Skip to main content

1930s Danish Sofa

1
282
1
to
18
144
135
283
282
282
116
80
44
1
1
282
1
18
247
3
1
137
45
19
11
3
212
150
78
59
58
272
269
264
4
2
35
15
13
11
10
Sort By
Danish Art Deco Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Sofa, 1930's
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Kastrup, DK
the Wivex restaurant in Copenhagen in the early 1930s and most likely produced by the Danish company
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Sofa, 1930's
Sculptural Ernst Kühn Sofa, 1930's
H 38.59 in W 60.24 in D 27.56 in
1930's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Green Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing 1930s Danish Deco button-tufted settee upholstered in the original olive-green mohair. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch 1930s for Reupholstery
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish curved Art Deco couch or sofa from the 1930s. The legs are made of dark stained wood and
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1930's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Fabric for Reupholstery
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
1930s Danish channel back settee crafted of a solid wood frame with eight-way hand-tied springs
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Big and Curved 1930s Sofa Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and big curved sofa by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Big and Curved 1930s Sofa Produced in Denmark
Big and Curved 1930s Sofa Produced in Denmark
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 45.28 in
Frits Schegel Sofa Bench, Denmark 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FRITS SCHLEGEL & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful and rare sofa bench by Frits
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Frits Schegel Sofa Bench, Denmark 1930s
Frits Schegel Sofa Bench, Denmark 1930s
H 33.47 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Solid Oak Sofa by Slagelse Møbelvaaek Denmark 1930s / Rare Offered
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered Slagelse Møbelværk sofa in sold oak and brown wool fabric. Produced in 1930s. In
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1930s Danish Art Deco 3-Seater Sofa By Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A striking 3-seater sofa in Cuban mahogany and green velvet fabric by Frits Henningsen. In
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Early 1930s Art Deco Two-Seater Sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing and early Art Deco two-seat sofa attributed to Danish architect Flemming Lassen and
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1930s, Danish 2 seater sofa, ash wood, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, Danish 2 seater sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Flowering cotton
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Ash

1930s, Danish 2 seater sofa, ash wood, original condition.
1930s, Danish 2 seater sofa, ash wood, original condition.
No Reserve
H 37.41 in W 67.72 in D 26.78 in
Sculptural Art Deco Sofa, Danish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
the 1930s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A rare object with an expressive look. The overall impression is
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Nutwood, Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Sofa with Wing Shaped Back, Normina A/S, Denmark, 1930s
By Normina, Ernst Kühn
Located in The Hague, NL
Copenhagen in the early 1930s. The custom design was most likely produced by the Danish company Normina A/S
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Beech

Mogens Lassen Rare Organic Sofa in Ivory Bouclé, Denmark, 1930s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in New York, NY
Mogens Lassen rare beautiful Scandinavian Modern sofa in ivory bouclé with slightly curved and
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Beech

Three Seater Danish Banana Sofa
Located in London, England
Three seater banana sofa upholstered in cream cotton velvet Danish design.
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Three Seater Danish Banana Sofa
Three Seater Danish Banana Sofa
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Danish Cabinetmaker 'Banana' Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk Attributed, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the 1940s by Danish cabinetmakers, the banana sofa is not only a staple of that era but
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Round Art Deco Sofa Table / Coffee Table, Made in the 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A luxurious round Art Deco side table in birch. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1930s. This
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Birch

Art Deco, Large Round Sofa Table in Walnut, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
This luxurious large round sofa/side table is a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of a Danish
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofa Tables

Materials

Walnut

Three Seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen 1930s. Original Condition
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Three seat sofa by the famous danish cabinetmaker and designer Frits Henningsen 1930s. In original
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco, Octagon Sofa / Side Table in Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish cabinetmaker during the glamorous era of the 1930s. Crafted from oak, this piece seamlessly
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

Two Seater Danish Banana Sofa
Located in London, England
Two seater Danish banana sofa reupholstered in Ivory coloured soft Alpaca Wool Boucle.
Category

Vintage 1930s Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Two Seater Danish Banana Sofa
Two Seater Danish Banana Sofa
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 32.29 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater “Banana” Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Danish 1930s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in 'Nude' and Dark Grey Velvet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Banana sofa with curved backrest, Danish design 1930-1940. Reupholstered in two shades of cotton
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Niger Leather 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
designed by Kaare Klint and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier in Denmark 1930s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Mid-Century Danish "Banana" Sofa Upholstered in Velour, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa Model 4118, From Denmark Circa, 1930
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa Model 4118, From Denmark Circa, 1930. Superb and rare
Category

Vintage 1930s European Sofas

Materials

Leather

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Frame Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and rare 3-seat neoclassical sofa designed and manufactured by Frits Henningsen for cabinet
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Frame Sofa
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Frame Sofa
H 30 in W 77.75 in D 30.25 in
Kaare Klint Sofa Table, Cuba Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint sofa table. In Cuba mahogany. Made by Rud Rasmussen. Marked with Rud Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa Table, Cuba Mahogany
Kaare Klint Sofa Table, Cuba Mahogany
H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 53.15 in
Three Seater Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Frits Henningsen three seater sofa on a mahogany frame with eight legs and covered with green
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Frits Henningsen Sofa in Mahogany and Pink Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, sofa, mahogany, pink fabric, Denmark, 1930s This classic sofa was designed and
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s Exemplifying
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Sheepskin Sofa
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Portland, OR
Freshly reupholstered in a mushroom-toned sheepskin. Circa 1930s-40s cabinetmaker sofa imported
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

1940s Art Deco Curved Banana Sofa
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa from 1940s. This beautiful three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940s Art Deco Curved Banana Sofa
1940s Art Deco Curved Banana Sofa
H 27.56 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Marthe Armitage X Sigmar, Kaare Klint 4118 Sofa
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1930s and made by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen in Denmark during the 1940s, showcases the unreleased print
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Marthe Armitage X Sigmar, Kaare Klint 4118 Sofa
Marthe Armitage X Sigmar, Kaare Klint 4118 Sofa
H 35.83 in W 51.78 in D 29.53 in
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark in 1930s/1940s. The sofas are beautifully upholstered in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, sofa model '5011', leather, wood, Denmark, design 1935. Classic and
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa, model '4118', leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Søren Hansen, Rare Sofa / Bench Model 2240 for Fritz Hansen, 1939
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat sofa, model 2240, made of Beech wood designed by Søren Hansen in 1939 and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric

Midcentury Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen Reupholstered in White Teddy Fur
By Trensum, Johannes Andersen
Located in Berlin, DE
Andersen (Danish, 1903–1995) apprenticed as a cabinet maker, becoming certified in 1922. By the mid-1930s
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Johannes Andersen, a 'Capri' Coffee Table by Trensum, Denmark 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Paris, FR
. Produced by Trensum in Denmark around 1960 Johannes Andersen was a Danish furniture designer who started
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Teak

Coffee Table, Rococo, Rosewood, Marquetry, 1930
Located in Lejre, DK
rosewood with intarsia from around the 1930s. This product will be inspected thoroughly at our
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Rococo Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table, Rococo, Rosewood, Marquetry, 1930
Coffee Table, Rococo, Rosewood, Marquetry, 1930
H 22.05 in W 35.83 in D 22.84 in
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa or Loveseat 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish curved sofa or Banana sofa as the Danes call them. This sofa is a bit unusual
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Lambswool Loveseat, Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Los Gatos, CA
upholstered with lambswool. Made 1930–1940's. Solid construction and high quality lambswool H. 70 cm. L. 160
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Lambskin

Danish "Banan" Curved Sofa from the 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after Danish curved sofa made in the 1940s. These charmers were made with variations from
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool

Danish 1940-50's Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Beech, Wool

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Viggo Boesen Curved Sofa upholstered in Cream Shearling
By Viggo Boesen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1930s Viggo Boesen banana shaped sofa/loveseat with channel back. Vintage MCM Danish design
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fur, Wood, Upholstery

Important Maison Jansen Loveseat Reupholstered in Pink Bouclé, c. 1930s, Signed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sofas, as you can see in the photos, however one sofa has already sold to a very important client, and
Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Paul Frankl 'Speed' Art Deco Living Room Suite in Black Leather, circa 1930s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sofa, a 2-seat sofa, armchair and ottoman. The 3-seat sofa and armchair are original 1930s production
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Curved Loveseat or Settee Around 1950
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
of chairs were made to match the curved sofas that were all the rage in the 1930s and early 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wool, Beech

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table Capella by Illum Wikkelsø
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
shape wood. Since the 1930s, N. Eilersen A/S has been producing furniture with an emphasis on the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish 1940s Banana Style Curved Tub Club Chair with Channel Back in Red Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
form sofas made in the 1930s-1940s. The sofas and chairs were very popular coming out of the 1930s and
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Henrik Worts Erik Worts Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Table & Chairs
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Danish sofa and chair manufacturer of Eilersen and the small quality firm of Kjellerup Mobelfabrik. Some
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Søholm Stentøj Danish Studio Pottery Table Lamp with Original Shade 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Tilburg, NL
Søholm Stentøj Studio Pottery Table Lamp with Original Shade, Denmark, 1960s. Beautiful mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Restored Mid Century Danish Tile top Dining Table in the style of Gangsø Møbler
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored Mid-Century Modern teak dining table exudes timeless elegance. Its Danish
Category

Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "1930s Danish Sofa", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

1930s Danish Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1930s Danish sofa for your home. A 1930s Danish sofa — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1930s Danish sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930s Danish sofa, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1930s Danish sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Frits Henningsen, Kaare Klint and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1930s Danish Sofa?

Prices for a 1930s Danish sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,105 and can go as high as $104,400, while the average can fetch as much as $8,583.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 1930s Danish Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.