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Florence Knoll Early 1950's Sofa with Magazine Holder
Florence Knoll Early 1950's Sofa with Magazine Holder

Florence Knoll Early 1950's Sofa with Magazine Holder

By Florence Knoll

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates sofa with built in magazine holder, circa early 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Black Lacquer & Cream Linen Sculptural Sofa With Batwing Arms
Black Lacquer & Cream Linen Sculptural Sofa With Batwing Arms

Black Lacquer & Cream Linen Sculptural Sofa With Batwing Arms

Located in Chicago, IL

Sculptural custom built long sofa in cream heavy weave linen upholstery with a black lacquered wood

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Wood

Adrian Pearsall Platform Mid Century Sofa for Craft Associates
Adrian Pearsall Platform Mid Century Sofa for Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall Platform Mid Century Sofa for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well constructed Mid Century platform sofa with built in floating marble end tables . There

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Marble

Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Berlin, DE

New upholstered in Mark Alexander fabric is this extravagant Pearsall sofa with built in travertine

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Travertine

Early Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sofa with Magazine Holder
Early Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sofa with Magazine Holder

Early Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Sofa with Magazine Holder

By Florence Knoll

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates sofa with built in magazine holder, circa early 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Cream Fabric Michel Effe Sofa
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Cream Fabric Michel Effe Sofa

B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Cream Fabric Michel Effe Sofa

By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia

Located in Rochester, England

fabric, the sofa has built-in back and seat cushions, adding to the overall simplicity of the piece

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Leather Sofa with End Table by Lane
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Leather Sofa with End Table by Lane

Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Leather Sofa with End Table by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Sacramento, CA

Lane mid-century modern walnut and leather sofa with built-in end table. A stunning piece that

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Cream Fabric Michel Effe Two Seater Sofa
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Cream Fabric Michel Effe Two Seater Sofa

B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Cream Fabric Michel Effe Two Seater Sofa

By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia

Located in Rochester, England

fabric, the sofa has built-in back and seat cushions, adding to the overall simplicity of the piece

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates X-Long Brown Sofa with Marble End Tables 889-S
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates X-Long Brown Sofa with Marble End Tables 889-S

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates X-Long Brown Sofa with Marble End Tables 889-S

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in West Hartford, CT

! Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with built-in travertine marble end

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Travertine

Cini Boeri Five-Piece Gradual Sectional Sofa System for Gavina Knoll
Cini Boeri Five-Piece Gradual Sectional Sofa System for Gavina Knoll

Cini Boeri Five-Piece Gradual Sectional Sofa System for Gavina Knoll

By Gavina, Cini Boeri

Located in Culver City, CA

fiberglass frame that has stunning built in book shelves. The sofa itself is very large but has an incredibly

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Cini Boeri Six-Piece Gradual Sectional Sofa System for Gavina Knoll
Cini Boeri Six-Piece Gradual Sectional Sofa System for Gavina Knoll

Cini Boeri Six-Piece Gradual Sectional Sofa System for Gavina Knoll

By Cini Boeri

Located in Culver City, CA

fiberglass frame that has stunning built in book shelves. The sofa itself is very large but has an incredibly

Category

Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s

By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Ultra cool modular two-seat sofa with built in table in walnut with aluminum accents and covered in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Seating Group by Knoll, Teak wood, Reupholstery, Germany, 1950s
Seating Group by Knoll, Teak wood, Reupholstery, Germany, 1950s

Seating Group by Knoll, Teak wood, Reupholstery, Germany, 1950s

By Walter Knoll, Eley Kishimoto

Located in Regensburg, DE

/sofa. Being built in the 1950s in Germany, this group is made of teak solid wood and has been

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

1958 Charles and Ray Eames Designed Fold-Down Compact Sofa for Herman Miller
1958 Charles and Ray Eames Designed Fold-Down Compact Sofa for Herman Miller

1958 Charles and Ray Eames Designed Fold-Down Compact Sofa for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Surrey, BC

private collection in Seattle. The Eames sofa compact started out as a built-in sofa in the Eames

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Early Eames Sofa Compact by Herman Miller
Early Eames Sofa Compact by Herman Miller

Early Eames Sofa Compact by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The sofa compact designed by Charles and Ray Eames developed from the built-in sofa they created

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel

Eames for Herman Miller Blue Compact Sofa
Eames for Herman Miller Blue Compact Sofa

Eames for Herman Miller Blue Compact Sofa

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

from a built-in sofa that Charles and Ray Eames designed for the living room of their Pacific Palisades

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Eames For Herman Miller Yellow Compact Sofa
Eames For Herman Miller Yellow Compact Sofa

Eames For Herman Miller Yellow Compact Sofa

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

from a built-in sofa that Charles and Ray Eames designed for the living room of their Pacific Palisades

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Iconic Compact Sofa, like New Condition
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Iconic Compact Sofa, like New Condition

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Iconic Compact Sofa, like New Condition

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. "The inspiration for the Eames Sofa Compact (1954) derived from a built-in sofa Charles and Ray Eames

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Outdoor Suelo Furniture for Jazlyn
Outdoor Suelo Furniture for Jazlyn

Outdoor Suelo Furniture for Jazlyn

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

places that inspire me have very minimal furniture, often built-in sofas with big comfy cushions

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Outdoor Suelo Chair and Sofa
Outdoor Suelo Chair and Sofa

Outdoor Suelo Chair and Sofa

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

inspire me have very minimal furniture, often built-in sofas with big comfy cushions, hammocks, raw

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Outdoor Suelo Furniture for Angelina
Outdoor Suelo Furniture for Angelina

Outdoor Suelo Furniture for Angelina

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

furniture, often built-in sofas with big comfy cushions, hammocks, raw natural wood, etc. The feel is low

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Classic Modernist "Boomerang" Sofa with Built in Table by Adrian Pearsall
Classic Modernist "Boomerang" Sofa with Built in Table by Adrian Pearsall

Classic Modernist "Boomerang" Sofa with Built in Table by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic modernist "boomerang" sofa with built in table by Adrian Pearsall, appears to have been

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Long Midcentury Sofa
Long Midcentury Sofa

Long Midcentury Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern two-seat sofa with built in side tables. Low seating, tapered legs, Paul McCobb

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Butcher Block Parsons Console Sofa Table
Butcher Block Parsons Console Sofa Table

Butcher Block Parsons Console Sofa Table

Located in Hanover, MA

Edge grain hard maple butcher block parsons style console or sofa table built in the late 1970's by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Maple

Chile Chair and Ottoman for Outdoor
Chile Chair and Ottoman for Outdoor

Chile Chair and Ottoman for Outdoor

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

have very minimal furniture, often built-in sofas with big comfy cushions, hammocks, raw natural wood

Category

2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Formal Tuxedo Down Filled Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Formal Tuxedo Down Filled Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Formal Tuxedo Down Filled Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

and front brass castors. Can't beat the quality of a hand built Dunbar sofa, made in the USA. Very

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Swedish 1960's Sofa with Wooden Accents and Low Organic Proportions
Swedish 1960's Sofa with Wooden Accents and Low Organic Proportions

Swedish 1960's Sofa with Wooden Accents and Low Organic Proportions

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fabriker AB. The wooden accents are built in to the sofa according to Swedish tradition and adds an upscale

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Walnut End Table, New Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Walnut End Table, New Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Walnut End Table, New Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Adrian Pearsall mid century modern walnut sofa with built in end tables and new

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Platform Sofa Mid-century
Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Platform Sofa Mid-century

Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Platform Sofa Mid-century

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Pemberton, NJ

GORGEOUS ADRIAN PEARSALL BOOMERANG PLATFORM SOFA WITH BUILT IN TRIANGULAR SIDE TABLE. THIS PIECE

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sectional Sofas

Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa with Incorporated Table Ledge
Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa with Incorporated Table Ledge

Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa with Incorporated Table Ledge

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Round Top, TX

profile extra long, extra large sofa with built-in, chocolate brown laminate ledge tables that wrap around

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile, Formica

B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Grey Fabric Michel Effe Corner Sofa
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Grey Fabric Michel Effe Corner Sofa

B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Grey Fabric Michel Effe Corner Sofa

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio

Located in Rochester, England

fabric, the sofa has built in back and seat cushions, adding to the overall simplicity of the piece

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Custom Outdoor Suelo Dining Chairs for Young Projects
Custom Outdoor Suelo Dining Chairs for Young Projects

Custom Outdoor Suelo Dining Chairs for Young Projects

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

very minimal furniture, often built-in sofas with big comfy cushions, hammocks, raw natural wood, etc

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Suede and Fiberglass Sofa by Cini Boeri for Gavina, Original 1960s Production
Suede and Fiberglass Sofa by Cini Boeri for Gavina, Original 1960s Production

Suede and Fiberglass Sofa by Cini Boeri for Gavina, Original 1960s Production

By Gavina, Cini Boeri

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pieces. *Note* We had a pair but have sold one. The price listed is for a single sofa. With built-in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Suede, Fiberglass

Art Deco Sofa with Built-in Side Tables by Jules Cayette
Art Deco Sofa with Built-in Side Tables by Jules Cayette

Art Deco Sofa with Built-in Side Tables by Jules Cayette

Located in New York, NY

Large Art Deco one-of-a-kind Sofa with built-in Side tables by Jules Cayette (1882-1953

Category

20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sofa Compact by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Sofa Compact by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Sofa Compact by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, developed from the built-in sofa they created for their ground-breaking

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Sofa with Built in Storage Table
Jens Risom Sofa with Built in Storage Table

Jens Risom Sofa with Built in Storage Table

By Jens Risom

Located in Providence, RI

Jens Risom sofa, circa 1955, floating on a walnut frame, with a built in cantilevered storage table

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Laminate, Walnut

1950s Maple 3-Seat Platform Sofa with Built in Coffee Table
1950s Maple 3-Seat Platform Sofa with Built in Coffee Table

1950s Maple 3-Seat Platform Sofa with Built in Coffee Table

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-Century Modern 3-seat sofa with attached coffee table, maple, with an exposed wood and metal

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Martin Borenstein Sofa with Built in Fiber Glass Can Lights and Coffee Table
Martin Borenstein Sofa with Built in Fiber Glass Can Lights and Coffee Table

Martin Borenstein Sofa with Built in Fiber Glass Can Lights and Coffee Table

By Martin Borenstein

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Borenstein designed walnut coffee table and matching sofa with attached end table and built in can

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Wool

Handsome danish sofa
Handsome danish sofa

Handsome danish sofa

Located in Pasadena, CA

Long danish sofa with built-in white formica end tables.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Formica

Leather and Chrome Sofa
Leather and Chrome Sofa

Leather and Chrome Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

European leather and chrome sofa with built in side tables

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Three-Seat Leather Sofa, 1960s
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Three-Seat Leather Sofa, 1960s

Vintage De Sede DS 35 Three-Seat Leather Sofa, 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

. Hand built in the late 1960s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, the sofa is a rare find and is

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Danube 850 3-Seater Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Cassina 1992
Postmodern Danube 850 3-Seater Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Cassina 1992

Postmodern Danube 850 3-Seater Sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Cassina 1992

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Sas van Gent, NL

zippered pillows with armrests on the outer edges. The entire sofa is built in typical Cassina fashion

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Alanda 2.5 seater leather sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 1980s
Alanda 2.5 seater leather sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 1980s

Alanda 2.5 seater leather sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia 1980s

By Paolo Piva

Located in Sas van Gent, NL

maintenance, while the armrests and headrests are fully adjustable. A very comfortable sofa built in very

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Contemporary 235-236 Mister 2, 5 Seater Sofa by Philippe Starck for Cassina 2004
Contemporary 235-236 Mister 2, 5 Seater Sofa by Philippe Starck for Cassina 2004

Contemporary 235-236 Mister 2, 5 Seater Sofa by Philippe Starck for Cassina 2004

By Philippe Starck

Located in Sas van Gent, NL

backrest pillows. As one could expect, in the typical Cassina fashion, the sofa is built in a very

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Decorator Built Red Velvet Club Chair and Ottoman
Decorator Built Red Velvet Club Chair and Ottoman

Decorator Built Red Velvet Club Chair and Ottoman

Located in Ferndale, MI

. Height of chair back with cushion is 34.5. Ottoman Dimensions: 32"wide x 21" x 18 Matching custom built

Category

1990s American Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

terra cotta horse torso
terra cotta horse torso

terra cotta horse torso

Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA

, sofa back, built in headboard, I could go on and on.

Category

Antique 19th Century Panamanian Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Ypsilanti Stick Wicker Patio Furniture
Antique Ypsilanti Stick Wicker Patio Furniture

Antique Ypsilanti Stick Wicker Patio Furniture

By Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Corp

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

Antique Ypsilanti Stick Rattan patio set in a natural stained finish. Sofa has built in bookshelf

Category

Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Geometric Floating Sofa with Built-In End Tables by Adrian Pearsall, 1960's
Geometric Floating Sofa with Built-In End Tables by Adrian Pearsall, 1960's

Geometric Floating Sofa with Built-In End Tables by Adrian Pearsall, 1960's

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Adrian Pearsall (1925–2011) An expressive and clean-lined floating geometric sofa by Adrian

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

SHIMNA Delaware Sofa in Red Maharam Wool Upholstery
SHIMNA Delaware Sofa in Red Maharam Wool Upholstery

SHIMNA Delaware Sofa in Red Maharam Wool Upholstery

By SHIMNA

Located in Brooklyn, NY

being on display. Seat height is 18 inches. Sofa designed & built in Brooklyn, NY.

Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Midcentury Fiandra Modular Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Midcentury Fiandra Modular Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina

Midcentury Fiandra Modular Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Midcentury Fiandra modular sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Full-length upholstered sofa

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Plywood

Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 84 sofa. Hand built in the 1970s by de Sede

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 84 sofa. Hand built in the 1970s by de Sede

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s

Vintage De Sede DS 84 Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

delighted to bring to you ultra rare vintage De Sede DS 84 leather sofa. Hand built in the 1970s by de Sede

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Built In Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal built in couch for your home. A built in couch — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage built in couch now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer built in couch, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right built in couch, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made built in couch over the years, but those crafted by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Built In Couch?

The average selling price for a built in couch at 1stDibs is $8,398, while they’re typically $2,400 on the low end and $17,500 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.

Questions About Built In Couch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Built-in cabinets are cabinets that are constructed to fit a specific space. Typically these cabinets are set into the wall.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cosanti was first built in 1956 based on designs that Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri created. Today, the gallery and studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona, is an Arizona Historic Site and is open for the public to tour. Find a collection of Paolo Soleri pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Paimio Sanatorium was built in 1933 in Paimio, Finland. It originally served as a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients. Architect Alvar Aalto designed the building and the furniture it contained. You'll find a variety of Alvar Aalto furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A vinyl couch is a couch made from a chemical called polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which gives it a matte finish. Vinyl couches are smooth to the touch and tend to resemble leather but have less luster than a leather sofa. These couches are quite durable, lasting for many years without cracking like leather. Shop vinyl couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many kinds of comfortable couches-- it's really a matter of preference. on 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Modern, Art Deco, Victorian, Regency, among many other styles of couches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A camelback couch is a sofa that features a curvy back with an arch in the middle that resembles the back of a camel. Depending on the design, the hump can be very prominent or very subtle. You'll find a range of camelback couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An infinity couch is a sofa that consists of separate pieces that you can arrange in different ways. A modular sofa is another name for this type of seating solution. On 1stDibs, shop a range of modular sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify your couch, look for the maker's markings. Manufacturers choose different places for markings. Some will sew a label onto a cushion or mark one of the legs. Others place their markings on the underside of the frame, so it may be necessary to turn your couch onto its side to locate the marking. Once you've found it, you can search trusted online resources to find out who made your couch and then review information about that particular manufacturer to learn more about your piece's age, style and other characteristics. If you'd like assistance with the process, use the services of a knowledgeable antique dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chaise is different from a couch or sofa. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome. The chaise longue is based on a modern French design and is also known as a chaise lounge. This low reclining seat, known in English as a "long chair," has an elongated design with a low back that reaches about half the length of the furniture, allowing a sitter to put their feet up and relax. Shop a range of antique and modern chaise longues and sofas from top sellers and makers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The terms “cloud couch” or “cloud sofa” may refer to two specific designs — Restoration Hardware‘s Cloud Sofa is a plush white sofa with no hard edges and an oversized seat upholstered with goose-down stuffing. The other design known by this name is Adrian Pearsall’s low-profile Cloud sofa, one of the contributions to mid-century modern furniture design for which Pearsall is recognized today and among the initial concepts for Craft Associates, the now-legendary furniture company he founded. On 1stDibs, you will find a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary sofas from some of the world’s top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A couch table is a long, narrow table with storage space below that is placed behind a sofa and stands no higher than its back.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A sectional couch is comprised of individual pieces that can be arranged in different positions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A modular couch differs from traditional couches in that they comprise a series of various moveable sections called modules. They generally include a wide range of options such as moveable arm pieces or chaises longues. These couches offer great flexibility as you can set each module according to your needs. Find a collection of antique and vintage modular couches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    A Turkish couch is a long, low sofa, usually composed of a very thick mattress-like cushion and a wooden frame. Some styles feature arms like traditional sofas, while others are armless. You may sometimes see this type of furniture referred to as a divan. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of couches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A studio couch is a multifunctional sofa often used in small spaces, such as single-room studio apartments. It usually features a backless design and an adjustable frame. By sliding the frame, a user can convert the sofa into a double bed, so they can sit and sleep on a single piece of furniture. Find a large selection of sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A small couch is called a settee. They’re common in living rooms and other shared areas because they allow you to cozy up to someone and have a conversation with them. Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary settees from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are various options available for upholstery for a couch – it is a matter of preference. When selecting the upholstery, it is important to be aware of the cleanability, durability, resistance to dirt, and fading. A higher thread count ensures that the upholstery will last longer. Shop a range of antique and vintage upholstered couches on 1stDibs.
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    AutomatonDecember 16, 2021
    A very popular upholstery for couches in 2021 is 'Bouclé' fabric often utilized in a white or off-white color. Celebrity interiors and top interior designers in recent years have increased the popularity and demand for this type of fabric and now is a very hot trend that is sure to continue throughout the 2020's. We, at Automaton Modern, often use bouclé fabric on sofas by Vladimir Kagan such as the 'Cloud' sofa from Directional which curved shapes and contours are accentuated by the nubby texture of bouclé.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The fainting couch was a seating spot available to women who would faint from having their corsets on too tightly. The silhouette of the couch has a traditional backing like a regular couch with one end open. Browse a selection of fainting couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Victorian fainting couch is a piece of furniture that has one raised end and one low end. It accommodates one person who rests their back against the high end and stretches their legs out along the seat. Today, this piece of furniture is known as a chaise lounge. Find a selection of fainting couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    The most durable couch fabrics are cotton and linen.