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What is the best fabric for a couch?

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What is the best fabric for a couch?

For a couch subjected to everyday use, it is best to use a highly durable fabric such as cotton or linen.

1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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MP-97 Percival Lafer Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A timeless piece, this MP-97 Percival Lafer sofa has been restored in a beautiful Premium Semi-Aniline European Leather that will age beautifully and compliments the rosewood frame. ...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Le Bambole Sofa In Coral Velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning “Le Bambole” two seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia in the 1970s. A beautiful edition in high quality coral velvet with a nice soft touch adding to this ...
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

i4 Mariani Large Sectional Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I4 Mariani, modular sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s. This well-designed sofa is fully executed in beautiful brown leather with age-appropriate, admirable pati...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mario Marenco sofa and poof Arflex Italy 1971
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super cosy lounge sofa designed by Mario Marenco and manufactured by Arflex in Italy in 1970s. The Marenco sofa from Arflex is all about top-notch comfort and quality and is stil rel...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Otto Schulz or John Kãrnhage, Sofa, Sweden 1940's
Located in Säffle, SE
Lovely shaped Sofa from early 20th mid-century. The sofa is attributed to both Otto Schulz and John Kärnhagen on different occasions. The sofa can be bought as is, or custom orde...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.
Located in Cesena, FC
4 Louis XVI walnut settees; from the second half of the 1700s. Perfect, nice size and proportions and the typical choked foot. Healthy structure, original upholstery Measurements: ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

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