Deep Cushion Cigar Leather Fold Sofa, Parawood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish sofa, framed in Parawood and upholstered in rich cigar leather, becomes the focal point of any space it's in. It's deep cushioned design and cushion wrapped arm rests en...
Leather, Wood
Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
1970's rare design folding sofa, by Spicla, in former Czechoslovakia.
Leather
Rare Design Leather Folding Sofa by Arch. Spicka, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - publicated in books and magazines - designer: Arch. Spicka - very good original condition with patina - combination of leather and leatherette - dimen...
Leather
1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Pista Leather Becchi Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A pi...
Leather
1970s Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa Vintage Leather Becchi Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Leather
Anfibio Foldable Sofa Bed 190 cm Yellow Leather Becchi Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Leather
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Purple Colored Leather Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Production year 1970. Its history is full of important events and participations. A piece considered a “Classic”...
Leather
1970's Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa 240 cm Copper Fabric Becchi Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A pi...
Leather
Italian Leather Vintage Sofa with Foldable Back
By Giovanni Erba 1
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage rare sofa made of tan leather of the highest grade quality, circa 1960.
Leather
Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, metal, leatherette Suitable for upholstery Measures: Daybed: Height:35cm :Depth :130cm Fabric and leatherette is torn in places Original...
Metal
Modern Anfibio Leather Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti
By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Houston, TX
Modern leather sofa that folds out to become a bed, called the "Anfibio" sofa designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti in the 1970s.
Leather
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H 27.96 in W 65.75 in
Maralunga 2-Seat Sofa in Black Leather by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
Original upholstery in black leather. This sofa features folding back cushions that can be folded down, or folded up to provide the user with more upper back and neck support.
Leather
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H 30.71 in W 77.96 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS 85 Daybed 1965 Folding Bed, Leather Light Caramel Vintage
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Highly desirable retro de Sede daybed and sofa. Rarely available and built in the 1960s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, this versatile retro daybed doubles up as a sofa and love...
Leather
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H 33 in W 72 in D 28 in
1958 Charles and Ray Eames Designed Fold-Down Compact Sofa for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Surrey, BC
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1940s, this leather and chrome, fold-down version of the Compact Sofa was made by Herman Miller in 1958.
Chrome
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H 27.5 in W 37 in D 40 in
De Sede DS-76 Modular Sleeper Sofa Brown Leather De Sede Sectional Sofa Couch
By De Sede
Located in Rochester, NY
This exquisite chocolate brown leather sofa folds out into a bed in various possible formations.
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 33.47 in
Early Black Leather Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Dronten, NL
That is exactly the feeling you get when sitting in this beautifully aged black leather Maralunga Sofa. Height folded down: 70cm, height folded up: 100cm.
Steel
Anfibio Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Anfibio bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti upholstered in original cognac leather. Couch folds out into a sofa bed with sheepskin mattress.
A modular leather sleeper sofa by De Sede
Located in West Hollywood, CA
De Sede is renowned for their high quality leathers and this leather sofa folds out to make a very comfortable bed.
Leather
Six-Piece De Sede Modular Leather Sleeper Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous De Sede High Quality Leather Modular Sofa, Each Section Folds Out to a Bed.
Leather
1950s Spanish Folding Bench in Beech and Leather
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A circa 1950s Spanish folding bench in beech with lattice leather seats and decorative brass stud work decoration. Possibly Catalán. Measurements: 43cm High (floor to seat)
Leather, Beech
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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