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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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1970s Italian Space Age Cloud Sofa in the Style of Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century three-seat sofa from the 1970s, designed in the Space Age Cloud style associated with Adriano Piazzesi. Upholstered throughout in original amber-gold velvet, the ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 3 seat sofa style of Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 3 seat sofa by Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Tan Leather in very good vintage condition. Triple chrome plated steel frame in great condition. Manufactured by Gordon Internationa...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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
1980s Gerard van den Berg 'Bommel' Brown Leather Sofa for Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown leather three-seat sofa, the 'Bommel' model, designed by Gerard van den Berg for the Dutch manufacturer Label in the 1980s. Wide, boxy proportions define the form: squared arms...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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...
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
