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What is a shelter arm sofa?
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A shelter arm sofa is a type of sofa wherein the sheltering arm bends outward from the sofa and has a gently sloping curve to it. Shelter arm sofas are generally praised for their comfort since they tend to cradle the person sitting. Find a wide variety of shelter arm sofas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Fabulous Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Shelter Sofa 2 Ottoman Mid-Centuy Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Shelter Sofa and 2 ottomans by Milo Baughman. A true masterwork, the timeless Shelter sofa is an unparalleled modern classic.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
This sofa measures: 88 wide x 43 deep x 38 inches high, with a seat height of 17 inches
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Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Shelter Sofa
This sofa measures: 85 wide x 42 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 37 inches
All pieces of ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Shelter Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2020s. USA. Original white wool fabric with leather back and frame
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The solidly constructed frame makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with a removable bench seat cushion upholstered in a neutral linen material in the same tone of the paint.
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Painted Pine Settee with Storage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The solid construction makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with striking decorative details on the back as two rosettes carved in low-relief to accentuate the double-camelback rise.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Materials
Muslin, Pine, Paint
