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Sofas For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy. This vintage s...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Early 20th century square back country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant three seater English country house sofa. Dating to the early 20th century with a great quality frame. The size is ideal for a huge number of rooms and the desi...
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Early 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Beech

Camelback Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Sofa
Located in Asheville, NC
Nicely shaped Chippendale style camelback sofa, scooped back scrolled arms, mahogany base with straight legs and stretchers, Chinese fretwork brackets top the front legs, covered in ...
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Early 20th Century British Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery

Danish Banana Sofa in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved settee, green fabric, oak, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and a soft green fabric. The sofa shows a curved back, while the backrest is horiz...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

English Art Deco Cloud Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein Upholstered in Green Leather
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with burr walnut show wood banding that runs throughout. Re-upholstered in olive green leather. Design...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Danish Curved Sofa, Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Curved Sofa, Linen
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Early 20th Century European Sofas

Materials

Linen, Beech

A four-seat rattan and fabric sectional sofa in the style of Paul Theodore Frank
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A spacious four-seat sectional sofa crafted from curved rattan and upholstered in fabric manufactured in the 1940s, designed in the style of Paul Theodore Frank. This piece embodies ...
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1940s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Early Florence Knoll 3-Seat Model 26 Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very early Florence Knoll sofa, circa late 1940s, in vintage oatmeal nubby wool Knoll fabric, with down seat and back cushions. The six inset legs make...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile, Maple

Chesterfield button seat sofa full of allure, 3 seater
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this wonderfully seated patinated antique cowhide 3-seater Chesterfield sofa with an amazing appearance due to its patina. This Chesterfiel...
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Early 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Restored Rattan 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa featuring a decorative scalloped detail on the base. Dimensions: 28" tall x 74" wide x 36" deep Circa: 1940s, United States We only pur...
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1940s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height 15.5”.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Swedish Carved Painted and Giltwood Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
Swedish Painted and Parcel-Gilt Sofa. Features padded scrolled back, sides and seat within a berry-leaf carved frame. The arms are decorated with unique black griffin supports, the a...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Decorative Maison Jansen Style French 1940s Caned Sofas
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of large 1940s Maison Jansen style sofas. Crafted from hand carved wood with caned seats - they are both in fantastic condition. Please take a look at all our photog...
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1940s French Belle Époque Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Renzo Zavanella Attribution, Large Sofa, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s.
Located in High Point, NC
A large shearling and stained wood sofa attributed to Renzo Zavanella, Italy, 1940s. Seat height 18”
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Rare Charles Dodouyt sofa
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The large armchairs of the rare model designed by Charles Dudouyt are a true rarity that fuses sculptural art with functionality. Dudouyt, renowned for his distinctive approach to fu...
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Early 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Antique Leather Art Deco Club Chair Country House Armchair, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A very attractive art deco leather club chair. c.1930 Really lovely shape and super comfortable. Original leather upholstery which has benefited from a deep clean and feed. Brown velvet squab cushion.
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool
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. Beautiful round lines and iconic b...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Cherry Wood, Inlaid Woods, Original Upholstery Style: French Neoclassical
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1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Cherry

1940s Danish Large Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Danish modern design from the 1940s. It has a simple, elegant design with clean lines and a curved back. The oak frame is sturdy and well-mad...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

English Art Deco Small Two Seat Sofa C.1930
Located in London, GB
English Art Deco Small Two Seat Sofa C.1930 Of neat proportions, having been recently upholstered in a duck egg blue cotton velvet. England, C.193...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Antique English Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlay Sofa W/ Down Cushion Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 Antique English Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Sofa With Classical Sheraton Inlay Detailing and Oversized Down Cushion. Solid Walnut Hardwood Construction and Hand Dovetailed Joinery. Eight way hand tied...
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Early 20th Century American Sheraton Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Wool, Fabric, Hardwood

English C 1900 Camel Back Upholstered Sofa
Located in Southampton, GB
Large, Camel Back Sofa, upholstered in a soft-touch, plain Cotswold Wool in a grey/beige neutral which is fire retardant. Deep filled feather seat cushions. Resprung and webbed. Orig...
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Early 1900s British Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1940's French Upholstered Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
The 1940s French Upholstered Sofa epitomizes the epitome of sophistication and timeless elegance. Its exquisite craftsmanship is evident in eve...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa 109 in bouclé and oak, 1950s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful and rare model 109 Sofa in bouclé and oak by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1950s. This rare sofa features a sophisticated sculptural design. A comfortable and high q...
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1940s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Antique Pair of Charles II Style Carved Walnut Sofas w/ Mohair Fabric Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of High Quality Circa 1900 Charles II Carved Walnut Sofas with Tan Mohair Upholstery all in very good condition. With eight-way hand-tied coil foundation springs, heavily carved...
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Early 20th Century American Charles II Sofas

Materials

Down, Mohair, Walnut

Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Curved couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1940´s. The feets are made of dark stained beech wood and the sofa is upholstered with floral fabric in blue and white colors. M...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Knole Settee, Early 20th century, English Baroque in Belgium Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, upholstered 17th century couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sa...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Elm, Wool

Josef Frank, Sofa, Fabric, Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An earl mahogany and floral fabric sofa, Model 703, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s. Seat height: 17.5”
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Unique Sofa from the personal estate of Marilyn Monroe
Located in Budapest, HU
This item was obtained during the auction "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe" held on October 27 and 28, 1999, at Christie's in New York. It can be traced back to page 302, lot 435 of the auction catalog. Step into a piece of Hollywood history with the MARILYN MONROE Sofa...
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Sofas

Materials

Brass

1940s Curved Sofa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large 1940s sofa, in a generous, curved design. Round, chunky wooden legs, bouclé fabric upholstery. Very elegant design, high quality and comfort.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Original "Samsas rund" Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa "Samsas rund" by Carl Malmsten in beech and upholstery for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s. This sofa was first designed in 1923 by Carl Malmsten for the Stockholm concert hall and...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Original sofa in beech by Alfred Christensen, Denmark.
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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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Beech

Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen's significant work has been mainly carried out together with his partner, fellow Danish architect-designer, Peter Hvidt, but the designer’s earlier models -like...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Louis Philippe style sofa
Located in Premariacco, IT
Louis Philippe style sofa upholstered with fabric and wooden frame. H 40cm seat. Normal signs of wear from age and use as pictured.
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1940s Italian Louis Philippe Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambskin Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambskin. Legs of beech. Made in the 1940s.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Sofa, 1930's
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ernst Kühn, 1890-1948 Architectural and sculptural sofa designed by Ernst Kühn, presumably made for the Wivex restaurant in Copenhagen in the early 1930s and most likely produced by ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Curved sofa in sheepskin Finland circa 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
Very elegant curved sofa Finland circa 1940 newly upholstered in sheepskin 2 seats
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

Lady Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950's Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in the 1950s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored from the frame and special brass legs to...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Striped Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho sofa. A super chic striped upholstery on a classic sofa style. Beautiful turned wood front legs. Acquired from thr collectio...
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Early 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, off white upholstery, wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed in a wonderful off white fabric with a special looking pattern in it. The sofa has a...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s. Very soft and comfortable seat. Light oak feet. Perfect condition. Original piece from the 1940s newly...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak

Jules Leleu three seater sofa mohair velvet 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful sofa designed by Jules Leleu around 1945 embodies the smooth lines of the art deco living room sets that came on the market in the early 1930s. The smooth and round lines are a thing of beauty, finished with curved oak feet, one of Jules Leleu clubs signature. This sofa has been fully restored and reupholstered using an offwhite thick mohair velvet from Elitis, which is exceptionally soft to the touch, and 100% mohair, that enhances the sofa’s beautiful shape. Impart a luxe, homey and elegance feel to a contemporary living room with this incredible sofa. Photos of the restoration process and documentation are available upon request. The matching pair of club armchairs is also available. Literature: Mobilier et Décoration août-septembre-octobre 1945, Edition Edmond Honoré / Mobilier et Décoration year book...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Leather Tufted Three Seat Chesterfield Sofa Empire Furniture Co
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage three seater Chesterfield stands as a timeless design staple, characterized by tufted leather upholstery and rolled arms. The leather, while softly aged, remains in good condition. Notably, it features the Empire Furniture Company...
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Early 20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

French 1940s Canapé in Walnut Attributed to Maurice Jallot
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 1940s three-seat sofa in walnut. Elegant design and highly refined finishes. The structure is in good condition, the upholstery need to be redone.
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1940s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Finn Juhl 'Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1941
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric. Legs of stained beech. Designed by Finn Juhl 1941, manufactured by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Denmark. Very fine ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage English Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Sofa C. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage English Chesterfield style leather tufted sofa with bun feet. The Chesterfield sofa has nailhead trim detail throughout. This sofa has developed a beautiful patina from yea...
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1920s English Chesterfield Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Carved Rococo Clarence House Flame Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Dramatic elegant rococo style carved intricate sofa upholstered in Clearance House Amelie Linen Velvet in Navy Red fabric. This immaculate sofa is dripping in custom details from the...
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Early 20th Century Rococo Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

An Original Art Deco Club Sofa with Brown Leather Re-Upholstery
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Club Sofa. Burr and figured walnut veneered throughout with burr walnut banded arms and scrolled detail. Re-upholstered in brown leather. Dimensions: H 79cm W 168cm D 7...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Elegant Art Deco Sofa, France, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb Art Deco sofa, France, 1940s, re-upholstered in a luxurious pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Le Corbusier & Cassina - Sofa LC2 Black Leather
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic LC3 sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret in 1928. Cassina edition in black leather. Engraved serial number and Cassina signature. Very nice condition. W...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

STYLISH ANTIQUE ART DECO CIR 1920 BURR WALNUT GREEN VELOUR SOFA PART OF A SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920’s Art Deco Burr Walnut framed sofa with Green Velour upholstery that is part of a ...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

EARLY ERNEST RACE DA Sofa, 1949, Classic British Design
Located in Somerton, GB
A Classic piece of British design, this early DA sofa designed by Ernest Race has a welded steel frame with coil sprung seats and beech legs. Recently r...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

LC2 Sofa, Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina. Signed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
The icon of modernism, designed in 1928 and first presented the following year, the LC2 has maintained its relevance and obsessive following ever since. Thanks to its effortlessly sl...
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Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Danish Cabinetmaker Large curved 1940s Banana Sofa in Natural Sheepskin & Oak
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and authentic banana sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s by a Danish cabinetmaker. This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines....
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Circa 1920's Art Deco Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1920’s Art Deco fully restored Chesterfield club sofa which is part of a suite This sofa is very stylish, it has t...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

20th Century Bentwood Sofa signed by Fischel, circa 1900, Caned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
20th century bentwood sofa in the Thonet style, circa 1925, caned seat This sofa it´s very heavy and sturdy. Height from the floor to the arm : 26.77in
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1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs

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.

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