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Design Within Reach Raleigh Sectional Sofa Designed by J. Bernett and N.Dodziuk
By Jeffrey Bernett, Design Within Reach
Located in Miami, FL
Design Within Reach Raleigh Sectional Sofa Designed by J. Bernett and N.Dodziuk Offered for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Foam, Linen

Danish Modern Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, stained wood, Denmark, 1960s This model reminds of Borge Mogensen's designs. A well
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Sofa in Black Leather
Danish Modern Sofa in Black Leather
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 32.29 in
Vintage Midcentury Sofa by Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Pasadena, TX
, produced with exceptionally high quality and priced within reach of many” Vintage midcentury sofa by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
era’s design in Sweden. The rich texture of the cosy upholstery gives the sofa a modern edge while also
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, clean approach that seeks to combine functionality with beauty. The design of this sofa follows the
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Walnut and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
sofa is an elegant and well-proportioned piece within an uncomplicated construction that allows it to
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Teak Modular Sofa, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
appeal and quality. This outstanding modular sofa has a creative design that allows it to be used in a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Danish Modern Teak Modular Sofa, Denmark 1960s
Danish Modern Teak Modular Sofa, Denmark 1960s
H 29.73 in W 112.21 in D 32.29 in
Eccentric French Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
solutions. This sofa is an elegant and well-proportioned piece within a solid construction that allows it to
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Leather

Wilkhahn German Sofa in Brown Leather with Metal Frame
By Wilkhahn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
clear structured design can be seen through the clear, defined geometry of the unit executed within a
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Modern, the creator of this sofa based its design on durability, reliability, beauty, and comfort. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Oiva Parviainen Three-Seater "Susanna" Sofa, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design is the Susanna sofa created by Lahti
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
museums across the USA and Europe such as the MoMA and the Louvre. Their designs like the Soriana sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Carl Malmsten "Berlin" Three-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Berlin” three-seater sofa is “Malmstenesque” to its core. Designed in 1960, this sofa shows
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern design, this sofa brings together the best of both styles. The short, stained beech legs add
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, storied design and solid quality, this unique sofa is truly elegant and timeless. Condition: In good
Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Nordic Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Characterized by functionality, simplicity and clean lines, this sofa’s design is all about harmony. With its
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Mid-Century Upholstered Crescent Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
of the furniture designs created during the mid-20th century. As this sofa shows, furniture created
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Ulla" Three-Seater Birch Sofa, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
ordinary. Story has it that this rare sofa model was designed in 1938 for an exhibition in New York
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The curved, or banana sofa is often thought of as the most ubiquitous piece of furniture. While a
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Sofa for Ab Record, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
the sofa. The design is completed by tapered, solid wood legs with a dark colour that contrasts nicely
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

"Laila" Sofa by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Designed in the halcyon phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vitra Alcove High Back Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec 2008
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in West Hartford, CT
Design Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2008 Tubular steel, metal, MDF, polyurethane foam, upholstery Made
Category

Early 2000s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Swedish Mid-Century Sofa with Structural Legs, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
to the design. The duality of practicality and beauty is especially visible in this sofa, while the
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Sofa by Schiller Polstermøbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the structure of this stunning sofa. Many elements emblematic of mid-century design are also apparent
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sofa has a lot of character with a welcoming presence that exudes high quality craftsmanship and design
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

"EJ315" Two-Seater Sofa by Erik Ole Jørgensen, Denmark 1970s
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jørgensen, who mastered the art of combining comfort and craftsmanship with timeless design. Jørgensen’s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Leif Hansen "Model 62" Sofa for Kronen Møbelfabrikken, Denmark, 1960s
By Kronen, Leif Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Leif Hansen’s Model 62 sofa is commonly referred to as the “Geisha” and was designed in 1959. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Harbo Sølvsten Model "Tivoli-Df 22" Convertible Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sølvsten, he designed for JCA Jensen Møbelfabrik during the Midcentury era, therefore this sofa could have
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vitra Coveted Alcove High Back Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec 2008
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in West Hartford, CT
Design Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2008 Tubular steel, metal, MDF, polyurethane foam, upholstery Made
Category

Early 2000s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Guillerme et Chambron Corner Sofa with Faience Table, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
of French mid-century design history. This brilliant corner sofa with faïence designed by world
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-century modern pieces such as this sofa belong in the realm of design art today. Condition: In good
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Stained Wood Sofa with Cuffed Armrests, France, ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, who was convinced of the power of good design. This sofa helps to understand Perriand’s words, as it
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
Samsas sofa is a classic with a solid wood frame and was manufactured by O.H. Sjögren in Tranås. Its
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Sofa for AB Record Bollnäs, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
upholstery is utilized to further highlight the shape of the sofa. The design is completed by tapered, solid
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s
By Rino Levi
Located in Utrecht, NL
his furniture designs as well. As this beautiful Brazilian wood sofa shows, by the 1960s, Levi
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Olof Ottelin "Duetto" Sofa for Kervo Snickerifabrik Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
By Olof Ottelin
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lovely “Duetto” loveseat was designed back in the 1950s to bring the sitters closer together
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Velour Two-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
an open design profile, this two-seater sofa carries with it some of the fundamental characteristics
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
history. The design of this 1940s sofa combines function and aesthetics, keeping the form in service of
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
any space. This is true for this sofa as well. The design is a study in simplicity: its square
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design created during the 20th century. As this elegant three-seater sofa shows, the style is
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

“Model V11” Three-Seater Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
This free-standing sofa, better known as “Model V11” is considered among the masterpiece designs of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
By N.A. Jørgensens
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish two-seater sofa by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik revolves around high-quality materials
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Two-Seater Sofa in Velour, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Italy, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
stability to the structure. Mid-century modern designs - like this sofa - are simple, clean, and make use
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, these three-seater sofas represent Danish Modernism in a couple of ways: the design rejects the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Mid-Century Two Part Sofa in Black Cow Hide, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique curved sofa consists of two parts and whether the parts are standing next to each other
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Wooden Cross Legs, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Generally speaking, Mid-Century Modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an open design
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guillerme et Chambron Sculpted Oak Two-Seater Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Grand Repos” sofa deserve its title of iconic, both in terms of quality and design
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 3 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
modules of the sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, thanks to its great
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
age and use. For further details, we encourage you to reach out to our team of design specialists.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Handmade Ada Sofa, Contemporary Daybed/Futon - Oak, Wool Fabric - by BACD studio
By BACD Studio
Located in Værløse, DK
into a guest suite. The timeless design of this sofa allows it to fit comfortably in any setting no
Category

2010s Danish Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wool, Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Caviuna Side Table by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Modern Design
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
. Placing a side table beside a sofa or bed helps ensure that essential items are within easy reach and are
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

English 1900s Century Bleached Elmwood Tiered Side Table with Baluster Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
elmwood veneer, showcases a timeless oval design enriched with two tiers for enhanced functionality. Its
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Early 20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Handmade Hanne Side Table, Ø45cm - Painted - by BACD studio
By BACD Studio
Located in Værløse, DK
Simple, elegant and iconic the Hanne side table is the perfect companion to your favorite sofa or
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer, Beech

Handmade Hanne Side Table, Ø45cm - Oak - by BACD studio
By BACD Studio
Located in Værløse, DK
Simple, elegant and iconic the Hanne side table is the perfect companion to your favorite sofa or
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer, Oak

Handmade Hanne Side Table Ø45cm - Walnut - by BACD studio
By BACD Studio
Located in Værløse, DK
Simple, elegant and iconic the Hanne side table is the perfect companion to your favorite sofa or
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Lacquer

Coil Mother of Pearl Inlay Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
bedside table, offering a stylish solution for keeping your books and essentials within reach. Elevate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

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Design Within Reach Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal design within reach sofa for your home. A design within reach sofa — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a design within reach sofa, we have 100 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the design within reach sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each design within reach sofa bearing Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made design within reach sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison and Afra & Tobia Scarpa are consistently popular.

How Much is a Design Within Reach Sofa?

A design within reach sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,500, while the lowest priced sells for $2,200 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

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 Design Within Reach Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rob Forbes started Design Within Reach in 1999. He became interested in launching a company that sold European furniture directly to American consumers after he had difficulty buying pieces for his own apartment. You'll find a selection of Design Within Reach furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.