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What is a one-person couch called?
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A one-person couch is typically called an armchair.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.
Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.
Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
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1940s Elm Armchair Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Swedish Armchair from the first half of the 20th century is expertly crafted from rich elm wood, showcasing timeless Scandinavian design. The chair features later 1960s ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Jacquard, Elm
$1,735 Sale Price
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Early edition Bobbin chair sourced in France, dating from the 1930’s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early edition Bobbin chair sourced in France, dating from the 1930’s. This chair features a rush seat raised on bobbin turned legs and stretchers. Very characteristic and charming pi...
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
An Armchair, Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A 1950s club armchair attributed to Jacques Adnet. Newly upholstered in premium, pure, taupe Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of Rush Seat Armchairs, Spain circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Spain, 1950
Low armchairs with rush seat and backrests.
23.75”w x 26.5”d x 24.5”h x 10”seat
Ref. CHAIR1322
$ 9,200 pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Rush
Hollywood Regency Tall Back Throne Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Ebony Gilt Frames
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Jaw dropping pair of 1960s Dorothy Draper style tall back Hollywood Regency Savonarola throne chairs fully restored from top to bottom and ready to impress in any space. Sexy. Confident. High fashion. With their curvaceous form and silhouette, an air of upscale elegance and high style emanates from all angles. Newly professionally lacquered black wood frames with hand painted gilt emblems and spindles reign in the leopard velvet's organic forms and deliver a high style Tom Ford vibe. Supple leopard velvet brings the chairs to life with a spotted pattern that adds movement. Luxuriously padded arms and tufted seat cushion keep you comfortable while looking your best. Furniture art that beckons attention and will have everyone asking. One of a kind. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
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Pair of Dorothy Draper Espana Cabinets for Heritage Henredon, circa 1955
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Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Pine Armchair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture maker Axel Einar Hjorth worked as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. While combining the simple, ho...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
