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What is a couch table?
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A couch table is a long, narrow table with storage space below that is placed behind a sofa and stands no higher than its back.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, 'Snake' sectional sofa, model 'DS-600', leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Pe...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rare René Drouet Three-Seat Sofa in Olive Green Velvet and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to René Drouet, three-seat sofa, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s
Attributed to the French decorator René Drouet, this sofa is an example of French Art Deco. The st...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color.
This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down
Sculptural Monolithic Wood Form 19th Century Primitive Bench, Wabi Sabi Presence
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A profoundly sculptural bench carved from a single massive plank of wood, embodying the quiet power of material and time.
The form emerges organically. Its low elongated seat is sup...
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Antique 19th Century Brutalist Sofas
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-century Sofa in Wood and Orange Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s
This elegant Italian sofa from the 1960s captures the balance between modernist clarity and inviting comfort that defines the era. Crafted with a so...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Wavy Feminine Silhouette In Dusty Rose Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural sofa is defined by its fluid silhouette and continuous curved backrest, creating an elegant architectural profile that feels both timeless and contemporary. The softl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
