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Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

layer of interest to a space and pairs well with the rounded shapes of this sofa. Scandinavian textiles

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s

Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Karis, Nyland

A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved sofa from the 1940s

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Marble sofa table by David Rosén from NK, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Marble sofa table by David Rosén from NK, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s

Marble sofa table by David Rosén from NK, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén

Located in Hägersten, SE

Sofa table designed by David Rosén for the "Triva" series. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

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

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Oak and Light Fabric, 1940s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Oak and Light Fabric, 1940s

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Oak and Light Fabric, 1940s

Located in Prague, New Town

Elegant Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from oak

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

By Alfred Christensen, Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl

Located in København K, 84

This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s
Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s

Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

abandon ornamentation to benefit the form, the maker of this sofa maintained the beauty and warmth

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Utrecht, NL

history. The design of this 1940s sofa combines function and aesthetics, keeping the form in service of

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Corner Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An elm and light-grey fabric corner sofa or bench designed and produced by an unknown Danish

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Elm

Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s
Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s

Rare Danish sofa in patinated oak, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sofa attributed to Frits Henningsen in patinated oak new wool.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Swedish Wooden Sofa in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1940s
Swedish Wooden Sofa in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1940s

Swedish Wooden Sofa in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1940s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "Berga" sofa in dark brown stained pine by David Rosén for

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian modern coffee table 'Berg' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian modern coffee table 'Berg' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian modern coffee table 'Berg' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A refined coffee table designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s. The Berg model features a

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Beech

Swedish Modern Two Seater Wooden Sofa in Pine & Sheepskin by Carl Malmsten 1940s
Swedish Modern Two Seater Wooden Sofa in Pine & Sheepskin by Carl Malmsten 1940s

Swedish Modern Two Seater Wooden Sofa in Pine & Sheepskin by Carl Malmsten 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and early Swedish mid century wooden two seater sofa model "Stugan" in stained pine by

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s
Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s

Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, 1940s

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A majestic sofa having a sculptured body resting on eight (8) tapered mahogany legs, retaining the

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s

Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Three-Seat Sofa in Pine and Cognac Leather by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
Three-Seat Sofa in Pine and Cognac Leather by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, 1940s

Three-Seat Sofa in Pine and Cognac Leather by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, 1940s

By Gunnar Göperts, Göperts Möbler

Located in Karis, Nyland

A fine example of early Swedish craftsmanship by Göperts Möbler, this three-seat sofa combines

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Pine

Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s

Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Rødding, DK

This rare and highly collectible Danish Modern two-seater sofa — designed by Alfred Christensen for

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette

1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette

Located in Oakland, CA

Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Danish Modern, 3-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s
Danish Modern, 3-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s

Danish Modern, 3-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant Scandinavian sofa from the early to mid-20th century, characterized by its balanced

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s
Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s

Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Utrecht, NL

present sofa in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this. This sofa has the characteristic

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery

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

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Hardwood

Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design
Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design

Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og oak. Original upholstered with two colours of

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s

Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s

By Boet, Otto Schulz

Located in The Hague, NL

This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s
An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s

An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful wartime coffee or sofa table by Alvar Aalto. This table features the distinctive

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Birch

Swedish modern elm root table in the style of Josef Frank, Sweden 1940s
Swedish modern elm root table in the style of Josef Frank, Sweden 1940s

Swedish modern elm root table in the style of Josef Frank, Sweden 1940s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Hägersten, SE

Swedish modern sofa table in the style of Josef Frank. Unknown designer and producer. made in

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Elm, Teak

1940s Pine Sofa by Gunnar Göpert
1940s Pine Sofa by Gunnar Göpert

1940s Pine Sofa by Gunnar Göpert

By Göperts Möbler

Located in New York, NY

1940's Pine Sofa by Gunnar Göpert and produced by his namesake company in Jönköping, Sweden

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
Sofa by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s

Sofa by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s

By Gösta Jonsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish Modern sofa in yellow fabric. Good condition, small signs of usage. Sold in Sweden through

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

Stærmose, executed in the 1940s. Crafted from beautifully patinated solid Bangkok teakwood, this elegant

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Cane, Teak

Alder wood entry or sofa table by Carl Malmsten, Swedish modern 1940s
Alder wood entry or sofa table by Carl Malmsten, Swedish modern 1940s

Alder wood entry or sofa table by Carl Malmsten, Swedish modern 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Hägersten, SE

during the 1940s. Perfect in a hallway or library for vases and books or as a game table. Could work as a

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.

By Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl, Alfred Christensen

Located in København K, 84

This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s
Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s

Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s

By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Beech

Scandinavian design curved sofa, 1940’s Sweden
Scandinavian design curved sofa, 1940’s Sweden

Scandinavian design curved sofa, 1940’s Sweden

Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL

This beautiful curved mid-century sofa from 1940’s is upholstered in blue wool fabric and has a

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery

1940s Scandinavian Sofa
1940s Scandinavian Sofa

1940s Scandinavian Sofa

Unavailable|$19,238

1940s Scandinavian Sofa

By A. J. Iversen

Located in Brussels, BE

Scandinavian sofa Manufactured in Denmark, circa 1940 Wood and fabric  

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Scandinavian Spokeback Sofa, 1940s
Scandinavian Spokeback Sofa, 1940s

Scandinavian Spokeback Sofa, 1940s

Located in Wilnis, UT

A beautiful sofa, manufactured in Scandinavia in the 1940s. The elegant shape of the backrest is

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa
1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa

1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa

By Ludvig Pontoppidan

Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire

Wonderful sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan, 1940’s Denmark. Refurbished and reupholstered in a beautiful

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa
1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa

1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa

Unavailable|$5,800

1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940s Fritz Hansen sofa. Denmark.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Carl Cederholm Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Carl Cederholm Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Carl Cederholm Sofa, Sweden 1940s

By Carl Cederholm

Located in Salzburg, Austria

Original Cederholm sofa, producer Stil & Form, Sweden 1940-1950. Light beige corturoy-velvet fabric

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Carl-Axel Acking Sofa for Bodafors, 1940s
Carl-Axel Acking Sofa for Bodafors, 1940s

Carl-Axel Acking Sofa for Bodafors, 1940s

By Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Alvesta, SE

A very rare and elegant sofa designed by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors in the 1940s. We recommend

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark
Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark

Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL

, upholstered in striped wool and bored in natural leather. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen’s in 1940’s. Condition

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Wood

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa

1940’s Curved Danish Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Scandinavian 1940s Velvet Sofa
Scandinavian 1940s Velvet Sofa

Scandinavian 1940s Velvet Sofa

Located in London, GB

A beech and olive mohair velvet two-seat sofa Denmark, circa 1940.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

1940s Scandinavian Deco Green Mohair Sofa
1940s Scandinavian Deco Green Mohair Sofa

1940s Scandinavian Deco Green Mohair Sofa

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Oakland, CA

1940s Danish curved channel back sofa in original green mohair fabric.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Scandinavian Modern Sofa with Dark Green Upholstery, Scandinavia 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Sofa with Dark Green Upholstery, Scandinavia 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Sofa with Dark Green Upholstery, Scandinavia 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

era, but is also constructed according to Scandinavian design traditions. This sofa is made of refined

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Alfred Christensen
1940s Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Alfred Christensen

1940s Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in High Point, NC

A perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication, this 1940s sofa illustrates the relaxed

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940's
Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940's

Frits Henningsen Danish Mahogany Sofa, c. 1940's

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop with a team of

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940's
Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940's

Slagelse Danish Sculpted Mohair Banana Sofa, c. 1940's

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Norwalk, CT

Sofa, brought to life in the 1940s by the renowned Slagelse. This exquisite piece effortlessly

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Sheepskin Sofa Circa 1930s to 1940s
Vintage Scandinavian Sheepskin Sofa Circa 1930s to 1940s

Vintage Scandinavian Sheepskin Sofa Circa 1930s to 1940s

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Oakland, CA

Freshly reupholstered in a mushroom-toned sheepskin. Circa 1930s-40s cabinetmaker sofa imported

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Elm

Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s

Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s

By Carl-Johan Boman

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Finnish Scandinavian Modern sofa by Carl-Johan Boman from the 1940s. Birch frame, re-upholstered

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Swedish 1940s Sofa
Swedish 1940s Sofa

Swedish 1940s Sofa

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Inviting exclamation mark of a sofa, made for a theatre foyer in central Sweden in the 1940s. Firm

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1940s Danish Sofa
1940s Danish Sofa

1940s Danish Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940s Danish Sofa. Classic elegant Danish design. Sofa has a slight curve. Stained birch legs.  

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian 1940s Curved Sofa with Open Armrests and Maple Accents
Scandinavian 1940s Curved Sofa with Open Armrests and Maple Accents

Scandinavian 1940s Curved Sofa with Open Armrests and Maple Accents

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Stunning classic Danish curved sofa from the 1940's. In the the style of Fritz Hansen and Alfred

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Maple

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa, lambswool. 1940's
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa, lambswool. 1940's

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Three-Seat Sofa, lambswool. 1940's

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A model 1669 sofa by Fritz Hansen in the style of Mogens Lassen which can seat three comfortably. A

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Beech, Teak

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Sofa 1940s Scandinavian For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sofa 1940s Scandinavian you’re looking for. A sofa 1940s Scandinavian — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the sofa 1940s Scandinavian you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sofa 1940s Scandinavian made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made sofa 1940s Scandinavian has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Frits Henningsen, Finn Juhl and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sofa 1940s Scandinavian?

A sofa 1940s Scandinavian can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,769, while the lowest priced sells for $1,612 and the highest can go for as much as $172,725.

A Close Look at Scandinavian-modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.

Questions About Sofa 1940s Scandinavian
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.