What is a studio sofa?

A 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?

A 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.

Studio Couch

Mid Century Modular Seating

Mae West

Materials

Foam

Recent Sales

Mid-20th Century Ercol Studio Couch with Timorous Beasties Print Upholstery

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 29.53 in

Mid-20th Century Ercol Studio Couch with Timorous Beasties Print Upholstery

By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol

Located in Hove, GB

Vintage Ercol Studio couch lovingly refurbished and upholstered in timorous beasties Kaleido Splatt all-over print fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Elm

Mid-Century Ercol Studio Couch Refurbished in Dog Tooth Check Fabric, 1950s

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 75.2 in D 43.31 in

Grand Art Deco Bentwood Sofa in Distressed Leather

Located in Tarleton, GB

Ideal for a large room, apartment centre piece, studio couch or statement piece in a reception area.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sofas

Metal

1980s Postmodern Chrome Frame Sofa by Bernhardt, Flair Line Milo Baughman Style

$6,500

H 26 in W 86 in D 37 in

1980s Postmodern Chrome Frame Sofa by Bernhardt, Flair Line Milo Baughman Style

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A striking postmodern sofa from the coveted Flair Line collection by Bernhardt Furniture, circa 1980s. This piece exemplifies the era’s bold reinterpretation of mid-century modern de...

Category

Vintage 1980s Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Sofa

$2,400

$20,571

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 78.75 in

Giuseppe de Vivo Sofa, 1935

By Giuseppe De Vivo 1

Located in Milan, IT

Giuseppe de Vivo sofa, 1935. Beautiful padded velvet sofa by Giuseppe de Vivo. The chromed tubular steel support, with curved lines, turns it in a very interesting piece. The v...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Artistic Upholstery and Steel "Artisan" Chaise Parisii Collection

$11,184

H 28 in W 72 in D 42 in

Artistic Upholstery and Steel "Artisan" Chaise Parisii Collection

Located in Del Mar, CA

Artisan Chaise The Artisan Chaise is a refined study in sculptural comfort and architectural restraint. Designed with a sleek, low-profile silhouette, the piece balances softness an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

C. 1970s Richard Schultz Design Prototype Loveseat Sofa with Polished Steel Base

$8,000

H 30 in W 55.5 in D 34.5 in

C. 1970s Richard Schultz Design Prototype Loveseat Sofa with Polished Steel Base

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Prototype Sofa, designed by Richard Schultz Design in the 1970s. The design never made it to the production phase, making this a rather important piece. The sofa has a poli...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Torso Chaise Sofa by Paolo Deganello

$5,000

H 45 in W 65 in D 35 in

Torso Chaise Sofa by Paolo Deganello

By Paolo Deganello

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This incredible "Torso" chaise sofa by Paolo Deganello pairs black leather with yellow upholstery in a striking design in what is sure to be a unique addition to any interior. Please...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Materials

Wood

$6,100

H 29 in W 72 in D 24 in

Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' chaise lounge, c.1972 Leather, chrome-plated steel, lacquered steel. Manufactured by Strassle International, USA / Switzerland. With additional Carmel Sheepsk...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century

$2,850

H 31.5 in W 97.5 in D 37.5 in

A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A vintage biomorphic curvy sofa, late 20th century. Upholstered in an off-white shearling bouclé, this piece represents the avant-garde of the postmodern design era, of which Russian...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Thayer Coggin Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman with Dedar Milano Fabric

$15,995

$5,028

H 32.68 in W 76.38 in D 32.29 in

1930s Restored Art Deco Sofa, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carrefully refurbished - Newly upholstered- walnut finish - can be used with or without pillows - Seat height with pillows is 48cm

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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

Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.

Styles to Know

Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa

A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.

Questions About Studio Couch

What is a studio sofa?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
A 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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