Märta Blomstedt Sofa, Finland, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Märta Blomstedt and produced in Finland in the 1940s.
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Birch
Märta Blomstedt Sofa, Finland, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Märta Blomstedt and produced in Finland in the 1940s.
Bouclé, Birch
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa
By Märta Blomstedt, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, reupholstered in the recent past in red and white striped fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
Sofa by Märta Blomstedt
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Borås, SE
Sofa by Märta Blomstedt. ca. 1938 White wool fabric, stained birch feet.
Upholstery, Birch
Märta Blomstedt, Sofa Designed for Hotel Aulanko, Sheepskin, Birch, 1939
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in High Point, NC
A large, organic sofa designed by Märta Blomstedt in 1939 for the lobby of Hotel Aulanko, Hämeenlinna, Finland.
Sheepskin, Birch
Marta Blomstedt Attributed Sheepskin Sofa
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, England
1940s Finnish Made sofa attributed to architect Marta Blomstedt.
Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 33.08 in W 68.51 in D 31.89 in
Midcentury Sculptrual Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa in Manors of Marta Blomstedt
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This sculptural sofa with its curvy frame was produced in the early 1940s. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and now have its beautiful light brown / honey sheepskin/shearling. T...
Sheepskin, Birch
Sold
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Märta Blomstedt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium 100% Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Märta Blomstedt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium 100% Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood
Finnish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa 1940s
Located in London, England
1940s Finnish Made sofa in the style of Marta Blomstedt. The sofa features oiled, patinated oak ball feet and has been reupholstered by our in-house team of upholsterers in luxurio...
Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 74.02 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Sofa, Denmark 1950s, Teddy Fur & Tufted Leather, Mogens Lassen Style
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Great piece, manufactured in Denmark, rare Scandinavian sofa model, reminds also a little bit of the Marta Blomstedt sofa, or the Fritz Hansen 1669 sofa, high quality Danish furniture.
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 81.11 in D 33.86 in
Danish Sofa, 1950s Extendable Daybed, Pine & Beechwood, Faux Fur Sheepskin Teak
By Märta Blomstedt, Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful authentic midcentury sofa. from the early 1950s made in Denmark, reupholstered, covered with great teddy fur fabric, like sheepskin, but softer to the touch, super cozy, tu...
Leather, Fabric, Beech, Pine
Sold
H 29.14 in W 79.14 in D 33.08 in
1950s Danish Curved Striped Sofa, Mid Century Modern Design, Authentic Vintage
By Märta Blomstedt, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful authentic, curved midcentury sofa, rare piece with solid beech wood legs. Purchased in the early 1950s in Denmark, attributed to Thorald Madsen, probably manufactured by Sl...
Fabric, Beech
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. The 5...
Wool, Beech
$5,289Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 53.94 in D 29.53 in
1950s Danish 2-Seater Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
Refined 2-seater Danish sofa designed by Frits Henningsen in the 1950s, featuring a sturdy wooden base and frame with period fabric upholstery. This classic piece exudes mid-century ...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant and organic looking Danish 1930-40s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up throug...
Wool, Beech
$8,500
H 29 in W 87 in D 38 in
Large Curved Shape Banana Sofa in Original in Original Fabric Denmark 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940's. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines providing for an elegant and impr...
Wool, Beech
Curved "Banana" Loveseat or Small Sofa, Denmark 1940'S
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round lines and iconic feet. Solid and sturdy...
Mohair, Beech
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
Fabric, Wood
Banana Form Curved Sofa Denmark 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant and organic looking Danish 1930-40s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the ear...
Wool, Beech
Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa in Beech, Wool, Circa 1940
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This mode...
Wool, Beech
$10,495
H 33.86 in W 69.69 in D 30.12 in
Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This three-seater sofa has the best characteristics of Danish mid-century modern design. Its comfort and delicate design elements make this three-seater the most coveted work of Eva ...
Bouclé, Wood
Swedish Modern Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1950's
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Uccle, BE
This Samspel 2 seaters sofa has been reupholstered in a cotton blend-Villa Nova Bari fabric parchment color. This “Samspel” or Interplay sofa was created by Carl Malmsten, one of Sw...
Cotton, Beech
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered at some point in history, stain to back as illustrated. Ove...
Fabric, Wood
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Samsas sofa by Carl Malmsten. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from the 1960’s. This is of extremely high qualit...
Bouclé, Beech
$13,250
H 29.34 in W 68.71 in D 35.83 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Sofa, Denmark Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish cabinetmaker sofa comes from a moment in mid-20th-century Denmark when craftsmanship and comfort were treated with equal seriousness. Cabinetmakers played an important ro...
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. Sol...
Wool, Beech
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
$6,451 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Silk
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$1,028 / item
H 118.12 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$6,725 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$4,659Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,500 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Mesh Court Fireplace Screen in Blackened Steel Customizable Made in the USA
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a handmade modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protect...
Steel
ShiLU Sconce PB
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce PB is a fully directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Class...
Brass, Steel
$2,621 / item
H 33.47 in Dm 55.12 in
Italian Adjustable Three-Arm Triennale Style Chandelier, Brass Patinated
By Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The chandelier draws inspiration from the iconic 1950s light fixtures made by the mid-century modern Italian studios. Every detail of this lamp is meticulously crafted. The arms and...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Gerrit Rietveld, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb modern angular club armchair. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Elegant Beaded Glass Lantern
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lantern in Murano beaded glass Stem and canopy in glass 4 bulbs E26/E27. Wired for US Glass H 45 cm
Murano Glass
Early Pair Of Biot Jars From France, Circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Pair Of Biot Jars From France, Circa 1920. Nice large pair with great original patina and use.
Stone
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. With...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Re...
Wood, Feathers
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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