Pair of Vico Magistretti Cassina black leather Veranda sofas
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Ferndale, MI
End seats swivel inward for conversation . The two configured together make an intimate comfy circle or conversation pit .
Steel
Massive 1970s teak planter coffee table
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Stunning 1970s Danish conversation pit table from a Detroit mid century modern home.
Teak
Vintage Brass Base Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
The gracefully rounded back, barrel chairs look fantastic from every angle – ideal for central placements like conversation pits.
Brass
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Ubald Klug, Customised in White Nubuck
Located in PARIS, FR
Hand-upholstered in the de Sede workshops in Klingnau, the Terrazza came to define the dialogue between Swiss craftsmanship and the conversation-pit aesthetic of the 1970s. It is hel...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Round Wood Side Table Black Color Oak with Bronze Details by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
A cluster of round side tables makes a beautiful coffee table in a conversation pit or coffee nook. Each Waverly Table will have unique grain and color variation as is typical for u...
Bronze
$424Sale Price|64% Off
Large coffee table in bronze & tempered glass, in the style of Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
This is a heavy piece perfect for large interiors or conversation pits. The feet are in very good condition showing only a few traces of oxidation or use, the tempered glass top is...
Metal, Bronze
Bogo Modular Lounge Chair by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate
By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The recessed base keeps the profile close to the floor, a hallmark of the modular, conversation-pit aesthetic popular in Italian design during the 1970s.
Leather, Suede, Upholstery
Pair of Low White Ultra Suede and Polished Chrome Lounge Chairs, 1970s, France
Located in New York, NY
These are low to the ground and would be amazing for a conversation pit or any low key area such as children’s room etc.
Chrome
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Ubald Klug, Customised in Black Leather
Located in PARIS, FR
Hand-upholstered in the de Sede workshops in Klingnau, the Terrazza came to define the dialogue between Swiss craftsmanship and the conversation-pit aesthetic of the 1970s. It is hel...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Bernhardt Modular Play Pen Style Sectional Sofa
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Upholstered in a warm taupe chenille fabric, this substantial sectional is composed of multiple modular components that create a flowing conversation pit arrangement with generous se...
Upholstery
Space Age Chocolate Brown Floor Ashtray by Caimi, Italy, 1970s
By Giuseppe Caimi
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
An elegant collector’s piece for Space Age interiors, futuristic lounges, conversation pits or Italian modernist environments.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Fireplace Tool Set in Blackened Steel and Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
An excellent accessory for modernist, postmodern, or minimalist interiors, equally suited to a conversation pit, architectural hearth, or contemporary loft setting.
Iron, Brass
1980s Directional Five-Piece Chrome Frame Modular Sofa in Élitis Cotton Velvet
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Designed for versatility, the five modules can be arranged in multiple configurations: As a sleek linear sofa, reconfigured into a corner sectional with the L on either side, a conve...
Chrome
KAVA Collection I – Walnut base with Dedar Upholstery – Modular Pouf
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
Its versatility makes it as fitting in a quiet reading corner as it is in a bold conversation pit. Sarkooh I is for homes that understand the elegance of restraint.
Fabric, Walnut
Small Contemporary White Oak Wood Side Table With Bronze Details
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
A cluster of round side tables makes a beautiful coffee table in a conversation pit or coffee nook. A field-to-studio company, Alabama Sawyer repurposes the finest wood species, rec...
Bronze
Small Contemporary Light Color Wood Side Table With Metal Details
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
A cluster of round side tables makes a beautiful coffee table in a conversation pit or coffee nook. A field-to-studio company, Alabama Sawyer repurposes the finest wood species, rec...
Wood
Milo Baughman Ivory Cream Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The most well known and admired of all circular sofas, it instantly creates an intimate conversation pit in any setting, be it a traditional living room or an open floor plan layout.
Upholstery
$23,249 / item
Big Sur Sofa by MICHAEL HILAL
By Michael Hilal
Located in Antwerpen, BE
BIG SUR 1.2 – A 1970s conversation pit inspired this monumental version of the 1.1 sofa.
Fabric
Monumental Omnibus Sectional Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
This modular and multi-level furniture could meander through a room sometimes climbing from a conversation pit into an adjoining area." Dimensions: 28" H x 166.5" W x 91" D Seat H...
Upholstery, Lucite
1970s “Playpen” Modular Sectional Sofa by Selig for Simmons
Located in Victoria, BC
Meet the ultimate conversation pit — the Playpen sofa by Selig. Designed in the free-spirited 1970s, this modular masterpiece invites you to lounge, rearrange, and sink right in.
Wood
ESPERIA, Contemporary Configuration Sofa, Made in Italy
By IAMMI
Located in Paris, IDF
Each module can be arranged to form intimate lounge settings, expansive conversation pits, or freestanding sculptural compositions that define an entire room.
Fabric, Foam
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Sunburst Flare and Amber Tones - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Beyond the expected, its fiery energy would make a stunning statement in a 70s-inspired conversation pit, or a moody Industrial loft with exposed brick.
Wool
Rare Coffee Table ‘Éruption Solaire’ - Guy Lefevre - Ligne Roset / Roche Bobois
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Its compact footprint and low height make it remarkably easy to integrate into a wide variety of interiors, from seventies inspired conversation pits to contemporary minimal settings...
Wood
Restored MCM Rattan Round Sectional Corner Sofa w/ 3-Strand Waterfall Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Showcasing a unique round shape reminiscent of the conversation pits of the mid-20th century it features three-strand waterfall arms and comes apart in four sections.
Fabric, Rattan
COR Trio Sectional Sofa in Chocolate Brown Velvet 1972 NEW UPHOLSTERY
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Composed of multiple modules, the Trio can be effortlessly rearranged into a classic set-up as a large sofa or smaller with separate lounge chairs, or even as a real seventies conver...
Fabric, Velvet
Chocolate Brown COR Trio Sectional Sofa Germany Switzerland 1972 NEW UPHOLSTERY
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Composed of multiple modules, the Trio can be effortlessly rearranged into a classic set-up as a large sofa or smaller with separate lounge chairs, or even as a real seventies conver...
Fabric, Velvet
Somnia Lumen chandelier in Loofah fillasse and fibers by Espace Aygo
By ESPACE AYGO
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The object is a merge of a bed together with a conversation pit. Above that you have a big lamp that can lower down to create a closed off atmosphere and can be lifted up to have an ...
Natural Fiber
Somnia Banquet bed in carved oak with steel and leather details by Espace Aygo
By ESPACE AYGO
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The object is a merge of a bed together with a conversation pit. Above that you have a big lamp that can lower down to create a closed off atmosphere and can be lifted up to have an ...
Stainless Steel
Large COR Trio Sectional Sofa, Germany / Switzerland 1972 NEW VELVET UPHOLSTERY
By COR, Team Form AG
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Composed of multiple modules, the Trio can be effortlessly rearranged into a classic set-up as a large sofa or smaller with separate lounge chairs, or even as a real seventies conver...
Fabric, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Circular Sectional Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Its sweeping circular form encourages connection, whether placed in an open-concept living room, a curated conversation pit, or a sophisticated lounge setting designed for entertaini...
Chrome
$11,200Sale Price|25% Off
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Lazy Susan Rotating Coffee Table, 1968
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With the popularity of curved 'conversation pit' styled sofa's, not many coffee tables can fit perfectly with them and function with the rotating Lazy Susan feature.
Rosewood, Formica
Archizoom Associati SAFARI Seating Pod 'Historic' '1967-2022'
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It has taken part in numerous exhibitions. No finer conversation pit than this sectional --- it looks like something straight out of a 1960's New Wave French or Italian movie!!
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Fiberglass
Selig Modular Conversation Pit Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Nashville, TN
7-piece Milo Baughman style cube modular sofa with pullout full-sized bed. Original velvet-like upholstery is in perfect condition with only minor signs of age including a small rub ...
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 24.81 in W 125.2 in D 98.43 in
Mid-Century Modern 'Lara' Sectional Sofa by Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso
By Noti Massari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage sectional conversation pit sofa in it's original brown leather upholstery.
Leather, Foam
Directional Sofas
Located in Chicago, IL
Nice pair of Directional 'free-form' sofas, a good conversation pit or semi-circular arrangement. Great original light grey & black weave upholstery.
Contemporary Daybed Sofa hollywood regency style
By Jonan van Put
Located in Antwerp, BE
Daybed Sofa by Belgian designer Jonas van Put. “Conversation pit” Edition of 8 available colors velvet brown, ocher and yellow Jonas Van Put is a Belgian interior architect...
Jonas Van Put Contemporary Daybed Sofa
By Jonan van Put
Located in Antwerp, BE
Daybed sofa by Belgian designer Jonas Van Put. “Conversation pit” Edition of eight available colors velvet brown, ocher and yellow.
Fabric
Hollywood regency Contemporary Daybed Sofa by studio goldwood
By Jonan van Put
Located in Antwerp, BE
Luxury Daybed Sofa by Belgian designer Jonas van Put. “Conversation pit” Edition of 8 available colors velvet brown, ocher and yellow Jonas Van Put is a Belgian interior architec...
Mah Jong Sofa, Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fully modular design and stunning Missoni fabrics create a world of possibilities from a traditional sectional layout to a full conversation pit. Truly the pinnacle of high-fashion f...
Fabric, Foam
1970s Velvet Modular Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Luxurious and sexy 1970s modular conversation pit group sectional sofa consists of 6 pieces.
Velvet
10-piece brick red 1970s playpen modular sectional sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The seat height is low, in the manner of conversation pit furniture from the same era. The cushions are deep and loose.
Foam
Sold
H 19.5 in W 136 in D 125 in
Mariani Contemporary Italian Leather & Mohair U Shaped Custom Sectional
By i4 Mariani
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The low lounge seating is inspired by the 1970s "conversation pit." The design is sleek and sophisticated - perfect if you throw a lot of get togethers.
Leather
1960s Rotating Rosewood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
With the popularity of curved 'conversation pit' styled sofa's, this particular table was made to pair with the Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin curved sofa (is available for purchase...
Laminate, Rosewood
Gelderland Curved U-Shaped Modular Sofa, 1970's
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The shape is both inviting and architectural, ideal for open living spaces, conversation pits, or statement-making commercial interiors.
Velvet
Sold
H 27.5 in W 104 in D 104 in
Ligne Roset 3 Piece "Yang" by Francois Bauchet Red Kvadrat Fabric Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
When all put together, this sectional reminds us of a contemporary take on the conversation pit. This amazing sofa sits on top of a series of silver colored metal legs.
Fabric
Sold
H 27.5 in W 154 in D 115.5 in
Original Mah Jong Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Chicago, IL
Cushions can be rearranged to create a 1970’s style conversation pit or a large guest bed. Condition: This Mah Jong features the original, iconic fabric which is in excellent and cl...
Upholstery
1st edition Mah Jong sofa by H. Hopfer for Roche bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
The modules can be arranged in countless configurations, allowing you to create anything from a generous corner sofa to a relaxed lounge landscape or a low, sprawling conversation pi...
Textile
'Togo' Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Leather
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Note, the other 4 pieces in the images have been sold and are being shown solely for providing more photos of the ottoman, which is offered in this listing. Great for a conversati...
Leather, Foam
'Togo' Leather Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo loveseat couch would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, this is where all your...
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Michael Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sectional loveseat would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large Den or Game Room, this is where all...
Velvet, Foam
'Togo' Three Seat Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo three-seat couch would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, this is where all yo...
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 28 in W 34 in D 40 in
'Togo' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo fireside lounge chair and ottoman would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, thi...
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 28 in W 52 in L 28 in
'Togo' Three-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, this is where all ...
Leather, Foam
'Togo' Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo living room set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, this is where all you...
Ultrasuede, Foam
Sold
H 28 in W 69 in L 28 in
'Togo' Four-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, this is where all ...
Velvet, Foam
'Togo' Fireside Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo lounge chair would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, this is where all your f...
Ultrasuede, Foam
'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo loveseat would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, this is where all your frien...
Ultrasuede, Foam
Sold
H 28 in W 52 in L 28 in
'Togo' Seven-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo large seven piece couch set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, this is w...
Ultrasuede, Foam
'Togo' Six-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large Den or Game Room, this is where all ...
Velvet, Foam
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