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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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Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System Sofa in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System, sofa, solid pine, reupholstered in boucle, Denmark, circa 1960
Hans Jørgen Frydendal created a sofa that directs all focus towards the ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
c.1900 Bergere sofa with shapely arms
Located in Malton, GB
This is a high quality c.1900 Bergere sofa in exceptional condition. The frame is beautifully shaped with attractive wear and colour. The Bergere is complete without issue and has a ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sofas
Materials
Beech
Berga Mobler Sofas in Beige Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, sofas, reupholstered in mohair "Teddy" by Pierre Frey, beech, Denmark, 1940s.
This bold and rounded sofa is very comfortable, newly upholstered in a plush Teddy mohair...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech
$14,700 / item
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Curved Sofas for Directional, Signed Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine curvy cloud sofas for Directional, circa 1970's. These highly collectible and desirable sculptural modern designer sofas f...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
1930s Elegant Art Deco Sofa in Wood and Taupe Velvet Carved Fluted Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1930s
Elegant Art Deco sofa crafted in beech, featuring striking fluted wood details that frame the arms and base. Upholstered in a soft beige ve...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Yngve Ekström Pine Sofa, Swedese, Mid Century Modern, 1970s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Chicago, IL
Yngve Ekstrom Sofa, c. 1970
Swedese
Pine frame, newly reupholstered in Knoll Textiles "Ferry - Whitehall"
27 1/2" H x 77 1/2" W x 30" D
Condition: Very good overall condition. Pine ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Pine
