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What is the difference between a sofa and a lounge?
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The difference between a sofa and a lounge relates to form and capacity. A sofa is an upholstered seat that has sides and a back and can accommodate two or more people. The term lounge is derived from French and means “long chair.” The lounge chair is intended for one person. Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Shop for a range of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Three Piece Italian "Dolphin" Lounge Suite by Ernesto Carboni for Arflex
By Arflex
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning lounge suite. "Dolphin" featuring matching pair of original black leather lounge chairs and ottoman, seldom seen arm-less version.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Swedish Empire revival mahogany 3 piece lounge suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish empire revival mahogany 3 piece lounge suite circa 1900.
We are pleased to offer this empire revival suite from Sweden.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
Modernist Sofa & Armchair Blonde Maple Scandi Lounge Suite Terence Conran 1970s
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
CONDITION
This lounge suite is in good vintage condition. Structurally sound, sturdy and reassuringly heavy, it is clearly a very high-end suite.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Lounge Suite by Hans Wölfl
Located in Vienna, AT
Suite was designed from Hans Wölfl, Viennese architect, student of Clemens Holzmeister.
He won the State Prize of Fine Arts in 1936. The furniture were presented in an issue of the ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Nutwood
$1,977 Sale Price
40% Off
3-Piece Lounge Suite 3-seat settee Sofa Armchair Pair Vintage 1970 Orange Boucle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, vintage 1970's, 3-piece lounge suite comprising a 3 seater, settee or sofa and a pair of armchairs all with original, orange boucle upholstery in fabulous original condition in...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wool
Poltrona Frau Designer Italian Leather Lounge Suite in Rich Chocolate Leather
Located in Nottingham, GB
A superb Poltrona Frau lounge suite comprising a generous three-seat sofa and two matching armchairs, beautifully upholstered in luxurious chocolate brown leather.
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
