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What is a fancy couch called?

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What is a fancy couch called?
A fancy couch may sometimes be called a sofa, though some people use the two terms interchangeably. You might also see certain types of couches referred to by their style names. For example, a Chesterfield is a sofa that features rolled arms and button-tufted detailing, usually with leather upholstery. In contrast, one that features an intricately carved exposed wood frame and matching legs is a cabriole sofa. Find a large collection of sofas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Early Pierre Chapo 'L09I' Sofa or Bench in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench or sofa, model 'L09I', elm, fabric, France, 1975 Dating from 1975, this piece is an early example designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and ...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Elm

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Sofa model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa, model '4118', leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1930, production 1981 Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-seat sofa, known as 411...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

Tyler Hays for BDDW Caubeen Sofa in Boucle' and Walnut
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Built entirely from scratch and upholstered by hand in the BDDW Pennsylvania workshop. The legs are carved from walnut, and the sofa is covered in boucle' fabric.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Walnut

Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System Sofa in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Modul Bygge System, sofa, solid pine, reupholstered in boucle, Denmark, circa 1960 Hans Jørgen Frydendal created a sofa that directs all focus towards the ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Pine

Vintage LC2 Tan leather chrome frame 3 seat sofa style of Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 3 seat sofa by Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Tan Leather in very good vintage condition. Triple chrome plated steel frame in great condition. Manufactured by Gordon Internationa...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

1980s Gerard van den Berg 'Bommel' Brown Leather Sofa for Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown leather three-seat sofa, the 'Bommel' model, designed by Gerard van den Berg for the Dutch manufacturer Label in the 1980s. Wide, boxy proportions define the form: squared arms...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas

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Metal

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