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Italian 1940s Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful long sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. This sofa
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood
1940s Sofa Set by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
permanent designer at Artifort furniture.
1940s - Netherlands
The chairs are beautiful made with
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Japanese Long Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a long low table made in Japan.
Made in the Showa period (1900s-1940s), this furniture has
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Huge Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
this structure evokes a sense of Japanese aesthetics.
Made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood
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
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Swedish Grace Sofa Love Seat in Cream Boucle, Mid Century Design 1940's
Located in London, GB
This elegant 1940’s sofa is a beautiful example of Swedish Grace design, blending simplicity with
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 25.2 in
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Swedish Modern Sofa with Stained Oak Frame and in White Upholstery, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
1940s sofa, which captures the essence of Swedish modernism with its graceful, curving form and
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric
H 32.29 in W 64.57 in D 35.83 in
European Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa in Red Mohair, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern pieces that still retain the escapist glamour of the interwar period, such as this 1940’s sofa
Category
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Metal
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
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Birch
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Birch
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa. Classic elegant form with colorful velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa. Red velvet upholstery. Beech wood legs.
Delivery to NYC area available
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Danish Banana Sofa, 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
quiet evening, this Danish cocktail sofa embodies a timeless aesthetic that invites conversation and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Garden Sofa in Cast Iron and Wood, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Garden Sofa in Cast Iron and Wood, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Cast iron and wood
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Steel
Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Swedish modern sofa with lovely shape, by Carl Malmsten ca -1940's.
Good vintage condition
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940's - New Upholstery
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Banana Form Curved "Banana" Sofa with Newly Rebuilt Seat, Denmark 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved "sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech, Mohair
Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very unique pair of Danish 1940s lounge chair with nicely carved armrest in blond
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Elm
1940's ENGLISH HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original 1940’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 68.12 in D 34.85 in
Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Originating from Italy in the 1940s, the aesthetically refined sofa designed by renowned Italian
Category
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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. The sofa has
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Curved Danish Sheepskin Sofa, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful sofa produced in Denmark, 1940s, designer unknown.
Professionally reupholstered in high
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin
1940-1950’s Traditional Green Naugahyde Faux Leather Lawson Club Style Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1940-1950’s.
Prepare yourself for a LOT of jealous friends
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the 1940s, where functionalism was replaced by a freer and more artistic ideal. Swedish Modern
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa with a white-washed wooden base with classical rosette carvings and tapered legs
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
Additional
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Ash, Velvet
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 30.71 in
Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Sofa 'Värend' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sofa designed by Carl Malmsten in Sweden during the 1940s.
Model 'Värend' with an elegant design
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
American Designer, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained pine and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Reupholstered in
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Cushman Furniture, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric sofa produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 34” H x
Category
1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 29” H x 77.25
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1940s Italian Newly Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage sofa made in Italy in the 1940's. Completely restored, newly upholstered in quality
Category
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1940s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and fabric sofa or settee produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, 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
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and white fabric "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Cushman Furniture, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric sofa produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s.
Reupholstered in brand
Category
1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood sofa designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers, Sweden, 1940s
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and red velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti
Category
1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Seat height
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed by Carl Cederholm and produced by Stil & Form
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 36.25
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and green velvet sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height: 14.75”
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and birch sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Birch
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and grey beige fabric sofa, designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
16” seat height
Category
1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic shearling and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat Height: 18
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat Height: 15.5
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in High Point, NC
A stained mahogany and yellow horsehair fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Frits
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Tor Wolfenstein
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and grey mohair sofa, designed by Tor Wolfenstein and produced by Ditzingers
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Bertil Söderberg, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Söderberg 1
Located in High Point, NC
A stained beech and green fabric two-seater sofa or settee, designed by Bertil Söderberg and
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A pine "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine sofa table with 4 drawers (2 each side) and brass shoes and handles. Produced by the famous
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Spokeback Sofa, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful sofa, manufactured in Scandinavia in the 1940s.
The elegant shape of the backrest is
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available.
USA, circa 1944.
From an important estate.
Silk over
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
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Vintage 1940s Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage 1940s sofas available for sale. The range of distinct vintage 1940s sofas — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage 1940s sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage 1940s sofas are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage 1940s sofas have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carl Malmsten, A.J. Iversen and Birte Iversen are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage 1940s Sofas?
Vintage 1940s sofas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $615 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.
Questions About Vintage 1940s Sofas
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2021In 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a sofa is vintage, first look for labels and stamps on the frame, the back or the cushions. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your sofa via these markings, and from there, you can conduct research to learn when the company was active and making pieces similar to yours. To be classified as vintage, a sofa must be between 20 and 99 years old. More recently crafted pieces are contemporary, while older sofas are antique. If you're unable to find any markings or would like an expert opinion, work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire 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.
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