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Hollywood Regency Upholstered Pillow Back Long Sofa with Fringe Skirt 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Regency Upholstered Pillow Back Long Sofa with Fringe Skirt 20thC Measures- 34.5''H x 97''W x 35.5''D; SH
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Amami Sofa with Fringes in Blue Upholstery by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Amami Sofa. Wooden frame, HR foam, velvet, viscose fringes. Backcushions included. Pillows to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Amami Sofa with Fringes in Light Grey Upholstery by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Amami Sofa. Wooden frame, HR foam, velvet, viscose fringes. Backcushions included. Pillows to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Amami Sofa with Fringes in Dark Grey Upholstery by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Amami Sofa. Wooden frame, HR foam, velvet, viscose fringes. Backcushions included. Pillows to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

L'INTEMPOREL Sofa in Yellow by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
L'INTEMPOREL Sofa by Alexandre Ligios Velvet L 96 x H 39 x D 32 The velvet sofa with fringes
Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

21st Century Wheidon 3-Seater Sofa in Fabric with Fringe
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
. Wheidon 3-seater sofa with structure in beechwood. Padding in foam. Upholstery in fabric MIL.19.08 with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Poplar

21st Century Saturno 3-Seater Sofa in Fabric with Decorative Fringe
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
enhanced by the precious workmanship of the backrest and by classic details such as the fringes: precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Poplar

21st Century Saturno 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet with Decorative Fringe
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
enhanced by the precious workmanship of the backrest and by classic details such as the fringes: precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1950s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Fringe Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hand Tailored Fringes 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Hand Tailored Fringes 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet
Hand Tailored Fringes 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet
H 35.83 in W 110.24 in D 39.38 in
Armonia/2 Italian Three-Seat Sofa with Button Tufted Back & Fringe by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Armonia/2 is a chic Classic sofa (3-seater) with button tufted backrest and handmade fringe at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Hand Tailored Fringes 2-Seat Sofa in Antique Pink Velvet
Located in New York, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming

English Victorian-Style Gold Velvet Damask Button Tufted and Fringed Sofa
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian-style sofa with a rounded button tufted back and scrolled arms, upholstered in a
Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Upholstery

French Napoleon III Sofa in Pale Orange Velvet and White Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French high-back sofa, designed in the opulent Napoleon III style, is the embodiment
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 2 Sofas with Fabric by Fede Cheti, Italy 1940s
By Fede Cheti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two sofas was designed in Italy in the 1940s and 1950s. It is covered with fabric by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Jungle Style Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Jungle Style with solid wood structure, upholstered and covered with 100% cotton fabric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Jungle Style Sofa
Jungle Style Sofa
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Sofa in Knoll Textile Plush Mohair with Hand Carved Steel Elements and Horsehair
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
Sofa No. 3 Materials: Knoll Mohair Plush Textile, Hand Carved Elements, Horsehair Fringe J.M
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Thomasvillle Saddle Arm Sofa
By Thomasville
Located in Bradenton, FL
A curved saddle arm sofa made by Thomasville of North Carolina. A low rolled back flows into rolled
Category

Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Thomasvillle Saddle Arm Sofa
Thomasvillle Saddle Arm Sofa
H 34.5 in W 76 in D 38 in
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish curved Banana form Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1950s. The legs are made of dark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Folie Sofa by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Folie sofa by Dooq W 180 cm 55” (also available in 140cm, or made to order in other dimensions) D
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Folie Sofa by Dooq
Folie Sofa by Dooq
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
Folie Sofa by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Folie sofa by Dooq Measures: W 140 cm 55” (also available in 180cm, or made to order in other
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Folie Sofa by Dooq
Folie Sofa by Dooq
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
Style Napoleon III Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
contrasting fringe, very good condition, sold as is.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Style Napoleon III Sofa
Style Napoleon III Sofa
H 30 in W 56 in D 22 in
BLACKTHORN Wilton Button-Back Sofa
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
then. The Wilton sofa is equally timeless: handcrafted in England by the country's most talented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas

Materials

Velvet

BLACKTHORN Wilton Button-Back Sofa
BLACKTHORN Wilton Button-Back Sofa
H 34.65 in W 89.38 in D 37.8 in
French Curved Sofa in Pink Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, mohair, stained beech, France, 1960s This baroque-inspired sofa of French origin features a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Beech

French Curved Sofa in Pink Mohair
French Curved Sofa in Pink Mohair
H 27.56 in W 90.95 in D 36.23 in
Fine Ostrich Leather Upholstered Sofa Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Ostrich Leather Upholstered Sofa Bed The lower part with a fringe skirt, also with two
Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Ostrich Leather

Fine Ostrich Leather Upholstered Sofa Bed
Fine Ostrich Leather Upholstered Sofa Bed
H 14.38 in W 78.01 in D 37.61 in
Custom Cream Textured Damask De Angelis Sofa
By De Angelis, Ltd.
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A custom De Angelis sofa in cream textured damask fabric. A blend of sophistication and comfort
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Fabric

MAJORELLE Chenille Cornwallis 3 Seater Sofa - Petrol
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the opulence of a Moroccan Medina with the MAJORELLE covered Cornwallis sofa, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas

Materials

Chenille

ARTEMIS Cornwallis Curved 3-Seater Sofa - Black
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
. Handcrafted in England, this chenille sofa has a button-back, curved arms, tasselled fringing and a single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas

Materials

Chenille

ARTEMIS Cornwallis Curved 3-Seater Sofa - Black
ARTEMIS Cornwallis Curved 3-Seater Sofa - Black
H 38.19 in W 120.87 in D 47.25 in
Brazilian Modernist Rosewood & Leather Sofa, circa 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Norwalk, CT
fringed straps which give just the right amount of Bohemian flair. Though this sofa is unsigned, it
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

21st Century Pegaso 2-Seater Sofa in Fabric
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
opening which gives the furniture a special lightness. The fringes add a decorative note that enhances the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Beech, Fabric

21st Century Pegaso 2-Seater Sofa in Fabric
21st Century Pegaso 2-Seater Sofa in Fabric
H 37.01 in W 68.51 in D 38.98 in
21st Century Grand Armée Corner Sofa in Velvet
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
capitonné manufacturing. The decorative fringes in fabric add a classic note, for versatile and eclectic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Poplar

21st Century Grand Armée Corner Sofa in Velvet
21st Century Grand Armée Corner Sofa in Velvet
H 29.53 in W 193.31 in D 43.31 in
Pair of Mohair and Silk Striped Sofa's
Located in Spencertown, NY
The upholstery with studs, gimp and fringe, with velvet back and sides.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Silk

CASPAR Palissy Pillow Cushion 3-Seater Sofa - Forest
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
The exquisite detailing on the Palissy extends beyond the print to the design of the sofa itself
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Large Scalloped Sofa in Pink Velvet, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scalloped sofa with striking form. Sits deep with ample single seats that can be customized. Shown
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Fringes Marget Walnut Wood Cotton Velvet Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
sofa’s rich colors and voluptuous shapes were inspired by this fabulous golden era red-head beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Fringes Marget Walnut Wood Emboired Velvet Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
independent spirit, always recognized by her flaring beauty and sexiness. The Margret Contemporary Sofa’s rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

1950s, Danish Vintage 2 Seater Sofa, Original Very Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design, 2 seater lounge sofa in dark red-cherry velour with fringes. Teak wood
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1980s Zanaboni Silk Velvet Leopard Tiger Sculptural Curved Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
ergonomic feature furniture. The use of various trims, fringe, braid, cords, combination of textiles with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chinoiserie Sofas

Materials

Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet

Bunny Williams Home Cora Sofa 84", Solid Performance Linen/Cream
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A deep, comfortable, and sophisticated sofa. Welcoming, curvaceous arms descend and slightly flare
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Synthetic

Bunny Williams Home Cora Sofa 84", Solid Performance Linen/Sky
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A deep, comfortable, and sophisticated sofa. Welcoming, curvaceous arms descend and slightly flare
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Synthetic

Italian Vintage Luxury Sofa in Wood and Green Silk Satin
Located in Milano, IT
Luxurious vintage corner sofa in wood and silk satin designed in the 1940s of fine Italian
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

21st Century Malawi Sofa in Black Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
, can be found in the decorative fringes enriching the armrests of the sofa. Perfect emblems of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

21st Century Malawi Sofa in Pink Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
, can be found in the decorative fringes enriching the armrests of the sofa. Perfect emblems of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Cisco Brothers English Embroidered Textile Curved Down Castors Sofas, Set of 2
By Cisco Brothers
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
and an exceptionally deep seat lend inviting comfort to the elegant sofa set, whose roomy silhouette
Category

2010s American Other Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Matching Pair Late 20th c. Custom Upholstered Cream Silk Damask 3-Seat Sofas
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., USA, a pair of custom sumptuous three-seat sofas of squared form with slightly flared
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Feathers

Sofa Settee 3-Seater Crimson Cut Velvet Italian Toni Facella Sensi Della Penna
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An opulent, cut-velvet, three seater sofa, by Italian architect & designer Toni Facella Sensi della
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish 1930s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in 'Nude' and Dark Grey Velvet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Banana sofa with curved backrest, Danish design 1930-1940. Reupholstered in two shades of cotton
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Fantastic 6 Piece Milo Baughman Style Sectional Sofa Carson's Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic deep blue velvet 2 piece angled sofa with 2 light-up tables and 2 ottomans, so this is a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Plexiglass

Venice
Located in Porto, 13
A sofa with style, sophisticated and comfortable. With fringes, in the color you want.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Venice
Venice
H 30.71 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Terracotta Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 140cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Silk, Velvet

DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Kiwi Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 180cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Silk, Velvet

DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Terracotta Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 180cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Silk, Velvet

DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Papaye Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 180cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Silk, Velvet

DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Dijon Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 180cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Silk, Velvet

DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Papaye Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 140cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Silk, Velvet

DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Dijon Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 140cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Silk, Velvet

DOOQ Sofa Settee with Soft Kiwi Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie 140cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Happy Pillow Velvet Fuchsia with Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
bed or sofa while not renouncing glamour. The rich inner padding is enveloped in prized velvet
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Happy Pillow Velvet Fuchsia with Fringes
Happy Pillow Velvet Fuchsia with Fringes
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Happy Linen Pillow Beige with Beige Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR Capri Linen collection with the colorful (blue, light blue, white, cream) fringes and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Happy Linen Pillow Beige with Beige Fringes
Happy Linen Pillow Beige with Beige Fringes
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Happy Linen Pillow White with Beige Fringes
By LO DECOR
Located in Carimate, Lombardia
LO DECOR Capri Linen Collection with the colorful (blue, light blue, white, cream) fringes and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Happy Linen Pillow White with Beige Fringes
Happy Linen Pillow White with Beige Fringes
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in
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Sofa With Fringe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sofa with fringe for your home. Each sofa with fringe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and silk. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage sofa with fringe you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sofa with fringe, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right sofa with fringe, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. DOOQ, Jonathan Adler and Midcentury Italian school each produced at least one beautiful sofa with fringe that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sofa With Fringe?

The average selling price for a sofa with fringe at 1stDibs is $5,000, while they’re typically $2,300 on the low end and $19,029 for the highest priced.
Questions About Sofa With Fringe
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A scarf fringe is made by folding yarn into stitches before pulling the ends along the bottom. A fringe created this way can easily be tailored to be longer or shorter. Shop a variety of vintage and designer fringe scarfs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fringed shawl is a type of fashion accessory. It is a large square or rectangular piece of fabric that features fringe along one, two or four sides. Normally, people wrap shawls around their shoulders for warmth. Shop a range of vintage and designer fringed shawls on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Today, most leather jackets have fringe simply as a style embellishment that adds visual appeal to the garment. However, the original purpose of fringe was to wick water away from the sleeves of leather jackets if a wearer gets caught in a rainstorm. If leather gets very damp, it can lose vital natural oils which may cause it to shed its supple quality and eventually become brittle. Find a collection of leather jackets from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Historically, fringe was added as a functional feature to leather jackets to help the garment shed rain. The fringe also acted as wicks to help disperse the water. You’ll find a variety of vintage and contemporary fringe leather jackets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A new Saint Laurent fringe bag is available from Saint Laurent directly as well as through multiple retailers. For physical store locations, consult the brand’s website. Vintage or antique editions of Saint Laurent bags are available for purchase through multiple platforms, including 1stDibs. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Saint Laurent has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No one knows for sure when the first sofa was invented. However, ancient versions of the furniture date back to 2000 B.C. in Egypt. Generally, Jay Wellingdon Couch receives credit for inventing the modern sofa in 1895. People even use his surname, Couch, as another name for the sofa. Explore a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Sheraton sofa refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A chaise, also known as a chaise longue (or, as it is sometimes spelled in the United States, a “chaise lounge”), is a long, upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that can be used to prop one's legs upon. The name "chaise" refers to any long, reclining chair in modern French interior design, and the English translation is "long chair."
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A studio sofa is similar to a futon in that it’s multifunctional. Studio sofas can be converted into a double bed by flattening out the frame.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Also known as living room suites or a three-piece suite, sofa suites are usually sofas with two matching chairs. On 1stDibs you will find a variety of options for antique, new and vintage sofa suites.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The most comfortable sofa is a personal choice and will depend upon the sofa seat’s depth and height, filling and upholstery, back height and the back-pitch angle to recline or not to recline. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Today, options abound when it comes to style, material and comfort. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    In a tufted sofa, the upholstery fabric is tightly pulled and folded into a geometric pattern and secured by buttons. The cushions on a tufted sofa remain plump and quite comfortable over time. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tufted sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A recamier sofa is a type of couch that features a high curved headrest and a low footrest. This type of sofa is sometimes backless that can be kept flat across the wall. A recamier sofa looks great in a living room, bedroom, study or elsewhere in your home. Shop a range of antique and vintage recamier sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A loveseat is a piece of upholstered furniture that is smaller than a sofa. Most sofas can accommodate three or more people, while a loveseat generally seats two. Single-seat furniture like accent chairs and armchairs are also smaller than sofas. Shop a collection of living room furniture on 1stDibs.