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What is a couch called in Australia?
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In Australia, a couch is often simply called a couch. However, some people also refer to these long upholstered furnishings as sofas or lounges. In some cases, the term couch may be reserved for a more casual piece. Shop a wide range of sofas from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Space Age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with espresso hued leather, which appears slightly aubergine in bright light (as shown here). S...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arcora Sculptural Sofa with Cast Mineral Legs — Limestone Edition
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Arcora by Sidani Design is conceived as a continuous gesture rather than a conventional seat.
Its elongated, asymmetric back traces a calm arc, creating a sense of movement while...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Resin
Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Four-seat curved Italian sofa from the 1950's. The sofa features a continuous curved backrest, four individual seat cushions, and slender tapered legs with brass-capped feet. Designe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nefelibata Composition 6 Curved Pink Sofa
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
The Nefelibata Composition 6 curved pink sofa by Stormo Studio features a sinuous, flowing design that challenges traditional sofa shapes. Upholstered in jaq...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$25,875 / item
Swedish Empire Painted Parcel Gilt Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glamorous Swedish Empire style settee from the early 19th century (circa 1820) as a painted wood frame sheltering the fully upholstered interior of a single bench cushion, three ba...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Materials
Gold
De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969
By De Sede
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage DS 80 daybed launched and designed by Swiss De Sede in 1969
It's upholstered with the original high end quality soft aniline nut brown leather.
The patchwork pieces are sust...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
