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Stunning Hollywood Regency Butterfly Wing, 1940s Two-Piece Sectional Sofa
Stunning Hollywood Regency Butterfly Wing, 1940s Two-Piece Sectional Sofa

Stunning Hollywood Regency Butterfly Wing, 1940s Two-Piece Sectional Sofa

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning 1940s two-piece Hollywood Regency butterfly wing sofa sectional.

Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Stamford, CT

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s Beautifly organic shaped Danish sofa similar to works by Flemming Lassen.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

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 Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in London, GB

1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Hardwood

1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric
1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric

1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: 71 wide x 29″ deep x 28" tall Condition: In excellent original condition with ...

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Beech

Set of 2 Sofas with Fabric by Fede Cheti, Italy 1940s
Set of 2 Sofas with Fabric by Fede Cheti, Italy 1940s

Set of 2 Sofas with Fabric by Fede Cheti, Italy 1940s

By Fede Cheti

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set of two sofas was designed in Italy in the 1940s and 1950s.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Art Deco 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Art Deco 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s

Art Deco 3-Seat Sofa Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of chrome, wood - Sale without mattresses - Good, original condition.

Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Metal

Danish Art Deco Three-Seater Sofa in Elm with Original Floral Upholstery, 1940s
Danish Art Deco Three-Seater Sofa in Elm with Original Floral Upholstery, 1940s

Danish Art Deco Three-Seater Sofa in Elm with Original Floral Upholstery, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful and elegant three-seater sofa made in Sweden during the 1930s–1940s, representing the refined and decorative character of the Swedish Modern period.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Elm

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 Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in The Hague, NL

This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg. The generously sized sofa can comfortably sit four people. The sofa has been ne...

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine

Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940's
Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940's

Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940's

Located in New York, NY

Rectangular table in Oak veneers and solids. This stylish table has rich, beautiful Cognac color and a striking presence. The proportions are extremely pleasing and well balanced. ...

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Sofa Three Seat Sofa with Curved Form
Art Deco Sofa Three Seat Sofa with Curved Form

Art Deco Sofa Three Seat Sofa with Curved Form

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s This sofa from the 1940s is a clear example of Art Deco design, combining strong proportions with subtle decorative detail.

Category

1940s European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

French Mid-20th Century Gilt Metal Sofa Table, Gold Leaf Finish, 1940s
French Mid-20th Century Gilt Metal Sofa Table, Gold Leaf Finish, 1940s

French Mid-20th Century Gilt Metal Sofa Table, Gold Leaf Finish, 1940s

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This Table is in metal covered with a gold leaf with a red layer under. Very nice scale, long and low.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Metal

1940s Kem Weber for Lloyd SD-17-C Three Seat Tubular Steel Sofa in Fabric
1940s Kem Weber for Lloyd SD-17-C Three Seat Tubular Steel Sofa in Fabric

1940s Kem Weber for Lloyd SD-17-C Three Seat Tubular Steel Sofa in Fabric

By Kem Weber

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Deco Streamline three-seater sofa, designed by Kem weber for Lloyd masnufacturing in 1935.

Category

1940s American Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Side Table, 1940s
Side Table, 1940s

Side Table, 1940s

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Elegant side table from the 1940s featuring a sculptural maplewood base, aniline-dyed to a warm tone and accented with subtle brass details. The table is topped with a round glass su...

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Early Midcentury Club Sofa by Fritz Hansen
Early Midcentury Club Sofa by Fritz Hansen

Early Midcentury Club Sofa by Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark in the 1940s by Fritz Hansen.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Three-Seat Sofa in Pastel Upholstery
Frits Henningsen Three-Seat Sofa in Pastel Upholstery

Frits Henningsen Three-Seat Sofa in Pastel Upholstery

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Frits Henningsen, three-seat sofa, fabric and beech, Denmark, 1940s. This sofa, designed by Frits Henningsen in the 1940s, presents a refined balance between traditional craftsmans...

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery

Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa
Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa

Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa

$2,400Sale Price|45% Off

Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa

By Paul Frankl

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Outstanding 1940s Art Deco settee sofa. Original red knit upholstery in excellent condition without holes or damage.

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery
Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery

Danish Two-Seater Sofa in Yellowish Brown Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s. This Danish sofa shows elegant curves and beautiful lines, especially on the folded armrests.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey
Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey

Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey

By Berga Mobler

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Berga Mobler, sofa, reupholstered in mohair "Teddy" by Pierre Frey, beech, Denmark, 1940s.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Swedish Modern Side Table, 1940s
Swedish Modern Side Table, 1940s

Swedish Modern Side Table, 1940s

Located in Karlstad, SE

Swedish Modern Side Table, Sweden, 1940s. Elegant Swedish Modern side table from the 1940s, combining a restrained form with subtle decorative detailing.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered
Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered

Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1940s.

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Modern Coffee Table, 1940s
Swedish Modern Coffee Table, 1940s

Swedish Modern Coffee Table, 1940s

Located in Karlstad, SE

Add a touch of Scandinavian style to your home with this beautiful coffee or side table, made of elm and elm root veneer. This table is a superb example of the great designs that eme...

Category

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

Materials

Elm

Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern

Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark in 1930s/1940s. The sofas are beautifully upholstered in Nigerian goat hide with brass nails, as originally designed.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa which is part of a set Pl...

Category

1940s English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944
Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944

Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Its proportions and form emphasize both functional comfort and artistic expression, hallmark traits of 1940s Danish modern design. The sofa measures 155 cm in width, 85 cm in depth,...

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Wood

Neoclassical Rosewood Side Table with Marble Top, Circa 1940s
Neoclassical Rosewood Side Table with Marble Top, Circa 1940s

Neoclassical Rosewood Side Table with Marble Top, Circa 1940s

Located in Greenwich, CT

Stylish Neoclassical Rosewood Side/Sofa Table or Desserte with Fluted legs supporting a white marble rectangular top, 2 shelves and drawer , with a décor of gilt bronze mounts and c...

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling
1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling

1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

Located in New York, NY

Charming 1940s Danish settee designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The frame is characterized by Christensen's signature curved paddle arms, complemented by the bac...

Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Mahogany and Glass, 1940s
Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Mahogany and Glass, 1940s

Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Mahogany and Glass, 1940s

Located in Karlstad, SE

Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Mahogany and Glass, Sweden, 1940s Elegant Swedish Modern coffee table from the 1940s, beautifully crafted in mahogany and topped with clear glass. The...

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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 beautifully patterned alder root veneer top resting on an elegant solid beech tripod base. ...

Category

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

Materials

Beech

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Lounge Chairs, Carl Johan Boman Circa 1940s
Pair of Finnish Design Curved Lounge Chairs, Carl Johan Boman Circa 1940s

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Lounge Chairs, Carl Johan Boman Circa 1940s

By Carl-Johan Boman

Located in Helsinki, FI

These chairs originate from the same suite as a matching curved sofa, which is available separately. Together, they form a rare and inviting seating group that captures the warmth an...

Category

1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Beech, Wool, Circa 1940
Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Beech, Wool, Circa 1940

Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Beech, Wool, Circa 1940

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 Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s

Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape.

Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Birch, Glass and Rattan by Bodafors, 1940s
Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Birch, Glass and Rattan by Bodafors, 1940s

Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Birch, Glass and Rattan by Bodafors, 1940s

By Bodafors

Located in Karlstad, SE

Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Birch, Glass and Rattan by Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s. Elegant Swedish Modern coffee or side table produced by Bodafors in the 1940s.

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Rattan, Birch

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 Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful wartime coffee or sofa table by Alvar Aalto. This table features the distinctive wartime joints, a construction detail used during and around the Second World War when ma...

Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This Rare model” Värend” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Elm

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s
Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs in Red Velvet, Attr to Boman Circa 1940s

By Boman OY

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stunning pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs from the 1940s, attributed to Boman Oy. Featuring plush upholstery in a luxurious red fabric. The chairs feature a beautifully sculp...

Category

1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Metal

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa bed which is part of a set This sofa is one of a pair, I have th...

Category

1940s British Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Bas Van Pelt for My Home Reclining Sofa in Oak and Red Upholstery
Bas Van Pelt for My Home Reclining Sofa in Oak and Red Upholstery

Bas Van Pelt for My Home Reclining Sofa in Oak and Red Upholstery

By My Home Furniture 1, Bas Van Pelt

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bas van Pelt for My Home sofa, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s/1940s This elegant sofa was designed by Dutch designer Bas van Pelt and produced in the Netherlands during the 1930s o...

Category

1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Fritz Hansen, Model "Canada", Almue Painted 3-Seater Sofa, Danish Modern, 1939
Fritz Hansen, Model "Canada", Almue Painted 3-Seater Sofa, Danish Modern, 1939

Fritz Hansen, Model "Canada", Almue Painted 3-Seater Sofa, Danish Modern, 1939

By Fritz Hansen, Christian E. Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Such a charming example of the "Canada" sofa, designed by Christian E. Hansen for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and purple velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 13” Arm Height (inches): 21.38" All items ship from High Point, North Carol...

Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s
Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s

Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern wooden armchairs with white fabric, 1940s Set of 2 armchairs with wooden structure. The armchair has a square seat and a square backrest with 3 semicircles on the top,...

Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Peterson Studios
Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Peterson Studios

Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Peterson Studios

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

This 1940's Neo-Classical Sofa Table bears a striking resemblance to one produced by Peterson Studios for T.

Category

20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Maple

Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool
Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool

Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the "banana" sofas but with a more angular shape.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front
Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming upholstered sofa made in Denmark sometime in the 12940's. Voluptuous organic design lines. This sofa is unique by having a straight back and front and not the curvatur...

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Beech, Wool

Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's
Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's

Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's

By Fritz Hansen, Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very unique pair of Danish 1940s lounge chair with nicely carved armrest in blond lacquered elmwood. Light elegant design in the style of Alfred Christensen and Fritz H...

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Elm

Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's

Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room despite its smaller size.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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.

Category

1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Rattan Couch And Chaise Lounge
1940s Rattan Couch And Chaise Lounge

1940s Rattan Couch And Chaise Lounge

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Rattan couch and chaise lounge. Some strips missing as shown in pictures.

Category

1940s Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's
Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's

Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Traditional Heavy Darker Toned Wooden Bench/ Sofa/ Daybed. We received this piece from our people in France who "pick" for us sometimes and we were told this piece is from Japan.

Category

1940s Japanese Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' Sofa, Italy, 1940s
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' Sofa, Italy, 1940s

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' Sofa, Italy, 1940s

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig

Located in Almelo, NL

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' sofa, Italy, 1940s. Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni designed this 'Bocconi' sofa in curved wood.

Category

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

Materials

Rope, Beech, Bentwood

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

Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson, 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s
Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Sofa Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

An elegant sofa designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1940s.

Category

1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Banana Shaped Sofa, Beech & Wool, Denmark, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Banana Shaped Sofa, Beech & Wool, Denmark, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Banana Shaped Sofa, Beech & Wool, Denmark, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Classic Cushman Paddle Arm Sofa and Chairs 1940s, 1950s American / Adirondak
Classic Cushman Paddle Arm Sofa and Chairs 1940s, 1950s American / Adirondak

Classic Cushman Paddle Arm Sofa and Chairs 1940s, 1950s American / Adirondak

By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Paddle Arm Sofa and Chairs ,made by Cushman Furniture 1940s,50s American / Adirondak..

Category

1940s American Adirondack Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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

A refined and highly versatile Danish Modern bench designed by master cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose, executed in the 1940s. Crafted from beautifully patinated solid Bangkok teakwood...

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

Swedish Art Moderne Settee Sofa, Cherry Red Velvet, 1940s Design
Swedish Art Moderne Settee Sofa, Cherry Red Velvet, 1940s Design

Swedish Art Moderne Settee Sofa, Cherry Red Velvet, 1940s Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautifully stylized Art Moderne Settee Sofa Loveseat from 1940's Sweden. Upholstered in original cherry red velvet.

Category

1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1940's Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Loveseat Settee
1940's Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Loveseat Settee

1940's Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Loveseat Settee

By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Marge Carson, Dorothy Draper

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage 1940's Mid Century Modern settee couch for sale.

Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Feathers

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 Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Gio Ponti, Alfred Christensen, Finn Juhl

Located in København K, 84

This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance of early Danish modern design.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

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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.

Questions About Vintage 1940s Sofas

  • 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To 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 16, 2026
    Yes, vintage hardwood frames are ideal candidates; listings note whether the fabric is original or has already been redone.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage typically covers 20 to 99 years, which includes most mid-century pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    A vintage table lamp on a nearby side table adds warm light without competing with overhead fixtures, and works with most sofa eras.