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Bean Sofa

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood

1980s Curved Post Modern Sofa by Directional
1980s Curved Post Modern Sofa by Directional
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 87 in D 33 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
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2010s British Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

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
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2010s British Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

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

Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, White Upholstery, Italy
Contemporary Bean Shaped Sofa, White Upholstery, Italy
$6,915
H 29.53 in W 83.47 in D 37.41 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style
Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style
$7,300 / item
H 30 in W 84 in D 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
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

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
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2010s American Minimalist Sofas

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric

1950s Free Shape Italian Sofa
1950s Free Shape Italian Sofa
$9,229
H 33.86 in W 96.46 in D 32.68 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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

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
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2010s American Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Organic Material, Wool, Upholstery, Wood

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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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Italian Curved 2-Seat Sofa, 1950s
Italian Curved 2-Seat Sofa, 1950s
H 26.78 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
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
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2010s Indian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Paisley Sofa by Kunaal Kyhaan
Paisley Sofa by Kunaal Kyhaan
H 33 in W 75 in D 45 in
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
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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
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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

Bean Shaped Sofa Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Bean Shaped Sofa Velvet, Italy, 1950s
H 32.68 in W 107.49 in D 48.82 in
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

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

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 Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s. This piece has been
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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

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

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

Sofa by René Drouet
Sofa by René Drouet
H 33.08 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
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
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pair of Napoleon III sofas
Pair of Napoleon III sofas
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
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

Luxe Curved and Grey Velvet Sofa
Luxe Curved and Grey Velvet Sofa
H 29 in W 98 in D 36 in
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 Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1980s. This piece retains
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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

1960s Italian Bean Shape Sofa
1960s Italian Bean Shape Sofa
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 23.63 in
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
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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
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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
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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

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

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

Grey Velvet 1950s Style Sofa, Italian Work
Grey Velvet 1950s Style Sofa, Italian Work
H 35.04 in W 94.49 in D 24.81 in
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
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 Directional, Milo Baughman
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

Raphael Raffel Cognac Leather Mini Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris, 1970's
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
form sofa filled with bean bag material for a comfortable and cozy seat. Innovative and unique French
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

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
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

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

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Italian Midcentury Two Seats Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Two Seats Velvet Sofa, 1950s
H 26.78 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Vanities

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Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
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By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, (after) Salvador Dali
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In the pioneering year of 1972, the visionary duo of Salvador Dalí and Oscar Tusquets unveiled their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their innovative design prowess.
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Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent matched set of Georgian solid silver dishes, all fully gilt in a rich gold tone and remaining in great condition. This set of 12 dishes i...
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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 Sofas for You

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.