Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
What is the difference between a sofa and a chair?
1 Answer
The difference between a sofa and a chair can be summed up by the number of people who can sit on it at one time. A chair is for just one person, while a sofa can accommodate two or more people. Accent chairs used in seating areas often feature upholstery similar to a sofa. However, not all chairs come upholstered, while the vast majority of sofas do. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas and chairs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
Related Questions
- What is the difference between a sofa and loveseat?1 Answer
- What is the difference between sofa and settee?1 Answer
- What is the difference between a sofa and a sectional?1 Answer
- What is the difference between a sofa and a lounge?1 Answer
- What is the difference between a sofa and a divan?1 Answer
Shop for Sofas on 1stDibs
Contemporary Voluminous 2-seater Sofa with Rounded Contours By Carlos Soriano
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary minimalist modular 2-seater sofa with rounded contours. The sofa is upholstered in a deep navy blue velvet. It consists of three connected modules, giving it a symmetric...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Italian Turquoise Velvet Sofa by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant two-seater sofa designed by Cesare Lacca in Italy during the 1950s.
This sculptural piece embodies the refined balance between organic form and architectural precision typica...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,183 Sale Price
30% Off
Metagramma B2-F2 Modular Sofa
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
The Metagramma B2-F2 modular upholstered sofa by Debonademeo studio offers versatile seating with modular elements that can be combined or used independently to create dynamic config...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$6,360 / item
De Sede 'DS-1025' Moss Green Leather Terrazza Sofa Pair
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic De Sede 'DS-1025' Terrazza sofas by Ubald Klug, 1970s. Upholstered in rich dark moss green leather. Designed for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. Its distinctive lay...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Vintage fabric in distressed condition, reupholstery recommended.
Overall Dimensions (inches)...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Madison Slip Covered Ticking Stripe Linen Sofa with Scallop Skirt Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Madison Slip Covered Sofa
Our sofa has been designed with a linen slip cover in a flax with ecorcé (bark/brown) ticking stripe. The fabric is designed and made specially for us! The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Sofas
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood
