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What is a sofa maker called?
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A sofa maker is usually simply called a sofa maker, as there is no specific term for an artisan specializing in crafting sofas. However, you can call this type of artisan by other general names as well, such as woodworker, carpenter and furniture maker. Shop a large collection of sofas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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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
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Rare Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio 'Bossa' Sofa in Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio, 'Bossa' sofa, fiberglass, corduroy velvet, Italy, 1968
This rare Bossa sofa (1968), born from the collaboration between Rodolfo Bo...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova, sofa model 'PITTI', leather, walnut, Italy, 1977
Stunning beautifully patinated sofa designed by the Italian trio De Pas, D’Urbino &am...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Leather, Walnut
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Lovö' Sofa in Solid Pine and Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 'Lovö' sofas, model '36290', solid pine, reupholstered in “Nestor” (wool, mohair, alpaca mix) by Pierre Frey, Sweden, design 1932, made 1930...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Pine
Mid-Century Grand Italian Curved Sofa in Sky Blue Upholstery and Wood 300cm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large curved sofa, fabric, rosewood, Italy, 1950s
A generously sized curved sofa rooted in the Italian mid-century design of the 1950s. Upholstered in a soft, slightly muted blue fa...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Danish Settee in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, fabric, stained beech, walnut, Denmark, 1940s
This settee owes its elegancy to the way the corpus is built: a thin frame that rests on beautifully sculpted legs that...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Walnut