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Pair of Vintage Oversized Lounge Chairs from The Wave House
Located in Oxnard, CA
neutral off-white color. The chairs were likely custom built and matched the enormous semi-circle sofa pit
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Weiman 1980s U-Shaped Sectional Pit Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Weiman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pit sofa by Weiman
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

Mid Century Danish Modern 1970's PIt Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Sofa Offered is a mid-century modern sofa. The sofa screams
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

14 Piece Cubed Modular Curved Pit Sofa Circa 1980s
By Milo Baughman, Steelcase, Thayer Coggin
Located in Bensalem, PA
Truly amazing modular sofa you will not find another one like it circa 1980s can be arranged in
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Carter Mid Century Modular Pit Sectional Sofa, 7 pieces
By Carter Furniture 1, Selig
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Carter Modular Sectional Pit Sofa c.1970’s. Done in the style of Selig Playpen
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 12 Piece Scallop Back Pit Sectional Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A super great looking sofa and super comfortable. A 12-piece Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Pit
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Lazy Susan Rotating Coffee Table, 1968
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'conversation pit' styled sofa's, not many coffee tables can fit perfectly with them and function with the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Formica

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Selig Modular Conversation Pit Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Nashville, TN
7-piece Milo Baughman style cube modular sofa with pullout full-sized bed. Original velvet-like
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Selig Modular Conversation Pit Sofa
Selig Modular Conversation Pit Sofa
H 29 in W 133 in D 102 in
Playpen Style 1970s Modular Sectional Pit Sofa - Seven Pieces
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seven piece vintage 1970s modular pit sectional. Wonderful retro velvet upholstery is a latticed
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Mid-Century Danish Modern Milo Baughman Style Stratford Love Seat Pit Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa similar to the style of Milo Baughman, made by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman Style 7-Piece Pit Group Orange Velour Chevron 1970s Modular Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not the sofa to pass over because you'll "wait for the next one to come around". This is it
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Milo Baughman Large Pit Sectional with 12 Pieces
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pit Sectional. This modular masterpiece, consisting of 12 pieces, offers unparalleled versatility and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Directional Sofas
Located in Chicago, IL
Nice pair of Directional 'free-form' sofas, a good conversation pit or semi-circular arrangement
Category

20th Century American Sofas

Directional Sofas
Directional Sofas
H 29 in W 86 in D 48 in
1980s Vintage Selig Velveteen Half Moon Sectional Sofa & Coordinating Wrap Aroun
By Selig
Located in west palm beach, FL
pit sofa with 4 matching upholstered wrap around console tables. Two matching ottomans complete the
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 4 Seat Midcentury Modern Sofa + Chrome Base
By Knoll, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
some pitting and chrome loss. Retains original label. This sofa is ready for installation. Supreme
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Velvet Modular Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Luxurious and sexy 1970s modular conversation pit group sectional sofa consists of 6 pieces. Use
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1970s Velvet Modular Sectional Sofa
1970s Velvet Modular Sectional Sofa
H 32.5 in W 35 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern 'Lara' Sectional Sofa by Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso
By Noti Massari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage sectional conversation pit sofa in it's original brown leather upholstery. Would fit
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Ligne Roset 3 Piece "Yang" by Francois Bauchet Red Kvadrat Fabric Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
contemporary take on the conversation pit. This amazing sofa sits on top of a series of silver colored metal
Category

Late 20th Century French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1960s Rotating Rosewood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
'conversation pit' styled sofa's, this particular table was made to pair with the Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood

Ten-Piece Sectional Sofa Pit in the Style Milo Baughman by Selig
By Selig
Located in Dallas, TX
Ten-piece sectional sofa pit in the style of Milo Baughman by Selig. This pit group can be placed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Lighted Pit Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs Inc.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fraser, MI
Please message us for a cost effective shipping quote to your location. Pit sofa designed by
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1970s Milo Baughman Style Modular Pit Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Amazing 3 piece pit sofa in the manner of Milo Baughman with Jack Lenor Larsen wool upholstery
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Curved Circular Pit Sectional Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed and well made vintage sofa, circa 1970s. The sofa consists of four two-seat
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Danish Modern Harvey Probber Crushed Velvet Loveseat Pit Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa similar to the style of Milo Baughman, made by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Danish Modern Milo Baughman Style Stratford 3-Seat Pit Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa similar to the style of Milo Baughman, made by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman Style 7-Piece Pit Group Orange Velour Chevron 1970s Modular Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not the sofa to pass over because you'll "wait for the next one to come around". This is it
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Vintage Sectional Pit Sofa by Kroehler Chocolate Brown Suede Like Fabric
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage 12 piece chocolate brown sectional pit sofa with suede like / velvet fabric. 24 cushions
Category

20th Century North American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Sectional Pit Sofa by Kroehler Chocolate Brown Suede Like Fabric
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage 12 piece chocolate brown sectional pit sofa with suede like / velvet fabric. 24 cushions
Category

20th Century North American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Pit Style Yellow Semi-Circular Sofa 3 Piece Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Adrian Pearsall semi-circular sectional sofa by Craft & Associates, circa 1970s. Inset base gives a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Baughman Modular Blue Sectional Sofa Conversation Pit, 1980s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a modular, four piece sectional sofa, with an ottoman, upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Monumental 1970s Unique Pop Art Sectional Pit Sofa w Curvy Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Fabulous comfortable sectional from the 1970s. Overall width as seen is 153". Center section is 33" and can be removed and function as an independent chair.   
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Monumental Mid-Century Modern U-Shaped Pit Sectional Sofa with Brass Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large custom made sofa, circa 1970s. It features a three piece U-shape design with a full brass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Large Pit Sectional with 11 Pieces
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This sofa is very versatile and can be arranged in numerous configurations. The listing
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stunning 6 Piece Milo Baughman Sectional Pit Group by Thayer Coggin circa 1980
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration we are excited to offer this extremely rare and original sectional pit group
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Laminate

Monumental 1970s Tufted Modular Sofa by Marge Carson for John Stuart
By Marge Carson
Located in Culver City, CA
John Stuart showroom in New York, NY. This modular "pit sofa" can be situated in a number of different
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Lazy Susan Rotating Coffee Table, 1968
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
extremely high demand. With the popularity of curved 'conversation pit' styled sofa's, not many coffee
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Rosewood

Sectional High Back Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1976
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Sectional high back sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1976. Called the 'Pit Sofa', with 11
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool

Milo Baughman Style Six-Piece Circular Sectional by Bernhardt
By Milo Baughman, Bernhardt
Located in Houston, TX
Here's a conversation pit sofa you've been waiting for! Recently recovered in new Maharam creme
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Chrome Frame Sofa by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
chrome frame. Classic lines, the chrome base is in excellent condition with no rust or pitting. Sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Chrome Frame Sofa by Steelcase
Chrome Frame Sofa by Steelcase
H 33 in W 78 in D 33 in
Milo Baughman for Directional Sofa with Original Upholstery
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Sofa with Original Upholstery. This 5 piece pit sofa can be
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-century Hexagonal Sectional Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A Large 6 piece mid-century hexagonal shape sectional sofa. A great conversation pit type sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Bernhardt Sofa Manner of Milo Baughman
By Bernhardt
Located in Fulton, CA
Bernhardt Furniture Company. Circa. 1970's. Designed in the manner of Milo Baughman. Wood sides and back. Nice addition to a Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern interior. Very go...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Sofa "Monte Carlo", 1965
By Ingvar Stockum, Futura Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Top-quality lounge sofa designed by Ingvar Stockum for Futura Möbler in 1965. The "Monte Carlo" series was only in production for two years because production costs were too high. ...
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
Category

2010s American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Directional Mid Century Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Directional Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 91.5 wide x 34 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height of 26 inches All pieces of furn...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Standard Tuxedo Sofa by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is a stunner. Classic design meets contemporary allure with the exquisite creation by legendary designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A masterpiece that seamlessly brid...
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Chenille

Luxurious Tan Velvet Sofa
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of sophistication – our Beige Textured Velvet Upholstered 3-Seat Sofa, a fusion of comfort and contemporary design. Sink into luxury with the plush back cushi...
Category

20th Century Unknown Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Luxurious Tan Velvet Sofa
Luxurious Tan Velvet Sofa
H 30 in W 92 in D 42 in
Vintage Orbit C341/3 Sofa by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning vintage sofa or bench. Design by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Artifort. Striking Dutch design from the 1990s. Model Orbit C341/3 Original silver/grey lacquered aluminum frame wi...
Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Pink Lacquer Laminate Nightstands With Chrome Handles - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a splash of modernity to your bedroom with these Postmodern Pink Lacquer Laminate Nightstands with Chrome Handles. The bold pink hue and sleek chrome handles create a striking co...
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Selig Imperial Sofa Possibly by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in New York, NY
Chic 1970’s box sofa by Selig having polychrome stripped fabric upholstery, probably by Jack Lenor Larsen, on cylindrical chrome legs. Comfortable to sit, lounge, or even lay down on...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Hollywood Regency Bar and Stools in the Style of Willy Rizzo Brass Suede
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar with bar stools, brass, suede, glass, smoked mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizz...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully upholstered frame including three loose seat & three loose back cushions wearing the o...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Alberto Rosselli, Saporiti Confidential sofa 3 seater (2- & 1 Seater)
By Saporiti, Alberto Rossi
Located in Mortsel, BE
This post is about the 3 seater only! for price with the other 2 please message us. Introducing the Alberto Rosselli Saporiti Confidential Sofa Collection – a rare find featuring the...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Tombul 2-Drawer Nightstand with Push-to-Open Mechanism, Butter Beige
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
An aesthetic of honesty permeates Yet Design’s furniture, showcasing the power and beauty of simple geometric shapes. Their timeless designs combine sculptural forms, the material’s ...
Category

2010s Turkish Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Green Bedside Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfectly blending style and functionality, this piece is sure to become a favorite in any decor.  The deep vintage willow green hand-painted and lightly distressed finish and scall...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Vintage Green Bedside Chest
Vintage Green Bedside Chest
H 28 in W 30 in D 18 in
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Sofa Pit For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sofa pit available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and velvet, every sofa pit was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a sofa pit — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A sofa pit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Jack Lenor Larsen each produced at least one beautiful sofa pit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sofa Pit?

A sofa pit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,000, while the lowest priced sells for $4,500 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.

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.