White bean sofa in bouclé, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
“Fagiolone” model sofa with white bouclé fabric upholstery, probably made in Italy around the 1960s
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile, Cotton
White bean sofa in bouclé, 1960
Located in Milano, Lombardia
“Fagiolone” model sofa with white bouclé fabric upholstery, probably made in Italy around the 1960s
Textile, Cotton
1980s Curved Post Modern Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning near mint condition 1980's Biomorphic Kidney Bean sofa by Directional. Comes in it's
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
$11,525
H 25.99 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
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
Velvet
$8,095
H 25.99 in W 94.49 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
Bouclé
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, White Upholstery, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, White Upholstery, Italy
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
Upholstery
$17,810 / item
H 29.14 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in
Pirouette Beans Multicolor jacquard fabric sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Pirouette Sofa is the evolution of the iconic Pirouette armchair, introducing sculptural form
Textile
$15,000
H 30 in W 120 in D 38 in
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
Textile, Wool, Wood
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
Fabric
$56,943 / set
H 31.5 in W 69.69 in D 30.32 in
Ico Parisi, pair of rare egg sofas model 812, 177x77 cm, for Cassina, 1953
By Ico Parisi
Located in Como, CO
exaggerating. The curvy sofa, with its bean-shaped silhouette, is the next logical step from the successful
Brass
$6,500 / item
H 27 in W 60 in D 40 in
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
Organic Material, Wool, Upholstery, Wood
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
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
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
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
Iron
Bean Shaped Sofa Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bean-shaped sofa; spring padding, velvet lining.
Velvet
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, Beige Upholstery, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, Beige Upholstery, Italy
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, White Upholstery, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, White Upholstery, Italy
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
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
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
Fabric
Sold
H 28 in W 86 in D 32 in
Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s. This piece has been
Ultrasuede
Sold
H 30 in W 86 in D 44 in
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
Fabric
Sold
H 46 in W 80 in L 46 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
Upholstery
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Velvet
Sold
H 28 in W 86 in D 32 in
Vladimir Kagan Sofa, Biomorphic Kidney Form for Directional Furniture, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1980s. This piece retains
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
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
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
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
Upholstery
Sold
H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 30.71 in
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
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 77.96 in D 40.56 in
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
Velvet
Sold
H 27.5 in W 84 in D 46.5 in
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
Fabric
Sold
H 30 in W 80 in D 46 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
Upholstery
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
Velvet
Valdimir Kagan Biomorphic Curved Sofa for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
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
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
Velvet
Sold
H 28.25 in W 90 in D 36 in
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
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 27.75 in W 66 in D 46 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
Leather
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
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
Chenille
Sold
H 29 in W 91 in D 38 in
Exquisite Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s, this sofa has a brass
McCollin Bryan Coffee Bean Table
By Mccollin Bryan
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
McCollin Bryan coffee bean table in black handcast scagliola.
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
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
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...
Linen, Velvet
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 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 “...
Textile
$18,474
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...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Velvet fabric in good original condition - cleaned - high of seat 40 cm
Fabric
$16,845 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$17,439 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 17.92 in
Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...
Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood
$12,700
H 26.38 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Leather
Sculptural Concave Rose Gold Mirror
Located in London, GB
Impressive pink gold concave mirror with brass wall bracket other colors are available. Bronze, blue, green, copper Some colours available immediately. Please ask if you have...
Brass
$975 / item
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
Meander Single Sconce with Leather Wrapped Flexible Arm - Plug In Version
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Plug in version of our Meander Single Sconce -- leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone...
Metal, Brass
$5,148Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
1980's Solid Oak Oval Craftsman Extension Dining Table
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This beautiful, 1980's, oak oval extension dining table is a handmade masterpiece. I love the carved out detail in the legs and the variation of grain and color in all the planks of...
Oak
1940’s Danish Curved Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original upholstery. Birch legs.
Upholstery, Birch
$55,000
H 31.75 in W 63.5 in D 20 in
French Mid-Century Modern "Croissilon" Sideboard / Credenza Attr. to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical sideboard, credenza or cabinet circa 1940-1950 attributed to Andre Arbus. The sideboard is a masterpiece of form and materia...
Rattan, Cherry
Curved sofa in wood and velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved sofa in wood and fabric, velvet upholstery, Italian craftsmanship, in the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s. Comfort demands curved lines, and this Italian sofa perfectly meets the...
Velvet, Wood
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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