style Danish Banana Sofa C. 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Exceptional Danish banana sofa in the style of Viggo Boesen, circa 1940s. The sofa showcases a beautifully curved, sculptural silhouette with a generously rounded back and arms that ...
Upholstery, Beech
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered at some point in history, stain to back as illustrated. Ove...
Fabric, Wood
$5,800
H 29 in W 84 in D 33 in
Classic Frits Henningsen Sofa in Cuban Mahogany Danish Midcentury 1940's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This elegant and generously sized three-seat sofa was designed and made by the Danish Master Cabinetmaker, Frits Henningsen in various size up through the 1930s till about 1950. This...
Wool, Mahogany
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Asko
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...
Lambskin, Birch
Danish Lambswool Sofa Attr. Fritz Hansen C. 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
An elegant Danish sofa attributed to Fritz Hansen, dating from the 1940s and exemplifying the refined craftsmanship and understated sophistication that define early Scandinavian Mode...
Wool, Oak
$6,756 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
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
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch and floral printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition and ideally replaced. Dimensions: 30.5” H x 70” W x...
Fabric, Birch
Fritz Hansen 1669 Sheepskin Sofa c1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1669A Sofa, c1940s This iconic sofa from the 1669 series was produced by Danish master cabinetmakers Fritz Hansen in Denmark and has become one of the most soug...
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish 1940s Large Lounge Chair in Wool Fabric Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair in the style of Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with distinct shape, precise lines and harmonious proportions. The size make it very versatile and well...
Beech, Wool
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.88"H x 29"W x 15.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Oak
Curved Sofa by Unknown Designer, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant curved sofa produced in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century. The softly sculpted form is defined by its sweeping backrest and rounded silhouette, creating a refi...
Fabric, Beech
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
$26,337
H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in
Curved sheeps skin sofa model Fritz Hansen FH 1669, FDB production 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Curved four seater sofa model 1669 by Fritz Hansen. This curved model later production on license by FDB (Fritz Hansen design) from the 1950s. Reupholstered in beige sheep skin with ...
Sheepskin, Birch
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Velvet, Wood
$34,500
H 30 in W 89 in D 37 in
Stellar Block Island Collection Cane Sofa by Hutton for Donghia - Pair Available
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom u...
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
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