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
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut
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
Walnut
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
Wood
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
Marble
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
Travertine
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
Walnut
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
Fabric
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
Leather, Walnut
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
Fabric
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
Travertine
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
Leather, Fiberglass
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
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
Aluminum
Antique Inlaid Wood Sofa and Yellow and Red Walnut Fabric, Carlo X, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
style, comes from Italy, built circa 1750. Important sofa in excellent condition, perfect fabric o
Sold|$9,052 / set
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
Metal
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
Chrome
Sold|$3,800
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
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel
Sold|$3,900
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
Chrome
Sold|$3,900
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
Chrome
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
Enamel, Chrome
Sold|$11,475
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
Mahogany
Sold|$12,810
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
Mahogany
Sold|$46,110
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
Mahogany
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
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$1,840
Long Midcentury Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern two-seat sofa with built in side tables. Low seating, tapered legs, Paul McCobb
Wood
Sold|$2,250
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
Maple
Sold|$4,700
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
Mahogany
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
Brass
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
Wool, Walnut
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
Upholstery, Walnut
Sofa with Chrome Back Frame and Deep Blue Grey Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
. Built in Italy, circa 1970. This sofa was completely restored and newly reupholstered in a soft Italian
Chrome
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
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
Textile, Formica
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
Fabric
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
Mahogany
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
Suede, Fiberglass
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
Chrome
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
Steel
Sold|$1,600
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
Fabric, Laminate, Walnut
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
Upholstery, Maple
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
Walnut, Wool
Sold|$3,200
Handsome danish sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Long danish sofa with built-in white formica end tables.
Wood, Fabric, Formica
Sold|$3,800
Leather and Chrome Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
European leather and chrome sofa with built in side tables
Chrome
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
Chrome
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
Metal
Sold|$2,322 / item
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
Leather, Plastic
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
Wool, Wood
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
Metal
Sold|$8,900
terra cotta horse torso
Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA
, sofa back, built in headboard, I could go on and on.
Terracotta
Sold|$18,000 / set
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
Rattan, Hardwood
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
Wool, Walnut
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.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
A Sensational Pair of Custom "Serpentine" Sofas in the Manner of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sensational pair of custom built, mohair upholstered "Serpentine" sofas in the manner of Vladimir
Mohair
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
Velvet, Foam, Plywood
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
Leather, Wood
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
Leather, Wood
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
Leather, Wood
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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