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Vintage Ercol daybed studio sofa
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Mid-century design Ercol Sofa (Studio Couch) designed by Lucian Ercolani around the 1960s.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Modern Steel Studio Sofa Stephen K Stuart
By Stephen K Stuart
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Metal, leather.
Condition:
This modern steel studio sofa by Stephen K Stuart in very good
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Curve Module, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Curve module
Measures: W. 125 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$4,666 / item
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures: W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Curve module
Measures: W. 125 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$4,427 / item
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Curve module
Measures: W. 125 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$4,427 / item
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Curve module
Measures: W. 125 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$4,427 / item
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 3 (2x large,1x small, 2x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: Setup 2 (1x medium, 1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: Setup 3 (2x large,1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 2 (1x medium, 1x ottoman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 2 (1x medium, 1x ottoman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: Setup 4 (1x large, 1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: Setup 3 (2x large, 1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: Setup 4 (1x large, 1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: Setup 4 (1x large,1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Curve Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Curve module
Measures: W. 125 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$4,666 / item
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L 110cm / P
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$4,666 / item
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, Beige
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: setup 8 modules : 1
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$24,290 / item
H 27.56 in W 159.85 in D 157.49 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11.
Measures: Setup 8 modules : 1
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$24,290 / item
H 27.56 in W 159.85 in D 157.49 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: Setup 5 (1x small,1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Sofas
Materials
Foam
$21,431 / item
H 27.56 in W 110.24 in D 90.56 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: Setup 1 (2x medium, 1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: Setup 1 (2x medium, 1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$21,431 / item
H 27.56 in W 110.24 in D 90.56 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 1 (2x medium, 1x ottoman, 1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 6, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures: W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$19,025 / item
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 98.43 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor version
Setup 2 (1x medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$4,786 / item
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa Outdoor by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 2, Coconut
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor version
Setup 2 (1x medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$4,786 / item
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor
Setup 3 (2x large,1x small
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$11,248 / item
H 27.56 in W 118.12 in D 37.8 in
1960's vintage Retro champagne coloured Studio Couch daybed
Located in Markington, GB
This Studio Couch is a charming and practical addition to any home. It is a nostalgic and standout
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Beech, Elm
$3,044 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 81.11 in D 31.11 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 9, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: setup 9 modules : 1X
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam
$17,948 / item
H 27.56 in W 135.04 in D 118.9 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 12, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: setup 12 modules : 1x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam
$12,324 / item
H 27.56 in W 138.98 in D 51.19 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor
Measures: Setup 4 (1x large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam
$12,324 / item
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 4, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor
Measures: Setup 4 (1x large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam
$12,324 / item
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor version
Setup 5 (1x small
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam
$23,931 / item
H 27.56 in W 110.24 in D 90.56 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 6, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor
Setup 6 (4 x curve
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam
$19,025 / item
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 98.43 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 3, Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor
Setup 3 (2x large,1x small
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam
$11,248 / item
H 27.56 in W 118.12 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor version
Setup 5 (1x small
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam
$23,931 / item
H 27.56 in W 110.24 in D 90.56 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, White/Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures: W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Leather, Wool
$23,812 / item
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 98.43 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, Savane Coconut (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor
Measures: Setup 1 (2x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Foam
$7,777 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, Savane Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Outdoor
Measures: Setup 1 (2x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Foam
$7,777 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Bouclé
$17,709 / item
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 98.43 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Bouclé
$17,709 / item
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 86.62 in
1960's vintage Retro black painted Studio Couch, daybed surfboard shaped backing
Located in Markington, GB
This Studio Couch is a charming and practical addition to any home. It is a nostalgic and standout
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Beech, Elm
$3,874 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 81.11 in D 31.11 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Large Module, Whisper (Outdoor)
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L 120cm / P
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
$3,948 / item
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Ottoman
Measures: W 80 CM / D 96 CM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Large Armrest Module, Green
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Large module w Armrest Left
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Large Armrest Module, White
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Large module w Armrest Left
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Large Armrest Module, Beige
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Large module w Armrest Left
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Ottoman Classic, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Ottoman Classic
Measures: W 80 CM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wool
$1,794 / item
H 16.54 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L60cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wool
$2,273 / item
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L 120cm / P
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
$3,589 / item
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L60cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wool
$2,273 / item
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Corner Module, Green
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L 110cm / P
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
$4,427 / item
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L120cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
$3,589 / item
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L 120cm / P
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
$3,589 / item
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 37.8 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Medium Module, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Small module
Measures: L 80cm / P
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wool
$2,512 / item
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in
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Studio Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the studio couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each studio couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. If you’re shopping for a studio couch, we have 70 options in-stock, while there are 140 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect studio couch — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A studio couch is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made studio couch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Studio 65, Artefatto Design Studio and Secolo are consistently popular.
How Much is a Studio Couch?
A studio couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,840, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
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.
Questions About Studio Couch
- What is a studio sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A studio sofa is similar to a futon in that it’s multifunctional. Studio sofas can be converted into a double bed by flattening out the frame.
- What is a studio couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A studio couch is a multifunctional sofa often used in small spaces, such as single-room studio apartments. It usually features a backless design and an adjustable frame. By sliding the frame, a user can convert the sofa into a double bed, so they can sit and sleep on a single piece of furniture. Find a large selection of sofas on 1stDibs.
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