Fifties Hallway Sofa
Located in London, England
Sweet chrome fold-out sofa bed. Rescued and completely rebuilt.
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fold Out Couch
Chrome
Fifties Hallway Sofa
Located in London, England
Sweet chrome fold-out sofa bed. Rescued and completely rebuilt.
Chrome
$4,779
H 31.89 in W 74.81 in D 1,167.33 in
Osvaldo Borsani D70 sofa Tecno edition 1960 Limited edition
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Osvaldo Borsani D70 sofa Tecno edition 1960 Limited edition fabric and leatherette Original fabric Adjustable Fold-out sofa bed L 190 x H 81 x D 78 cm 5,900 euros Tecno Spa -...
Fabric
$4,400
H 29 in W 59 in D 16 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Convertible Fold Out Console Dining Table 1 Drawer
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern convertible fold out console dining table 1 drawer.
Teak
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 84 in D 36 in
Scandinavian full size bed sleeper sofa tufted 1970s beautiful Design Low long
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian full size bed sleeper sofa tufted 1970s beautiful. Sofa with fold out bed, patterned cut fabric upholstery.
Steel
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.
Bronze
$4,908
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 32.68 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern German Brutalist 2Seater Brown Leather Bed Sofa, 1970
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The rare two-seater sofa with fold-out function. It was manufactured in Germany during the 1970s.
Leather, Fabric
Fold-Out Sofa, Juul Kristensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa bed made of teak wood, designed by Juul Kristensen, produced by JK Denmark. The furniture is in very good condition, after renovation, the cushions have been covered with a...
Teak
French Leather Club Sofa Bed, Art Deco, 1940´s
Located in Munich, DE
Mid-century French leather Moustache Club Sofa. This is a fully functional fold out sofa bed from the 1940`s.
Metal
Modern Anfibio Leather Sofa Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Houston, TX
Modern leather sofa that folds out to become a bed, called the "Anfibio" sofa designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti in the 1970s.
Leather
Gijs Van Der Sluis Model 540 Daybed
By Gijs Van Der Sluis
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage couch sofa bed model 540 gijs van der sluis.
Steel
Sold
H 22.05 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Rolf Benz Pair of Glazed Steel Designer Tables A Modern Organic Design Germany
By Rolf Benz
Located in Reading, Berkshire
You can combine an armchair with a bench and connect a corner coffee table on the side. The sofa itself folds out and turns into a comfortable sleeping area.
Steel
Sold
H 27.5 in W 37 in D 40 in
De Sede DS-76 Modular Sleeper Sofa Brown Leather De Sede Sectional Sofa Couch
By De Sede
Located in Rochester, NY
This exquisite chocolate brown leather sofa folds out into a bed in various possible formations.
Leather
Mid-Century Vintage Green Sofa and Convertible Bed, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century vintage green fabric sofa that folds out into a bed, 1970s. Tubular metal frame and backrest for support.
Metal
Red Leather Sofa or Double Bed with Tubular Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or fold out bed, leather and chromed metal, Europe, 1970s.
Metal
Sold
H 27.6 in W 35.4 in D 35.4 in
De Sede DS-76 Modular Sofa – 3-Seat Configuration, Restored, Velvet Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
What makes this piece especially unique is its built-in sleeping function – each module can recline or fold out, transforming the sofa into a comfortable sleeping space for up to thr...
Velvet
Anfibio Bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Anfibio bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti upholstered in original cognac leather. Couch folds out into a sofa bed with sheepskin mattress.
Vintage Midcentury Danish Style Beech Sofa Bed
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Refurbished vintage midcentury Danish style fold-out sofa bed. Newly upholstered in a woven pink fabric.
Upholstery
Lloyd loom pullout sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
sofa with fold out metal sprung bed platform. made by lloyd loom.
A modular leather sleeper sofa by De Sede
Located in West Hollywood, CA
De Sede is renowned for their high quality leathers and this leather sofa folds out to make a very comfortable bed.
Leather
Milo Baughman Style Sleeper Sofa with Chrome Frame
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A comfortable and stylish Baughman style couch that folds out into a sleeper, it is chic and practical.
Three-Seat Cherry Framed Sofa from Germany, 1930s
By Joseph Kreuzburg
Located in Berlin, DE
The maximum width of the sofa when the armrests are folded out is 240 cm.
Fabric, Cherry
Space Age Sofa in White Wood and Aubergine Leather, USA circa 1970
By William Andrus
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with aubergine hued leather, which appears slightly espresso in darker light. Significantly dis...
Leather, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$655Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$2,504 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Bertu Bench, Suelo Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bench, Suelo® Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave This upholstered Suelo® Modern Wood Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is...
Fabric, Hardwood
Jack Lenor Larsen Style Mid Century Chevron Sofa
By W. & J. Sloane, Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Jack Lenor Larsen style mid century Chevron sofa. Most Likely for W&J Sloane. Great colors and visuals. Low profile seating with skirted bottom covering period angular legs.
Upholstery
20th Century , Brown Atlantis Three seats Sofa, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Atlantis sofa from the 1960s, produced in Czech Republic - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in small apartments . Space-saving p...
Fabric
"Xilte" Desk
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" desk is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern furniture...
Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$794Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
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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