1940s Sofas

After the end of World War I, the Art Deco design movement - taking inspiration from its predecessors - brought the glamour, luxury and faith in social progress needed to rebuild the...

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Sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s. This Danish sofa shows elegant curves and beautiful lines, especially on the folded armrests. The tufted back with buttons contributes to...

Vintage Louis XVI Sofa in Black Lacquer. Featuring a beautiful, curved frame with carved details from head to toe in a rich black lacquered fini...

In the manner of Viggo Boesen, sofa, reupholstered fabric, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s This charming sofa is designed in the manner of Danish designer Viggo Boesen (1907-1985), w...

Made in Italy, Art Deco style, 1940s. It features an ebonized beech frame. It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it's been recently reupholstered and padd...

A very rare Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen freestanding spoke back sofa in mahogany and rosewood shoes with original woven cane seat and loose fabric cushions. Designed 1947 fo...

Characteristic and precious Austrian sofas in bleached maple with rich brass inserts, all married with a beautiful black and silver fabric. The sofa ha...

Rare sofa model BO55 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.

“Danish Modern” is a recognized term around the world standing for the characteristic style of Danish design created during the 20th century. As this elegant three-seater sofa shows, the style is characterized by clarity in design and extremely high quality in craftsmanship and choice of materials. Thanks to its subtle but pronounced curves, this sofa is inherently elegant while also keeping the warmth and cosiness that is often associated with mid-century Danish design. The standout visual element is the scalloped back that echoes the legacy of Art Deco that had a lasting influence on the Nordic countries as well. Many of the well-known Danish architects felt the urge to try their hands at “Nordic Art...

As documented by Phillips Auction House - Design Masters Sale on December 17, 2014. Very sculptural details and perfectly restored to its original glo...

Pair of oakwood and fabric armchairs. Art Deco period, France, circa 1940.

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...

We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa bed which is part of a set ...

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...

In the realm of mid-20th century Swedish furniture design, Carl Cederholm is known as a furniture designer who favoured the classic elegance of Swedish furniture design and combined ...

Three-seat sofa in the style of Kaj Gottlob, Denmark. A Sleek design with winged arm rests and three overstuffed removable cushions. This comfortable mid-century modern green sofa ma...

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 ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa...

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...

A white fabric and wood sofa designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus, Finland, c. 1949. Literature: 1949 Ornamo yearbook. Reupholstered at some point in...

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...

A floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s Seat cushion has minor stains and fabric abrasion consistent with gentle use. Feet exhibit moderate ...

Rare 1940s three-seat sofa in walnut. Elegant design and highly refined finishes. The structure is in good condition, the upholstery need to be redone.

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of cognac vintage full grain aniline leather. Model tremmesofa (1789), made by Fritz Hansen.

A beautiful Solid Oak Sofa from the 1940s featuring two spacious armchairs as an extra option to match. The coach was produced entirely in Denmark, with its previous owners taking gr...

A majestic sofa having a sculptured body resting on eight (8) tapered mahogany legs, retaining the original red, navy and beige striped wool fabric. Desi...

This is a three-seater settee, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Associates in 1941. The piece has a frame constructed of pine (or possibly birch), and has newly re-done webbed straps...

Pair of leather and wood armchairs by Comte. Argentina, Buenos Aires, circa 1940.

Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare and early Jens Risom Sofa, model number 23, produced by Knoll and labelled H.G. Knoll Products. This particular examples dates to circa 1949....

This rare sofa, model JH-555, was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by the cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark in 1949. It represents an early and exceptional example of Wegne...

Three seat sofa designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed through Rena Rosenthal inc. New York in the 1940's. This design was part of his early collection for Knoll w...

A buttoned sofa, upholstered in burnt orange velvet Sweden, Circa 1940-50

A beige fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat height: 19.5” Arm height: 25.25”

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”

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, "Paradiset" Sofa, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s A model "Paradiset" sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist and produced by No...

This magnificent seating set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. This set o...

This uniquely shaped curved sofa sofa was produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. It has an inviting scallop-shaped back and wrap around arms. It also features a gently curve...

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of cognac pure full grain aniline leather. Model tremmesofa (1789), made by Fritz Hansen.

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of black pure full grain aniline leather. Model tremmesofa (1789), made by Fritz Hansen.

Rare vintage Poet sofa designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Niels Vodder. Newly upholstered in rich dark chocolate brown shearling sheepskin. Wooden legs of beech-wood which ret...

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 ...

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...

French ebonized lacquered bench with gilt details and Chinoiserie upholstery. Beautiful simple carving details pagoda textile upholstery. Use this bench in foyer or end of bed. Add s...

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl style rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. This stunning set features a four-seat sofa and matching lounge chair, all expe...

Rare Swedish modern sofa with lovely shape, by Carl Malmsten ca -1940's. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age, some light stains.

Beautiful Sofa Rene Prou Style armchair, circa 1940s Great original patina,superb wrought iron details. The fabric is not new however in very good condition.

Expertly crafted in the 1940's, this generously scaled three-seat sofa showcases the classic stick rattan construction that made Heywood Wakefield a household name. The frame feature...

This beautiful Swedish three-seater sofa recalls the distinctive curves of the Art Deco period, while material and cabinetmaking-wise being a true Swedish Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape, this sofa is exceptionally cosy and elegant, a statement piece that is also referred to as a conversation sofa...

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...

FDB Møbler, sofa, solid oak, fabric, Denmark, 1940s Crafted by the Danish furniture company FDB Møbler, this sofa reminds of the Shaker-line by Børge Mogensen. FDB and Mogensen aime...

Very rare set of 3 armchairs and bench designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort made from leather and oak with block turned legs and arms. In 1936 Ruth joined Wagemans and Van Tuinen, first as a furniture maker and then, from 1939, as head of the design and development department. Ruth was the first permanent designer at Artifort furniture. 1940s - Netherlands The chairs are beautiful made with quality oak and nice patinated but comfortable leather seats...

It was in Denmark that Modernism reigned between the 1920s and 1960s and produced some of the most iconic pieces of furniture to this day. The Danish modernist movement was shaped by...

The influence of the Art Deco movement was significant on early Scandinavian modernism, resulting in a unique aesthetic mixture based on traditional craftsmanship and quality. In thi...

Italian modern Wooden sofa with white fabric, 1940s A sofa with wooden structure. The sofa has a rectangular seat and a rectangular backrest with rounded upper corners, both padded a...

Italian modern wooden armchairs with white fabric, 1940s Set of 2 armchairs with wooden structure. The armchair has a square seat and a square b...

The perfect Finn Juhl settee manufactured by Bovirke in 1946. Reupholstered with new Hallingdal fabric. Iconic Danish design in perfect restored condition.

This elegant 1940’s sofa is a beautiful example of Swedish Grace design, blending simplicity with refined craftsmanship. Its unique silhouette features elongated, slightly angled elm...

Settee of two seat sofa, beech, fabric, Scandinavia 1940s This charming Scandinavian settee from the 1940s exemplifies craftsmanship and design sensibility. Featuring a beautifully ...

Outstanding "Chesterfield" style couch, with its original sheepskin upholstery, minor wear consistent with age and use, beech base painted imitating Macassar ebony, French polish, po...