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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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Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘Platform Gondola’ sofa, fabric, walnut, wood, United States, 1960s
A wonderful sofa that features the combination of two great sofa models by ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena 'Toro' Sofa in Dark Forest Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 'Toro' sofa, model ‘P20B', fabric, metal, Italy, 1979
This sofa model 'P20B Toro' is designed by Luigi Caccio Dominioni in Milan and produced by ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted from rich French oak, this angular masterpiece by Guillerme & Chambron epitomizes the elegance of mid-century design. Wool-upholstered cushions with contrast button tufting b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern tan Leather 3 Seat Sofa great patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Great mid century high quality Danish Scandinavian modern tan leather 3 seat sofa with Square dark wood stained legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Nice thick cognac light tan le...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rudin Slipcovered Sofa - Flax
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Flax
Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a neutral flax linen. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. The seat ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Linen
$3,990 / item
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa
Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Down
