Rare Danish Mid-Century Sofa, 1940s

Great looking bamboo sofa. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.

Light curved three-seat sofa in patinated leather designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.

Table lamp in pine, designed and made in Denmark, 1940s.

Rare ceiling lamp / uplight in painted brass, designed and made in Denmark 1940s. Great original condition.

Pair of side chairs in patinated leather and oak. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.

Elegant sofa with mahogany frame, French caning and seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sorensen and Rud Thygesen.

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...

Beautiful sofa produced in Denmark, 1940s, designer unknown. Professionally reupholstered in high quality sheepskin.  

Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambskin. Legs of beech. Made in the 1940s.

Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa new upholstered with lambwool. Legs of beech. Made in the 1940s.

Danish modern style – it is uncomplicated, sophisticated, playful, and timeless. Form follows function, and high-quality, natural materials bring lightness and warmth. These are the basic principles of the era’s furniture design, and therefore of this three-seater sofa as well. This Danish banana sofa wraps...

A green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Seat height: 14.75”