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.
Fabric, Textile, Wood
$1,121Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Metal
$6,500
Danish Banana Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish art deco ‘Banana’ sofa c. 1940’s featuring wool blend upholstery and a lovely welt cording.
Wool
Finn Juhl Poet Love Seat Sofa with Oak Legs, 1940s Danish Design
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl "Poet" two seat love seat sofa. Legs og oak. Original upholstered with two colours of fabric. Leather buttons Model Poet, made by House Of Finn Juhl
Fabric, Oak
$5,370Sale Price / set|40% Off
Rare Restored "1940s Transition" Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This unique set features a sofa and lounge chair with the "1940s Transition" three-stranded arm style.
Rattan
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...
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
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.
Fabric, Beech
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. ...
Oak
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.
Metal
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.
Steel, Chrome
$4,674
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...
Brass
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.
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1940s This delicate banana shaped sofa embodies a dynamic curved shape and is further characterised by a low backrest and high seat.
Fabric, Wood
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.
Fabric, Wood
$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.
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.
Fabric, Wood
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.
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Modern Side Table, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish modern side table or coffee table, 1940s. This table offers a very clean design and superb craftsmanship, significant for the era. The wave-shaped inlays and brass details ...
Wood
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.
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Elm
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
By Chesterfield
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...
Leather
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,...
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
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...
Metal
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...
Sheepskin, Wood
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. ...
Beech
Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Mahogany and Glass, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful coffee or side table on mahogany and glass by unknown Swedish manufacturer, circa 1940. The table consists of a thick raw-glass table top, supported by a mahogany frame/le...
Glass, Mahogany
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.
Brass
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.
Elm
An Exceptionally Rare Alvar Aalto War-time Coffee table in Birch, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
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...
Birch
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...
Metal
Japanese Antique Large Low Table 1900s-1940s / Primitive Display Table Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Japanese low table, a sculptural piece that quietly commands attention while creating a strong visual center within a space. Devoid of unnecessary ornamentati...
Wood, Cedar
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...
Leather
Bas Van Pelt for My Home Reclining Sofa in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Bas Van Pelt, My Home Furniture 1
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...
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Modern Coffee Table in Birch, Glass and Rattan by Bodafors, 1940s
By Bodafors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful coffee or side table made of birch, rattan and glass by Bodafors, Sweden. The table consists of the original glass tabletop with etched ornaments, supported by a birch fra...
Glass, Rattan, Birch
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.
Fabric, Beech
$2,700Sale Price|25% Off
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First created in the 1940s as a built-in sofa, by 1954 it was transformed into a free-standing version of itself and has been in continuous production ever since.
Steel, Chrome
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...
Velvet, Walnut
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,...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish modern elm root table in the style of Josef Frank, Sweden 1940s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern sofa table in the style of Josef Frank. Unknown designer and producer. made in Sweden during the 1940-50s. Mahogany legs and elm root veneer table top. Very good vinta...
Elm, Teak
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.
Maple
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.
Wool, Beech
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...
Beech, Wool
Danish Loveseat or Small Sofa with Open Elmwood Armrests, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very unique pair of Danish 1940s lounge chair with nicely carved armrest in blond lacquered elmwood. Light elegant design in the style of Alfred Christensen and Fritz H...
Wool, Elm
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.
Wool, Beech
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.
Fabric, Wood
$1,800 / set
1940s Rattan Couch And Chaise Lounge
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Rattan couch and chaise lounge. Some strips missing as shown in pictures.
Rattan
$1,928Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Wood
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.
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
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.
Fabric
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.
Sheepskin, Birch
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs.
Wool, Beech
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...
Cane, Teak
$4,497Sale Price / set|19% Off
1940s Swedish lounge set, Sofa and Chair , attributed to Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant Swedish lounge set from the 1940s, attributed to Carl Malmsten. Featuring the original wool upholstery and traditional spring seat construction, now reinforced with new webbi...
Wool, Beech
Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Alfred Christensen, Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 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.
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room.
Wool, Beech
Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of Denmark.
Beech
$2,037Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Reminiscent of the sofas done by Paul Frankl in the 1940s. Sofa: 28" tall x 74" wide x 36" deep Chair: 33" tall x 43" wide x 36" deep Restored to new for you.
Rattan
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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