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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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Vintage MCM Tuxedo Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Fabric Attr Milo Baughman 96"
Located in Wilton, CT
Fabulous vintage MCM Tuxedo style sofa in super plush Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric, possibly designed by Milo Baughman. This chevron patterned sofa in ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Danish 1940s Large Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Original Green Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large banana shaped or curved sofa made in Denmark, circa 1940. This sofa will make strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and with large bun feet providing a...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Poltrona Frau 'Cocker' Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather by Franco Bresciani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-seat 'Cocker' sofa designed by Franco Bresciani for Poltrona Frau, produced in the late 1970s. Upholstered in medium brown leather, a hallmark material of Poltrona Frau, the so...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Danish Banana Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s.
This elegant 1950s Danish banana sofa is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design. Its distinctive curved silhouette gives th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tyler Hays for BDDW Caubeen Sofa in Boucle' and Walnut
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Built entirely from scratch and upholstered by hand in the BDDW Pennsylvania workshop. The legs are carved from walnut, and the sofa is covered in boucle' fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Early Pierre Chapo 'L09I' Sofa or Bench in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench or sofa, model 'L09I', elm, fabric, France, 1975
Dating from 1975, this piece is an early example designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
