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1940s Italian Sofa with Organic Backrest in Blue Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, walnut, Italy, 1940s
Dating back the forties, the sofa displays a sinuous
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Originating from Italy in the 1940s, the aesthetically refined sofa designed by renowned Italian
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Italian Curvaceous Sofa or Settee
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, fabric, beech, Italy, 1940s
This 1940s sofa is a deeply expressive piece of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 19.5
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1940s Italian Newly Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage sofa made in Italy in the 1940's. Completely restored, newly upholstered in quality
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
Borsani, Italy, 1940s.
Significant scratching to wood legs. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Home & Garden Sofa - Italy 1940s
By Maison et Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa attributed to Maison & Jardin - Italy 1940
Bean shape - reupholstered in a creamy white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Renzo Zavanella Attribution, Large Sofa, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s.
By Renzo Zavanella
Located in High Point, NC
A large shearling and stained wood sofa attributed to Renzo Zavanella, Italy, 1940s.
Seat height
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Italian Two-Seater Sofa with Longhair Sheepskin, Italy ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian furniture from the mid-century era is defined by an elegant design aesthetic, perfect
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1940s Italian Curvaceous Sofas or Settees in Green Decorative Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofas or settees, fabric, beech, Italy, 1940s
This 1940s sofa is a deeply expressive piece of
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Italian 1940s Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful long sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. This sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti Sofa, Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1930s/1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in LEWES, GB
Gio Ponti Sofa, produced by Casa e Giardino Milan, Italy, 1950s. Newly reupholstered with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Rattan Wicker Corner Pretzel Sofa Paul Frankl Style, Italy, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Pretzel corner rattan sofa designed in the manner of Paul Frankl. This unique sofa features a bent
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Cane, Bamboo, Wicker
Italian Modern Wooden Sofa with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden sofa with white fabric, 1940s
A sofa with wooden structure. The sofa has a
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé Upholstery Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
Gio Ponti For Casa E Giardino Midcentury Sofa in Bouclé upholstery Italy 1940s
This midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 29.14 in
Three-seater sofa in walnut and fabric in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A three-seater sofa in walnut and fabric, in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italian manufacture, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 78.55 in D 30.32 in
Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
presents as a very attractive and flexible piece. It would work beautifully as a Library or Sofa table
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
Three-Seat Sofa Attributed to Franco Albini, 1940s
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful three-seat sofa from 1940 attributed to Franco Albini in rosewood.
The fabric used for
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and purple velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 13”
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Guglielmo Ulrich, Mid-Century Modern, Three Seat Sofa, White Boucle, Wood, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Art Deco Style, Boucle, 1940s
Italian organic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 30 in W 84.5 in D 37 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
Italian Modern Wooden Armchairs with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden armchairs with white fabric, 1940s
Set of 2 armchairs with wooden structure
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco' Green Wood and Fabric Sofa, Italika 1940s
Located in Naples, IT
An elegant and unique timeless sofa from the early Italian Art Deco period, made of walnut and green velvet upholstery. The rectangular backrest allows the sofa to be placed in the ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' Sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Almelo, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' sofa, Italy, 1940s.
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
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
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.23 in W 61.42 in D 26.78 in
Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in taranto, IT
two-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs, wooden structure and upholstery in Cintz cotton fabric in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 61.03 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Italian Art Deco Sofa Side End Tables in Walnut Woold and Marble
By Dassi, Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined pair of Italian 1940s Art Deco sofa side tables with great design shape
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Marble
1940s Italian Vintage Sofa
Located in London, GB
1940s Art Deco Italian sofa.
Re-upholstered with Bute fabric. Fireproof.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Italian 1940s Sofa By Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Dublin, GB
This is one of Ulrichs most outstanding sofa designs.
This particular sofa was part of Joseph
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1940s Elegant Italian Sofa Table or Console
Located in London, GB
Sleek cherry wood console or sofa table .
The base is wider than the top 109 cm by 50 cm while
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Vintage 1940s Italian Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
1940s Italian Modern Curved Vintage Design Sofa in Beige Velvet-Velour, 3-Seater
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hamburg, DE
We offer you an Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern design sofa from Italy with a beautiful banana curved
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
1940s Italian Loveseat Attributed to Vincenzo Menegatti
Located in London, GB
A two-seat loveseat 1940s Italian design attributed to Vincenzo Menegatti upholstered in pastel
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Elegant Cherrytree Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich or Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Paris, FR
Gugliemo Ulrich (1904-1977) or Paolo Buffa
Cherrytree sofa with cushions.
Opened crossed arms
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cherry
1940s Curved Italian Design Sofa
Located in London, GB
Charming two seater
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Set of Two Armchairs and Sofa by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Catania, IT
This set of Italian armchairs and sofa was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Ebonised Sofa with New Cream Upholstery Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Ebonized wood frame with open crossed arms. Newly reupholstered cushions in cream fabric with black speckles.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
1940s Rare Small Desk or Sofa Table in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
Amazing small desk / sofa table with glass top . Original glass
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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Posh Italian 1940's sofa
Located in New York, NY
Italian 40,s sofa, with a rounded shape and extremely comfortable. Tapered wood legs can be
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Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Italian Sofa, 1940s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made from fabric and with a solid structure.
In excellent original condition and ready to be used.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Moderne 1940s Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A large Italian 1940s moderne sculptural sofa with walnut rounded feet and a light yellow/green
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Fortuny Upholstered Sofa "Carnavalet" C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered in subtle authentic Fortuny fabric hand stamped in the "carnavalet" pattern which was named after a 17th C. French Paris Museum. Mariano Fortuny was a pure genious in dev...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Sofa Foam and Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
3 seats sofa, foam padding, velvet covering.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Sofa Foam and Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
2 seats sofa, foam padding, velvet covering.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Sofa Wood Spring Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Small wall sofa with wooden shelf; spring padding, original upholstery from the time period.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Couch, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage couch upholstered with springs and foam. The coating is in velvet.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Sofa Springs Feather Cushions Velvet Vintage, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa, springs padding, feather cushions, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Feathers
Sofa Spring Feathers Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Three-seat sofa, spring padding, feather cushions, velvet upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Feathers
Angle Sofa Feather Cushions Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Feathers
Sofa, Spring 'Device' and Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa; spring padding, velvet covering. Good conditions, shows small signs of wear.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular three-seater sofa, designed by the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich. Production of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1940s Maurizio Tempestini Curved Sofa
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in The Hague, NL
A striking variation on the conversation sofa, this curved Maurizio Tempestini design consists of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Luxurious 1940's Sweeping Arm Sofa in a Platinum Taupe Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious 1940's curved sofa with a dramatic sweeping arm design sits atop an ebonized walnut
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular sofa attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original of
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Three-Seater Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1930s-1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
An important three seater sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured in Italy in the 1930s-40s
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Cotton, Feathers
Italian Sofa in the Menner of Gio Ponti from 1940s in Velvet Green
By Gio Ponti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian sofa in the manner of Gio Ponti from 1940s in velvet green
Two seating Italian sofa from
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Corner Sofa Springs Feathers Velvet Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A corner sofa, springs padding, feathers cushions, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 66.93 in
Mid-Century Sofa Springs Padding, Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
A sofa, springs padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 39.38 in W 85.04 in D 37.41 in
Sofa Attributable to Osvaldo Borsani, Wood Velvet, Italy, 1940s-1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
padding, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 33.47 in W 51.97 in D 21.26 in
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Find a variety of 1940s Italian sofas available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and velvet, all 1940s Italian sofas available were constructed with great care. 1940s Italian sofas have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 1940s Italian sofas to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern 1940s Italian sofas are of considerable interest. Many 1940s Italian sofas are appealing in their simplicity, but Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa and Osvaldo Borsani produced popular 1940s Italian sofas that are worth a look.
How Much are 1940s Italian Sofas?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,881, while they’re typically $478 on the low end and $55,191 highest priced.
Questions About 1940s Italian Sofas
- What is an Italian sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024An Italian sofa is a sofa manufactured in Italy or produced by an Italian furniture maker. Some well-known Italian furniture brands include B&B Italia, Cassina, Mario Bellini, Alias and Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Keep in mind that an Italian sofa is different from an Italian leather sofa. Italian leather is a full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather produced in Italy. High-end furniture makers from all over the world use Italian leather as upholstery. Therefore, a sofa with this name may have been manufactured in Italy or elsewhere. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022With Italian leather, you want to avoid getting the material wet. If you can, use a dry cloth or vacuum to remove dirt. For stains, use a damp cloth, but avoid chemical cleaners. Save the hassle and shop a collection of Italian leather furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is an Italian leather sofa good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, an Italian leather sofa is typically good. Italian leather is known for being a high-quality material that is pleasing to the eye and has a luxurious, supple feel. As a result, it can be a fine option for sofas. Keep in mind that the sturdiness and strength of the frame and the resilience of the padding and suspension systems inside of sofas also impact their quality and durability. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of leather sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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