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Creator: Alfred Christensen
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alfred Christensen Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Velvet Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s
Velvet Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s

Velvet Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s

By Alfred Christensen

Located in London, England

Alfred Christensen - Tissø Love Seat Sofa The official re-edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen which was originally produce...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Alfred Christensen Sofas

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Sheepskin, Oak, Fabric, Velvet, Walnut

Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen

Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in London, England

A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen. This re-edition is produced under license in Sweden by Dagmar and av...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Alfred Christensen Sofas

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Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen

Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in London, England

A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen. This re-edition is produced under license in Sweden by Dagmar and av...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Alfred Christensen Sofas

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Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s
Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s

Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Danish Modern focused more on the aesthetics of modern design whilst employing the exquisite technique and material familiarity of highly skilled craftsmen known as cabinetmakers. Alfred Christensen’s present sofa in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this. This sofa has the characteristic ‘open armrest’ design that showcases the high level craftsmanship and the beautiful walnut structure as well. Clean and pure lines define this model that are coupled with expert craftsmanship and delicate research into proportions, materials and the requirements of the human body, adapting design to modern-day needs. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, Christensen maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this three-seater sofa has an elegant but still warm look thanks to its rounded edges and open execution. The only form of ornamentation - apart from the bent armrests - is the button tufting on the back. The light colour of the textural upholstery in combination with the dark walnut legs create an aesthetic that is perfect to bring a modern touch to any space. While Danish designers, including Alfred Christensen, had many principles, above all, all designers...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alfred Christensen Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Custom Made Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen
Custom Made Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen

Custom Made Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in London, England

A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen. This re-edition is produced under license in Sweden by Dagmar and av...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Alfred Christensen Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

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 Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

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 backrest comprised of traditional round spindles. The piece is newly lacquered and reupholstered in luxurious tan shearling...

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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alfred Christensen Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

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Original sofa in beech by Alfred Christensen, Denmark.

Original sofa in beech by Alfred Christensen, Denmark.

By Alfred Christensen

Located in København K, DK

Rara sofa designed by Alfred Christensen in the 1940s and produced by Slagelse Møbelværk. Restored with new sheepskin.

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Located in Norwalk, CT

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Alfred Christensen, Two Seater Sofa Wool, 1940s
Alfred Christensen, Two Seater Sofa Wool, 1940s

Alfred Christensen, Two Seater Sofa Wool, 1940s

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H 31.5 in W 57.09 in D 29.93 in

Alfred Christensen, Two Seater Sofa Wool, 1940s

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Alfred Christensen two seater sofa new upholstered with two tone blue wool. Legs of stained beech. Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.   

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Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen
Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen

Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of semi-open armrests carved from solid elm wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ...

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1940s Danish Sofa by Alfred Christensen in Ivory Bouclé
1940s Danish Sofa by Alfred Christensen in Ivory Bouclé

1940s Danish Sofa by Alfred Christensen in Ivory Bouclé

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in New York, NY

Elegant 1940s Danish sofa designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The sofa is characterized by Christensen’s signature curved paddle...

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60s, Danish Design by Alfred Christensen, Refurbished 3-Person Sofa, Lambskin
60s, Danish Design by Alfred Christensen, Refurbished 3-Person Sofa, Lambskin

60s, Danish Design by Alfred Christensen, Refurbished 3-Person Sofa, Lambskin

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Tarm, 82

60s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen. Refurbished 3-pers. sofa. Upholstered in quality lambskin imitation. Camel-brown leather buttons. Beech wood legs and armrests. Original bra...

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1940s Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Alfred Christensen
1940s Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Alfred Christensen

1940s Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in High Point, NC

A perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication, this 1940s sofa illustrates the relaxed elegance of Scandinavian Modern furniture. The design combines graphic Modernist shapes for a stylish synthesis of oppositions. The broad curve of cushioned seat, upholstered in pale grey boucle, offers an irresistibly comfortable counterpoint to crisp black of the low-set wooden frame...

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1940s Alfred Christensen 3-Seater Sofa , Denmark
1940s Alfred Christensen 3-Seater Sofa , Denmark

1940s Alfred Christensen 3-Seater Sofa , Denmark

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H 32.68 in W 61.42 in D 25.6 in

1940s Alfred Christensen 3-Seater Sofa , Denmark

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered in velvet fabric

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alfred Christensen Sofas

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Fabric, Velvet

60s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen, refurbished 3-person sofa, lambskin
60s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen, refurbished 3-person sofa, lambskin

60s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen, refurbished 3-person sofa, lambskin

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Tarm, 82

60s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen. Refurbished 3-pers. sofa. Upholstered in quality lambskin imitation. Camel-brown leather buttons. Beech wood legs and armrests. Original bra...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alfred Christensen Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

Alfred Christensen sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Alfred Christensen sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alfred Christensen sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Alfred Christensen were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Mogens Hansen, Ludvig Pontoppidan, and Komfort. Prices for Alfred Christensen sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,827 and can go as high as $13,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,596.

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