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Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

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.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

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 Borsani, Italy, 1940s.

Category

1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

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.

Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

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, Sweden, 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Tor Wolfenstein, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

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, Sweden, c. 1940s. 18" seat height

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Valabrega sofa - Italy 1940s
Valabrega sofa - Italy 1940s

Valabrega sofa - Italy 1940s

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Paris, FR

Ernesto Valabrega Sofa - Italy, 1940 Dark wood frame with organic shapes and zoomorphic legs. 3-seater sofa reupholstered in a tan/leopard fabric from Lelièvre Paris.

Category

1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s
Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s

Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Made in finest wood and quality. 1940s

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood

Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s

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.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s

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.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s

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

Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

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 Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Göperts möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

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. 

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s
American Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1940s

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. Seat Height (inches): 16”  Arm Height (inches): 25" Condition: upholstered at some point in recent time.

Category

1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s

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 oak frame. Measures: 88 W x 27 D x 33 H in. 224 W x 68.5 D x 83.8 H cm. Featured in...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Thanks to its curved shape, this sofa is exceptionally cosy and elegant, a statement piece that is also referred to as a conversation sofa.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Sofa by unknown designer and maker, Sweden, 1940s
Sofa by unknown designer and maker, Sweden, 1940s

Sofa by unknown designer and maker, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Rare sofa designed during the first half of the 20th century by an unknown Swedish designer.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1940s
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1940s

Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A large five-seat purple velvet, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater "Banana" Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater "Banana" Sofa, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater "Banana" Sofa, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognisable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

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 of outstanding craftsmanship with a quality that honours the materials and their us...

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Carl-Johan Boman, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

By Carl-Johan Boman

Located in High Point, NC

A white fabric and wood sofa designed by Carl-Johan Boman and produced by Oy Boman Ab, Finland, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Augusto Romano Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s
Augusto Romano Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s

Augusto Romano Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Rush, Italy, 1940s

By Augusto Romano

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and wicker sofa attributed to Augusto Romano, Italy, 1940s.

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Rush, Wood

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, 1940s, Pair Available
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, 1940s, Pair Available

Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, 1940s, Pair Available

By Paul Frankl

Located in Amarillo, TX

Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available, USA, circa 1944. From an important estate. Silk over oak frame. Measure: 88 W x 27 D x 33 H in. 224 W x 68.5 D x 83.8 H cm. Featured in ...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Silk, Oak

French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s
French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s

French Designer, Sofa, Wood, Iron, Fabric, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, cast iron, and yellow fabric sofa designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Iron

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An elm, beech and green fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Elm

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat height: 19.5” Arm height: 25.25”

Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Swedish Art Deco Velvet Sofa Curved Design, 1940s
Swedish Art Deco Velvet Sofa Curved Design, 1940s

Swedish Art Deco Velvet Sofa Curved Design, 1940s

By OPE Möbler

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This Sofa is gifted with wonderful, curved lines and new velvet upholstery. The golden yellow velvet gives a modern and sophisticated look. New upholstery with signs of use. The le...

Category

1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.'

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Organic Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An organic wood and red fabric sofa, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 15" Arm Height (inches): 25.38" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

By Bertil Söderberg 1, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in The Hague, NL

This sculptural sofa was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Swedish Modern Sofa from Berga Möbler, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern Sofa from Berga Möbler, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Modern Sofa from Berga Möbler, Sweden, 1940s

By Berga Mobler

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant Swedish Modern sofa from Berga Möbler, with rounded lines and fun sculpted legs. Original mole colored plush upholstery.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood

1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool
1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool

1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, reupholstered in "Gabriel" wool by Savak, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This charming sofa, newly reupholstered in a fine woolen white fabric, is designed in the manner of Da...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Swedish Modern Curved Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Curved Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Swedish Modern Curved Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique piece of evidence showing how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought in...

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

By Asko, Flemming Lassen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s

By Asko, Flemming Lassen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...

Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Pegasus Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather
1940s Pegasus Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather

1940s Pegasus Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Distressed Brown Leather

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A timeless English classic, this 1940s Pegasus Chesterfield sofa embodies the rich character and craftsmanship that make vintage leather seating so desirable.

Category

1940s American Chesterfield Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Burlap, Wood

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Lovely channeled back curved banana shaped sofa.

Category

1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

American Designer, Freeform Sofa, Green Fabric, USA, 1940s
American Designer, Freeform Sofa, Green Fabric, USA, 1940s

American Designer, Freeform Sofa, Green Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric sofa designed and produced by an American designer, USA, 1940s.

Category

1940s American Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Sweden ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique example of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. A...

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s

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 sofa has a lot of character with a welcoming presence that exudes high qualit...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance
Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance

Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set - Timeless Elegance

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage 1940s-50s Damask Fabric Sofa & Armchairs Set – Timeless Elegance Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage sofa and armchairs set from the 1940s-50s.

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1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Gio Ponti Attributed Sofa by Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1940s
Rare Gio Ponti Attributed Sofa by Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1940s

Rare Gio Ponti Attributed Sofa by Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1940s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Rare Gio Ponti attributed sofa for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s. Structurally sound but reupholstery required.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark

1940s Kaare Klint 3-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Praha, CZ

This rare three-seater sofa is a masterpiece of Danish Modern design by the legendary architect Kaare Klint. Produced by the prestigious furniture maker Rud. Rasmussen, this sofa is ...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Textile, Upholstery

Art Deco Two Seater Sofa in Burlwood and Leather, France 1940s
Art Deco Two Seater Sofa in Burlwood and Leather, France 1940s

Art Deco Two Seater Sofa in Burlwood and Leather, France 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the exquisite Art Deco 2 seater sofa in Burlwood & Leather, originating from France in the 1940s.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Burl

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to C. J. Boman, Circa 1940s
Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to C. J. Boman, Circa 1940s

Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to C. J. Boman, Circa 1940s

By Boman OY

Located in Helsinki, FI

A striking curved sofa of generous proportions, often referred to as a banana-shaped sofa, manufactured in Finland during the 1940s and most likely by Boman Oy under the direction of...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil & Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s
Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil & Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s

Carl Cederholm Sofa for Firma Stil & Form Stockholm, Sweden 1940s

By Carl Cederholm

Located in Utrecht, NL

Crafted during an era marked by a burgeoning design sensibility, Cederholm's present two-seater sofa encapsulates the quintessential characteristics of Swedish design during the 1940s.

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa features the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism: exquisite materials, craftsmanship, and an elegantly curved shape, because of which this ...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of mid-century sofas - Sweden, 1940s
Pair of mid-century sofas - Sweden, 1940s

Pair of mid-century sofas - Sweden, 1940s

Located in London, GB

These slimline two-seater sofas feature slightly outswept armrests, a gently sloping yet solid backrest and two plump cushions. The flat skirts with corner kick pleats add an air of ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Linen

Finn Juhl BO64 Sofa for Bovirke, Savak Wool Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Finn Juhl BO64 Sofa for Bovirke, Savak Wool Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

Finn Juhl BO64 Sofa for Bovirke, Savak Wool Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

By Finn Juhl, Bovirke

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sofa BO64 designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark, 1940s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s
Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s

Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The influence of the Art Deco movement was significant on early Scandinavian modernism, resulting in a unique aesthetic mixture based on traditional craftsmanship and quality. In thi...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Mid-Century Modern is to-the-point and no-nonsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This three-se...

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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

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

This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa is an early example of what became known as Danish Mid-Century Modern design. With a classic mid-century look, this model is the perfect piece t...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 and use. The original fabric shows wear, this one is a great candidate for reuphols...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy
Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy

Restored 1940s Pencil Bamboo, Rattan Sofa Set with Armchairs & Table, Italy

Located in Stamford, CT

Restored and reupholstered 1940s pencil rattan sofa, pair of armchairs, and glass top coffee table.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Bamboo

Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s
Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s

Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Rome, IT

Pretzel corner rattan sofa designed in the manner of Paul Frankl. This unique sofa features a bent rattan base with four-strand square pretzel arms and it is a solid single curved ra...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

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 David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Hägersten, SE

Sofa table designed by David Rosén for the "Triva" series.

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Marble, Brass

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.

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Iron

Italian mid-century modern pink beige silk sofa with original upholstery, 1940s
Italian mid-century modern pink beige silk sofa with original upholstery, 1940s

Italian mid-century modern pink beige silk sofa with original upholstery, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern three-seater pink beige silk sofa with original upholstery, 1940s The backrest and armrests are rounded, while the rectangular seat is fitted with three cu...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

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Fabric, 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.

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.