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What is the difference between a sofa and a lounger?

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What is the difference between a sofa and a lounger?
The difference between a sofa and a lounger is largely seating capacity. Both types of furniture feature upholstery and padding to deliver a comfortable seating experience. However, a sofa is generally meant for two or more people, while a lounger allows one person to relax with their feet elevated. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of sofas and loungers from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Pr. Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Made in Italy c. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classic Wasilly lounge chairs, originally designed at the Bauhaus by Marcel Breuer, these examples are later, made in Italy versions, attributed to Gavina, circa 1970's. Bot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Ergolift Armchair Designed To Support Elderly Users With Elegance & Discretion
Located in NEW YORK, NY
ErgoLift Armchair Crafted with comfort and stability at its core, the ErgoLift Armchair is thoughtfully designed to support elderly users with elegance and discretion. Featuring an e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Schulz’ easy chairs, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Newly upholstered in light sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 73 cm / 28.74 i...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Paolina Red Dormeuse by Centro Ricerche Maam by Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Intriguing curves and sophisticated sartorial detailing define this exclusive dormeuse fashioned from shaped cherry. A design by Centro Ricerche Maam is marked by sinuous profiles, i...
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Single His Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Single His Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960 A beautifully restored grand repos lounge chairs by iconic French design duo Guillerme and Chambron, crafted in solid w...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Milo Baughman, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Leather, Steel, USA, 1972
Located in High Point, NC
An early-production bronze-plated steel and cream-white leather lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin, USA, c. 1972. Provenance: From th...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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