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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

Retro Armless Sofa with Plinth Base in Kvadrat Safire
Located in Nyack, NY
Our armless sofa features a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop a plush upholstered
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Retro Armless Sofa with Plinth Base in Illerom Illecebrous
Located in Nyack, NY
Our armless sofa features a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop a plush upholstered
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Retro Armless Sofa with Plinth Base in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
Our armless sofa features a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop a plush upholstered
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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