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What is the best upholstery for a couch?
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There are various options available for upholstery for a couch – it is a matter of preference. When selecting the upholstery, it is important to be aware of the cleanability, durability, resistance to dirt, and fading. A higher thread count ensures that the upholstery will last longer. Shop a range of antique and vintage upholstered couches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A very popular upholstery for couches in 2021 is 'Bouclé' fabric often utilized in a white or off-white color. Celebrity interiors and top interior designers in recent years have increased the popularity and demand for this type of fabric and now is a very hot trend that is sure to continue throughout the 2020's. We, at Automaton Modern, often use bouclé fabric on sofas by Vladimir Kagan such as the 'Cloud' sofa from Directional which curved shapes and contours are accentuated by the nubby texture of bouclé.
AutomatonDecember 16, 2021
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Regency Style Leather Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Regency Style Leather Upholstered Sofa, on four casters. 32" H x 57" W x 26.5" D; seat: 18" H.
Category
20th Century Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Ed Wormley Style Curved Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) Style Curved Upholstered Sofa, upholstered in champagne fabric
Category
20th Century American Craftsman Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Directional PCL Modern Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Directional Modern 'PCL' Upholstered Sofa
Brand: Directional
Model: 'PCL'
Features: Upholstered
Category
20th Century American Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Velvet Upholstered Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary Velvet Upholstered Sofa
3 seats sofa
Velvet fabric
France
L. 255 cm, W. 65 cm, H. 95
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Canapes
Materials
Velvet
19th Century French Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Step into 19th century France with this upholstered sofa featuring a boldly scrolled frame and hand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood