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Sofas For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Industrial
A. Madsen & H. Schubell Wingback sofa in cream Bovenkamp The Netherlands 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic shaped sofa designed by Arnold Madsen & Henri Schubell for Bovenkamp, The Netherlands 1960. Aksel Bender Madsen was contracted by Bovenkamp to work for them end 1950’s begi...
Category
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description**
Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item.
Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear.
Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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Mid Century Danish Modern Folke Ohlsson Colorado...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa, model '4118', leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930, production 1981
Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-seat sofa, known as 411...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare 2-seated sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
Located in Genarp, SE
Design Arne Norell 1970´s
Made by Norell Möbler, Sweden
Buffalo leather, stained beech, leather straps brass details
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Olsen Sofa in Black Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Olsen for Brande Brande Møbelfabrik, leather, teak, Denmark, circa 1960
This leather four seat sofa is designed by the Dane Hans Olsen for Brande. The sofa is executed in black...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
3 Pers. Sofa Model PK31/3 By Poul Kjærholm Made By Fritz Hansen From 1997s
Located in Lejre, DK
Model PK31/3, part of the well-known PK31 series, represents a high point in Danish furniture design and bears Poul Kjærholm's signature style. The sofa, with its sleek lines and ele...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original good condition, velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original good condition. Original light blue velour fabric, dark oak wood base. Removable seat cushions. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960
Located in Parma, IT
Mid-century Scandinavian sofa bed, 1960s.
Rosewood structure with base, padding and fabric completely restored, removable cushions.
Can be adapt...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, 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...
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Midcentury Three Seat Spindle Back Sofa (Pair Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern three Seat Sofa with heavy solid wood frame. Very sturdy and well crafted. Light wood grain. Uphostery needs replacement. Two available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Teak & Cane "FD" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make your living room the envy of the neighborhood with this breathtaking teak & rattan sofa designed by legendary Scandinavian Modern duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Buil...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Comfortable Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, blue fabric, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s
Stunning four seat sofa made in the 1950s. Grand in size, this sofa is not only beautiful in its simplistic shape, it also provides great...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Sofa in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, 1956.
Exquisite sofa designed by the Swedish designer Folke Jansson, featuring graceful lines that captivate the eye...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with decal manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale chair...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1950-60s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original condition, red cotton/wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original red cotton/wool furniture fabric, beech wood legs with brass plugs, brass springs in th...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
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”
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Solid Oak Sofa by Slagelse Møbelvaaek Denmark 1930s / Rare Offered
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered Slagelse Møbelværk sofa in sold oak and brown wool fabric. Produced in 1930s. In good vintage condition, with nice old patinate...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Three-Seater Sofa by Johan-Bertil Häggström
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Three-Seater Sofa by John-Bertil Häggström for the Swedish manufacture Swed-Form, Skillingaryd during the 1970s. The sofa is upholstered in black corduroy with even quilting. The sea...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
By Ernst Kühn
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak & Leather Three Seat Sofa Ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish teak three seat sofa in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, in the manner of Grete Jalk, who also designed for Glostru...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Sofa in Mint Green Upholstery
By Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl, sofa model '57', fabric, steel, teak, leather, Denmark, design 1957, later production
An extraordinary sofa designed by Finn Juhl. The sofa was exhibited for the very fir...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Illum Wikkelsø Scandinavian Modern Leather 'Capella' Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian Modern Capella sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for N.Eilersen. The sofa is from the second half of the 20th century and fits the Scandinavian modern s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Danish Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, stained beech, Denmark, 1960s
This modern sofa embodies a distinct open layout and features the use of neutral materials. Characterized by simplicity, clarity, and a ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Brown Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, sofa, model 'V11', leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s
Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, this modern sofa embodies a distinct open layout and features the use of neutral material...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Grace Walnut Leather for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic design from 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen Denmark (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). This (re-)edition of the Swan Sofa (Model 3321) wa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Danish "Banana" Sofa Upholstered in Velour, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of sofa is often referred to as the “banana” style, which not only creates an intimate gathering place but also defines the look of the home: warm, cosy and never goes out of style.
Apart from the visual appearance, the exquisite craftsmanship of this sofa echoes Art Deco as well. Over time, Danish Modern design produced in the last century has come to impart a sense of resistance to faddism. Its forms draw users back to the idea of design as intelligent problem-solving rather than vapid styling. Still, many of the well-known Danish architects felt the urge to try their hands at “Nordic Art Deco...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture wool fabric, removable cushions, brown plastic legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description**
Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item.
Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear.
Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit.
All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Teak Sofa...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
GE-236/3 Sofa in Teak by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-236 / 3 sofa in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955. Manufactured by Getama in 1960s. Original cushions in creme / green stripes wool fabric,
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather sofa 3 seat Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather sofa designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushions. Sofa is in go...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Birch
Black Leather Sofa by Hans Wegner, Model CH103, for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner in the early 1970s, this deeply comfortable sofa, in rich black leather, sits on a polished stainless steel base that carries through to the front and back of...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Scandinavian Modern Beech Frame Upholstered Sofa
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, 6 foot sofa produced in Yugoslavia features a beech wood frame with slat back, tapered elgs and scoop arms in the style of Peter Hvid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Modern Arne Vodder AV 53 Sofa
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare design by Danish designer Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlecter known as the AV 53.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, leather, stained wood, brass, Denmark, 1950s
This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backre...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Frits Henningsen Sofa in Mahogany and Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, sofa, mahogany, pink fabric, Denmark, 1930s
This classic sofa was designed and produced by master cabinet maker Frits Henningsen around the 1930s. The basic design...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe Sofa in Red Patinated Leather
By Vitsoe, Jorgen Hoj
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, settee, model '202', leather, aluminum, Denmark, circa 1960
Exclusive leather sofa designed by Jorgen Hoj who worked in the same atelier together with P...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original very good condition, velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Solid oak wood, furniture green velour. Removable cushions. Manufactured by Danish furniture man...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
1960-70s, Danish velour 2 seater sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry-red velour and beige furniture fabric. Removable double-s...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Folding Scandinavian style Sofabed, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Scandinavian style sofabed was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. The sofa has a wooden structure with ash wood veneer, overall it´s in very good Vintage condition...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Birte Iversen 1940s Vintage Danish Boucle Sofa
Located in London, GB
This exceptional piece of Danish furniture was designed in the 1940s by designer Birte Iversen and produced by master cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. This example has been reupholstered i...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The set consists of two benches, four seating modules and two ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Wool, Rattan
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s.
Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Large Curved Danish Sofa in Light Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s
A grand sofa of Danish origin that radiates sophistication and understated simplicity. The curved form will bring your room a sense of dynamism. T...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s, Danish vintage 2 seater sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green/yellow velour, beech wood legs. Springs in the seat. M...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Poul M Volther Daybed Sofa Model 981 DIVA by Frem Røjle, Teak 60ties green cord
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish Modern Mid Century Daybed Modell 981 DIVA by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle.
1st Edition by the 1st manufacturer.
The frame is made of solid teak wood and the fabric is a green ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height: 14.75”
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish mid-century designers’ ideal was to create furniture with a restrained aesthetic. As this sofa shows, they believed that furniture should create a sense of tranquillity and ha...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
PK-31-2 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, two-seat sofa model PK 31, leather and metal, Denmark, 1960s.
Beautiful PK31 sofa in patinated black leather by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa Lambwool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Danish Cabinet Maker Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Danish Cabinet maker sofa. Carved oak frame. Nail head details. More recent micro suede upholstery. 1970’s, Denmark
Delivery to NYC Area $55...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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....
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard FD130 Teak sofa in Cognac Leather - Denmark, 1950's
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Amazing minimalistic solid Teak and Cognac leather sofa model FD130 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Søn – Denmark, circa 1960. The leather has a lot of patina a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 2-Seater Sofa Stressless Pegasus Low Back Loveseat
By Ekorness
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modern two-seater sofa Pegasus Low Back Loveseat model, was manufactured by the Norwegian company Ekornes. The unconventional frame is made of bent teak wood in a warm shade of ...
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Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa in Checkered Fabric, Oak and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen, sofa, fabric, oak, teak, Denmark, 1960s
The designer of this sofa is Aksel bender Madsen (1916-2000) who is known for his classic Mid-Century designs and worke...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Studio sofa by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Extremely elegant sofa by Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Model called Studio but sometimes referred to as Trienna or Triennale since the sofa won a gold medal at the Mi...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Finn Juhl for France & Søn ‘Japan’ Sofa in Teak and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 'Japan' sofa, model ‘137/3’, teak, brass, reupholstered in leather "Anilin H cognac by Hans Renke", Denmark, designed in 1957
In the 'Japan' series by Fi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, for Puunveisto Oy
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa in very good shape.
Very beautiful textured grey fabric, braided natural leather in the back.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
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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