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What is a divan used for?
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A divan is used for sitting and lounging. It is a loveseat that can also function as a daybed. The design originated in the Middle East and became popular in Europe during the mid 18th century. Shop a variety of divans on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Narco Teak Collection Short Divan by AMBER x IÑIGO CALLEJA
Located in Geneve, CH
Narco Teak Collection Short Divan by AMBER x IÑIGO CALLEJA
Dimensions: W 110 x D 90 x H 80 cm.
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Elegant Divan in Lemon Satin with Square and Round Pillows
Located in Bronx, NY
Stern, this elegant 135" divan in lemon satin is the ultimate luxury. With a single foam core/down wrapped seat and a tight back accented with square and round throw pillows of 50/50...
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Silk
$4,200 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural sofa/divan bed/sofa bed attributed to Paolo Buffa (Italy, ca. late 1940s/early 1950s).
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
"Flag" Modern Couch and chaise Longue, Divan in Knit Fabric, Wood Feet 2100
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortable living sofa to seat, and when is opened it becomes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
$3,888 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Painted Daybed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daybeds of this kind were originally dressed with fabric across the front to suggest a Turkish divan. The frame has been repainted in a light grey, in keeping with the muted Gustavia...
Category
Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Rare Curved Italian Mid-Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1951
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale Sofa / Divan/ Couch by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, circa 1951.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
