Baker Bolster Back Sofa, 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker bolster back sofa, 1958. Completely restored and reupholstered with a textured pink mohair seat and a darker tone pink velvet bolster.
Mohair, Velvet
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H 25 in W 97 in D 32 in
Modern Herman Miller Bolster Hopsak Orange 3-Seat Sofa Loose-Back Steel Legs
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thoughtfully designed by Bassam Fellows, this sofa is well-suited for a wide range of spaces, from living rooms to lobbies to office suites. Set atop solid steel legs, the sofa uses ...
Textile
Vladimir Kagan 'Matinee' Sofa + Daybed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
The sofa has a removable bolster back and two accent bolster pillows.
Wool
Marge Carson Slipper Sofa in Mohair
By Marge Carson
Located in Dallas, TX
A bolster back slipper sofa with down seat cushion designed by Marge Carson.
Mohair
Leather 'Matinee' Sofa / Daybed by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Remarkable sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Studios composed of two removable bolster accent pillows and back bolster in leather.
Leather
Pair of Marge Carson Slipper Sofas in Mohair
By Marge Carson
Located in Dallas, TX
A matching pair of bolster back slipper sofas with down seat cushions designed by Marge Carson.
Mohair
Massive Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Platform Boomerang Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Easy to roll and ideal for spaces with rugs or carpet. Remove the back bolsters to transform the sofa into a cozy and convenient bed for overnight guests.
Metal
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H 30.5 in W 87 in D 34.5 in
Beautiful “Matinee” Sofa / Daybed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Round Rock, TX
The removal of the back bolster converts the sofa to a daybed. This example is a deep purple or plum with gray pillows.
Leather
Beautiful Leather Matinee Daybed Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Sage Green Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing light green sage soft leather. Has a (1) removable back bolster in sage green leather. When the back bolster is removed the sofa converts into a daybed.
Leather
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H 29.5 in W 128.38 in D 30 in
Adrian Pearsall Walnut Daybed Platform Sofa with Floating Terrazzo End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
In addition to the style comes plenty of practical function. Remove the back bolster to transform the sofa into a cozy and convenient bed for overnight guests.
Metal
Antique Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Please refer to close up photos to understand the old (but later applied) gray painted finish with gold trim adding to its stately presence. The sofa seat, bolsters, back and sides a...
Wood, Paint
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A true daybed. Remove the back bolster to transform the sofa into a cozy and convenient bed.
Upholstery, Teak
Vladimir Kagan Black Leather Matinee Sofa Daybed 3-seat, American Leather 1990s
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sofa is comprised of two removable bolster accent pillows and long back bolster.
Leather
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H 30 in W 105.75 in D 31 in
Adrian Pearsall Style Oak Daybed Sofa with Floating End Tables, circa 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A true daybed. Remove the back bolster to transform the sofa into a cozy and convenient bed.
Upholstery, Oak
Bolster Back Slipper Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman by Marge Carson
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern style bolster back slipper sofa or daybed in the style of Milo Baughman.
Vladimir Kagan 'Matinee' Sofa / Daybed in Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Remarkable sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Studios composed of two removable bolster accent pillows and back bolster in leather.
Leather
Post Modern Matinee Sofa Daybed by Vladimir Kagan
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
The sofa is composed of two removable bolster accent pillows and a removable back bolster.
Leather
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H 32 in W 63.5 in D 32.5 in
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard For John Stuart FD451 Daybed Sofas & Corner Table Set
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The comfort level is truly superb and was specifically designed for the sleep option. Remove the back bolster of the sofa, or and push the two pieces together, to transform this into...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
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H 27 in W 74 in D 33.25 in
Adrian Pearsall Style Tufted Daybed Sofa Couch, Midcentury Danish Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A true daybed. Remove the back bolster to transform the sofa into a cozy and convenient bed.
Beech
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Minerva Lounge Sofa Set
By John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These are true daybeds. Remove the back bolster of the sofa, or and push the two pieces together, to transform this into a large, cozy and convenient bed.
Upholstery, Teak
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H 23.25 in W 75 in D 34 in
Convertible Daybed Sofa with Hairpin Legs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ingenious design allows this to be used as a sofa and then when needed, removing the back pillows converts this couch to a daybed.
Steel
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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