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Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s
Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s

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.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Beech

Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair

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.

Category

1950s North American Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool

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.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Finnish Modern, Settee or Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Finnish Modern, Settee or Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s

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...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Canapé Sofa, Sage Green Leather, Walnut, 1940s
Art Deco Canapé Sofa, Sage Green Leather, Walnut, 1940s

Art Deco Canapé Sofa, Sage Green Leather, Walnut, 1940s

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco canapé sofa with sage green leather from the 1940s. The curved armrests and three-panel backrest add visual balance and comfort, while the light floral carvings on each ...

Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Maurice Hirsch Sofa and Armchairs, 1940s, Louis XVI Style
Maurice Hirsch Sofa and Armchairs, 1940s, Louis XVI Style

Maurice Hirsch Sofa and Armchairs, 1940s, Louis XVI Style

By Maurice Hirsch

Located in Sharon, CT

A sofa and two armchairs. The sofa measures 69" wide, 32" depth, 30.5" high (seat height: 16.5"). The armchairs 26.5" wide, 28" depth, 30.5" high (seat height: 16.5"). Signed.

Category

1940s French Louis XVI Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Sofa Table, Maple & Birch, 1940s
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Sofa Table, Maple & Birch, 1940s

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...

Category

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

Materials

Birch, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s

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...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Art Deco Black Lacquer Canapé Sofa Frame, 1940s – Carved Wood Bench
Art Deco Black Lacquer Canapé Sofa Frame, 1940s – Carved Wood Bench

Art Deco Black Lacquer Canapé Sofa Frame, 1940s – Carved Wood Bench

Located in Lisbon, PT

A striking 1940s Art Deco canapé sofa frame, finished in elegant high-gloss black lacquer.

Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Restored 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair Mink Mohair, Matching Sofa Available
Restored 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair Mink Mohair, Matching Sofa Available

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.

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Antique French Art Deco Two-Seat Loveseat Sofa with Cream Upholstery, 1940s
Antique French Art Deco Two-Seat Loveseat Sofa with Cream Upholstery, 1940s

Antique French Art Deco Two-Seat Loveseat Sofa with Cream Upholstery, 1940s

Located in Detroit, MI

This beautiful antique French Art Deco loveseat sofa is circa 1940s. This well-built, elegantly proportioned two-seater loveseat sofa has a distinctive profile with a carved solid wo...

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s
Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s

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.

Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Black Lacquer Canapé Sofa with Sage Green Leather, France, 1940s
Art Deco Black Lacquer Canapé Sofa with Sage Green Leather, France, 1940s

Art Deco Black Lacquer Canapé Sofa with Sage Green Leather, France, 1940s

Located in Lisbon, PT

An exceptional Art Deco canapé sofa from the 1940s, masterfully crafted in wood and professionally refinished in a deep piano-black high-gloss lacquer.

Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style  Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s
Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style  Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s

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...

Category

1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

French Bronze Mounted Center, End or Sofa Table with Black Marble Top, 1940s
French Bronze Mounted Center, End or Sofa Table with Black Marble Top, 1940s

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Art Deco Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood
Italian Art Deco Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood

Italian Art Deco Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, stained beech, brass, Europe, 1940s This exquisite sofa exudes the Art Deco style of the 1940s.

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

1940s French Satinwood Console Table with Inlay
1940s French Satinwood Console Table with Inlay

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.

Category

1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Art Deco Sofa Side End Tables in Walnut Woold and Marble
Pair of Italian Art Deco Sofa Side End Tables in Walnut Woold and Marble

Pair of Italian Art Deco Sofa Side End Tables in Walnut Woold and Marble

By Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant and refined pair of Italian 1940s Art Deco sofa side tables with great design shape and decors in veneer walnut wood and beautiful double marble.

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Italian Art Deco bench in wood and white leather, 1940s
Italian Art Deco bench in wood and white leather, 1940s

Italian Art Deco bench in wood and white leather, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

Wooden legs and frame. It can be used as a sofa or couch. Art Deco. 1940s Good condition. The leather has light marks and small stains.

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946

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.

Category

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

French 1940s Canapé in Walnut Attributed to Maurice Jallot
French 1940s Canapé in Walnut Attributed to Maurice Jallot

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.

Category

1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Low small coffee table “Fasce cromate T10” by L.C. Dominioni for Azucena  60s
Low small coffee table “Fasce cromate T10” by L.C. Dominioni for Azucena  60s

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...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

1940s Sofa by Carl Malmsten

1940s Sofa by Carl Malmsten

Unavailable|$8,160

1940s Sofa by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

Located in Brussels, BE

Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) Sofa Manufactured by O.H Sjögren circa 1940 Fabric and wood.

Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian 1940s Sofa By Guglielmo Ulrich
Italian 1940s Sofa By Guglielmo Ulrich

Italian 1940s Sofa By Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Dublin, GB

This is one of Ulrichs most outstanding sofa designs. This particular sofa was part of Joseph Ettedgui’s personal collection of mid twentieth century furniture which was shown at the...

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

Materials

Brass

Wire Sofa Frame
Wire Sofa Frame

Wire Sofa Frame

Unavailable|$3,500

Wire Sofa Frame

Located in Nashville, TN

This wire frame is the inners of a 1940's sofa. Having been stripped of all upholstery this wire frame is very sculptural and has many possibilities.

Category

1940s American Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Banana Sofa
Midcentury Banana Sofa

Midcentury Banana Sofa

Unavailable|$3,378

Midcentury Banana Sofa

Located in London, GB

Midcentury banana sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. This is an early 1940s sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, made in the manner of Modernist Danish architect, Flemming Lassen.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa
1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa

1940's Ludvig Pontoppidan Sofa

By Ludvig Pontoppidan

Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire

Wonderful sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan, 1940’s Denmark. Refurbished and reupholstered in a beautiful linen fabric by Zinc.

Category

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

Materials

Linen, Wood

1940's Tubular sofa
1940's Tubular sofa

1940's Tubular sofa

Unavailable|$17,500

1940's Tubular sofa

Located in Den Bommel, NL

Very rare French or Italian sofa. The whole sofa is fully authentic. The tubular steel frame ends, on the up- and down side, with wooden bulbs. The sofa has problably been used in a ...

Category

1940s French Vintage 1940s Sofas

Scandinavian design curved sofa, 1940’s Sweden
Scandinavian design curved sofa, 1940’s Sweden

Scandinavian design curved sofa, 1940’s Sweden

Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL

This beautiful curved mid-century sofa from 1940’s is upholstered in blue wool fabric and has a solid varnished maple legs.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery

1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa
1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa

1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa

Unavailable|$5,800

1940s Fritz Hansen Sofa

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940s Fritz Hansen sofa. Denmark.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa
1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa

1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa

Unavailable|$3,716

1940s Danish 'Banana' Sofa

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Chilton, GB

A stunning 1940s Danish 'Banana' design two and half-seat sofa.

Category

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

Materials

Velvet

Otto Schulz or John Kãrnhage, Sofa, Sweden 1940's
Otto Schulz or John Kãrnhage, Sofa, Sweden 1940's

Otto Schulz or John Kãrnhage, Sofa, Sweden 1940's

By Otto Schulz

Located in Säffle, SE

Lovely shaped Sofa from early 20th mid-century. The sofa is attributed to both Otto Schulz and John Kärnhagen on different occasions. The sofa can be bought as is, or custom orde...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s

Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s

Unavailable|$18,500 / item

Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Two-seat sofa with a white-washed wooden base with classical rosette carvings and tapered legs, supporting an over-upholstered seat, back and sides, covered in rose Cumming’s antique...

Category

1940s French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carl Cederholm Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Carl Cederholm Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Carl Cederholm Sofa, Sweden 1940s

By Carl Cederholm

Located in Salzburg, Austria

Original Cederholm sofa, producer Stil & Form, Sweden 1940-1950. Light beige corturoy-velvet fabric, some minor stains on the two pillows.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood

Danish Sofa, 1940s
Danish Sofa, 1940s

Danish Sofa, 1940s

Unavailable|$1,398

Danish Sofa, 1940s

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

This Danish sofa from the 1940s remains in original condition throughout.

Category

1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Danish Blue Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s
Danish Blue Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s

Danish Blue Velvet Banana Sofa, 1940s

Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32

Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Curved Sofa, 1940s. Banana shaped curved sofa in blue velvet, made in Denmark.

Category

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940s Scandinavian Sofa
1940s Scandinavian Sofa

1940s Scandinavian Sofa

Unavailable|$18,653

1940s Scandinavian Sofa

By A. J. Iversen

Located in Brussels, BE

Scandinavian sofa Manufactured in Denmark, circa 1940 Wood and fabric  

Category

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

Paul Frankl Club Sofa, Original 1940s
Paul Frankl Club Sofa, Original 1940s

Paul Frankl Club Sofa, Original 1940s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Alhambra, CA

Rare Art Deco club / speed sofa by acclaimed Art Deco designer Paul Frankl. Iconic streamline design. Structurally in very good condition. Original orange tweed upholstery shows wear...

Category

1940s North American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1940s Italian Vintage Sofa
1940s Italian Vintage Sofa

1940s Italian Vintage Sofa

Unavailable|$4,993

1940s Italian Vintage Sofa

Located in London, GB

1940s Art Deco Italian sofa. Re-upholstered with Bute fabric.

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas

Scandinavian Spokeback Sofa, 1940s
Scandinavian Spokeback Sofa, 1940s

Scandinavian Spokeback Sofa, 1940s

Located in Wilnis, UT

A beautiful sofa, manufactured in Scandinavia in the 1940s.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Blue Velvet Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Art Deco Blue Velvet Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Art Deco Blue Velvet Sofa, Sweden 1940s

Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32

This beautiful Swedish three-seater sofa recalls the distinctive design of the Art Deco period, while material and cabinetmaking-wise being a true Swedish Modern design. This sofa is...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Adam Style Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Carl-Axel Acking Sofa for Bodafors, 1940s
Carl-Axel Acking Sofa for Bodafors, 1940s

Carl-Axel Acking Sofa for Bodafors, 1940s

By Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Alvesta, SE

A very rare and elegant sofa designed by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors in the 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Josef Frank Three-Seat Sofa, New Upholstered in Linen Textile, 1940s
Josef Frank Three-Seat Sofa, New Upholstered in Linen Textile, 1940s

Josef Frank Three-Seat Sofa, New Upholstered in Linen Textile, 1940s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Josef Frank three-seat sofa, originally designed in the late 1940s, this model circa 1960s, new upholstered in linen textile.

Category

1940s Swedish Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Linen

1940s Elegant Italian Sofa Table or Console
1940s Elegant Italian Sofa Table or Console

1940s Elegant Italian Sofa Table or Console

Located in London, GB

Sleek cherry wood console or sofa table . The base is wider than the top 109 cm by 50 cm while the top is cm 96 wide by cm 39 deep.

Category

1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Wood

Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark
Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark

Kaare Klint sofa model 6092 by Rud. Rasmussen, 1940s Denmark

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL

Produced by Rud. Rasmussen’s in 1940’s. Condition Good, age related wear and marks.

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Wood

Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s
Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s

Midcentury Danish High Back Sofa in Wool and Velvet, 1940s

By Finn Juhl

Located in London, GB

A beautifully designed high back Danish sofa dating from the 1940s. Delicate soft organic curves and lines to this piece, in a rare high back design.

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Beech

Rare Erik Bertil Karlén Curved Little White Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Rare Erik Bertil Karlén Curved Little White Sofa, Sweden, 1940s

Rare Erik Bertil Karlén Curved Little White Sofa, Sweden, 1940s

By Eric Karlén

Located in ROSHEIM, FR

This rare curved little sofa was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s.

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Wood

Elegant Cherrytree Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich or Paolo Buffa, 1940s
Elegant Cherrytree Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich or Paolo Buffa, 1940s

Elegant Cherrytree Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich or Paolo Buffa, 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa

Located in Paris, FR

Gugliemo Ulrich (1904-1977) or Paolo Buffa Cherrytree sofa with cushions. Opened crossed arms, cream white fabric cushions. Fabric by Nobilis.     

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Cherry

1940s Italian Modern Curved Vintage Design Sofa in Beige Velvet-Velour, 3-Seater
1940s Italian Modern Curved Vintage Design Sofa in Beige Velvet-Velour, 3-Seater

1940s Italian Modern Curved Vintage Design Sofa in Beige Velvet-Velour, 3-Seater

By Gio Ponti

Located in Hamburg, DE

We offer you an Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern design sofa from Italy with a beautiful banana curved shaped attributed to Gio Ponti. This sofa is from high-class quality. The velvet...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940s Italian Loveseat Attributed to Vincenzo Menegatti
1940s Italian Loveseat Attributed to Vincenzo Menegatti

1940s Italian Loveseat Attributed to Vincenzo Menegatti

Located in London, GB

A two-seat loveseat 1940s Italian design attributed to Vincenzo Menegatti upholstered in pastel lilac velvet. Very rare piece.

Category

1940s Italian Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Modern French Deco Floating Arm Settee with Walnut and Brass Details
1940s Modern French Deco Floating Arm Settee with Walnut and Brass Details

1940s Modern French Deco Floating Arm Settee with Walnut and Brass Details

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an immaculate, 1940s French deco settee. The piece is upholstered in a dark tan or brown or grey coarse linen-blend fabric, with a black single-welt. The eye-catching silh...

Category

20th Century French Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Functionalist Side/Night Table  Kovona, 1940s
Functionalist Side/Night Table  Kovona, 1940s

Functionalist Side/Night Table Kovona, 1940s

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This unique functionalist table was produced by the Czechoslovak manufacturer Kovona and served as a side or night table. Its timeless design combines wooden elements with an elegant...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1940s Coffee Table by Kozelka & Kropacek in Light Oak
1940s Coffee Table by Kozelka & Kropacek in Light Oak

1940s Coffee Table by Kozelka & Kropacek in Light Oak

By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek

Located in Karlsruhe, DE

Beautiful coffee table from the 1940s after a draft by K. Kozelka & A. Kropacek, Czech Republic. Solid, high-quality workmanship with light oak frame and round glass tabletop. Goo...

Category

1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Oak, Glass

Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's
Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's

Sofa in the Style of André Arbus, France, 1940's

By André Arbus

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Sofa in the style of André Arbus, Bisson Bruneel fabric, France, 1940's.

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

1940s Curved Italian Design Sofa
1940s Curved Italian Design Sofa

1940s Curved Italian Design Sofa

Located in London, GB

Charming two seater

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas

Set of Two Armchairs and Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
Set of Two Armchairs and Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s

Set of Two Armchairs and Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Catania, IT

This set of Italian armchairs and sofa was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Italy during the 40s. It is still with the original silk upholstery that presents defects as s...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Set of French Art Deco Newly Beige Upholstered Two Armchairs and a Sofa 1940s
Set of French Art Deco Newly Beige Upholstered Two Armchairs and a Sofa 1940s

Set of French Art Deco Newly Beige Upholstered Two Armchairs and a Sofa 1940s

Located in Budapest, Budapest

Art Deco, 1940s, Paris, France Measures: Sofa 72 x 160 x 76 cm Armchairs 72 x 85 x 76 cm.    

Category

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

Materials

Textile, Macassar

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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.

Questions About Vintage 1940s Sofas
  • 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 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 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 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.