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 construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are o...
Fabric, Wood
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 supporting a curvy frame upholstered in new sheepswool. The back accented with cha...
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 and use. The original fabric shows wear, this one is a great candidate for reuphols...
Wool, Beech
1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: 71 wide x 29″ deep x 28" tall Condition: In excellent original condition with ...
Wool, Beech
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 example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship and design. This elegant piece is ch...
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Banana Shaped Sofa, Beech & Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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 block feet nor...
Wool, Beech
Danish Curved 'Banana' Sofa in Beech and Wool, Mid-Century 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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
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
1940's Danish Leather Curved Banana Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely gorgeous original Danish vintage curved banana sofa in brown leather.
Leather
Danish Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish banana sofa, 1940s Vintage Danish banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in green/beige/gold velvet. Curved two-seater with original spring and velour upholstery, base edged with...
Velvet
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in light sage green velvet made by Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Curved three-seater wi...
Velvet
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in golden yellow velvet made by Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Curved three-seater with ...
Velvet
Vintage Danish Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet banana sofa, 1940s Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in green/yellow/golden velvet made by Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Curved three-seater ...
Velvet
Danish Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s A Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa designed and produced in Denmark c. 1940s. This example has a newly uphol...
Fabric, Oak
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H 30.5 in W 70.5 in D 34.25 in
Danish Modern, Beechwood, Sahara Sheepskin, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beechwood, Sahara Shearling, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s Danish modern banana sofa in the manner of Flemming Lassen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk c. 1940s. This...
Sheepskin
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa original upholstered with velvet. Legs of beech. Made in the 1940s.
Beech, Velvet
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Striped Fabric
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the beech wood frame is solid and sturdy...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Red Wool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the beech wood frame is solid and sturdy...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Yellow Wool
By Jean Royère, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa iwith channeled back. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the beech wood frame is solid and sturd...
Wool, Beech
Vintage Danish Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet Art Deco banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in green mohair velvet and embroidered floral motifs on the seat made by cabi...
Velvet
Vintage Danish Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish velvet Art Deco banana sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in olive green mohair velvet made by cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1940s. Curv...
Velvet
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa in Original Green Mohair, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green wool fabric. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions are nice and firm and the sofa very s...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940.
Wool, Beech
Banana Shaped Curved Sofa Covered in Original Green Velvet Danish Midcentury
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green velvet fabric. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions are nice and firm and the sofa very...
Mohair, Beech
Vintage Danish Blue Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Blue Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in light aqua blue mohair velvet made by cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1...
Velvet
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa in Green Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa in Green Velvet, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped loveseat upholstered in green mohair velvet made by cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1940s. Curved t...
Velvet
Vintage Danish Emerald Green Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Emerald Green Velvet Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped three-seater sofa upholstered in stunning emerald green mohair velvet made by cabinet...
Velvet
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H 30.71 in W 70.08 in D 37.01 in
Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Banana Sofa in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Banana Sofa in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s. Vintage Art Deco banana-shaped sofa upholstered in golden yellow velvet with embossed floral motifs made by cabi...
Velvet
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa Newly Re-Upholstered in White Boucle
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940.
Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Yellow Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930's or early 1940's.
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1940's or early 1950's.
Mohair, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in Green Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930's or early 1940's.
Mohair, Beech
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H 27.25 in W 74.5 in D 33.5 in
Banana Form or Curved Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the Manner of Viggo Boesen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1940s curved two and a half-seat in light green mohair wool fabric. The cushions are firm and the sofa sturdy. Mohair fabric in original good condition showing only minor s...
Wool, Beech
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H 28.25 in W 69 in D 31 in
Viggo Boesen Attr., Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Shearling, Beechwood
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Stamford, CT
Viggo Boesen Attr., Danish Mid-Century Modern, Banana Sofa, Shearling, Beechwood Danish modern banana sofa attributed to Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Møbelvaerk. This example features ...
Sheepskin, Beech
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H 31.5 in W 59.06 in L 31.5 in
Viggo Boesen Style Curved Sofa Model No. 96 in Velvet by N.a. Jørgensen
By N.A. Jørgensens
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique and just superb curved or banana shaped loveseat or settee with open armrests designed and made as Model 96 by N.A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik in 1954/55. N.A. Jørgensen is better...
Beech, Velvet
Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Sofa Covered in Original Velvet
By Mogens Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green velvet fabric. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions are nice and firm and the sofa very...
Wool, Beech
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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