1960s Richard Schultz for Knoll 704 Convertible Daybed / Sofa in Grey Fabric
By Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 704 Convertible Sofa, initially designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll in 1958.
Steel
1960s Richard Schultz Daybed Lounge w/ Cream Hopsack Upholstery and Metal Legs
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommon Daybed, designed in circa 1958 by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. Around the same time, Florence Knoll & Charles Niedringhaus were designing their own se...
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Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates Convertible Sofa Bed
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Across the 1950's, Richard Stein, Charles Niedringhaus, Richard Schultz and Florence Knoll designed many convertible sofa beds and daybeds for Knoll Associates.
Metal
Wilhelm Knoll Convertible Sofa / Daybed for Antimott Knoll
By Knoll Antimott, Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wilhelm Knoll convertible sofa / daybed for Antimott Knoll.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Richard Schultz for Knoll Convertible Sofa/Daybed
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richard Schultz sofa for Knoll, circa 1960s. Known primarily as a designer of outdoor furniture, Schultz designed this sofa that converts to a daybed when the situation necessitates ...
Steel
Rare Convertible Sofa by Florence Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare convertible sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates circa mid 1960's.
Metal
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H 27.76 in W 75.79 in D 35.44 in
Florence Knoll, 1958, Convertible Daybed or Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Extremely rare convertible Daybed, designed in 1958 (This piece was manufactured in 1966, see label!) Absolutely minimalistic design for Knoll International. Very nice vintage c...
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Knoll 'Stella’ Convertible Daybed Sofa Couch
By Knoll, Walter Knoll
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1950s Mid-Century Modern Knoll ‘Stella’ convertible daybed/sofa. Petite when folded, the sofa uses an ingenious ‘wheel in a track’ system as each seat cushion rotates through 90 degr...
Upholstery, Beech
Rare Knoll Richard Shultz Daybed, 1955
By Richard Schultz
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Richard Shultz daybed 1955 Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International.
Iron
Knoll Convertible Sofa Bed
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll & Charles Niedringhaus for Knoll sofa bed model 701; features convenient swivel and or removable back bolster that converts to bed. Sturdy painted iron frame with new...
Wrought Iron
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H 28.5 in W 76 in D 31 in
Convertible Sofa Bed, Model 703BC by Richard Schultz for Knoll International
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Seat pulls forward on counterbalanced rollers into a horizontal position.
Upholstery
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H 28.5 in W 76 in D 31 in
Convertible Sofa Bed, Model 703 BC by Richard Schultz for Knoll International
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Seat pulls forward on counterbalanced rollers into a horizontal position.
Upholstery
Convertible Sofa Bed by Richard Stein for Knoll
Located in Pasadena, CA
Foam rubber mattress over plywood platform.
The back lowers to form bed.
Iron
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H 28 in W 76 in D 31 in
Rare Richard Schultz Convertible Daybed with Evelyn Hill Textile, Knoll, 1955
By Richard Schultz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare convertible daybed with original Evelyn Hill textile for Knoll, circa 1955.
Steel
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H 28.35 in W 75.99 in D 31.11 in
Convertible Sofa Daybed Model 703BC by Richard Schultz for Knoll International
By Richard Schultz
Located in Maastricht, NL
Newly upholstered in grey vintage style fabric. New foam. Pullout mechanism is slightly stiff.
Metal
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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