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Scandinavian Modern Two Seater Sofa Dark Brown Leather of Danish Design, 1960s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
The two-seater sofa in dark brown leather, Danishly designed and manufactured by Stouby Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Modern Swan Sofa, Model 3321, Two-Seat, by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan Sofa, model 3321, is a two-seater sofa designed by Danish architect and designer Arne
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Scandinavian Two Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 sofa is one of Hans Wegner's timeless pieces
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish two-seater sofa is an early example of Nordic mid-century modern design and
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
H 34.65 in W 64.57 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with red/brown leather. Legs of oak. Model 2322
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. These qualities perfectly describe this amazing sofa, standing on four club-shaped legs. This two-seater
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Mogens Hansen Danish Modern Two-Seat Sofa in Leather & Oak
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This iconic model 535 two-seat sofa by Mogens Hansen features slightly bowed shelter arms and
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Two Seats Sofa by Arne Vodder Av 53 New Release
By Nielaus, Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian two seats sofa by Arne Vodder AV 53 new release. On demand only
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Modern Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century style sofa makes a stylish addition to any interior and offers seating
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

 Modern Three-Seat Sofa
 Modern Three-Seat Sofa
H 30 in W 68 in D 30 in
Otto Schultz Scandinavian Modern "Boet" Sofa
By Otto Schulz
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern Swedish sofa Boet from the mid 20th century. The sofa is designed by Otto
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Otto Schultz Scandinavian Modern "Boet" Sofa
Otto Schultz Scandinavian Modern "Boet" Sofa
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 17.72 in
Rare Vintage Scandinavian Modern 2-Seater Brown Fabric & Oak Sofa Grace by Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare two-seater Grace sofa was produced by the Swedish company IKEA in 1961. The softly
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Fritz Hansen Two Seat Sofa, Model 2240
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Stained beech two seat sofa, model 2240, designed by Søren Hansen in 1939. Manufactured by Fritz
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Beech

Fritz Hansen Two Seat Sofa, Model 2240
Fritz Hansen Two Seat Sofa, Model 2240
H 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 29.53 in
Danish Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Danish Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
H 26.38 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Illum Wikkelsø Scandinavian Modern Leather 'Capella' Sofa
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian Modern Capella sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for N.Eilersen. The sofa is from the second half
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, these three-seater sofas represent Danish Modernism in a couple of ways: the design rejects the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mogens Hansen Two-Seat Sofa in Black Leather
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Hansen, Two-seat sofa model ‘MH2225’, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1971 This sofa is
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mogens Hansen Two-Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Mogens Hansen Two-Seat Sofa in Black Leather
H 29.14 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Flemming Lassen Two-Seat Sofa, model Ingeborg, lambskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Flemming Lassen two-seat sofa, original upholstered with lambskin. Legs of smoked oak. Model
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

Danish Two Seater Sofa in Grey Buffalo Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
pleasant, enclosed feeling due to the deep seat. The bulky size of the sofa underlines the characteristic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Danish Two Seater Sofa in Grey Buffalo Leather
Danish Two Seater Sofa in Grey Buffalo Leather
H 34.65 in W 60.24 in D 29.53 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
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding two-seat sofa on six-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
H 33.86 in W 52.76 in D 31.89 in
Nordic Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
free-flowing design and sculptural form, this two-seater sofa embodies Nordic mid-century designers
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian modern sofa in teak and boucle, 1960's
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Two seater sofa in teak with loose cushions re-uphosltered in off-white boucle style fabric.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Two Seater Sofa by Wojtek D Carstens for Stouby Mobler
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern two seater sofa 'Maria', designed by Wojtek Depka Carstens for Stouby
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Suede

Arne Norell Two-Seater Sofa in Patinated Olive Green Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1964. This sofa is refined, modern and with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa is an early example of what became known as Danish Mid
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather. Legs of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern sofa Skrindan by Kerstin Hörling Holmqvist, Material: Walnut
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Skå, SE
the perfect harmony of form and function today. Scandinavian modern sofa by KERSTIN HÖRLIN HOLMQVIST
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Two-Seat Sofa Upholstered with Black Leather and of Danish Design
Located in Lejre, DK
This sleek two-seater sofa, a testament to Danish design excellence, exudes sophistication and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two- seat leather sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Walter Knoll edition. 2 sofas
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Danish Two Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
and stylish two seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s. It is in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of the
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 1930s Art Deco Two-Seater Sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing and early Art Deco two-seat sofa attributed to Danish architect Flemming Lassen and
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Fredericia by GamFratesi Two Tone Blue Fabric Haiku 2 Seater Sofa, 2018
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Fredericia
Located in London, GB
the inside face of the backrest and for the single seat cushion and two matching back cushions
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Fabricius and Kastholm Classics of Mid-Century Modernism Two-Seat Sofa.
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Antwerp, BE
To be the classics of Midcentury Modernism,Fabricius and Kastholm two-seat sofa, feature in
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Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
look at and to sit on, making this two-seater sofa a perfect accent piece. Condition: In good vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Arne Norell 'Divina' Two Seat Sofa, Westbergs Möbler AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare two seat sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the late 1950s. The model is called 'Divina
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
-seater box-shaped sofas with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. (Also called X-Base Sofas). Designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
masculine counterpart Adam. To compliment the two she later created the paradiset sofa and also a foot stool
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Two-Seat Leather Sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Walter Knoll, Pair
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of two-seat leather sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Walter Knoll edition. Two
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm Two-Seat Black "Elegance" Leather Sofa for E.Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Madrid, ES
A two-seat sofa designed by Poul Kjaerhom and edited by Kold Christensen in 1958. Stamped.Frame in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Børge Mogensen Two-Seater "Model 211" Oak Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1956
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
model was made in different sizes and is very rarely seen as a two-seater. The cushions have been
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Wool, Oak

"EJ315" Two-Seater Sofa by Erik Ole Jørgensen, Denmark 1970s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
functional sofas. The sofa is part of his original collection - outside the Erik Jørgensen Studio
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two Seater Sofa in Steel & Leather by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, 1960's
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Two Seater Sofa in Steel & Leather by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, 1960's Additional
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Scandinavian Sofa with Faux Lambskin
Located in Brescia, IT
Modern Danish vintage two-seater sofa with wooden frame and upholstered seat reupholstered with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Sofa with Faux Lambskin
Vintage Scandinavian Sofa with Faux Lambskin
H 35.04 in W 54.34 in D 29.14 in
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

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Khaki Hopsacking 4 Piece Modular Sofa Made in Sweden
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Scandinavian Modern khaki hopsacking fabric 4-piece modular sofa made in Sweden
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Two Seater Sofa in Red Leather and Teak
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, two seater sofa, teak, leather, Denmark, 1962
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mogens Hansen Model 535 Danish Modern Three-Seat Sofa in Leather & Oak
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
comfort and a highly sought-after Scandinavian modern aesthetic, this sofa would bring warmth and style to
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Natural Leather and Oak Wood Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was produced in Scandinavia during the 1970s. The frame is made of solid oak
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Design Two Seater Leather Sofa by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill International
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
, the FK 6720 two-seater sofa is an excellent choice for any Unique Scandinavian design that fits into
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 2-Seater Sofa Stressless Pegasus Low Back Loveseat
By Ekorness
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modern two-seater sofa Pegasus Low Back Loveseat model, was manufactured by the Norwegian
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Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Two-Seat Sofa in Oak and Fabric for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner two-seat sofa in oak and fabric. Executed by AP Stolen, Denmark.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Two-Seat Sofa in Oak and Fabric for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner two-seat sofa in oak and wool upholstery, model AP20. Executed by AP Stolen, Denmark.    
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Wool

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Scandinavian Modern Two Seat Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian modern two seat sofa you’re looking for. Each Scandinavian modern two seat sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are many kinds of the Scandinavian modern two seat sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Scandinavian modern two seat sofa made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made Scandinavian modern two seat sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Arne Norell are consistently popular.

How Much is a Scandinavian Modern Two Seat Sofa?

Prices for a Scandinavian modern two seat sofa start at $952 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $4,784.

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