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How long should couches last?

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How long should couches last?

Couches made of fabric will typically last 15 years, whereas couches made of leather will typically last 45 years.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
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Vintage MCM Tuxedo Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Fabric Attr Milo Baughman 96"
Located in Wilton, CT
Fabulous vintage MCM Tuxedo style sofa in super plush Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric, possibly designed by Milo Baughman. This chevron patterned sofa in ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Brass

Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40 Maxi Sofa for Cassina, Italy
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40 Maxi Sofa for Cassina, Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas

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Leather

Danish Banana Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s. This elegant 1950s Danish banana sofa is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design. Its distinctive curved silhouette gives th...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian American Empire Serpentine Walnut Pink Camelback Sofa Loveseat
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceptional mid-to-late 19th-century Victorian parlor sofa beautifully bridges the transition between the late Empire and emerging Rococo Revival styles. Crafted from rich, soli...
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Burl

Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Original Green Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and with large bun feet providing a...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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