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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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Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s
Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
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...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Rare Pair of Ole Wanscher Sofas, Model 1668, for Fritz Hansen
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare pair of sofas designed by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, model 1668, with rounded tub backs, canted sides, and short block feet in stained hardwood. Newly reupholstered in a b...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Lawson-Fenning San Rafael Sofa, Tweed & Solid Oak, Modern Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Antique Victorian American Empire Serpentine Walnut Pink Camelback Sofa Loveseat
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceptional mid-to-late 19th-century Victorian parlor sofa beautifully bridges the transition between the late Empire and emerging Rococo Revival styles. Crafted from rich, soli...
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Burl
$2,100 Sale Price
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