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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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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
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
Curved Yellow Velvet 3-Seater Sofa by Gio Ponti, Italy 1940's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
This rare three-seater curved "banana" designed by the Italian modernist architect Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino. While his work extended well into the post-war era, this iconic des...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dresden Banquette 2- Piece Slip Covered in Dark Rust Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Dresden Banquette 2- Piece Slip Covered in Dark Rust Linen
70″ w x 77″d x 31″ h (can be any length)
LF Piece: 70″ x 35″D x 31″H
Armless Piece: 42″ x 35″ D x 31″H
Shown: Left Facing ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Revival Sofas
Materials
Linen
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
By Rosenthal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s
This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very rare type of modular sofa w...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Lyon Sofa by Bloom Home Inc, Greige Belgian Linen, Modern Design
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Meet the Lyon Sofa —a relaxed, timeless piece designed to bring warmth and effortless comfort into your home.Slip covered in our greige linen, its tailored slipcover gives the sofa a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
