A vintage Spherical Furniture Company Sleeper/Sofa, Designed by Frank W. Petersilie, made in Boone, NC, circa 1970s
Round foam sofa that converts to a bed. Designed by Frank W. Petersilie for Spherical Furniture Co. in the 1970s. Base is foam and cover is grey/white stripe fun fur with fabric along the top of the couch, under the half moon cushion. Back of couch is attached with fabric to allow flipping into bed. Foam is intact, there are some tears and water stains in the other fabric and a new zipper is needed on the back of the fun fur outer layer. Lightweight and easy for one person to move. A very groovy piece!
In couch form: 80" wide, 24" high, 28" deep without foot cushions In bed form: 83" in diameter, 13" deep Pie shaped foot cushions are 28" deep and 12" high Seat topper is 54" wide, 32" deep, 4" high Back cushions are 40" wide, 14" high, 6" deep
Secondhand Store
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Hi Maureen,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The Spherical Furniture Company was a mid‑century American manufacturer/design brand best known for producing rounded, modular, upholstered furnishings—particularly sleeper‑sofas, flip‑futons, and circular lounge pieces. They made Mid-20th-century flip‑futon lounge designed by Frank Petersilie, marketed under the Spherical Furniture Co branding—a versatile piece that converts from chaise to sleeper. These designs emphasized playful geometry (cylinders, circles) and high comfort—typical of 1960s–70s-era American modern furniture.
These designs don't come to market very often but when they do, they usually retail for between $3,000 and $4,000 and, when sold at auction, bring fair-market prices ranging from $1,500-2,500.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Spherical Furniture Company Sleeper/Sofa
Designed by Frank W. Petersilie, made in Boone, NC, circa 1970s
Of circular section, in grays and blacks.
In couch form: 80" wide, 24" high, 28" deep without foot cushions
In bed form: 83" in diameter, 13" deep
Pie shaped foot cushions are 28" deep and 12" high
Seat topper is 54" wide, 32" deep, 4" high
Back cushions are 40" wide, 14" high, 6" deep
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition; value assumes no tears, odors, stains or repairs.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a second-hand store
$1,500-2,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
