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Sofas For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: Early 1900s
1940s Swedish Curved Sheepskin Sofa
Located in London, GB
Sweeping curved sofa designed and produced in the early 1940s. The legs are refinished stained elm wood and the sofa has been reupholstered in Skandilock 'Moonlight' sheepskin.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

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

Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico Parisi. Part of a unique living room designed to commission, L-shaped. Mahogany, maple wood, brass, white cotton. original key Measures: H 84 cm, 330 x 150 cm. Brass plinth base H. 15 cm. unique room very large and curved sofa, removable; an hanging shelf, asymmetrical door fine and elegant details in "grissinato" wood. Please note this item is sold as single piece but belongs to a complete dining room...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage 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

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Thomas Chippendale, Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather Lutyen’s Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thom...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa
Located in London, GB
Oak framed Classic sofa designed by Kaare Klint and made by Mastercabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. Beautiful crisscross frame-work. Original upholstery which will make a statement in any...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Finnish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Sofa
Located in London, GB
Finnish Cabinetmaker Curved sofa, 1940s. Curved sofa produced in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa has carved, stained elm wood legs and has be...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Painted Louis XVI style six leg sofa circa 1940 with gilt hightlights
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted Louis XVI style six leg sofa circa 1940 with gilt hightlights and new fabric
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Pair of Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular pair of armchairs attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original from the time but replacement is recommended. Production from the 1940s i...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

Danish Modern Settee, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee from the 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a multicolored, floral themed upholstered and tufted body.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Finn Juhl Sofa "BO46" One Collection
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Have been influenced by Jean Arp and Henry Moore, and features the sculptural, organic forms that were characteristic of Juhl's work in the 1940s. All of its parts are composed of be...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gio Ponti curved sofa by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful curved sofa with a wooden frame and fabric upholstery, designed by Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino", manufactured in Italy in the 1940s. In Gio Ponti's ideal hom...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Restored Rattan 3-Strand Full Pretzel 3 Piece Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in comfort and style with this restored rattan 3-strand full pretzel 3-piece sofa. Meticulously refurbished, its unique design offers a blend of retro charm and modern sophis...
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1940s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains Wool Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Great Plains, Wool Velvet "Dreamer Marigold" Sofa was stripped down to frame with new foam and reupholstered. Dimensions: 94" length 34" deep 29"...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni Italian Sofa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
A very rare and essential sofa in 1940. Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni designed this fine sofa in curved wood. It is formed by two large square in curved wood, (typica...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Outstanding 1940s Art Deco settee sofa. Original red knit upholstery in excellent condition without holes or damage. Very comfortable and solid.
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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

Danish 1940s Very Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and with large bun feet providing a for an elegant and impressive look with it's long length. Somewhat similar in style to Royere's famous designs but a few decades earlier. The original two-tone fabric is still in good usable condition but would benefit from being replaced. We can offer re-upholstery services for this sofa at very competitive prices. We are able to use your own fabric...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Newly Upholstered Vintage Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a stunning French country provincial settee! The frame is a gorgeous carved walnut with stunning craftsmanship in the intricate curves of the arms and legs. This piece has be...
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1940s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa Blue wool Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large Size curved three-seat sofa with channeled backrest. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the beechwood frame is solid and stu...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

Antik nagy biedermeier 2 személyes kanapé – jellemző csikós anyaggal, intarziás
Located in Kerepes, HU
Az elemről Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a masszív 2 személyes kanapé , amely jellemző a biedermeier stílusra, lágyan ívelt ,kárpitozott üléssel és háttámlával. Ez a bútordarab jellegzetes...
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Early 1900s Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish "Banan" Curved Sofa from the 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Danish curved sofa made in the 1940s. These charmers were made with variations from the 1930s up to about 1950. These design with the beefier legs were generally from th...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool

1940's ENGLISH HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1940’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condit...
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Settee
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Edwardian settee. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully made and has a lovely desig...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term “Swedish Modern” was quickly established as a reinterpretation of the Modern style during the 1940s, where functionalism was replaced by a freer and more artistic ideal. Swe...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Finnish Curved Sofa with Buttoned Backrest by Carl-Johan Boman
Located in London, GB
This comfortable large sofa is a classic Finnish modern design from the 1940s by Carl-Johan Boman. It has a simple, elegant design with clean lines and a curved back. The oak frame a...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Frits Henningsen Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen sofa.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

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Elm, Wool

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

Danish Curved Mid Century Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl Produced by Niels Vodder, 1941
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare, fine and early example of the iconic "Poet" sofa by Finn Juhl produced by cabinet maker Niels Vodder Denmark, 1941. In good condition and fully restored and upholstered in...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900. This sofa has a nicely shaped back and new upholstery with two bolster pillows.
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Berga Mobler Sofa in Beige Wool Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, sofa, beech, wool, Denmark, 1940s. This bold and curvy sofa is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of the woolen fabric. The whol...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat height 16”
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Modern Settee by Jacob Kjaer, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee designed by Jacob Kjaer, 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a newly upholstered linen fabric.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white bouclé fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat height: 14”
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century French Three Seater Sofa, Louis XV Style With Painted Frame
Located in London, GB
This a very well-made French three-seater sofa with 3 seat cushions, circa 1900, newly upholstered with a suede-like linen colour fabric, very resistant and easy to clean. The frame...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charles X Style Italian Sofa with Fornasetti Linen Fabric
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Carlo X style boat sofa comes from a nineteenth-century villa on Lake Como, the gray and white lacquered sofa, shabby chic effect, has been upholstered with original Fornasetti ...
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1940s Italian Charles X Vintage Sofas

Materials

Linen, Walnut, Lacquer

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

Antique Swedish Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful antique Swedish leather sofa. We have recently imported this from Sweden, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period. The ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Chesterfield Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Club Chairs with Patina Leather Art Deco Vintage 1940
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of beautiful club chairs in patinated leather from the art deco period 1940. Known to be large and very comfortable, these are iconic chairs. Slight differences in leather are v...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

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

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

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

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

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Curved Boucle Sofa
Located in London, GB
Danish cabinetmaker Curved sofa, 1940s. Curved sofa produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The sofa has thick, stained beechwood legs and has been reupholstered in cotton-wool blend...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

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

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

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

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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