Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
Is sofa American or British?
1 Answer
Sofa is both American and British. In the UK, sofa is the most commonly used term for an upholstered piece of furniture designed to seat two people or more. Americans use the word sofa as well. However, couch is the more popular name for sofas in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
Related Questions
- What do Americans call a sofa?1 Answer
- What is a British toasting fork?1 Answer
- Are Bremont watches British?1 Answer
- What is British Pop art?1 Answer
- Is Cartier a British company?1 Answer
Shop for Sofas on 1stDibs
Gerard van den Berg 'Oslo' 3-Seat Leather Sofa for Montis, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oslo sofa, designed by Gerard van den Berg for Dutch manufacturer Montis in the 1970s, pairs an architectural oak platform frame with a large, organicall...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 'Toro' Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 'Toro' sofa, model ‘P20B', fabric, metal, Italy, 1979
This sofa model 'P20B Toro' is designed by Luigi Caccio Dominioni in Milan and produced by ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘Platform Gondola’ sofa, fabric, walnut, wood, United States, 1960s
A wonderful sofa that features the combination of two great sofa models by ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured by Mondileder in the 1970s, this large three-seat sofa features a frame built from thick, dark-lacquered Manou bamboo, bent and stacked into horizontal rails that form t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer
Rudin Slipcovered Sofa - Flax
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Flax
Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a neutral flax linen. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. The seat ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Linen
$3,990 / item
Sculptural Velvet Curved Sofa with Abstract Tapestry Shell and Patinated Bronze
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural four-seat sofa is defined by a sweeping organic silhouette and a soft, enveloping upholstered form. A continuous curved back wraps around the generously proportioned ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
