Skip to main content

Transitional Sofa

French Directoire Style Sofa in Cherrywood
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Southampton, NJ
/ splayed back legs. A unique transitional sofa suitable for placement in a variety of settings considering
Category

20th Century Italian Directoire Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Directoire Style Sofa in Cherrywood
French Directoire Style Sofa in Cherrywood
$3,995
H 29 in W 58 in D 27 in
Heritage Collection Tancredi 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
The Tancredi is defined by strong, linear geometry, making it a perfect transitional sofa that can
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Heritage Collection Tancredi 3-Seat Sofa
Heritage Collection Tancredi 3-Seat Sofa
$7,500 / item
H 37 in W 96 in D 44 in
Mid-century 2-Strand Transitional Arm 3-Seat Rattan Sofa w/ Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century two-strand transitional arm 3-seat sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored Art Deco Stick Rattan Three-Seat Transitional Sectional Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Art Deco rattan three-seat sofa features the classic transitional arms
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Restored Art Deco Stick Rattan Three-Seat Transitional Sectional Sofa
Restored Art Deco Stick Rattan Three-Seat Transitional Sectional Sofa
$4,125 Sale Price
44% Off
H 31 in W 82 in D 35 in
Rare Restored "1940s Transition" Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a sofa and lounge chair with the "1940s Transition" three-stranded arm style. This arm style flows
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Rare Restored "1940s Transition" Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Rare Restored "1940s Transition" Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
$4,922 Sale Price / set
44% Off
H 29.02 in W 70.98 in D 37 in
French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV transition provençal settee, patinated wood frame, recent pale yellow down
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee
French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee
$12,000
H 35 in W 43.5 in D 31 in
Vintage Henredon Sofa with Brass Feet
By Henredon
Located in Las Vegas, NV
mid-century, art deco, or transitional decor. The sofa has been reupholstered in a beautiful chenille
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Henredon Sofa with Brass Feet
Vintage Henredon Sofa with Brass Feet
$5,500
H 30 in W 92 in D 36 in
Danish Curved Banana Sofa in Velour, 1950.
Located in Asaa, DK
sofa in yellowish velvet fabric. This sofa represents the transition period between Danish Art Deco and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish Curved Banana Sofa in Velour, 1950.
Danish Curved Banana Sofa in Velour, 1950.
$2,558
H 29.53 in W 60.24 in D 37.41 in
Bliss Sofa & Ottoman Set by Mother
Located in New York, NY
“critical” mark on Bliss’s sea level indicator, the furniture transitions seamlessly from a buoyant sofa to
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

Bliss Sofa & Ottoman Set by Mother
Bliss Sofa & Ottoman Set by Mother
$100,000 / set
H 35.25 in W 88 in D 28.63 in
Vintage Boho Serpentine Sofa After John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, visually defining the sofa's sharp silhouette and emphasizing its transitional modernity. A stunning
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of iconic design with this stunning vintage Mid Century "Zoe" Sofa, an homage
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
$6,000 Sale Price
40% Off
H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Antique Empire Charles X Inlaid Walnut & Brass Sofa, 1910s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Important sofa in transition style between empire and Charles X. Walnut wood veneer, brass inlays
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Empire Sofas

Materials

Brass

Antique Empire Charles X Inlaid Walnut & Brass Sofa, 1910s
Antique Empire Charles X Inlaid Walnut & Brass Sofa, 1910s
$1,666 Sale Price
43% Off
H 42.52 in W 85.04 in D 27.56 in
Four-Seater Sofa Upholstered in Ivory Fabric with Four Pillows, Bowed Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
blends effortlessly with various decor styles, from modern to transitional. The sofa’s elegant, curved
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

DS-76 Convertible Leather Modern Sofa or Daybed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa with transitional bed function DS-76/102 by De Sede. We launched the DS-76 back in 1972. At
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-76 Convertible Leather Modern Sofa or Daybed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa with transitional bed function DS-76/102 by De Sede. We launched the DS-76 back in 1972. At
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Stone Washed Greige Linen with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
sofa boasts a transitional style that effortlessly blends with various decor. Upgrade your living room
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Down

Arflex “Ribalta” Adjustable Daybed by Fabrizio Ballardini – Italian Versatility
By Fabricio Ballardini, Arflex
Located in Dronten, NL
flexible design, effortlessly transitioning from a streamlined sofa to a comfortable daybed. Fabrizio
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pietro Arosio Sliding Bed Sofa for Taccini
By Pietro Arosio, Tacchini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
creates a sturdy, grounding feel to the piece, which while substantial, transitions smoothly into a sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Pietro Arosio Sliding Bed Sofa for Taccini
Pietro Arosio Sliding Bed Sofa for Taccini
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32 in W 78 in D 55 in
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabinets and shelves, this piece easily transitions from a compact sofa to an expanded daybed, perfect for
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed Daybed with Storage Headboard
$2,450
H 29.625 in W 76 in D 33.625 in
c.1970s Guillerme et Chambron Low Extending Sofa / Day-bed Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
transition seamlessly from a comfortable sofa into a practical day-bed. Upholstered in padded textile, it
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

English Arm Loveseat Upholstered in 100% Natural Hemp
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
. Supported by white oak legs, this sofa boasts a transitional style that effortlessly blends with various
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Loveseats

Materials

Hemp

Pair of Narrow Lyby Mobler Danish Teak Sliding Door Cabinets
By Laurits M. Larsen, Kai Kristiansen, Lyby Mobler, Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
sofas, or as transitional room dividers. The backs are fully finished, allowing these units to float in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pair of Narrow Lyby Mobler Danish Teak Sliding Door Cabinets
Pair of Narrow Lyby Mobler Danish Teak Sliding Door Cabinets
$2,995 / set
H 30 in W 35.375 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Swedish 1840s Light Gray Painted Side Tables with Distressed Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
", they seamlessly transition as sofa tables, offering both functionality and aesthetic allure. Crafted
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

A Pair of 1960/70s Mid Century Modern Danish Rosewood Square Coffee Tables
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
. Because of their size, these could work well next to a sofa of as a transition table for a corner sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Recent Sales

2023 Lee Industries Transitional Sofa
By Lee Industries
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Custom made LEE Industries 3973-03 Sofa. This sofa is showroom new and has never been used
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

2020s Lee Industries Transitional Sofa
By Lee Industries
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Custom made LEE Industries 7098 Sofa. This sofa is showroom new and has never been used. This sofa
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

2023 Lee Industries Performance Transitional Sofa
By Lee Industries
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Custom made LEE Industries 1399-03 Sofa. This sofa is showroom new and has never been used. A sofa
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa with Custom Vintage Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of Wormley's more transitional sofa designs, the custom upholstery choice of a vintage Jack
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery

1810 Transition Period Empire / Biedermeier Sofa / Couch Inlaid Birch Veneer
Located in Liverpool, GB
Original, representative sofa / couch from the transition period Empire / Biedermeier, circa 1810
Category

Antique 1810s European Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

New, Geometric, transitional, bold, art, modern sectional, modular
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Discover Playful Luxury with the Exquisite, Original T4 Modular Sofa Embark on a journey into the
Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Schumacher Mohair Three-Seat Sofa , 2 available
By Schumacher
Located in Chicago, IL
Schumacher Mohair three-seat sofa, 2 available Transitional three-seat sofa in brown Mohair two
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood, Down

Two-Seat Sofa "Transition", End 19th Century, Italy
Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
Two-seat sofa "transition" end 19th century, Italy. Restored, gold leaf finish. Size 130 x 70
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Beech

GORDON’S Late 20th Century Oak Transitional Console Sofa Table
By Gordon Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style sofa table by Gordon's Furniture, of Johnson City, Tennessee, USA. Solid oak
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Red Condo Sofa by California Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Presents a Condo sofa by California Sofa. Transitional in style with swooping and softly rolling
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Red Condo Sofa by California Sofa
Red Condo Sofa by California Sofa
H 34 in W 40 in D 73 in
Swedish 18th Century Transitional Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
stretcher. A fine example of a transitional sofa, between Rococo and Gustavian.
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas

Materials

Wood

Swedish 18th Century Transitional Sofa
Swedish 18th Century Transitional Sofa
H 42.92 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Holly Hunt Studio H Modern Transitional Sofa
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, sleek and transitional Holly Hunt Studio H modern sofa. The fabric color is hard to
Category

Early 2000s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Transitional Sofa Table of Quarter Sawn Primative Oak Plank on Contemporary Iron Base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofa Tables

Materials

Iron

Sofa Table
Sofa Table
H 33.5 in W 83 in D 13.5 in
Elposa Transitional Custom Sofa by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
A transitional sofa with elegance and comfort, featuring an inviting neutral beige woven commercial
Category

2010s Canadian Sofas

Materials

Nickel

1800s Antique Victorian, Transitional, Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique sofa, victorian, nice condition transitional sofa, newly upholstered 1800s
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Transitional Chippendale / Hepplewhite Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
a transitional Chippendale / Hepplewhite "camelback" sofa with square moulded tappering legs, quite
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Wood

Transitional Danish Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
is upholstered in a solid wool at one point in time it was inconceivable that one would put a sofa
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Transitional Danish Modern Sofa
Transitional Danish Modern Sofa
H 33 in W 71 in D 25 in
Bernhardt Furniture Transitional Gray Upholstered Nailhead Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in West Hartford, CT
Solid gray chenille upholstered fabric gives this transitional nailhead sofa with a mid century
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Transition Style Sofa in Giltwood, 1900’s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Transition style two places sofa in molded and gilt wood standing on four straight tapered and
Category

Early 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Transition Style Sofa in Giltwood, 1900’s
Transition Style Sofa in Giltwood, 1900’s
H 31.5 in W 44.89 in D 19.69 in
Modern Contemporary Transitional Baker Sofa Grey Cotton Linen
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of matching modern contemporary Baker sofa. This sofa comes with matching cushions and
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Barbara Barry For Henredon Transitional Modern 3 Seat Sofa Couch
By Henredon, Barbara Barry
Located in Dayton, OH
Famed designer Barbara Barry brings her signature blend of accessible elegance to her collection for fine furniture brand Henredon. It features a tight seat and back, along with a sl...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Transition Style Sofa in Giltwood and Tapestry, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Transition style sofa in giltwood standing on four cabriole legs ending in scroll with a decor of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Contemporary Transitional Pair of Naugahyde Swivel Chairs and Sofa
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This set of brown naugahyde swivel chairs and sofa is the perfect combination of comfort and style
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Naugahyde

1930s Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Transitional Swan and Serpent Carved Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable, hand-carved, Mahogany sofa from the early 20th century in the transitional Chinese
Category

Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Transition" Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Full "1940s Transition" rattan living room set featuring three-seat sofa, two matching lounge
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Modern Contemporary Transitional Baker Sofa and Love Seat Set Grey
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of matching modern contemporary Baker sofa and love seat. These sofas come with matching
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Modern Transitional Interior Craft Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric
By Interior Crafts
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This exquisite interior craft sofa is upholstered in luxurious holly hunt fabric in a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Blue Green Grey Sofa w Black Metal Base Modern Contemporary Transitional
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Up for sale is a sophisticated, full size sofa in a blue and grey textured upholstery in very good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Directoire Empire Transition Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant, ebonised, early 19th Century French canape with fabulous Mermaid tail feet, back and front, and carved lotus flower motif to back.
Category

Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Directoire Empire Transition Canape
Directoire Empire Transition Canape
H 45.08 in W 80.32 in D 24.81 in
Swedish, 1940s Curved Velvet Sofa
Located in Highland, IN
This Swedish sofa represents a transition from the Deco/ Moderne to Mid-Century Modern aesthetic
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Swedish, 1940s Curved Velvet Sofa
Swedish, 1940s Curved Velvet Sofa
H 30 in W 75 in D 35 in
Osvaldo Borsani 'D70' Reclining Sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Culver City, CA
Presenting an exquisite adjustable reclining sofa-to-daybed, a masterpiece designed by the renowned
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ligne Roset Nomade Express Sofa Bed
By Didier Gomez
Located in Basildon, London
mechanism allows for a seamless transition from sofa to bed, making it ideal for unexpected guests or small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Ligne Roset Nomade Express Sofa Bed
Ligne Roset Nomade Express Sofa Bed
H 15.75 in W 81.11 in D 40.56 in
Modern Contemporary Transitional Baker Love Seat Grey Cotton Linen
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern contemporary Baker love seat. This sofa comes with matching cushions and pillows. They are
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Danish Modern Teak Daybed/Sofa Hvidt & Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Minneapolis, MN
finish. Designed Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, this transitional piece makes a comfortable sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Danish Loveseat Settee Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Daverkosen
By Ole Wanscher, Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
seamless joints and transitions. The sofa has been updated with new luxury fabric and foam. Look closely to
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sectional Sofa or Pair of Chaise Lounges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A transitional modern 2 piece long sofa or pair of chaise lounges. These feature their original
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Brown Leather De Sede Ds-76 Modular Sofa Daybed, Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in DE MEERN, NL
those in need of a stylish and practical guest bed solution. The transition from sofa to bed is smooth
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modular 1990's Nonstop Style Channel Tufted Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Culver City, CA
sofa a perfect transitional piece that would easily flex into any environment, even a more traditinoal
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Original Mah Jong Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Chicago, IL
embodies boundless freedom in both function and form.  Seamlessly transition between armchair, sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

American Expandable Top Console Table with Sawhorse Legs, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American transitional/expandable sofa or work table with two drawers from the mid-20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Transition Style Sofa in Giltwood, 1900's
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Transition style two places sofa in molded and gilt wood standing on four straight tapered and
Category

20th Century Other Canapes

Materials

Giltwood

Transition Style Sofa in Giltwood, 1900's
Transition Style Sofa in Giltwood, 1900's
H 31.5 in W 44.89 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Transitional Late Gustavian / Early Empire Sofa, Circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Swedish transitional late Gustavian / early Empire sofa / settee, circa 1810, origin: Sweden  
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Settees

Materials

Pine

18th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Sofa with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
Transitional Louis XVIII or Rococo sofa in walnut with turned legs and stretcher, carved shaped
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Canapes

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Karl Erik Ekselius for Joc Vetlanda Convertible Sofa / Daybed, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Norwalk, CT
, versatile model offers an adjustable seat mechanism that smoothly transitions from a sofa for more formal
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Beech

1960's Danish Teak Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Victoria, BC
solid teak with pleated rattan side panels. Transition from sofa to daybed effortlessly with armrests
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Tropical "1940s Transition" Three-Seat Rattan Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This unique sofa features a sofa and two chairs with the "1940s Transition" three stranded arm
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Tropical Mid-Century "1940s Transition" Three-Seat Rattan Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare sofa features the "1940s Transition" three stranded arm style. This arm style flows
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Sectional Sofa by Pearson, 1980s
By Pearson Co.
Located in Hamburg, PA
An elegant sectional sofa by Pearson for Lane Company. This transitional six-piece even-arm sofa
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sectional Sofa by Pearson, 1980s
Sectional Sofa by Pearson, 1980s
H 30 in W 120 in D 94 in
Antique Biedermeier Sofa Emerald Green Velvet Walnut
By Biedermeier
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning circa 1800s Biedermeier three seater sofa from the transitional period between
Category

Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Dunbar 'Harlow Lounge' Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hanover, MA
silver velvet. This sofa represents a transition from Wormley's earlier seating designs which were
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

French 18th Century Sofa / Canapé with Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 18th century Regence style (Transition to Louis XV) sofa / canapé with seat cushion and
Category

Antique 18th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wood

Transition Style Three-Seat Bamboo/Rattan Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
This stylish and inviting 3-seat sofa features the "1940s Transition" three stranded arm style
Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

Drexel Heritage Transitions Ceruse Console Sofa Table with Pair of Benches
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage transitional modern console table or sofa table with a pair of matching benches by
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Long Four-Cushion Sofa in Woven Textured Trellis Pattern
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Understated elegance defines this 9-foot low-slung sofa with four foam seat cushions and four down
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

George III Camelback Sofa
Located in Alexandria, VA
This transitional sofa has an excellent Chippendale camel back with tapered reeded Hepplewhite legs
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Canapes

George III Camelback Sofa
George III Camelback Sofa
H 39 in W 85.5 in D 26.25 in
MARGE CARSON Transitional 74" Button Tufted Sofa
By Marge Carson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style loveseat by high-end furniture maker Marge Carson, of Pomona, California, USA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Down

HICKORY WHITE Transitional Leopard Print Sofa with Nailhead Trim
By Hickory White
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style sofa by Hickory White Furniture. Hardwood frame construction; upholstered in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

People Also Browsed

Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unearth the charm of a vintage file cabinet hailing from the early 20th century, an intriguing creation by an unknown French manufacturer. This exquisite piece carries the whispers o...
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
Early 20th Century Wood Large French File Cabinet
$6,403
H 76.38 in W 63 in D 25.2 in
Reeded Antique White Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A reeded antique white cabinet crafted from reclaimed pine. It features a decorative ribbing running top to bottom on the front and sides and molded edging along the top. Dimensi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Reeded Antique White Cabinet
Reeded Antique White Cabinet
$4,932 / item
H 35 in W 53 in D 19 in
1970 Bentwood Swivel Chair Model 'Convair' In Green Velvet by Oddmund Vad
By VAD Trevarefabrikk, Oddmund Vad
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern bentwood ' model Convair' swivel lounge chair by Oddmund Vad for VAD Trevarefabrik in Norway. Featuring a floating circular bentwood frame and floor sta...
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Barbara Barry for Baker Pair of Grey Chenille Slipper Chairs
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Slipper chairs from Barbara Barry for Baker. Armless chairs with tight curved backs and loose seat cushions upholstered in a Great Plains chenille textured fabric in matte grey. Flu...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Iris Farm Table in Reclaimed Pine, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques (expandable)
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table is seen here in 112" x 42" with two 15" extensions, expanding the table to 142". It can be built with or without extension leaves. We use hand selected, vintage heart pi...
Category

2010s American Country Farm Tables

Materials

Pine, Reclaimed Wood

Set Of Four Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century set of four faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale chairs. Set includes one armchair and three matching side chairs. Chairs feature intricately carved frames supported by taper...
Category

20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Set Of Four Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Chairs
Set Of Four Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Chairs
$1,485 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 17 in
Italian Art Deco Pergamena Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom Italian vanity, dressing table or secretary with triptych mirror, in parchment and fruitwood, possibly pear wood, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Italy, circa 1935. The base tabl...
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Brass

Tuxedo Wall Sconce in Oil-Rubbed Bronze & Mint Green Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Tuxedo wall sconce or reading light designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. This design is strongly influenced by both French and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. Enamel shown is ou...
Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Nickel

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Lotus And Blue Waters Screen Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions- Hard to Find Lotus Flowers A stunning Japanese Antique Hand Painted six panel byobu screen on silk executed with lovely lotus flowers and vib...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Lotus And Blue Waters Screen Vibrant Colors
Japanese Antique Hand Painted Lotus And Blue Waters Screen Vibrant Colors
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.5 in W 93.5 in D 0.75 in
18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Chinoiserie Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
$780
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Console Table, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful console table in rattan and bamboo. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Console Table, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Console Table, Italy 1970s
$1,666
H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 14.97 in
Le Bambole Sofa By Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Le Bambole Sofa By Mario Bellini for B&B Italia  1970's Upholstered in Creme Wool Fabric The Fabric is in excellent condition - (any discoloration in the images is from shadows)
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

French Alpine Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France 19th Century
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This 19th-century French Alpine rustic folk art cabinet embodies the charm and authenticity of traditional mountain craftsmanship. Handcrafted from solid oak wood, its surface bears ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Breathtaking Art Deco Revival Sofa in Rattan Parquetry, Italy, circa 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Expert...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful walnut armoire features a central door front flanked by two doors, which open to shelved storage. (Two shelves).  
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Glass, Oak

Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930
Art Deco Three-Door Armoire, circa 1930
$3,329
H 74.02 in W 63 in D 15.36 in
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Transitional Sofa", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Transitional Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the transitional sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A transitional sofa — often made from wood, fabric and natural fiber — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a transitional sofa — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each transitional sofa bearing Empire, Louis XVI or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one transitional sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carrocel, Drexel and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Transitional Sofa?

A transitional sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,632, while the lowest priced sells for $1,295 and the highest can go for as much as $21,155.

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.