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What is a modular sofa?

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What is a modular sofa?
A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Modular Sofa, 80s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant corner modular sofa entirely restored and reupholstered. 5 modules Italy, 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Modular Sofa, 80s
$7,191 Sale Price
60% Off
Wilkes Modular Sofa
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in Alhambra, CA
Designed by Ray Wilkes and first introduced in 1976, the Wilkes Modular Sofa is manufactured by
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Wool, Foam, Plywood

Saporiti "Queening" Modular Sofa & Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
Saporiti "Queening" Three Seat Modular Sofa and Armchair, blue cotton blend upholstery, marked
Category

20th Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery

Saporiti "Queening" Modular Sofa & Armchair
$1,800 Sale Price / set
35% Off
DS12 Modular Sofa, De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Nashville, TN
DS12 De Sede two-piece modular sofa in an orange-hued colorway. The seats can be attached
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large German Modular Sofa by Walter Knoll
By Walter Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large German modular sofa by Walter Knoll.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian brutalist modular sofa, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Scandinavian brutalist modular sofa, 1970s Product Details Made of wood and leather. Composed of
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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