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Is sofa American or British?
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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
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A Magnificent Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Circa 1870
Located in Hastings, GB
A Magnificent Early 20th Century Leather Chesterfield Sofa
We are proud to offer this very beautiful, leather Chesterfield. This is by far one of the nicest original leather Chester...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large Mid-Century Italian Curved Six Seat Sofa in Rust Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved six seat sofa, fabric, beech, Italy, circa 1950
This beautiful Italian sofa follows a generous sweeping curve, creating an intimate seating arrangement with room for six. Its...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Settebello Modular Gray Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural lounge piece by Lorenza Bozzoli, defined by its generous proportions and sinuous, enveloping silhouette. The plush velvet upholstery in Cayenne red is enlivened by deep ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
$54,155 / item
Rudin Sofa by Bloom Home Inc, Stone Washed Linen, Fawn Color, New
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Fawn
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 Chinese French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Linen
Gerard van den Berg 'Oslo' Three-Seat Sofa for Montis in Mahogany Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg's 'Oslo' three-seat sofa, produced by Dutch manufacturer Montis in the 1970s, pairs an organically shaped upholstered body with a spare, rectilinear oak frame. Th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Saporiti Large Post-Modern Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1970s
Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
