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Period: 1940s
Mid-Century French 'Elephant' Sofa by René Drouet
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare sofa by René Drouet.
France, c1940s.
Distinctive bold arms reminiscent of Royere.
Upholstered immaculately in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair fabric.
This sofa is top...
Category
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
1940's ENGLISH HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rare Nanna Ditzel sofa, 1949 for cabinetmaker Knud Willadsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A very rare two-seater sofa designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1949. The piece is executed by cabinetmaker Knud Willadsen, Denmark,
This sofa was executed in few examples, pr...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool banana shaped soffa, in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s.
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. The original fabric shows wear, this one is a great candidate for reuphols...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Art Deco 1940s Red Two Seater Distressed Sofa Restoration Project As Seen Poirot
Located in London, GB
1940s Art Deco two-seater, distressed sofa, featuring timeless oak wood arms, as seen at Hercule Poirot BBC series.
This piece requires comprehensive...
Category
British Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Restored 6-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-Century six-strand square pretzel rattan Corner Sectional sofa with six seats. This sofa features a...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Sofa in Wool by Kaare Klint For Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stylish sofa upholstered in wool designed by MAA Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1940. Great original condition.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Göperts Möbler, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and white fabric "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 32” H x 49.75” W x 29” D
Seat height: 18”
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Midcentury French Two Seat Curved Sofa
Located in London, GB
A French Mid-Century, curved two-seat sofa of comfortable design, with carved cherrywood legs with a brass design.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Italian Louis Philippe Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance of early Danish modern design. Created...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Tall Channel Back and Skirted Art Deco Sofa In Camel Velvet.
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored and rich camel velvet upholstered, tall back Art Deco sofa. The tall and deep channel back, with and slight scoop, sets off the incredible silhouette of this piece. The pair...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural sofa was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. The rare design is marked by the curv...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1940s Danish settee designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The frame is characterized by Christensen's signature curved paddle arms, complemented by the backrest comprised of traditional round spindles. The piece is newly lacquered and reupholstered in luxurious tan shearling...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Finnish Design Curved Sofa Attributed to Paul Boman, Circa 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stand out curved sofa (banana shaped) upholstered with a beautiful flower pattern, and made in Finland in the 1940s. This sofa is attributed to Paul Boman, but due to lack of docum...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
EARLY ERNEST RACE DA Sofa, 1949, Classic British Design
By Ernest Race
Located in Sherborne, 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...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Steel
Sofa Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and curved sofa by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare loveseat/compact sofa with elegantly curved back and tapering stained legs, Finland, 1940s. This exquisite sofa has a classic Scandinavian Moder...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in beech and original cushions of black leather.
Model tremmesofa (1789), made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Art Deco Black Leather and White Nails Two Seats Sofa Pierre Chareau Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco modernist sofa upholstered in black leather, exquisitely detailed with white nails.
Wooden structure, black painted wood feet, spring...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Leather Couch
Located in Round Top, TX
Leather couch with nice trim and tack work. Great condition and patina.
Category
French Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa is an early example of what became known as Danish Mid-Century Modern design. With a classic mid-century look, this model is the perfect piece t...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER PORTERS WINGBACK CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield Porters Wingback sofa
Please n...
Category
English Chesterfield Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather
Swedish Cabinetmaker Settee / Sofa in Pinewood and White Vägen Linen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and stunning Scandinavian Modern sofa settee attributed to Philip Arctander and made in the 1940s by a Swedish Cabinetmaker. It is made from solid Scandinavian pinewood...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Pine
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Scandinavian Modern sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy from the 1940s/1950s. Elm frame, re-upholstered with high quality Lauritzon's Lamm Ecru -fabric. ...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
American Designer, Freeform Sofa, Green Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric sofa designed and produced by an American designer, USA, 1940s.
Category
American Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare loveseat/compact sofa with elegantly curved back and tapering stained legs, Finland, 1940s. This exquisite sofa has a classic Scandinavian Moder...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Original Italian Beech Sofa with Damask Cushions, Particular Design
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original Italian beech sofa from 1940 with damask cushions, particular design.
Comes from an old country house in the Chianti area of Tuscany.
The paint...
Category
Italian Rustic Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Art Deco Walnut Wood and White Velvet Sofa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Superb sofa in very fine mahogany wood, its design is also valuable, covered with a precious white velvet.
The sofa has a wooden structure with mahogany veneer, the two armrests as ...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg. The generously sized sofa can comfortably sit four people. The sofa has been ne...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
Chrome Bauhaus Robert Slezák 3-Seat Sofa, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of chrome, fabric
- Original upholstery
- Dimensions of mattress: W 185cm x D 83cm
- Good, original condition.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1940s Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Suitable for new reupholstery
- Good original condition with some signs of use.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Exceptional Modern Seating Set by Russel Wright for Old Hickory, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent seating set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. This set o...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Hickory, Oak
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...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Beech
Pair of Wood and Fabric Armchairs, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and fabric armchairs. Art Deco Period. France, circa 1940.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Gio Ponti Sofa Unique Piece Designed for Casa Lucano, Early 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
The two-seater upholstered sofa was designed by Gio Ponti for Casa Lucano, in Sanremo (Italy). The design recalls a very similar sofa that was part of the Cellina furniture published...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Streamline Art Deco Club Settee Sofa
By Paul Frankl
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.
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Scandinavian Modern Settee or Sofa in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee of two seat sofa, beech, fabric, Scandinavia 1940s
This charming Scandinavian settee from the 1940s exemplifies craftsmanship and design sensibility. Featuring a beautifully ...
Category
Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1940s Jindřich Halabala Sofa or Bed for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- The fabric upholstery has some signs of use
- Confortable.
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s 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...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
La Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Expertly Restored, Gray Mohair
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley's famous La Gondola sofa. One of the best sofa designs of the entire modern design movement. Expertly refinished and reupholstered in a light to medium grey mohair. Pl...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Elegant 4-Piece Modular Sofa in Mohair with Mahogany Legs 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Curved 4 piece modular sofa with mahogany legs, custom design, American 1940's. This sofa allows you to configure it in multiple ways with the slipper ...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany
Danish Three Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Part of a living room set comprehensive of a two seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful and stylish three seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Sofa with Rounded Back, French, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
A lush, upholstered sofa with rounded arms, back, and feet. These last, executed in French polished beech, serve as a charming, subtle accent.
Numbered...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Ico Parisi Curved Back Sofa Manufactured by Ariberto Colombo
By Ico Parisi
Located in North Miami, FL
As documented by Phillips Auction House - Design Masters Sale on December 17, 2014. Very sculptural details and perfectly restored to its original glo...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Mid-Century Curved Sofa by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully sculpted example of early Scandinavian modernism, this curved sofa was designed by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy in Finland during the 1940s. Its gently sweeping form a...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Banana Style Sofa in Taupe Leather and Chocolate Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Danish sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen and Slagelse Mobelvaerk is a one of a kind addition to any home. Designed with a curved backrest in newly reupholstered chocola...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany
Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Comfortable sofa in velvet, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Original condition.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mogens Lassen Rare Organic Sofa in Ivory Bouclé, Denmark, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Mogens Lassen rare beautiful Scandinavian Modern sofa in ivory bouclé with slightly curved and tufted wingback and curved armrests on bowed stained beechwood legs. This iconic 1940s ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Art Deco 1940 2 Seater Sofa Settee High Back Olive Green Fabric Beech Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, beech, fabric, Europe, 1940s
This sofa is a beautiful piece made in the late Art Deco period in Europe. It has a very strong appearance, due the high back and the angular shap...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Italian Vintage Luxury Sofa in Wood and Green Silk Satin
Located in Milano, IT
Luxurious vintage corner sofa in wood and silk satin designed in the 1940s of fine Italian manufacture.
The sofa is angular and is supported by a wonderfully elegant and durable dark wood frame. In fact, we see 2 wider feet supporting the back, while there are 3 other slender spike feet also made of dark wood.
The seat is simple, angular and is upholstered in green silk satin with a dark and light green striped pattern, giving it an eccentric yet refined effect.
Under the seat is a band decorated with fringes, also in a very light green shade.
The highlight of the piece is its backrest: it is reminiscent of a regal sofa...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
1940s Danish Modern Sofa by Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Frits Henningsen sofa is newly reupholstered in an ivory-white bouclé from Schumacher. The mahogany frame is refinished in a warm red-brown tone that complements the leath...
Category
Danish Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany
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...
Category
French Belle Époque Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Danish Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
20th century Denmark was a mid-century design hotspot. Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic principles of Danish design. From furniture, to architecture, fas...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Original Finn Juhl BO46 Sofa for Bovirke, 1946
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl BO46 sofa upholstered with off-white fabric, tapering legs of stained beech.
Designed by Finn Juhl, 1946 and manufactured by Bovirke, Denm...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Florence Knoll "Model 26" Sofa in Forest Green British Wool & Leather Piping
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Florence Knoll's influence on Mid-Century design is immeasurable. As a visionary at Knoll, she curated groundbreaking furniture collections and pioneered modern commercial interiors ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut
Two-Seater Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Danish Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape, this three-seater is exceptionally cosy and elegant. Curved so...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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