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What is the longest-lasting couch?

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What is the longest-lasting couch?
There is no single longest-lasting couch. Many makers produce couches capable of standing the test of time when cared for properly. Generally, some signs of a durable couch include quality full-grain or top-grain leather upholstery, sturdy frame construction and high-quality fill such as spring systems or high-density premium foams. Explore a diverse assortment of couches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Mid Century Curved Sofa Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning mid-century modern five-piece sectional curved sofa Milo Baughman style, in original Jack Lenor Larsen style upholstery. An exceptional sofa both for its form and quality, i...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972. The De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa is a mid-century modern sofa made in Swi...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Felt

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger.
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Full Bordeaux Leather by Ueli Berger, Switzerland 1972. Mid-Century Modern Swiss De Sede DS600 full leather sectional "snake" sofa in warm Bordeaux colour. A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland, 1972. There are 16 seating pieces, and two end/arm sections total 18 pieces. Each piece has a zipper connection that allows for endless combinations. A sofa with unlimited configuration possibilities - the upholstery segments can be joined together with zips so that free-flowing mobile concepts are possible in addition to conventional furniture arrangements, down soft upholstery for the legendary De Sede seating...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa with a Brushed Steel Base in the Manner of Michel Boyer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Newly reupholstered sofa (foam and fabric) form the 1970s Second sofa available in smaller size (160 centimeters width).
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Hand-Tailored Curved Sectional Sofa in Mustard Yellow Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern inspired sectional sofa featuring curved design with luxurious mustard yellow velvet fabric. Supported by walnut base. Standard dimensions: 293 cm x 157 cm x 84 cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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