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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A beech and yellow fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

A curved red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sten Blomberg, Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Sten Blomberg, Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Sten Blomberg, Sofa, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By Sten Blomberg

Located in High Point, NC

An elm and red fabric sofa designed by Sten Blomberg and produced by Meeths, Göteborg, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Elm

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A green velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, 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 blue velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A beige fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Leather, USA, 1940s
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Leather, USA, 1940s

American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Leather, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and brown leather sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, France, 1940s
French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, France, 1940s

French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Velvet, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained oak and yellow velvet sofa likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

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

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A green blue fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and floral-printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s

Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s

By Göperts Möbler

Located in High Point, NC

A pine and yellow velvet "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Pine

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A red pink fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

A pink fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

A floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s Seat cushion has minor stains and fabric abrasion consistent with gentle use.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Italian Newly Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
1940s Italian Newly Upholstered Two Seat Sofa

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 synthethic fabric with easy clean technology, soft to touch.

Category

1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A blue fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa 'Värend' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
Sofa 'Värend' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s

Sofa 'Värend' by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Sofa designed by Carl Malmsten in Sweden during the 1940s.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Elm

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and floral-printed fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.125"H x 94.5"W x 36.0"D Seat Height (inches): 14.0" Arm Height (inc...

Category

1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Danish 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

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 dark-stained pine and white fabric "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. 

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

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

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

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

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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

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. Reupholstered in brand new fabric.

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Viggo Boesen Style Danish Banana Sofa C. 1940s
Viggo Boesen Style Danish Banana Sofa C. 1940s

Viggo Boesen Style Danish Banana Sofa C. 1940s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Exceptional Danish banana sofa in the style of Viggo Boesen, circa 1940s. The sofa showcases a beautifully curved, sculptural silhouette with a generously rounded back and arms that ...

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric and wood sectional sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jacob Kjær, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Jacob Kjær, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Jacob Kjær, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in High Point, NC

A blue fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scandinavian Modern Curved Sofa in Navy Blue Mohair, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Curved Sofa in Navy Blue Mohair, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Curved Sofa in Navy Blue Mohair, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A rare Scandinavian Modern sofa from the 1940s. Designer and manufacturer unknown.

Category

1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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 NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Söderberg 1

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

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...

Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, 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...

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

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 Flemming Lassen, Asko

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 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

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

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.

Category

1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...

Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, 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.

Category

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 Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

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

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, 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

Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.

Styles to Know

Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa

A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.