What is a couch with a bed called?

A couch with a bed is called a sofa bed. The sofa bed provides 2-in-1 comfort and saves you space. There is a variety of mid-century sofa beds and more on 1stDibs to meet any decor scheme.

What is a bed couch called?

A bed couch is known as a sleeper-sofa or pull-out couch because, during the day, it's a sofa, and at night, can be made into a full-size bed.

Who says sofa vs. couch?

Who says sofa vs. couch comes down to geography and profession. In the United States, many people commonly use the word couch, though some also say sofa. American interior designers and those working in the U.S. furniture industry tend to use the word sofa, which is the preferred term in the UK and Canada. Couch is also the more common name in Ireland, South Africa and Australia. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of sofas.

What's the difference between a couch and a sofa?

Today, the words couch and sofa are used interchangeably. In reality, however, a sofa and a couch are different types of furniture. A sofa is defined as an upholstered bench with cushions, two arms, and ample seating space, whereas couches are quite small, armless, and are used to lie down.

What is the difference between a couch, a sofa and a lounge?

The difference between a couch, a sofa and a lounge is often design. Technically, couch, sofa and lounge are synonyms and can generally be used to describe an upholstered seating solution designed to seat two or more people. However, some people do differentiate between the words. Among those who do, a couch is normally simpler and less formal than a sofa. A lounge can be a longer sofa designed to provide more space for laying down, or a chaise longue, a one-person sofa with a backrest on one end that enables users to sit with their feet elevated. Find a large collection of sofas, couches and lounges on 1stDibs.

What is the best sofa bed on the market?

The best sofa bed depends upon your individual needs. Factors like size, the material and appearance of the piece’s frame, how comfortable the mattress is and more are to be considered while choosing the best sofa bed for you. Find a collection of antique and vintage sofa beds on 1stDibs today.

Is it worth getting a sofa bed?

Whether it is worth getting a sofa bed depends largely on your needs. A sofa bed can be a great way to provide accommodations for overnight guests if the size and layout of your home don't allow you to have a dedicated guest room or if you frequently host more visitors than will fit in the guest rooms that you have. Because it converts from a sofa to a bed, the multipurpose furnishings allow you to use a space as a living room, family room, den or home office in between visits. People who live in studio apartments may also find that sofa beds allow them to maximize the available square footage in their homes. Explore a range of sofa beds on 1stDibs.

Sofa Bed Couch

Anfibio Sofa By Alessandro Becchi

1970s Italian Beds

Gervasoni Ghost Bed

Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Orange

$2,140 / item

Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Orange

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in White

$2,140 / item

Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in White

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 15 design Paola Navone - Lino Bianco

$6,589 / item

Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 15 design Paola Navone - Lino Bianco

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Ghost 15 sofa bed, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in a refined and ve...

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sofa Bed Gervasoni Ghost 13 design Paola Navone - White Linen

$6,163 / item

Sofa Bed Gervasoni Ghost 13 design Paola Navone - White Linen

By Gervasoni

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The Ghost 13 sofa bed, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Ghost collection, where functionality, comfort, and textile-driven aesthetics come together in a refined and ve...

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

20th Century Sofa Bed by Greaves and Thomas of London

$4,294

20th Century Sofa Bed by Greaves and Thomas of London

By Greaves and Thomas

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful 20th Century English floating arm sofa bed by Greaves and Thomas of London. Re-upholstered in Abraham Moon check pattern wool.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

“Anfibio” leather sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 70s

$14,314

“Anfibio” leather sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 70s

By Giovannetti, Alessandro Becchi

Located in Padova, IT

Most Famous Work: The "Anfibio" Sofa (1971). This convertible sofa bed is considered a masterpiece of 20th-century furniture.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Kazuhide Takahama Naeko sofa (daily bed), metal structure, 1957, Gavina

$9,161

Kazuhide Takahama Naeko sofa (daily bed), metal structure, 1957, Gavina

By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, first model manufactured by Gavina.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, Italy 1960s.

$4,800

Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, Italy 1960s.

By Rito Valla, IPE Brevettato

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Sofa bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, Italy 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Anfibio Foldable Sofa Bed 190 cm Yellow Leather Becchi Giovannetti

$17,596 / item

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Sofa or Bed by Uluv, 1960's

$906Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Sofa or Bed by Uluv, 1960's

By Úľuv

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, leatherette - Leatherette has signs of damage - Fully functional - Good, original condition - When unfolded, 100 cm / 180 cm - Seat hei...

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Unique Isabelle Richard Faure Oxidized Brass Velvet Sofa Bed, 1970s

$51,530

Unique Isabelle Richard Faure Oxidized Brass Velvet Sofa Bed, 1970s

By Maison Honoré, Isabelle Masson-Faure, Richard Faure

Located in Paris, IDF

This unique sofa bed was created by Isabelle and Richard Faure for Parisian design firm Maison Honore in the late 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored

$5,153

1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Art Deco ottoman , sofa bed, 1920s, in walnut, with futurism original upholstery in good condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE TWO SEATER SOFA BED FEATHER FILLED CUSHiONS

$3,173

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE TWO SEATER SOFA BED FEATHER FILLED CUSHiONS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London Traditional English Country House Two Seater Sofa Bed with Feather Filled Cushions A charming traditional English country house two seater sofa bed, designed ...

Category

20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Feathers

Italian Mid-Century Sofa Bed in Dedar Tiger Mountain Fabric, 1950s

$5,370

Italian Mid-Century Sofa Bed in Dedar Tiger Mountain Fabric, 1950s

Located in Madrid, ES

This Italian sofa bed from the 1950s is a refined example of mid-century design, combining clean lines with a practical convertible mechanism.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

20thC Italian "Anfibio" Sofa Bed By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti Collezioni

$18,225

20thC Italian "Anfibio" Sofa Bed By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti Collezioni

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

One of the rarest Mid Century design sofas, the “Anfibio” sofa bed was a design by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1972.

Category

20th Century Italian Other Sofas

Materials

Leather

Replacement fabric coating only for the Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 19

$1,646

Replacement fabric coating only for the Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 19

By Gervasoni

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Gervasoni – Ghost 19 Sofa Bed Cover The Ghost collection of sofa beds combines functionality, comfort, and refined elegance.

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Linen

Italian Mid-Century Sofa Bed in Textured Black Velvet, Italy, 1950

$2,003Sale Price|36% Off

Italian Mid-Century Sofa Bed in Textured Black Velvet, Italy, 1950

Located in Madrid, ES

This Italian sofa bed dates from the 1950s and features a black lacquered metal structure combined with a handcrafted velvet upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s

$11,703

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Modern Modular Herringbone Leather Lounge Sofa With Sleeper Bed

$3,995

Mid Century Modern Modular Herringbone Leather Lounge Sofa With Sleeper Bed

Located in High Point, NC

A wonderfully sculptural vintage leather sofa with the kind of relaxed, deeply lived-in character that makes a room feel instantly collected. Its low, generous silhouette is wrapped ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 15 design Paola Navone - Fabric Movida Cadiz

$8,165 / item

Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 15 design Paola Navone - Fabric Movida Cadiz

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Gervasoni Ghost 15 – Sofa Bed Design: Paola Navone Ghost 15 is an elegant and functional sofa bed from the versatile Ghost collection.

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 13 design Paola Navone - Fabric Movida Cadiz

$7,420 / item

Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 13 design Paola Navone - Fabric Movida Cadiz

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Gervasoni Ghost 13 – Sofa Bed Design: Paola Navone Ghost 13 is a practical and elegant sofa bed, part of the versatile Ghost collection.

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa

$9,500

Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural sofa/divan bed/sofa bed attributed to Paolo Buffa (Italy, ca. late 1940s/early 1950s).

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Italian Sofa Bed with Cane Sides and Bronze Details, 1950

$5,000

Vintage Italian Sofa Bed with Cane Sides and Bronze Details, 1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

The sofa folds out to convert into a bed, making it a versatile furniture option for small living spaces.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Saporiti, 1970s

$3,378 / item

Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Saporiti, 1970s

By Fratelli Saporiti

Located in Prato, IT

Three-seat sofa bed by Saporiti with original fabric from 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s

$5,955

Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Following refinishing, the sofa-bed is in excellent condition, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED

$13,505

SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa bed which is part of a set This sofa is one of a pair, I have th...

Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gervasoni Ghost 15 Sofa Bed in Rene Upholstery by Paola Navone

$12,349 / item

Gervasoni Ghost 15 Sofa Bed in Rene Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gervasoni Ghost 15 sofa bed in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone Sofa-bed upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil

$2,519

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil 1960s Depth when open : 87cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Italian Sofa Bed by Spinzi, Green Fabric Upholstery, Bolts Details

$3,572Sale Price|29% Off

Contemporary Italian Sofa Bed by Spinzi, Green Fabric Upholstery, Bolts Details

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

Comfortable both as sofa and, when opened, as bed, it is entirely hand crafted in Italy by artisans working for brands the likes of Cassina and B&B.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

1970s Design Anfibio Sofa Bed Atollo Relax Copper Fabric Becchi Giovannetti

$10,790 / item

1970s Design Anfibio Sofa Bed Atollo Relax 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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Yellow sofa/bed 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani Tecno, Mid-Century 1970s

$13,627

Yellow sofa/bed 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani Tecno, Mid-Century 1970s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Sofa model "D70," design by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970. The D70 features a mechanical structure that allows the seat and backrest to be tilted and transformed, offering d...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

AN Italian "Anfibio" Sofa Bed By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti Collezioni

$10,797

AN Italian "Anfibio" Sofa Bed By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti Collezioni

By Alessandro Becchi

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

One of the rarest of mid-century design sofas, the “Anfibio” sofa bed was a design by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni in 1972.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Anfibio 3-Seater Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970's

$13,627

Anfibio 3-Seater Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970's

By Giovanetti, Alessandro Becchi

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This extraordinary "Anfibio" three-seater sofa bed, designed in 1970 by Alessandro Becchi alongside the innovative Giovannetti staff, stands as a crowning achievement of Radical Ital...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Late 20th Century Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, space age

$5,217Sale Price|15% Off

Late 20th Century Anfibio Sofa Bed, black velvet lounge chair, space age

By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti

Located in Milano, IT

Offered by Spinzi Milano , we have a very rare Anfibio Armchair/ Bed The Anfibio is one of the most recognisable and sought after pieces of Italian design ever.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Sofa or Day Bed. 1970s

$3,664

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Sofa or Day Bed. 1970s

By Bonacina

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Sofa or Day Bed with its original bed net. The sofa has a stunning patina and it could be used as a single bed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Canadian Teak Pull-Out Sofa Bed in Blue Upholstery, 1970s

$6,322

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 vibrant blue upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Important Adjustable 'Roll Back Day Bed' Sofa by Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed

$68,500Sale Price|27% Off

Important Adjustable 'Roll Back Day Bed' Sofa by Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed

By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In addition, they provided us with a certificate and a plaque bearing the registry number along with a letter that provides further details about this daybed / sofa (see photos). B...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Gervasoni Ghost 13 Sofa Bed in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

$11,619 / item

Gervasoni Ghost 13 Sofa Bed in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Ghost sofa bed family combines functionality, comfort and aesthetics.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed by Vivai del Sud. 1970s

$3,206

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed by Vivai del Sud. 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa by Vivai del Sud. This sofa can become a comfortable single bed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Mid-Century Modern German Brutalist 2Seater Brown Leather Bed Sofa, 1970

$4,803

Vintage Mid-Century Modern German Brutalist 2Seater Brown Leather Bed Sofa, 1970

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Thanks to this function, the sofa easily transforms into a practical, full-size bed – ideal for small apartments, guest rooms, or as a versatile lounge piece.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

'D70' sofa bed by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno 1970 new gray fabric

$12,939

'D70' sofa bed by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno 1970 new gray fabric

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Sofa model "D70," design by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970. The D70 features a mechanical structure that allows the seat and backrest to be tilted and transformed, offering d...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

1970s Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa Bed Relax Atollo Blu Jeans Becchi Giovannetti

$10,790 / item

1970s Design Anfibio Foldable Sofa Bed Relax Atollo Blu Jeans 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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Italian Midcentury D-70 Sofa / Bed by Osvaldo Borsani & Tecno, New Upholstery

$9,980

Italian Midcentury D-70 Sofa / Bed by Osvaldo Borsani & Tecno, New Upholstery

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in New York, NY

An important statement in the history of Modern design: the Italian Mid-Century Modern D 70 sofa, couch or bed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

De Sede DS-1064 Sofa Bed in Leather by Hugo de Ruiter

$43,516 / item

De Sede DS-1064 Sofa Bed in Leather by Hugo de Ruiter

By Hugo de Ruiter, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

DS-1064 designed by Hugo de Ruiter for De Sede is a modular sofa, with structure in black painted metal. SEDEX upholstery in leather or fabric in different finishes. Crossed leather ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Anfibio sofa and bed in leather by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Italy 1970

$16,276

Anfibio sofa and bed in leather by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Italy 1970

By Alessandro Becchi

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Iconic 3 seater sofa/bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Gervasoni Open 2 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$6,321 / item

Gervasoni Open 2 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 0 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$4,896 / item

Gervasoni Open 0 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 0 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$4,529 / item

Gervasoni Open 0 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 3 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$5,430 / item

Gervasoni Open 3 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 6 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$6,721 / item

Gervasoni Open 6 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 6 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$6,721 / item

Gervasoni Open 6 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 1 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$5,477 / item

Gervasoni Open 1 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 3 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$5,430 / item

Gervasoni Open 3 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 2 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$5,335 / item

Gervasoni Open 2 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 5 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$4,318 / item

Gervasoni Open 5 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 5 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$5,495 / item

Gervasoni Open 5 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 1 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$4,594 / item

Gervasoni Open 1 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 4 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$5,968 / item

Gervasoni Open 4 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Open 4 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

$5,968 / item

Gervasoni Open 4 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

New Mohair Upholstery Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman, Wilkhahn, Germany 1964

$4,200

New Mohair Upholstery Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman, Wilkhahn, Germany 1964

By Wilkhahn, Hans Bellmann

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

This sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960s The sofa comes in a beautiful solid Teak wood frame and has been completely restored with new foam ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Teak

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Sofa Bed Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sofa bed couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and animal skin, every sofa bed couch was constructed with great care. Find 228 options for an antique or vintage sofa bed couch now, or shop our selection of 29 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the sofa bed couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A sofa bed couch is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sofa bed couch over the years, but those crafted by Ligne Roset, De Sede and Giovannetti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sofa Bed Couch?

Prices for a sofa bed couch start at $449 and top out at $37,292 with the average selling for $3,197.

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.

Questions About Sofa Bed Couch

What is a couch with a bed called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A couch with a bed is called a sofa bed. The sofa bed provides 2-in-1 comfort and saves you space. There is a variety of mid-century sofa beds and more on 1stDibs to meet any decor scheme.
What is a bed couch called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A bed couch is known as a sleeper-sofa or pull-out couch because, during the day, it's a sofa, and at night, can be made into a full-size bed.
Who says sofa vs. couch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Who says sofa vs. couch comes down to geography and profession. In the United States, many people commonly use the word couch, though some also say sofa. American interior designers and those working in the U.S. furniture industry tend to use the word sofa, which is the preferred term in the UK and Canada. Couch is also the more common name in Ireland, South Africa and Australia. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of sofas.
What's the difference between a couch and a sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Today, the words couch and sofa are used interchangeably. In reality, however, a sofa and a couch are different types of furniture. A sofa is defined as an upholstered bench with cushions, two arms, and ample seating space, whereas couches are quite small, armless, and are used to lie down.
What is the difference between a couch, a sofa and a lounge?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
The difference between a couch, a sofa and a lounge is often design. Technically, couch, sofa and lounge are synonyms and can generally be used to describe an upholstered seating solution designed to seat two or more people. However, some people do differentiate between the words. Among those who do, a couch is normally simpler and less formal than a sofa. A lounge can be a longer sofa designed to provide more space for laying down, or a chaise longue, a one-person sofa with a backrest on one end that enables users to sit with their feet elevated. Find a large collection of sofas, couches and lounges on 1stDibs.
What is the best sofa bed on the market?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The best sofa bed depends upon your individual needs. Factors like size, the material and appearance of the piece’s frame, how comfortable the mattress is and more are to be considered while choosing the best sofa bed for you. Find a collection of antique and vintage sofa beds on 1stDibs today.
Is it worth getting a sofa bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
Whether it is worth getting a sofa bed depends largely on your needs. A sofa bed can be a great way to provide accommodations for overnight guests if the size and layout of your home don't allow you to have a dedicated guest room or if you frequently host more visitors than will fit in the guest rooms that you have. Because it converts from a sofa to a bed, the multipurpose furnishings allow you to use a space as a living room, family room, den or home office in between visits. People who live in studio apartments may also find that sofa beds allow them to maximize the available square footage in their homes. Explore a range of sofa beds on 1stDibs.

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