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What is a Turkish couch?
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A Turkish couch is a long, low sofa, usually composed of a very thick mattress-like cushion and a wooden frame. Some styles feature arms like traditional sofas, while others are armless. You may sometimes see this type of furniture referred to as a divan. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of couches.
1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
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Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Sofa with Ball Feet c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Sheepskin Sofa, c1940s
A cabinetmaker produced sofa dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and solid oak ball feet. The sofa has been total...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Mario Bellini C&B 1st Edition Camaleonda Four-Piece Sofa, 1970
Located in Corby, GB
A beautiful Camaleonda set in original brown velvet. Two small armchairs, one large armchair and one pouffe make up this stunning 1st Edition set - produced in 1970 by C&B Italia bef...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Janus' Sofa in Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Janus sofa, model '6392', velvet, lacquered wood, United States, design 1957
Conceived in 1957, the Janus sofa is an iconic design by Edward Wormley for D...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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Swedish Deco Green and White Striped Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Swedish deco dark green and white striped sofa, newly reupholstered in& Rogers & Goffigon fabric featuring ball feet and added bolsters.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Exceptional Curved Cesare Lacca Sofa in Fadini Borghi Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional two-seater sofa was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced in Italy in the early 1950s. The elegant, rounded lines of the backrest and curved seat create a sophistica...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut