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What is a pillow in a couch called?
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What a pillow in a couch is called varies. A loose, removable pillow that provides extra cushioning and enhances the appearance of a couch is a throw pillow or accent pillow. The large pillows that form the seat and sometimes the sofa's backrest are cushions. Shop a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
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Rare Gio Ponti Custom Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Rose and Off-White Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti sofa, reupholstered in "Georges" velvet by Pierre Frey fabric, walnut, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Velvet, Walnut
1940s Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame in White Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, reupholstered in "Gabriel" wool by Savak, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Wool, Beech
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for 'Saratoga' Sofa Reupholstered in Beige Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' four-seat sofa, velvet, polyester lacquered wood, Italy, 1964.
This four-seat sofa named 'Saratoga' is designed by Italian desi...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
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"Californian" Sofa FRANCE 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Jacques Charpentier , a French decorator and editor trained at the École Boulle, this sofa reflects his work of the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Sofas
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Metal
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s
This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Bouclé, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Oasis' Sofa in Camel Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 'Oasis' sofa, model '5200', reupholstered in camel wool, mahogany, United States, design 1952
The 'Oasis' sofa is designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany