Bean Sofa
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Curved Post Modern Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning near mint condition 1980's Vladimir Kagan
Biomorphic Kidney Bean sofa for Directional
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
George Smith "Bean" 4-Seat Sofa by Tom Dixon in Kvadrat "Haakon" Mohair-Velvet
By Tom Dixon
Located in Barrowford, GB
-designed "Bean" large 4-seat sofa from George Smith, dressed in a peerless, elegant, top-grade and
Category
2010s British Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 25.99 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
George Smith "Bean" 4-Seat Sofa by Tom Dixon in Mid-Blue Bute "Tiree" Boucle
By Tom Dixon
Located in Barrowford, GB
-designed "Bean" large 4-seat sofa from George Smith, dressed in a peerless, elegant, top-grade and
Category
2010s British Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
H 25.99 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, White Upholstery, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, White Upholstery, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century European Other Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A kidney-shaped sofa that features a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Eco-friendly Ergonomic Beanbag Beanie Sofa With Integrated Daybeds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Beanie Sofa is a comfortable textile covered sofa whose seat is comprised of one long bean bag
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood, Textile
H 30 in W 120 in D 38 in
1950s Free Shape Italian Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sofa so-called bean or free "shape" consisting of a wooden structure covered with grey deer
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary all-natural Ergonomic Beanbag Lounger with organic foam and lentisl
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bean bag. The sofa incorporates daybeds facing opposite directions. Its soft structure is filled with
Category
2010s American Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Organic Material, Wool, Upholstery, Wood
H 27 in W 60 in D 40 in
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Italian Curved 2-Seat Sofa, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made bean sofa produced in the 1950s.
Padded wooden structure lined with new fabric.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Paisley Sofa by Kunaal Kyhaan
By KUNAAL KYHAAN
Located in Pune, IN
The Jelly Bean (Paisley sofa) is a sculptural masterpiece that embodies the harmonious interplay of
Category
2010s Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Curved Conversation Sofa in Green Velvet with Table
By Carlo Donati Studio
Located in Milan, IT
'Velvet Bean' Teal Peacock Green Velvet Sofa with Cocktail Table.
An elegant curved conversation
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Iron
Curved Conversation Sofa in Soft Pink Velvet with Table
By Carlo Donati Studio
Located in Milan, IT
'Velvet Bean' Soft Pink Velvet Sofa with Cocktail Plectrum table.
An elegant curved conversation
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Iron
Bean Shaped Sofa Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bean-shaped sofa; spring padding, velvet lining.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, White Upholstery, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, White Upholstery, Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, Beige Upholstery, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, Beige Upholstery, Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Classic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofas
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of vintage kidney bean shaped sofas are the perfect blend of traditional style
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
3-seater “bean” shaped sofa. Contemporary work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3-seater “bean” or curved sofa, with a gap between the bottom of the backrest and the seat
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Beech
1980’s Postmodern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa
By Directional
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Postmodern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa in black Miore pattern fabric with channel tufted
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s. This piece has been
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Pair of Midcentury Italian Modern Curved Kidney Bean Cloud Sofas or Loveseats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful matching pair of kidney bean shaped sofas circa 1980s. These feature gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 30 in W 86 in D 44 in
Weiman Style Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Mid Century Sofa in Textured White Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely gently curved sofa has just been stripped down to the frame and is awaiting new
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 46 in W 80 in L 46 in
Sofa by René Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Sofa bean shape, three seat cushions, René Drouet model, new upholstered with Rubelli fabric
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Napoleon III sofas
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of French sofas, bean shape, padded seat and back, four turned wood feet on casters, entirely
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Black Curved Sofa
By Directional
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Post Modern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa in black Miore pattern fabric with channel
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Luxe Curved and Grey Velvet Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning curved sofa from the 1930-1940s. Elongated bean shaped sofa is beautiful and fully
Category
Vintage 1930s Modern Sofas
Sofa Fabric Foam Brass Spring, Italy, 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Three-seat bean-shaped sofa. Spring and foam padding, fabric upholstery, brass legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Peacock Blue Velvet 1950s Style Sofa, Italian Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Peacock blue velvet sofa in the style of the 1950s.
Nice curved "bean" shape, the sofa stands on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Sofa, Biomorphic Kidney Form for Directional Furniture, 1980s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1980s. This piece retains
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1960s Italian Bean Shape Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Curved sofa with flared armrests standing on six conical woo feet. Covered with a new blue on grey
Category
Vintage 1950s Canapes
Leather Lounge Sofa in Natural Leather, Italy, 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super shaped lounge sofa / bean bag seat designed and made by unknown designer or manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Kidney Bean Crescent Shaped Curved Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The crescent shaped, curved sofa was made famous by legendary designers. Kidney bean shaped couches
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Wonderful Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa Labeled Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa with Directional label-Vladimir Kagan style. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Bean Shaped Patterned Sofa by Gio Ponti, Italy, Certified
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
This sofa by Gio Ponti features a wooden structure and legs, and fabric
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fairy-Tale Kidney Bean Beige Velvet Sofa by Roberto Ventura, Italy
By Roberto Ventura
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 2000s.
This sofa has a surreal and fairy-tale design and is upholstered in beige
Category
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Midcentury Italian Modern Curved Kidney Bean Cloud Sofa Set in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful matching pair of kidney bean shaped sofas circa 1980s these feature gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.5 in W 84 in D 46.5 in
Weiman Style Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Mid Century Sofa in Textured White Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely gently curved sofa has just been totally reupholstered in a lovely white textured
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 30 in W 80 in D 46 in
Grey Velvet 1950s Style Sofa, Italian Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Grey velvet sofa in the style of the 1950s.
Nice curved "bean" shape, the sofa stands on four
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Valdimir Kagan Biomorphic Curved Sofa for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
kidney bean shaped sofa comes with two throw pillows. We have two of these sofas both identical. From a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Copper Brown Velvet 1950s Style Sofa, Italian Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Copper brown velvet sofa in the style of the 1950s.
Nice curved "bean" shape, the sofa stands on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Biomorphic Kidney Form Sofa by Directional Furniture in Emerald Green Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Classic biomorphic kidney bean shaped curved sofa made by Directional Furniture. Pristine, like-new
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
H 28.25 in W 90 in D 36 in
Raphael Raffel Cognac Leather Mini Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris, 1970's
By Honoré Paris, Raphael Raffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
form sofa filled with bean bag material for a comfortable and cozy seat. Innovative and unique French
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
H 27.75 in W 66 in D 46 in
Oversized Leather Bean Bag Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, over sized vintage bean-bag sofa in black leather. Most likely Italian- 1970s. In over all
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa by Directional, 1970s
By Directional
Located in New London, CT
A refreshing break from the wildly popular cloud sofa also produced by Directional, this kidney
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille
Exquisite Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s, this sofa has a brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
H 29 in W 91 in D 38 in
McCollin Bryan Coffee Bean Table
By Mccollin Bryan
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
McCollin Bryan coffee bean table in black handcast scagliola.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofa Tables
Materials
Scagliola
Italian Midcentury Two Seats Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
1950s Italian manufacture couch,
Wooden frame bean, padded and upholstered with new blue velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
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George Smith Signature “Standard-Arm” Large 3-Seat Sofa in Bernini Damask
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb, immaculate George Smith Signature “Standard-Arm” Medium Fixed-Back, 3-Seat Sofa, dressed in beguiling, elegant, top-grade and sensationally-tactile “Bernini” Damask...
Category
Early 2000s British Sofas
Materials
Damask
H 33.08 in W 85.04 in D 39.97 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details
Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute protagonist of a mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 125.99 in D 70.87 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Vladimir Kagan for Preview 3 Piece Sectional Sofa, 1987
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan by Preview 3 Piece Sectional sofa, 1987. Original upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Rosa Portogallo 12-Seat Ping Pong Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
A playful and graphic layering of marble patterns utmost depicts the ALTIS aesthetics. Hues of blushes and burgandys are reflected amidst the marbles, leathers and metals that compri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric.
Shown in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Linen, Velvet
New George Smith Howard Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Mulberry Flying Ducks Velvet
By George Smith, Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upholstered with the exceptionally luxury M...
Category
20th Century English Country Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Oak
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By George Smith, Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Navy Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Fabric, Wood
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Iconic Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa in Beige Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, sofa model ‘Serpentine’, fabric, chrome-plated metal, United States, design 1950s, later production
This sofa is designed by Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) and clearly e...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Style Scroll Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco-inspired C-scroll form back upholstered sofa with curbed back and scroll form arms, a tight concave fronted seat with two throw pillows, and an over an upholstered base.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Weiman, Directional
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning 6ft curvy chaise lounge with arched back in beige ultra suede in ready to use condition
Category
1990s American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Ultrasuede
1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic Vladimir Kagan biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long been desired by mid-century modern collect...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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Bean Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bean sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, bouclé and upholstery, every bean sofa was constructed with great care. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage bean sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a bean sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each bean sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bean sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tom Dixon, Annabelle Selldorf and Directional produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Bean Sofa?
The average selling price for a bean sofa at 1stDibs is $8,978, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $22,850 for the highest priced.
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.
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