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Sofas For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Empire
5 seat sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian sit-group "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat and back. This vintage pieces of furniture can...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Teak

Leif Hansen "Model 62" Sofa for Kronen Møbelfabrikken, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Leif Hansen’s Model 62 sofa is commonly referred to as the “Geisha” and was designed in 1959. This model is a strikingly elegant example of Danish modernism’s streamlined, luxurious aesthetic appeal to contemporary eyes. This three-seater sofa is made of two types of exotic woods and dressed in a premium light fabric. Its character is created by three main elements: the visually sectioned, fully upholstered body, the wooden accents on the arms, and the distinctively shaped legs. It says a lot when a model is representative not only of a designer, but also of a manufactory. So is the case with this Geisha sofa...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather

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

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Bouclé, Wood

Midcentury Danish Sofa by Rud Thygesen in Mahogany, French Cane and Leather
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back. Seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Cane, Mahogany, 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

Tellus Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical, yet often coincidental, availability...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Borge Mogensen Kupe Sofa Model 2193 Fredericia Denmark 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning wingback sofa model 2193 designed by Borge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1965. This sofa has solid teak wooden legs and beautiful cognac leath...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Grete Jalk, JH180 Johannes Hansen Sofa
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A mahogany sofa by Grete Jalk for Johannes Hansen. As far as we know, this is the only design Jalk created for Johannes Hansen. It is a linear and minimalist box style sofa that enve...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Mahogany, Wool

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

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Bouclé, Elm

Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Camel Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period. T...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

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

Illum Wikkelsø Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, two-seat sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s A design by Illum Wikkelsø featuring modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, sofa, model ‘4118’, Niger leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1930, production mid-1960s Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-sea...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
Located in San Diego, CA
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa #4118, made with leather and mahogany, Denmark. Designed in 1930's, we cant pinpoint the exact production date of this sofa. Kaare Klint original...
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1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

Danish Modern 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak attributed to Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Werner Langenfeld for ESA Sofa in Black Leather and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Werner Langenfeld for ESA, sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, 1960s This modern sofa features a splendid construction de...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Folke Ohlsson for Dux ‘Passadena’ Sofa in Grey Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux, sofa model ‘Passadena’, walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This sofa is characterized by a splendid design that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aest...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Yngve Ekström for Swedese Grey Fabric 2 Seat Sofa, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese. This 2-seat sofa is constructed from a pine wood frame with sleek lines and curved corners. The sofa is formed of two separate seats next to each other with individual seat and back cushions, upholstered in grey fabric with button tufting detailing. A fantastic example of mid-century Swedish design, this sofa would add a touch of vintage...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Pine

Folke Jansson 'Tellus' Sofa in Red Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, designed in 1956. This sofa is crafted by Swedish designer Folke Jansson and embodies an elegant body with flowing l...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Niels Eilersen, 2.5 Seater Sofa, Model "Monza", Danish Design, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning classic Danish 2.5 seater sofa in cognac brown leather. Designed by Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s. The design reminds us of some of the best Italian ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather

Hans J. Wegner For Getama GE-259 Adjustable Oak Daybed
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954, the GE-259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture lending itself to both style and function. Not only easily used as a sofa in a living space to...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Oak

Pair of Velvet Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' lounge chairs, circa 1950s. A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in Rose Uniack...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Elm

1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell, sofa, model "Kontiki", original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design by Arne Norell. 3 seater sofa, model "Kontiki" in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Camel brown leather, beech wood, brass straps buck...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

For Allison Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa and two lounge chairs 'Samspel"
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This is for Allison, one sofa and two lounge chairs. Item Reference LU4154138829682 LU4154138829492 This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufact...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Sheepskin

Scandinavian Modern Teak & Off White Leather Small Sofa Attributed to Ekornes
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Scandinavian Modern small leather sofa Attributed to Ekornes comprised of a teak frame and off-white leather removeable seat, back, and arm zippered cushions. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials however, it is not signed or marked in any way. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, we have re-dyed the leather in its original color. There are some signs of wear on right hand cushions. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, late 20th to early 21st Century. This sofa is SCREAMING with Scandinavian Modern Magnificence!!! We have a FABULOUS vintage Scandinavian Modern style small leather sofa Attributed to Ekornes for your viewing and purchasing pleasure. It’s not quite as small as a loveseat but it’s not as large as a traditional sofa. It does have three seat cushions, they’re just a little more “snug,” which is actually quite nice…so we’re calling it a small or petite sofa. It is comprised of a phenomenal teak frame bearing a beautiful front apron and flared arms. It holds three seat, three back, and two arm cushions, all removeable, zippered, and wearing a lovely off white leather. And there are hidden Velcro strips on the sofa deck and on the underside of the arms for added stability to hold the cushions tightly in place. And the bottom dust cover has two zippers so you can access the springs for convenient cleaning, etc. NICE!! The back of the sofa features a leather padded cushion between the teak back legs featuring vertical stitched details and the sofa sides are solid leather panels surrounded by teak frames. The arms swoop down and the leather arm cushion wraps around the top and side of the arms and connects to the hidden Velcro strap on the underside. Can we just say… GORGEOUS!!! It is the epitome of Scandinavian Modern beauty!!! It is going to be wonderful in your living room facing your coffee table, in a family or sitting room surrounded by Danish décor and other furnishings, or in the den or study flanking the fireplace. It bears superior comfort, exquisite style, and a quintessential Scandinavian Modern style you are sure to love for years to come! Most people know that Ekornes is a Norwegian company. What you may not know is Ekornes began in the mattress industry. The journey starts in 1934 with founder J.E. Ekornes. At that time, Ekornes was manufacturing springs for furniture companies in the area, and soon after, all throughout Norway. In 1947, Ekornes made a huge leap into the production of wooden furniture frames and parts for day beds and sofa beds. And soon after, they began production of their own mattresses. Their foamed plastics changed the mattress industry. By the time 1966 came around, Ekornes was releasing its newest and first collection of lounge furniture. This made Ekornes the first furniture manufacturer in Norway! Ekornes quickly became a household name in their country and in 1971 the Stressless Recliner was introduced. At the time, no one at Ekornes knew that the introduction of this early model Stressless chair would soon become the bulk of their business. Just 5 years after, The Stressless Brand alone hit the 100 million Norwegian Krone mark! In 1994, Ekornes celebrated its 60th anniversary and by 1996 the Stressless Chair had been on the market for 25 years. In March of 2001, Ekornes opened its famous showroom "Ekornes Bua" in Alesund, Norway and between 2002 and 2007, showrooms were opening up all over the world: Sao Paulo, Paris, Las Vegas, Berlin, and several more cities in Europe, Asia, and The United States. They are still in production today. Can you really go wrong with teak and leather? We think NOT!!! Comfort, convenience, quality, and a classic style created to withstand the hands of time!! We LOVE this teak & off white leather sofa...
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood, Teak

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

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Upholstery, Beech

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original patinated leather upholstery. Legs of oak. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Oak

Danish Modern Leather and Rosewood Sofa by Eran, 1960s.
By Eran
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Leather and Rosewood Sofa by Eran, 1960s. Fantastic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern large three-seater sofa designed and manufactured by Erhardsen & Andersen (Eran) Den...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Scandinavian Modern Caramel Brown Leather Two Seat Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Two-seater caramel brown leather sofa designed in Denmark and manufactured by Grant in circa 1970/80s. Mahogany wood base and leather upholstery with patina due to age and use. Seat ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Vintage sofa ‘Decision’ by Niels Gammelgaard and Lars Mathiesen for Fritz Hansen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Truly stunning curved ‘Decision’ sofa by the Pelikan duo Niels Gammelgaard and Lars Mathiesen for Fritz Hansen. The sofa consists of 3 attached seat elements. The sofa is upholstered...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original condition, velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banan" sofa. Original excellent condition. Used not too much from the 70s. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Springs in the seat. Manufactured by...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Rare Midcentury Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Made in Denmark, Great condition. Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Design ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Nielsen "3 seater sofa" Soborg Mobler
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This is a 3-seater sofa designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidtand Orla Molgaard Nielsen, featuring a beautiful curved armrest. The overall design is clean and the seat is spacious ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wood, Fabric

Ib Kofod-Larsen Sette for Carlo Garhn, Denmark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ib Kofod Larsen design small sofa or settee for Carlo Garhn, Denmark. Rare design in very limited production for manufacturer Carlo Garhn. High lighting the sculpted lines and float...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Teak

Hans J Wegner "2 seater sofa"
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This sofa, designed by Wegner, has a simple design yet exudes his pursuit of beauty in form. The compact size and the light impression of the high legs create a design that does not ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen Pautian Lounge sofa Colorful Stripes
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish Modern 3 seat long sofa from the Paustian Lounge Series designed by Johannes Foersom and Peter Hiort-Lorenzen for Tivoli and Paustian. This Modern sofa has satin-finished alum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

1970s, Danish 4 seater sofa, original very good condition, wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 4 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture green wool fabric, new furniture foam in seat cushions. Oak wood. Manufactured by Dani...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Oak

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

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Fabric, Wood

Two seat brown leather sofa from Mogens Hansen, Denmark
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Two-seat brown leather Mogens Hansen sofa on varnished wood legs, loose cushions. Scandinavian classic in the style of Danish master Borge Mogensen. Condition Good, usage marks and ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

1970s, Danish design by Georg Thams for Grant Møbelfabrik, 3 seater sofa.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Georg Thams for Grant Møbelfabrik. 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original brown leather, beech wood legs. Manufactur...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Beech

Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner. He is said to have designed more than 500 chairs during his lifetime and was one of the most influential masters in the history of Danish furniture design. The GETAMA...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Borge Mogensen oak armchair model 2259
Located in Brescia, IT
Two-seater sofa with oak wood frame. An original piece of Scandinavian modernism consisting of a simple wooden frame equipped with armrests and complemented by the original cushions ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Mid century Danish modern red leather 3 seat sofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century burnt Red leather 3 seat danish modern sofa designed by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler. Beautiful soft burnt red leather with tufted cushions. Great design. Made in De...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Hardwood

1970’s Danish Modern cognac leather sofa
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern three-seat cognac leather sofa on varnished wood legs, loose cushions. Condition Good, age related wear and patina. Dimensions width: 180 cm depth: 82 cm height: 78 c...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

1970’s Danish Modern cognac leather Wing sofa
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish Modern three-seat cognac leather sofa on varnished wood legs, loose cushions. Scandinavian classic style. Condition Fair, age related wear and patina. Dimensions width: 200 ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa, original very good condition, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light brown/creamy leather with nice patina. Bent wood legs in beech. Manufactured by Dani...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Beech

Rikke Frost Sideways Sofa for Carl Hansen & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rikke Frost Asymmetrical Sideways Sofa for Carl Hansen & Sons. Bought for a Show House, still in near perfect like new condition! Oiled Walnut with Papercord back and beautiful Uph...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut, Papercord

Beautiful Swedish modern sculpted teak 3 seat sofa with upholstery
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Beautiful 3 seat sofa with sculpted teak frame and chenille upholstery. Great Scandinavian designed low 3 seater sofa. Made in Sweden Circa 1960. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Di...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Teak

1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in quality furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater sofa in quality furniture wool. Sofa was reupholstered about 20 years ago. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Renewed oak wood, brass springs in the...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Cigar sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak. Reupholstered in a Kvadrat textile with velvet welt. Three seats. Beautiful frame in solid oak with original finish, made in Den...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Textile, Oak

Teak and Cane Sofa by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Indulge in timeless elegance with our vintage design sofa crafted by the iconic Hans Olsen and produced by Juul Kristensen. This exquisite piece from the 1950's seamlessly blends mid...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Cane, Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian style Folding Sofa by Sedláček & Vyčítal, 1960´s, Czech.
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century folding sofa from the 1960´s. This furniture were designed by Karel Vyčítal and Miloš Sedláček for Dřevotvar Jablonné nad Orlicí in the former Czechoslovakia. Miloš Sedlá...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

Poul Kjaerholm PK-31/3 Sofa Kold Christensen
Located in BAARLO, LI
This three-seater sofa is a rare, timeless, and original old 1960s version of the PK-31, a famous and iconic design by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen. The previous owner had the...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal, Steel

1960s, Danish 3 seater curved sofa, original condition, furniture velour, beech.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater curved sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs with brass plugs. Brass springs in the s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Wool, Velvet, Beech

1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, light green velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design, 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Manufacture...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Steel

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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