Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of Denmark.
Beech
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric.
Wool, Beech
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
Giuseppe Pagano Sofa and Pair of Armchairs in Wood and Woven Rope, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional and truly unique seating set composed of a two-seat sofa and a matching pair of armchairs, entirely crafted in curved beechwood and hand-woven rope.
Rope, Wood, Beech
Finnish Modern, Settee or Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl-Johan Boman Style, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Settee or Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s A modernist shell form settee drawing strong similarities to works by Carl-Johan Bom...
Fabric, Wood
Finn Juhl Style Sofa or Loveseat by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1940s
By Finn Juhl, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly elegant Finn Juhl style sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in the 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Sofa Table, Maple & Birch, 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, round vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish sofa table made of hand crafted Maplewood and Birchwood, in good condition. The detailed Scandinavian side table is enhanced by wood...
Birch, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern yellow divano, designed most likely by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The seat backrest has a floating back with gently outstretched arms. The large Ital...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Restored 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair Mink Mohair, Matching Sofa Available
Located in Detroit, MI
Note: We have additional matching lounge chair and sofa sets undergoing restoration and can offer chairs and sofas in multiples and with custom upholstery options.
Brass
A 1940s American Modern watercolor, NYC Theatre Agent's Office, "Casting Couch"
By Richard Whorf
Located in Chicago, IL
An introspective 1940s American Modern watercolor of a New York Broadway Theatre Agent's casting office by notable American artist, Richard Whorf (1906-1966).
Paper, Gouache
Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Banana sofa, designed and produced by a Danish master carpenter in the 1940s, is a stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship and design.
Wool
Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
Rare splendid 40s living room, made in the style of Casa & Giardino by Gio Ponti, consisting of a two-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs, wooden structure and upholstery in Cintz c...
Brass
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1940s Art Deco Canapé Sofa in Walnut with Sage Green Leather and Brass Studs
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant Art Deco canapé sofa dating to the 1940s, crafted in walnut and upholstered in beautifully aged sage green leather.
Walnut
Set of Danish Sofa and Lounge Chair by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Danish modern seating set designed by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, comprising a two-seat sofa and matching lounge chair, 1940s. The ensemble features beautifully sculpted t...
Fabric, Beech
French Bronze Mounted Center, End or Sofa Table with Black Marble Top, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Side, central or sofa table with black marble top with white veins. This finely crafted walnut wood side table has elegant tapered legs with a brass frame that supports a black marbl...
Marble, Bronze
1940s French Satinwood Console Table with Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Vintage French Satinwood Console/Sofa Table with Inlay and Bronze Mounts.
Bronze
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in Uccle, BE
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup.
Sheepskin, Beech
French 1940s Canapé in Walnut Attributed to Maurice Jallot
By Maurice Jallot
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 1940s three-seat sofa in walnut. Elegant design and highly refined finishes.
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Rattan Living Room Suite in the Style of Paul Frankl, J.R.B. Tokyo, 1947
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Diego, CA
A sculptural five-piece rattan living room suite in the style of Paul Frankl, circa late 1940s, comprising a three-seat sofa, two matching lounge chairs, an ottoman, and a coordinati...
Upholstery, Rattan
GE-265 solid Oak lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark, Kvadrat woo
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
The company produced Wegner's designs from the late 1940s onward, including sofas, daybeds and lounge chairs.
Wool, Oak
Low small coffee table “Fasce cromate T10” by L.C. Dominioni for Azucena 60s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Padova, IT
In 2018, acquired by B&B Italia, which wanted to preserve and relaunch it, in an active vision of Italian heritage, the historic brand returned to the market with a series of "modern...
Metal, Steel
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.
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