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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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Rare Gio Ponti Custom Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Rose and Off-White Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti sofa, reupholstered in "Georges" velvet by Pierre Frey fabric, walnut, Italy, 1960s
Beautiful sofa by Gio Ponti. This particular sofa breathes the luxurious feel of well-b...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s
This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in camel wool, mahogany, United States, design 1952
The 'Oasis' sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Mid Century Danish Matador Leather Sofa By Aage Christiansen Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Danish Matador Leather Sofa By Aage Christiansen Circa 1960s
- Quality mid chocolate brown leather
- Decorative leather stitching around the cushions and arms
- 3 seate...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rare Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio 'Bossa' Sofa in Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio, 'Bossa' sofa, fiberglass, corduroy velvet, Italy, 1968
This rare Bossa sofa (1968), born from the collaboration between Rodolfo Bo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova, sofa model 'PITTI', leather, walnut, Italy, 1977
Stunning beautifully patinated sofa designed by the Italian trio De Pas, D’Urbino &am...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
