$6,322
H 26.5 in W 62 in D 34.75 in
Mid-Century Canadian Teak Pull-Out Sofa Bed in Blue Upholstery, 1970s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A stylish and functional Mid-Century Canadian pull-out sofa bed featuring a warm teak frame and
Fabric, Teak
Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s
By Seng
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Settee; Couch; Daybed; Green Upholstery; Fabric; Seng Company; Germany; German Design; Mid
Metal
$8,251
H 27.17 in W 120.87 in D 98.82 in
Bonacina Record Player Corner Sofa with Integrated Speakers & Pull-Out Bed
By Bonacina
Located in Faversham, GB
conceals additional storage compartments and a convenient pull-out bed. The modular sections allow flexible
Steel
Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 19 design Paola Navone - Artist Klimt
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
available on request. Functionality Dual purpose: elegant sofa by day, comfortable bed by night. Pull-out
Fabric
$2,953
H 26.38 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Rob Parry Newly Reupholstery Sofa/ Daybed for Gelderland, 1960 Dutch
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in The Hague, NL
. With one movement, the seat can be pulled out into a single sofa bed. Measurements: 89cm. This sofa has
Metal
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 90.56 in D 38.59 in
Audacious English Roll Arm Sofa with Pull-Out Bed, in French Jacquard Velvet
By Higareda
Located in colima, MX
luxurious fabric, the decorative cushions with violet trim are sold separately. Full-size pull out bed with
Jacquard, Velvet
Sold
H 39 in W 91 in D 40 in
Taylor King Leather Nailhead 3 Seat Queen Sleeper Sofa Pull Out Couch Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Taylor King three seat sofa or couch with pull out queen size sleeper bed. Features camel
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in
Midcentury after Eames Herman Miller Pink Velvet Pull Out American Sofa, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Pull-out sofa bed with metal structure in the style of the Eames for Herman Miller. Upholstered in
Steel
Swedish Gustavian Sphinx Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
" on the trim. The seat was recovered with Muslin. This sofa was originally a pull-out bed sofa but
Pine
Sold
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 30.71 in
Rob Parry Sofa, Daybed for Gelderland, Dutch Modern Design, 1950s
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in The Hague, NL
design pride. With one movement, the seat can be pulled out into a single sofa bed or daybed
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 26.38 in W 82.68 in D 29.53 in
Rob Parry Sleepers Sofa for Gelderland, Dutch Modern Design, 1960s
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in The Hague, NL
. With one movement, the seat can be pulled out into a single sofa bed. Measurements: 89cm. This sofa
Fabric, Teak
1970s Milo Baughman Style Sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley
Located in Redding, CT
style. So retro 1970s. Perfect for the mod set design. Pulls out to a sofa bed. Some wear to underside
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 36 in D 90 in
Vintage Camelback Rolled Arm 3 Seat Sleeper Sofa Pull Out Couch Queen Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage three seat sleeper sofa / pull out couch with queen size bed featuring Neoclassical styling
Metal
Modern Black Leather Channeled Sofa with Pull Out Bed
Located in Queens, NY
English style contemporary Chesterfield tufted black leather sofa with pull out folding bed beneath
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 45.88 in W 71.5 in D 24.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Trundle Bed Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish sofa with pull-out trundle bed from the Gustavian period hand scraped to original paint
Linen, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 29 in W 77.75 in D 30 in
Restored Danish Teak Pull-Out Sofa Bed / Daybed by Arne Wahl Iversen Gray Tweed
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Wahl Iversen in the 1960s. Please note the dimensions below are for the sofa. When you pull the sofa
Upholstery, Teak
Lounge Seating Set, Sofa + Chairs in Cow Hide, Cow Fur, 1970's
By J. Carpentier
Located in Zagreb, HR
a bed. Underneath the removable seating cushion there is a sofa bed metal pull out mechanism with
Cowhide
Original Stained Wooden Swedish Bench with Pull-Out Bed, circa 1810
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Swedish wooden bench or sofa with pull-out bed, recently upholstered in a red and white checked
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Pull-Out Sofa Bed
Located in Pasadena, CA
teak. The cushion, recently reupholstered in orange tweed, can be pulled out to create a full-size bed.
Upholstery, Wood
$12,318
H 27.56 in W 96.46 in D 37.41 in
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s Sofa bed model Anfibio with padded seat and backrest upholstered in fabric. The front features decorat...
Fabric
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES WINTER SALE ends March 31 Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an U...
Brass
$10,606
H 36.23 in W 114.18 in D 35.44 in
Ico Parisi Curved fabric sofa with brass legs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Curved fabric sofa with brass legs, designed by Ico Parisi, manufactured by Isa Bergamo. This sofa, designed by Ico Parisi, epitomizes the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. It...
Brass
$1,988 / set
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Set of Two Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designer: Jules Leleu Source: France Period: 1930-1939 It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the orig...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$17,900 / set
H 26.75 in W 21.35 in D 29.5 in
Maurizio Tempestini, Slipper Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s. Stamped "Made in Italy". Seat height: 12.65”
Iron
$7,786 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Bouclé, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Strongly influenced by the functional forms of the Bauhaus school in Germany, Danish designers led the way in furniture design during the 1950s and 60s. They combined the inspiration...
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
On Hold|$4,836
H 49.02 in W 20.48 in D 94.49 in
Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Sideboard Cabinet with Pink Mirrors, 1960s
By Salvati & Tresoldi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This sideboard cabinet, crafted in the 1960s by Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi, is a prime example of how neoclassical design principles were incorporated into midcentury Furn...
Glass, Cherry, Teak
Sold|$3,120
H 74.81 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco, Sculptural Narrow Oak Cabinet, Made by an Italian Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking embodiment of Art Deco craftsmanship, born from the hands of an Italian carpenter in the 1940s. This tall, narrow cabinet stands as a testament to both the era's refinemen...
Wood
Mid-century coffee table 1950s
Located in Vittoria, IT
1950s rationalist style grade coffee table in excellent perfect condition
Metal
$10,124 / set
H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Ico Parisi velvet and brass armchairs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of fabric armchairs with brass legs by Ico Parisi and manufactured by Isa Bergamo. This pair of Italian armchairs exemplifies the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. The de...
Brass
Wood and Fabric Stool, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood and fabric stool. Art deco period. France, circa 1940.
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid Century Modern, Round Dining Table in Solid Pine, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful example of Scandinavian craftsmanship, this classic round dining table was made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Constructed in solid pine, the table showcases clea...
Pine
$1,712Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 7.09 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Orange
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trix is made up of three different elements connected by an elegant system of elastics which can transform and adapt to different uses through easy rotation. Trix can be an original ...
Fabric, Plastic
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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