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
Sofa Pit
Mid Century Danish Modern 1970's PIt Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Sofa Offered is a mid-century modern sofa. The sofa screams 1970, low and long. Featuring a low back that carries around to the arms this sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Sectional Pit Sofa Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Fraser, MI
Mid Century Modern Sectional Sofa. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Category
Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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 Sectional with 4 corner pieces, six armless sections and two ottomans.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Kroehler "PlayPen" or "Galaxy Pit Sectional Sofa", 11 Sections in Dark Gray
Located in Dallas, TX
1970s pit sectional sofa by Kroehler. Dubbed the Galaxy Pit or Playpen sectional, this sectional is versatile and can be arranged in countless ways.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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 measurements are for the sofa as configured in lead photo. Each corner piece measures 33" W x ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Monumental Bernhardt Brown Leather Ushaped Pit Sectional
By Bernhardt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, six pieces sectional you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sectional is statement p...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s “Playpen” Modular Sectional Sofa by Selig for Simmons
Located in Victoria, BC
Meet the ultimate conversation pit — the Playpen sofa by Selig. Designed in the free-spirited 1970s, this modular masterpiece invites you to lounge, rearrange, and sink right in.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Lazy Susan Rotating Coffee Table, 1968
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Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Lazy Susan Rotating Coffee Table, 1968
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This particular table was made to pair with the Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin curved sofa but can work with any alternate option include the De Sede Non-Stop sofa, Vladimir Kagan o...
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 upholstery is in perfect condition with only minor signs of age including a small rub ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
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, this warm tan velour modular sectional can be arranged in multiple ways to fit your...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 pattern of tan hues with deep navy. as pictured in first photo: W118 D93.5 H25 SH16...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Mid-Century Danish Modern Milo Baughman Style Stratford Love Seat Pit Sofa
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H 25.5 in W 67 in D 34 in
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 Stratford Designs. This is a three-seat sofa with sleek, modern lines. It is in good vinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Milo Baughman Style 7-Piece Pit Group Orange Velour Chevron 1970s Modular Sofa
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H 31.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman Style 7-Piece Pit Group Orange Velour Chevron 1970s Modular Sofa
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not the sofa to pass over because you'll "wait for the next one to come around".
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Playpen Style Modular Pit Sectional
By Bernhardt
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Bernhardt Modular Pit Sectional Sofa. Original warm tan velour upholstery with bias stitching details on cushions, 7 pieces in total allow for flexibility in configura...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman Large Pit Sectional with 12 Pieces
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Step into the charm of mid-century modern living with the highly sought after Milo Baughman large Pit Sectional. This modular masterpiece, consisting of 12 pieces, offers unparallele...
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
1980s Vintage Selig Velveteen Half Moon Sectional Sofa & Coordinating Wrap Aroun
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H 20 in W 163 in L 20 in
1980s Vintage Selig Velveteen Half Moon Sectional Sofa & Coordinating Wrap Aroun
By Selig
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage 80s Selig sectional sofa with coordinating console tables. A gorgeous velveteen pit sofa with 4 matching upholstered wrap around console tables.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 4 Seat Midcentury Modern Sofa + Chrome Base
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H 29.5 in W 100 in D 29.5 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 4 Seat Midcentury Modern Sofa + Chrome Base
By Thayer Coggin, Knoll, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Chromed steel base is in excellent condition with one small area along the back of the sofa frame that shows some pitting and chrome loss.
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 all modules in the arrangement or break the pieces into smaller groups.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Velour Modular Sectional Sofa, 7 pieces
By Selig
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1980’s Deep Burgundy/Brown Velour Modular Pit Sectional Sofa. Rich reddish brown with button tufting on the fixed back and seat cushions, set includes 3 corner pieces and 4 a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Four Piece 1970s Playpen style Modular Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
four part 1970s playpen pit sectional sofa. original rust red velvet upholstery has signs of wear and age but nice color and good condition overall, amazingly comfortable and versati...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern 'Lara' Sectional Sofa by Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso
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H 24.81 in W 125.2 in D 98.43 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.
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
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H 27.5 in W 104 in D 104 in
Ligne Roset 3 Piece "Yang" by Francois Bauchet Red Kvadrat Fabric Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
When all put together, this sectional reminds us of a contemporary take on the conversation pit. This amazing sofa sits on top of a series of silver colored metal legs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1960s Rotating Rosewood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
But can work with any alternate option include the De Sede Non-Stop sofa, Vladimir Kagan or Directional sofas or any other curved couch or sectional.
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Pair of Vintage Oversized Lounge Chairs from The Wave House
Located in Oxnard, CA
The chairs were likely custom built and matched the enormous semi-circle sofa pit. They are in good overall condition with some signs of wear.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
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 Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs Inc.
Category
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 sections with original velvet upholstery and very low profile feet.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Danish Modern Harvey Probber Crushed Velvet Loveseat Pit Sofa
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H 26 in W 66.5 in D 34 in
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 Stratford Designs. This is a three-seat sofa with sleek, modern lines. It is in good vinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Danish Modern Milo Baughman Style Stratford 3-Seat Pit Sofa
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H 25.5 in W 89 in D 34 in
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 Stratford Designs. This is a three-seat sofa with sleek, modern lines. It is in good vinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Milo Baughman Style 7-Piece Pit Group Orange Velour Chevron 1970s Modular Sofa
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H 31.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman Style 7-Piece Pit Group Orange Velour Chevron 1970s Modular Sofa
By Selig, Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not the sofa to pass over because you'll "wait for the next one to come around".
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Vintage Sectional Pit Sofa by Kroehler Chocolate Brown Suede Like Fabric
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H 31 in W 130 in D 40 in
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
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H 31 in W 130 in D 40 in
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 futuristic floating experience and creates an instant conversation pit be it an op...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Baughman Modular Blue Sectional Sofa Conversation Pit, 1980s
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H 25 in W 33 in D 36 in
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 rich, blue velvet, by Milo Baughman, circa 1980s. In excellent vintage condition, colo...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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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.
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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.
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