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Danish Three-Seat Cognac Leather Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, cognac to orange leather and oak, Denmark, ca. 1960. This modest and comfortable
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Danish Three-Seat Cognac Leather Sofa
Danish Three-Seat Cognac Leather Sofa
H 28.35 in W 72.84 in D 33.08 in
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, 1960s A beautiful three seat sofa made in Denmark in the 1960s. This
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather

Vintage Danish Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
H 29.14 in W 74.02 in D 27.56 in
Danish Modern Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather mid-century sofa, circa 1960's. Original leather is soft and supple while also being
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather

Danish Three Seat Sofa in Rosy Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, 1960s This model reminds of Borge Mogensen's designs. The brown
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Danish Three Seat Sofa in Rosy Brown Leather
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Rosy Brown Leather
H 28.35 in W 69.3 in D 28.35 in
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Danish Three Seat Sofa in Red Brown Leather
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Red Brown Leather
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 28.75 in
Mogens Hansen Danish Modern Caramel Leather Three-Seater Sofa
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Caramel Leather Three-Seater Sofa. Exuding the essence of Danish craftsmanship and the sleek aesthetics of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather

Stylish Vintage Danish Black Leather Three Seater Sofa
Located in Lewes, GB
A Stylish Vintage Danish three seater black leather sofa. A great quality sofa, with a beautiful
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Late 20th Century Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather

Danish Three Seat Sofa in Umber Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s This model reminds of Borge Mogensen's designs. The brown
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Mahogany

Danish Three-Seater Sofa in Red Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, leather and stained oak, Denmark, 1960s Very well balanced three seater sofa
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Danish Three-Seater Sofa in Red Leather and Oak
Danish Three-Seater Sofa in Red Leather and Oak
H 29.73 in W 78.75 in D 32.09 in
Vintage Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa on Castors from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
combination. This three-seat sofa is in good condition for its age and sits very comfortably with buttons and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather

Danish Modern Leather & Beech Three-Seat Sofa by Mogens Hansen
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing a Danish Modern masterpiece by Mogens Hansen – a three-seat sofa that effortlessly
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Beech

Mid Century Three Seat Brown Leather Sofa Denmark circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern brown leather three-seat sofa with button tufted back and loose seat cushions
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

Midcentury Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa, Denmark, circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-Century Modern brown leather three-seat sofa with removeable cushions and hard wood frame. The
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seat ‘V11’ Sofa in Cognac Leather, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Illum Wikkelsø Three-seat ‘V11’ sofa in cognac coloured leather and wooden pyramid legs. Perfect
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

“Model V11” Three-Seater Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
cabinetmaker Holger Christiansen in Aarhus. Wikkelsø’s three-seater sofa combines a rectangular shape and long
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Brown Leather Three Seat Chesterfield Sofa, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Loaded with character, this three seat sofa packs a vintage punch with the classic lines and tufted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

Mid Century Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern brown leather three-seat sofa with removable cushions and hard wood frame. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
the classic clean lines of the timeless style. The three loose cushions that comprise the seat are
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood, Beech

Mogens Hansen Model 535 Danish Modern Three-Seat Sofa in Leather & Oak
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This iconic model 535 three-seat sofa by Mogens Hansen features slightly bowed shelter arms and
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Oak

A Compact Vintage Danish 1970s Deep Red Three Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Lewes, GB
A Vintage Danish 1970s three seater leather sofa. A compact Three seater, great design and shape
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Late 20th Century Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather

Mid Century Three Seat Black Leather Sofa, Stouby of Denmark circa 1970
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern Stouby three-seat black leather sofa; frame in beech with slightly curved side
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern brown leather three-seat sofa with button tufted back and seat cushions. The
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

Dark Brown Vintage Leather Mid Century Three Seat Sofa, Denmark circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern dark chocolate brown leather three-seat sofa with removable cushions and hard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Danish 1970 s Patinated Tan Three Seater Leather Sofa #499
Located in Lewes, GB
A stunning vintage danish 70 s mid century patinated tan three seater leather sofa. Very stylish
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Late 20th Century Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather

Mid Century Vintage Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern brown leather three-seat sofa with removable cushions and hard wood frame. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak & Leather Three Seat Sofa Ca. 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Eriksen
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish teak three seat sofa in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl Three Seat Sofa with Original Black Leather, Model 218/3, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl three seat sofa with original black leather upholstery with a wonderful patina. Frame
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Teak

Mid Century Modern Red Leather Three Seat Sofa With Rattan Sides from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This attractive three-person sofa is by Okamura & Maquardsen for Skipper Furniture, the 'Ambassador
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Rattan

Børge Mogensen Style Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather by Georg Thams, Denmark
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Børge Mogensen style three-seat in an attractive light cognac colored leather by Georg
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with original patinated black leather upholstery. Legs of teak
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.89 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Teak, Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl Three Seat Sofa with Original Black Leather, Model 218/3, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl lounge highback chair with original black leather upholstery with a wonderful patina
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Rosewood

Finn Juhl Three Seat Sofa with Original Black Leather, Model 218/3, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Finn Juhl pair of lounge chair with original black leather upholstery with a wonderful patina
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. Made of solid teak
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
H 34.65 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather Legs of
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Mahogany, Canvas

Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Jørgensen three-seat new upholstered with mokka anilin leather. Frame of oak. Model EJ 315/3
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Oak

Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 83.08 in D 31.89 in
Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Jørgensen three-seat new upholstered with black anilin leather. Frame of oak. Model EJ 315/3
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Oak

Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 83.08 in D 31.89 in
Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Jørgensen three-seat new upholstered with cognac pure anilin leather. Frame of oak. Model EJ
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Oak

Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
Erik Jørgensen Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 83.08 in D 31.89 in
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with tan aniline leather. Made of solid teak
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
H 34.65 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Aage Christiansen Three-Seater Sofa in Dark Brown Leather
By Aage Christiansen, Erhardsen & Andersen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three-seater danish sofa from 1960's designed by Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen. Dark
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather Three Seat Sofa
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern 3-seater sofa in rosewood and leather circa 1960's, Denmark. This comfortable
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Black Leather and Rosewood Three-Seater Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illum Wikkelso. Three-seater sofa original upholstered with black patinated leather, cone-shaped
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Svend Ellekær Three Seat Sofa
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Svend Ellekær Manufacturer: Rolschau Møbler Era: 1960s Materials
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wool, Rosewood

Svend Ellekær Three Seat Sofa
Svend Ellekær Three Seat Sofa
H 27.5 in W 78.75 in D 27.5 in
Mogens Hansen Danish Modern Two-Seat Sofa in Leather & Oak
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
any living interior! NOTE: A matching three-seat sofa is also available in our storefront! Click the
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Oak

Pair MidCentury Brown Vintage Leather 3 Seat Sofa & 2 Seat Loveseat Denmark 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern three-seat sofa and two-seat loveseat set with hard wood birch legs. Upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Birch

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Fabricius & Kastholm Three-Seater Sofa with Original Patinated Brown Leather
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fabricius & Kastholm three-seater sofa in original brown leather. It is rare to find in brown
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Stainless Steel

Kurt Østervig three seater sofa, original black leather and rosewood. 1960s
By Centrum Møbler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kurt Østervig three seater sofa in original black leather. Legs of rosewood. Made by Centrum
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Rosewood

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with jepard aniline leather. Legs of teak
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac aniline leather and canvas. Legs of
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Canvas

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Vintage Danish Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Brown Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater Mid-Century Modern vintage sofa was made in Denmark during the 1950s. The sofa is
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather by GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
Three-seat Danish sofa in oak by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA The rarely seen model GE-40 sofa
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1960s Danish Adam Style Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Oak

Stunning Thams Kvalitet Brown Leather & Suede Three Seater Sofa Bentwood Frame
By Thams Kvalitet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this comfortable 1970's dark brown leather three seater sofa by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1970
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This wide three-seater sofa was made in Denmark in the 1970s. The modernist frame with six pillows
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Beech

Set of Mid Century Purple Leather 3 Seat Sofa & 2 Seat Loveseat, Denmark 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern three-seat sofa and two-seat loveseat set with hard wood birch legs. Upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Birch

Illum Wikkelsø Black and Rosewood Three-Seater Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illum Wikkelso black leather and rosewood three-seater sofa model V11. This sofa is upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Rosewood, Leather, Wood

Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish 3-seater Chocolate Leather Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater sofa was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The sofa is completely upholstered in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa

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Leather, Wood

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Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage Danish leather three seater sofa for your home. A vintage Danish leather three seater sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage Danish leather three seater sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage Danish leather three seater sofa made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage Danish leather three seater sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Illum Wikkelsø are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Danish Leather Three Seater Sofa?

Prices for a vintage Danish leather three seater sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $566 and can go as high as $56,200, while the average can fetch as much as $4,438.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.