Mid-Century Sofa Bed
Located in London, England
Mid-Century sofa bed with solid teak frame newly polished and re-covered in cream boucle fabric.
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Sofa Bed
Located in London, England
Mid-Century sofa bed with solid teak frame newly polished and re-covered in cream boucle fabric.
Fabric, Teak
$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 vibrant blue upholstery.
Fabric, Teak
Three seater sofa / bed in leather
Located in Torino, IT
Three seater sofa / bed in leather
Leather, Teak
$4,200
H 30.32 in W 75.99 in D 33.47 in
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 ...
Mohair, Velvet, Teak
1950s Daybed, Guest Bed
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare daybed from the 1950s. High-quality solid teak frame with the original colorful nylon covering. The original spring core has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality f...
Fabric, Nylon, Teak
$3,290Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 29.14 in W 72.84 in D 29.53 in
Italian Mid Century Framar Therapy Day Bed Mod. 60s Yoga
By Framar
Located in bari, IT
Therapy day bed, yoga model with corner composed of black lacquered teak wood table and armchair. Seats in bordeaux sky made by Framar, 1960s n.b. a cushion has an open cut and a ...
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 30.71 in
Midcentury Teak Sofa Bed with Kvadrat Hallingdal Upholstery
Located in Farnham, Surrey
Stunning midcentury teak sofa bed with Kvadrat Hallingdal upholstery, circa 1960s.
Teak
Vintage Danish Daybed Studio Couch Teak Day Sofa Bed
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A rare opportunity to acquire a Danish mid-20th century day bed. The cushion upholstered in blue material and framed with teak and raised on light oak round tapered legs. Compl...
Teak
Lico System Sofa-Bed Reupholstered in Grey
Located in Ottawa, ON
Sofa-bed or daybed with new grey upholstery and refinished teak armrests and legs.
Teak
Sofa bed by Robin Day for Habitat 80's
By Robin Day
Located in LYON, FR
Sofa bed Robin Day 1980 Habitat edition Daybed by English designer Robin Day from Habitat editions of the 80s.
Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Sofa Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Danish Modern Country: Denmark Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 33″H x 86″L x 34″W Seat Height 15.5″ Materials: Teak Condition...
Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 64.57 in D 31.11 in
Danish Vintage Teak Sofa Bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare Danish vintage teak sofa bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 90.16 in D 31.11 in
Danish Vintage Teak Sofa Bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, GB
A stunning, rare and very early Danish vintage teak sofa bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Bouclé, Teak
1960s Danish Vintage Teak Sofa Bed
By Horsens Sølvvarefabrik 1
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish sofa bed in teak. This was made by Horsens mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960s.
Fabric, Teak
1950s Vintage Teak Sofa Bed by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare vintage sofa or daybed in teak, this was designed by Ingmar Relling. It was made in Norway and dates from the 1950s-1960s. The quality is absolutely superb, ...
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage.
Teak, Upholstery
1960's Danish Vintage Teak Sofa Bed by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very rare vintage Danish sofa bed in teak. This was made in Denmark by Komfort, it was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and dates from the 1960-70’s.
Teak
1960's Danish Vintage Teak Sofa Bed by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
An excellent and very rare vintage Danish sofa bed in teak. This was made in Denmark by Komfort, it was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and dates from the 1960-70’s.
Wool, Teak
Vintage Swedish Teak Sofa / Day Bed
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish teak sofa / day bed. This was made by Kock, it was recently imported from Sweden and dates from around the 1960’s.
Fabric, Teak
Teak Day Bed Four Seat Sofa by Peter Hvidt
Located in Peabody, MA
Day bed teak four seat sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard-Nielson for France & Sons, Denmark, ca. late 1950s.
Teak, Upholstery
Danish Teak Vintage Sofa Bed by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare Danish teak vintage sofa bed by Arne Wahl Iversen. This was made in Denmark by Komfort, it dates from the 1960’s.
Bouclé, Teak
Danish Teak Vintage Sofa Bed by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare Danish teak vintage sofa bed by Arne Wahl Iversen. This was made in Denmark by Komfort, it dates from the 1960’s.
Bouclé, Teak
1960s sofa bed
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in London, Lambeth
Reupholstered simple stylist functional sofa bed with solid teak frame and wonderfully reupholstered butter yellow soft cotton fabric Cc 1960s
Teak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 81.89 in D 32.29 in
Danish Vintage Teak Sofa / Day Bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
An outstanding Danish vintage teak sofa / day bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Bouclé, Teak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 75.99 in D 29.93 in
Danish Vintage Teak Sofa / Day Bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning, rare and very early Danish vintage teak sofa / day bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
Bouclé, Teak
Sold
H 22.84 in W 79.14 in L 22.84 in
Sofa Bed Upholstered with Green Wool Fabric and Legs in Teak, of Danish Design
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa bed upholstered with green wool fabric and legs in teak, of Danish design from the 1950s.
Wool, Teak
Czech Sofa Bed Orange Velvet Midcentury
By Guy Rogers
Located in Otley, GB
A superb midcentury Czech sofa bed. The sofa bed is a simple design with teak arms & legs with a generous seat dimension & low back.
Velvet, Teak
Vintage Sofa Bed by Wilhelm Knoll
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage sofa bed by Wilhelm Knoll. This was made in Germany, it dates from the 1960’s.
Steel
Sofa Bed by Robin Day for Hille, UK, 1957
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sofa bed designed by Robin Day in 1957 for Hille, UK.
Metal
Solid Teak Daybed Sofa with Adjustable Headrest
By Poul Volther
Located in Oakland, CA
Teak daybed attributed to Poul Volther. The daybed is crafted of solid teak with adjustable headrest, wood support slats of beech, and raised on solid teak angled legs.
Teak
Danish Teak Daybed Sofa by Peter Hvidt for France & Daverkosen
Located in Peabody, MA
Day bed teak sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielson for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, ca. 1950s.
Teak, Upholstery
Sold
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 40.16 in
Midcentury Three Seater Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman For Wilkhahn, 1964
By Wilkhahn, Hans Bellmann
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful teak wooden sofa which can be extended into a daybed by Hans Bellmann, and produced by Wilkhahn in Germany. The sophisticated design of the wooden frame makes the sofa visu...
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 64.97 in D 33.08 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, FD 451 sofa bed for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful FD451 articulated two seater sofa bed, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn in Denmark around the 1960s.
Cane, Teak
1960s Danish Teak and Rattan FD451 Sofa Day Bed by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
An outstanding example of Danish modern design, this authentic FD451 sofa by Peter Hvidt for France & Son embodies both craftsmanship and functionality. Crafted in rich solid teak wi...
Rattan, Teak
1960s Danish Teak and Rattan FD451 Sofa Day Bed by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A rare and radiant example of Danish modernism, this original FD451 sofa by Peter Hvidt for France & Son fuses sculptural elegance with ingenious function. Crafted from richly graine...
Rattan, Teak
Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe, Yngve Ekström
Located in The Hague, NL
This three-seat sofa-bed, model MX 01, was designed in the 1960s by Yngve Ekstrom and manufactured by Pastoe. It features a wooden frame and has new green upholstery. The sofa back c...
Teak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 74.41 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Caned Back Mahogany Day Bed/Sofas c.1955
Located in Camden, ME
Striking pair of couches. When placed as a corner seating area they form a 9 foot by 9 foot L and side by side extend 12 feet 4 inches. The present upholstery appears to be the o...
Teak
Danish Teak Vintage Sofa Bed by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare Danish teak vintage sofa bed by Arne Wahl Iversen. This was made in Denmark by Komfort, it dates from the 1960’s.
Bouclé, Teak
Sofa bed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Minerva sofa bed manufactured in the 1950's by France & Daverkosen in teak wood and original upholstery.
Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 79 in D 36 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa France & Sons Sofa Day Bed with Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Pasadena, TX
Unusual variation of the standard production, leather-covered wood frames over tapered teak legs, floating rectangular backrests with ebonized finish supported by steel rods, insert ...
Travertine
Yngve Ekstrom MX 01 Sofa Bed Pastoe the Netherlands 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
The sofa can be turned from a sofa into a (day)bed easily by pulling on the seat and the back simultaneously.
Linen, Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Daybed New Upholstery Folding Sofa Couch.
By Hans J. Wegner, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern teak day bed sofa with new upholstery. Springs inside of mattress.
Sold
H 27.25 in W 83 in D 31.13 in
Mid-century Danish Modern Scandinavian Modern Teak Daybed Sofa Bed, 1970s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Danish Modern Teak Wood Sofa Day Bed Fabric orange with a gray bolster pillow.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 77 in D 40.5 in
Superb Studio Craft Teak Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed or Twin Bed Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Studio Craft Handmade midcentury Solid teak sofa or daybed or twin bed frame in teak wood with slatted frame backrest.
Teak
Hans Olsen Danish Modern Modular Teak Sofa Bed
By Hans Olsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a very nice Danish modern sofa by Hans Olsen for Bramin. It is from the 1950s in dark teak.
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Midcentury Retro Teak Sofa Bed by Greaves & Thomas, 1960s
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Midcentury design - Midcentury sofa bed - Manufactured in the UK by Greaves & Thomas - Recently reupholstered with teal fabric. - Bed depth: 107 cm.
Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 68.51 in D 32.29 in
Walter Knoll Teak Sofa Bed with Black Leather Cushions, Germany, 1950s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
The German Manufacturer Walter Knoll designed and produced this daybed in the 1950s. It has a teakwood frame and black leather cushions. By pulling out the left armrest one of the b...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 84.65 in D 28.75 in
Norwegian Blue Wool Teak Four-Seat Double Sofa Bed Midcentury Sofa, 1960s
Located in London, GB
The sofa pulls out into a comfortable sprung double bed.
Wool, Teak
Vintage Midcentury Danish Teak and Upholstered Sofa Bed
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
The back can be folded down to create a sofa bed. Very comfortable spring-loaded seat, teak arms and legs.
Upholstery
Sold
H 28.35 in W 79.93 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Modern Teak and Boucle Sofa Bed by Greaves and Thomas
Located in London, GB
This stunning mid-century sofa bed was manufactured in 1960s by renowned British company Greaves and Thomas.
Bouclé, Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 81.11 in D 28.35 in
Mid Century Modern Teak and Velvet Sofa Bed by Greaves and Thomas
Located in London, GB
This stunning mid-century sofa bed was manufactured in 1960s by renowned British company Greaves and Thomas.
Velvet, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 81.11 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Teak and Velvet Sofa Bed by Greaves and Thomas
Located in London, GB
This exquisite mid-century sofa bed was manufactured in the 1960s by the renowned British company Greaves and Thomas.
Velvet, Teak
Sofa Bed by Peter Hvidt and Olga Mølgaard in Teak and Cane
Located in Ottawa, ON
Sofa bed by Peter Hvidt and Olga Mølgaard in teak and cane.
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 81.11 in D 28.35 in
Mid Century Modern Teak and Velvet Sofa Bed by Greaves and Thomas
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in London, GB
This stunning mid-century sofa bed was manufactured in 1960s by renowned British company Greaves and Thomas.
Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 80.71 in D 29.93 in
Mid Century Modern 1960’s Teak and Boucle Sofa Bed by Greaves & Thomas
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in London, GB
This stunning mid-century sofa bed was manufactured in the 1960s by Greaves & Thomas.
Bouclé, Teak
"Relaxy" Sofa Bed by Busnelli, 1950s
By Busnelli
Located in Savona, IT
Sofa produced in the 1950s by Busnelli. Structure in black painted metal Seat formed by a teak frame, metal mesh adjustable in different positions, fiberglass container.
Metal
Sold
H 27.96 in W 79.93 in D 31.89 in
Greaves & Thomas Midcentury Sofa Bed with Teak Arms, Fully Restored in Wool
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Haverhill, Suffolk
This piece that we've named 'Edgar' is truly beautiful and you'd never know he's a sofa bed. Just look at the curves and the shine on his teak arms.
Vintage Indian Teak Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming day bed. Great height and size for use as sofa, ottoman, coffee table or bed. Good for use indoor or outdoor
Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielson Sofa Day Bed
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Baltimore, MD
Solid teak-framed sofa/day bed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielson for John Stuart.
Chrome
Sold
H 28.35 in W 85.83 in D 29.14 in
Scandinavian Mid Century Sofa Bed Designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
Exceptional, rare sofa bed designed by Swedish icon, Yngve Ekstrom, for famed Dutch manufacturer, Pastoe, with an elegantly minimalist style pared with easy-to-use versatility. Newly...
Teak, Upholstery
Danish "Minerva" Sofa or Day Bed, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Crockett, CA
The iconic "Minerva" Danish teak sofa was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and manufactured by France & Son.
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 76.78 in D 33.86 in
Danish GE6 Sofa Bed By Hans Wegner For Getama Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Danish GE6 Sofa Bed by Hans Wegner for Getama The model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J.
Linen, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 83.86 in D 32.29 in
Danish Brown Wool and Teak 3 4 Double Sofabed Sofa Mid Century 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish brown wool and teak 3-4 seater double sofa bed, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work area.
Wool, Teak
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$14,104
H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 10.63 in
Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.
Located in København K, 84
This original 1920s Danish Funkis corner bookcase, crafted in solid mahogany by a master cabinetmaker, is a rare and refined example of early Scandinavian functionalist design. Roote...
Mahogany
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$1,034 / set
H 22.05 in W 98.43 in D 124.02 in
Bed with bedside tables from the 1970s by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Double bed complete with bedside tables from the 1970s. Design by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau (manufacturer's mark present). The bed is in good vintage condition although there ...
Leather, Wood
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
H 32 in W 77 in D 32 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Black leather 3 seat sofa dark wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nic...
Leather, Birch
$3,895 / set
H 23.25 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart "Declaration" Walnut Nightstands by Drexel
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Ab Ovo Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Original "Ab Ovo" collection chaise lounge designed by William Emmerson. Organically sculpted bent walnut with handwoven leather cording. Intricately detailed and exceptional quali...
Brass
$2,700Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 72 in D 30 in
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
Steel, Chrome
$5,600
H 20.48 in W 38.19 in D 80.91 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Single Bed in Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bed or daybed, walnut, oak, Italy, 1980s Giuseppe Rivadossi once again proves his great eye for materialization and technicality this bed ...
Oak, Walnut
$22,500
H 24.125 in W 81 in D 61.375 in
1960s Pierre Chapo Godot Model L01 Double Bed in Elm Wood with Headboard
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Chapo designed the Godot bed in 1959 as a special commission for writer Samuel Beckett, wittily naming it after the play Waiting for Godot. Model L01 became the starting point...
Elm
$12,400
H 27.56 in W 110.63 in D 60.63 in
IPE Cavalli Italian Sectional Sofa in Colorful Striped Fabric
By Ipe Cavalli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
IPE Cavalli, sectional sofa, fabric, steel, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sectional sofa by IPE Cavalli, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a true masterpiece of design and comfo...
Steel
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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