We are fascinated by large, unusual sofas and sectionals, so you bet we perked right up when we spotted this mid century Non Stop Sofa designed by Uli (Ueli?) Berger for Stendig. It’s currently for sale by ebay seller walterjmack, who kindly let us feature his photos (update: listing now gone). According to the listing, this 1960s (1972?) sofa is from the Palmolive aka “Playboy” building in Chicago. Nonstop sofas are made up of segments connected by zippers and pins that allow them to bend into many configurations — making them able to do fun tricks like a giant slinky.
This couch can be curved in, as shown above, curved out, made into and “s” curve, and “l” curve or straightened out — making it both a versatile and unique piece of mid century furniture. Looks like it would be pretty comfortable too.
From the listing:
Uli Berger Non Stop Sofa by Stendig DS 600 1960’s
From the Palmolive or “Playboy Building” in Chicago
Color of leather is Rusty, Burnt Orange, & Cognac
Color of Felt is Dark Beige
Condition: Needs Restoration &/or Refinishing/Reupholsery
Mega thanks to ebay seller walterjmack for allowing us to feature this unique sofa. Here’s another one, in black.
Ann says
The one you linked to featured by LA Modern was auctioned last weekend. It apparently went for $40,000. 0_0
https://www.lamodern.com/auctions-2013/auctions/?auctionID=43&view=AuctionLotProfile&goToLotNumber=234
pam kueber says
woah
Jennifer Kepesh says
Wow! You’d obviously have to have the right kind of room for this, but it’s an amazing piece of furniture. In my opinion, it really stands the test of time–it looks modern today. I think the only thing that dates it is the color, and if you are reupholstering, that’s taken care of.
Sandra says
And all I can think of is how much it would cost to re-upholster… Or how much trouble to vacuum behind.
Dulcie says
my thinking was along the same lines. My first thought was that I’d be spending all day digging the dog’s tennis balls out from under that baby.
Eartha Kitsch says
I can’t see anything but a rack of ribs when I look at it but that might be because I haven’t had meat in eight years. 🙂
nina462 says
That what I thought too….nice crown rack of ribs 🙂
pam kueber says
haha
Mary Elizabeth says
Oh, my! More like a giant caterpillar than a slinky. Does it come apart for moving? With this piece, you wouldn’t need any other seating in the room.
Kim says
Each piece is connected with a dowl and zipper
Mr Kim says
Uli and Ueli are short for Ulrich. That is why you can find both spellings 🙂