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What is a sofa plinth?

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What is a sofa plinth?
A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Serpentine Sofa with Plinth Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Serpentine Sofa with Plinth Base, a timeless addition to any
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Suelo Modern Wood Sofa with Plinth Base
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern wood sofa with plinth base is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970. Original upholstery and new chrome plinth base.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

RAOUL SOFA - Modern Channeled Sofa on Brass Plinth Base in COM
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RAOUL SOFA - Modern Channeled Sofa on Brass Plinth Base in COM The Raoul sofa sounds like a
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheet Metal

1970s Sofa With Curved Arm and Brass Plinth Base
Located in Chicago, IL
and larger sofa (56” wide and 94” wide). Check my other listings.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Brass

Retro Roll Arm Sofa with Upholstered Plinth Base in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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