Poet Sofa
Niels Vodder produced poet sofa designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Rare Niels Vodder produced Poet sofa newly upholstered in rich dark chocolate brown shearling
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Poet sofa model FJ4100 by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The Poet Sofa first saw the light of day at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in 1941
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Wood
Norwegian Two-Seater Sofa in the manner of Finn Juhl, Norway 20th Century
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finn Juhl’s “Poet” sofa model, linking furniture with sculpture. The arms feature a peculiar upward
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$11,000
H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 31.11 in
Recent Sales
Finn Juhl Sofa Poet Rime, Model FJ4100, Design Finn Juhl and One Collection
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, Denmark
Lovely little 2-person sofa. "The Poet and Lillemor." Designed by Finn Juhl in 1941. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 51.97 in D 30.71 in
Finn Juhl Poet Sofa
Located in London, GB
2 1/2 Seater Poet sofa made by cabinetmakers Bovirke
Category
20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Wood
The Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "Poet" sofa or settee with grey wool upholstery on splayed, natural oak dowel legs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
The Poet Sofa By Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-seater 'Poet' sofa with the original light grey wool hopsack upholstery, on tapered oak
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Finn Juhl Poet Sofa
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
An early example of the "Poet" sofa designed by Finn Juhl in 1946 and produced by cabinetmakers
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Finn Juhl Long Poet Sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
2 1/2 Seater Poet sofa by Finn Juhl. Made by Bovirke with a sprung base and sides it is very
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
The Poet Sofa By Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "Poet" sofa with the original pale grey wool upholstered frame and blue seat cushion on splayed
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Finn Juhl 'Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone blue fabric. Legs of stained beech
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Finn Juhl 'Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1941
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric. Legs of stained beech.
Designed
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Finn Juhl 'The Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric, legs of stained wood.
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Finn Juhl The Poet sofa for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric. Legs of stained beech.
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Midcentury "Poet" Sofa by Finn Juhl Upholstered in Boucle
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Original "Poet" sofa designed by Maa. Finn Juhl for Bovirke in the 1940s. Made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Danish Curved Mid Century Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl Produced by Niels Vodder, 1941
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare, fine and early example of the iconic "Poet" sofa by Finn Juhl produced by cabinet maker
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 34.65 in W 54.34 in D 30.32 in
Finn Juhl Poet Sofa, Loveseat, Gray, 1941, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Onecollection 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl designed the Poet Sofa (1941) for use in his own home. Being connected to the landscape
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
Finn Juhl BO46, Poet Sofa, Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Classic two person Finn Juhl sofa upholstered with light beige wool, tapering legs of stained
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Original Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Great early Finn Juhl sofa. Sculptural shape typical of Juhl's elegant style. Made by Bovirke
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Very early version of the famous sofa by Finn Juhl. Made by Carl Broerup it shows the origins of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Finn Juhl is arguably the master of Danish design, this particular model was originally created for his own home. The high back form, with broad shoulders, features high armrests wit...
Category
20th Century Danish Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Orignal Early Finn Juhl Sofa
Located in London, GB
has been dated by the structural materials used to no later than 1950, early for the Poet sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas
Pair of Brazilian Tufted Deerskin Small Sofas
Located in Hanover, MA
they are almost a hybrid of Finn Juhl's Poet sofa and a Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" sofa for B&B Italia
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Sofas
1970's Brazilian Sofa, Love Seat & Lounge Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
with their elegant curves they are almost a hybrid of Finn Juhl's Poet sofa and a Mario Bellini "Le
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Finn Juhl two seat love seat sofa, model Poet
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og walnut.
New upholstered with walnut elegance
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Poet Rime Sofa, Model FJ4100, Designed by Finn Juhl and Onecollection
By Onecollection 1, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Poet rime sofa, model FJ4100, designed by Finn Juhl in 1941 and manufactured by Onecollection. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
H 34.26 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
Period Gustavian Bellman Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
famous Swedish poet.
This sofa is extra special with all its original plasterwork.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Finn Juhl 'the Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1941
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric, legs of stained beech.
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Finn Juhl "The Poet" Sofa
By Onecollection 1, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl "The Poet." Free-standing two-seat sofa with beech legs. Back, sides and loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Finn Juhl Grey Poet Sofa
By Onecollection 1, Finn Juhl
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Danish Modern tufted couch designed in 1941 by the legendary Finn Juhl for his own home, the
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut, Beech, Pine
Distressed 1960s Swedish Broderna Anderssons Sofa
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Culver City, CA
very reminiscent of Finn Juhl's Poet sofa. The sofa features a teak frame and teak trim and requires
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Early Model Finn Juhl France FD136 Chair for France & Søn in Teak & Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Culver City, CA
include the Chieftain Chair, the Pelican Chair, and the Poet Sofa. His designs were often characterized by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
H 29.53 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Original Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl, circa 1941
By Finn Juhl
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Original poet sofa by Finn Juhl, circa 1941. Original vintage poet sofa first designed in 1941 by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Finn Juhl "The Poet" Two-Seat Sofa with White Wool Upholstery, Denmark, '1950s'
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Finn Juhl "The Poet" two-seat sofa with white wool upholstery, Denmark (1950s).
This small two
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
H 34.26 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
Finn Juhl Rare Settee / Couch c 1947
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Rare sofa, similar to the Poet Sofa, designed for a "Bachelor's Apartment" for the "Tidens Møbler
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Finn Juhl, BO46, Bovirke, Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Espergærde, 84
his most popular loveseats. As the earlier model "the Poet", the sofa has a very sculptural and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Poet Sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Finn Juhl "Poet" sofa, new edition by House of Finn Juhl, Denmark, in Indigo canvas upholstery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Canvas
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Poet Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic poet sofa available at 1stDibs. Each poet sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. There are 18 variations of the antique or vintage poet sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect poet sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each poet sofa bearing Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made poet sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Kvadrat and Niels Vodder are consistently popular.
How Much is a Poet Sofa?
Prices for a poet sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $6,290 and can go as high as $34,391, while the average can fetch as much as $16,377.
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.
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