William Andrus Steelcase #465 Soft Seating Sofa
By William Andrus
Located in Pasadena, TX
William Andrus steelcase #465 soft seating sofa Classic early 1970s sofa designed by William C
Fiberglass, Lucite
$8,500
H 26.5 in W 84 in D 34 in
Fabulous Steelcase Fiberglass Leather Space Age Modern Sofa William Andrus
By Steelcase
Located in Pemberton, NJ
fiberglass, leather and Lucite sofa. Previously attributed to Warren Platner but now to William Andrus, this
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
William Andrus Steelcase Leather Sofa
By William Andrus
Located in Tulsa, OK
by William Andrus for Steelcase furniture. It retains its orig chocolate leather cushions. The
Leather, Acrylic, Fiberglass
Superb Pair of William C. Andrus for Steelcase Sofas
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful fiberglass sofas designed by William C. Andrus for Steelcase. Sofas are from the
Fiberglass, Leather, Lucite
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H 25 in W 84 in D 32 in
Vintage Leather and Lucite Floating Sofa by William C. Andrus for Steelcase
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage leather and lucite sofa designed by William C. Andrus for Steelcase in the United
Aluminum
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H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age, Sofa, White Bouclé and Leather, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed in the 1970s, this sofa (and set) is considered to be one of the holy grails for Space Age
Leather, Fiberglass, Bouclé
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H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age, Sofa, Chair, Living Room Suite, 1970's
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Culver City, CA
age and modern design enthusiasts alike. (4 pieces, Large #465 Soft seat sofa, lounge chair, coffee
Leather, Fiberglass
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H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Lounge, White Bouclé and Leather, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Culver City, CA
reupholstered in a luxurious low pile white bouclé (performance fabric). As a nod to the original brown leather
Leather, Bouclé, Fiberglass
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H 25 in W 84 in D 33.5 in
Vintage 1978 William Andrus for Steelcase Brown Leather Soft Seating Sofa
By Steelcase
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1978 "Soft Seating" sofa by William Andrus for Steelcase. This is a gorgeous example of
Leather
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H 30 in W 81.5 in D 32.5 in
William Andrus Sofas and Table Set of Lucite, Leather and Fiberglass, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Austin, TX
As featured in HBO's "Vinyl", this mod pair of sofas by William Andrus was designed for Steelcase
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
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H 25 in W 84 in D 33.5 in
Vintage 1978 William Andrus for Steelcase Brown Leather Soft Seating Sofa
By Steelcase
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1978 "Soft Seating" sofa by William Andrus for Steelcase. This is a gorgeous example of
Leather
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H 25 in W 82 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern William Andrus for Steelcase Fiberglass Sofa & Pair of Chairs
By William Andrus
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents this rare complete set (can also be purchased seperately by William Andrus
Fiberglass
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H 26 in W 42 in D 26 in
William Andrus Steelcase Soft Seating Lounge Chair Almond frame Cognac Leather
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
William Andrus Steelcase soft seating lounge chair. 1972-1974. From his iconic soft seating group
Leather, Fiberglass
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H 26.25 in W 41 in D 32.5 in
Vintage Leather and Lucite Lounge Chairs by William C. Andrus for Steelcase
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage leather and lucite lounge chairs designed by William C. Andrus for Steelcase in
Aluminum
William Andrus for Steelcase Space Age Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Culver City, CA
completely refinished and re-lacquered in a fresh factory white glossy finish, and the original brown leather
Fiberglass, Leather
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H 24 in W 44.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern William Andrus for Steelcase Pair of Fiberglass Lucite Chairs
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
We present this rare pair of by William Andrus for Steelcase, chic and cool, fiberglass floating
Fiberglass
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H 25 in W 84 in D 33.5 in
Vintage 1978 William Andrus for Steelcase 4 Piece Soft Seating Furniture Suite
By Steelcase
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1978 4-piece "Soft Seating" furniture suite by William Andrus for Steelcase. This is a
Leather
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H 25 in W 84 in D 33.5 in
Vintage 1978 William Andrus for Steelcase 4 Piece Soft Seating Furniture Suite
By Steelcase
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1978 4-piece "Soft Seating" furniture suite by William Andrus for Steelcase. This is a
Leather
William Andrus for Steelcase Fiberglass, Lucite and Leather Sofa, 1960s
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury William Andrus fiberglass, Lucite and leather sofa. Incredible design with clear Lucite
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Fiberglass Sofa, William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s
By William Andrus
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare floating fiberglass sofa on lucite base with leather upholstery by William Andrus for
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Steelcase Soft Seating Sofa by William Andrus
By William Andrus
Located in Pasadena, TX
Sofa designed by William Andrus for Steelcase. White fiberglass frame black vinyl cushions, sofa
Fiberglass
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H 23 in W 82 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Warren Platner Style Steelcase Fiberglass Lucite Sofa & Table
By Steelcase, William Andrus
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare William Andrus for Steelcase, chic and cool, fiberglass floating
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
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H 25 in W 42 in D 33 in
Fiberglass Living Room Set by William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s, Signed
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and complete living room set by William Andrus for Steelcase includes a three-seat sofa
Leather, Mirror, Fiberglass, Lucite
William Andrus for Steelcase Floating Sofa
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Toronto, ON
Exceptional piece designed by William Andrus for American furniture makers Steelcase, circa 1970’s
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
Mid-century Armchair by Steelcase
By William Andrus, Steelcase
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
William C (Bill) Andrus, it is made with fibreglass shells over lucite bases, with leather upholstery. The
Fiberglass, Leather, Lucite
$3,500 / item
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood
$5,041 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
De Sede Leather Patchwork Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large collection of patchwork leather pouf/ottomans by Swiss designer De Sede with patchwork leather and wonderful selection of colors. Original soft leather with beautiful patina ...
Leather
$1,042 / 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
$12,700
H 26.38 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Leather
$16,811 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$4,735 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$165,861
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$30,121Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Ris and Selldorf
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
70's Selig Rosewood Upholstered / Leather Strap Sofa
By Selig
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An exceptional stunning slab-sided Brazilian rosewood cube styled sofa with upholstered seat cushions. The loose cushions sit on thick black leather straps that are held by chromed a...
Aluminum
$12,775Sale Price|51% Off
H 10.23 in W 41.85 in D 15.51 in
Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
LE MURA RIGHT MODULE 90, LE MURA LEFT MODULE 90 & LE MURA CENTRAL MODULE 90 CAT. Z - ZAREEN 03 CLASP AND ZIPPERS MATT BLACK NICHEL T148 WITH INTERLINER CAL117 The project Le Mu...
Leather
$18,500
H 20.5 in W 111 in D 63 in
Raphael Raffel Croissant Sofa in Brown Leather, Honoré Paris, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Raphael Raffel designed, 1970's, made-to-order natural leather Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris. Raphael Raffel (1912-2000), who trained at the École des Beaux Arts, was a well-know...
Leather
$4,995
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Futurist Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals. With all due respect to Raymond Loewy, there really is something...
Plastic, Hardwood
$2,841
H 41.74 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
DF2000 trolley bar cabinet by Raymond Loewy for the Doubinsky Frères 1968
By Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator, French- American designer Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of graphic and industrial design. Loewy’s creat...
Metal
$4,735
H 25.6 in W 110.24 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Italian Chrome Plated Sectional Sofa with Faux Fur, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vintage Italian sectional sofa, chrome plated, faux fur, the 1970s It has a relaxed and easygoing appearance to match its comfort level. This design is a great addition to any sit...
Chrome
$11,365Sale Price|26% Off
H 23.23 in W 126.78 in D 89.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa cognac leather bed model Morna for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa - bed frame in cognac-colored leather - composed of headboard with integrated bedside tables and mattress base. Model "Morna" Molteni Italy 1972 Restored - wood ...
Leather
The Michigan-based furniture maker Steelcase has a long and distinguished history, but collectors focus on its vintage office furniture and desk chairs from the 1950s to the ’70s, when, along with such companies as Knoll and Herman Miller, the firm helped define the aesthetics of American mid-century modernism.
Steelcase was founded in Grand Rapids in 1912 as the Metal Office Furniture Company, promoting steel desks and other furnishings as safer, fireproof alternatives to wooden pieces at a time when smoking in the workplace was common. Boston’s first skyscraper — the 32-story Customs House — was furnished by the company in 1915. Frank Lloyd Wright, an American architect and furniture designer whose work had a profound influence on the shape of modern life, turned to the firm in 1937 to fabricate the enameled metal chairs and desks for his Johnson Wax Headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin.
In the 1950s, when Steelcase formally adopted the name it still uses today, the company developed a sleek and functional style employing rectilinear chrome frames for glass-topped tables and upholstered seating pieces. The look is similar to that of the minimal, Bauhaus-inspired designs of Florence Knoll, another icon of furniture design who helped shape the ethos of the postwar business world.
By the 1970s, Steelcase had enlivened its styling, offering such pieces as chairs and side tables designed by Gardner Leaver, with circular bases and curving supports. As you will see on these pages, Steelcase designs offer a perfect foundation for a modernist decor, with a touch of flair.
Find vintage Steelcase furniture on 1stDibs.
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.