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What is the difference between a sofa and a chair?
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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
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Pierre Jeannere Public Bench/SI-37-B Teak & Midnight Blue hide, Chandigarh 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pierre Jeanneret, sofa "Public Bench" SI-37-B in teak and reupholstered in midnight blue hide. This model was designed for the Supreme Court in Chandigarh, India 1955.
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s
Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Banana Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s.
This elegant 1950s Danish banana sofa is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design. Its distinctive curved silhouette gives th...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Carl Malmsten Style Swedish Gold Velour Curved Back Tufted sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Carl Malmsten Style Swedish Gold Velour curved back sofa. Very nice designed Swedish sofa with tufted back. Gold Velour that shows fading otherise good vintage Condition....
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage MCM Tuxedo Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Fabric Attr Milo Baughman 96"
Located in Wilton, CT
Fabulous vintage MCM Tuxedo style sofa in super plush Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric, possibly designed by Milo Baughman. This chevron patterned sofa in ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Teak 3-Seater Sofa with Spindle Back and Fabric Cushions Danish Vintage 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This three-seater sofa features a sculpted frame and an elegant open spindle back. The curved armrests transition seamlessly into angled legs for a striking silhouette. It is an auth...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
