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What is the difference between a sofa and a divan?

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What is the difference between a sofa and a divan?

The difference between a sofa and divan is that a sofa is typically freestanding, while a divan is always against a wall. In the Middle East, where divans originated, they consisted of mattresses laid against the side of room, with cushions to lean against.

1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
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Living Divani Flexible Modular Outdoor Sofa and Daybed
By Living Divani
Located in Chicago, US
Living Divani flexible modular outdoor sofa and daybed custom upholstered in a Schumacher Outdoor Denim fabric. Can be arranged in a variety of ways to create whatever shape you desi...
Category

2010s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Living Divani Rod System Sectional Sofa
By Living Divani, Piero Lissoni
Located in Boston, MA
The Living Divani Rod Sofa, designed by Piero Lissoni, is characterized by its slender back in luxe leather and a light, airy shell. The inviting cushions, enhanced with quilted deta...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Bloom Easy Chair Designed by Gerard Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Living Divani
By Living Divani, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Lounge chair Bloom was designed in 2000 by Gerard Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Living Divani. Tasteful simplicity can be found in the clear lines in combination with the refined materi...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Original Living Divani Ile Cube Leder Sofa Couch Zweisitzer Design
By Living Divani
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes und sehr hochwertiges Zweisitzer Sofa ("Ile Cube") vom Italienischen Qualitätshersteller Living Divani zum Verkauf an. Living Divani zeichnet sich durch ...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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