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How can you tell if a couch is good quality?

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How can you tell if a couch is good quality?
To tell if a couch is good quality, first try pushing on it. A high-quality piece will feel sturdy and likely won't wobble or creak. Next, consider the materials. Full- or top-grain leather upholstery, solid hardwood frames and high-density foam or hand-tied suspension systems are common features of well-made sofas. You can also read online reviews to find out what previous buyers think of their purchases. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary couches.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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Contemporary Voluminous 2-seater Sofa with Rounded Contours By Carlos Soriano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary minimalist modular 2-seater sofa with rounded contours. The sofa is upholstered in a deep navy blue velvet. It consists of three connected modules, giving it a symmetric...
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2010s Spanish Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Caesar Lacquer Curved Sofa 1950s wooden cone feet Mid-century
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofa Italian Cesare Lacca curved Italy 1950s wooden feet.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant two-seater sofa designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy during the 1950s. This sculptural piece embodies the refined balance between organic form and architectural precision typica...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

De Sede 'DS-1025' Moss Green Leather Terrazza Sofa Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s. Upholstered in rich dark moss green leather. Designed for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. Its distinctive lay...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Metagramma B2-F2 Modular Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Metagramma B2-F2 modular upholstered sofa by Debonademeo studio offers versatile seating with modular elements that can be combined or used independently to create dynamic config...
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Madison Slip Covered Ticking Stripe Linen Sofa with Scallop Skirt Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Madison Slip Covered Sofa Our sofa has been designed with a linen slip cover in a flax with ecorcé (bark/brown) ticking stripe. The fabric is designed and made specially for us! The ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Sofas

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood

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