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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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Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen
Located in Portland, OR
Three-seater sofa with solid teak frame by Grete Jalk. New cushions upholstered in a dead stock windowpane check brown and ivory linen. Excellent condition overall, frame retaining o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Teak
Vintage Meyer Gunther Martini Baroque Louis XV Sofa Loveseat Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Meyer Gunther Martini Italian Baroque Louis XV Inspired Sofa, circa 1970. Features a hardwood frame with floral carved medallions and chinoiserie fabric. Supported by cabri...
Category
Vintage 1970s Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s three-seater sofa by OPE Möbler, Sweden
By OPE Möbler
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1960s three-seater sofa in rich brown leather, produced by OPE Möbler, Sweden. This elegant piece exemplifies Scandinavian modern design, where refined craftsmanship meets...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1960's Danish Bertil Fridhagen Teak Sofa In Velvet Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern Bertil Fridhagen teak and velvet upholstery sofa, fully restored and re-upholstered in Kravet velvet with some wear to the teak due to age and use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Customizable Double-Back Sofa with Curved Silhouette In Ultra Suede Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features a graceful, upholstered curved form that creates an inviting and fluid silhouette....
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
MCM Italian Sofa, Verde Green Mohair
Located in Houston, TX
A large 115" wide MCM Italian sofa. This beautiful vintage sofa frame with curved and sinuous back has been professionally reupholstered with new padding and a sumptuous mossy green ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
