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What is the difference between a couch, a sofa and a lounge?
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The difference between a couch, a sofa and a lounge is often design. Technically, couch, sofa and lounge are synonyms and can generally be used to describe an upholstered seating solution designed to seat two or more people. However, some people do differentiate between the words. Among those who do, a couch is normally simpler and less formal than a sofa. A lounge can be a longer sofa designed to provide more space for laying down, or a chaise longue, a one-person sofa with a backrest on one end that enables users to sit with their feet elevated. Find a large collection of sofas, couches and lounges on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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Luigi Scremin, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple fabric and wood sofa or settee designed and produced by Luigi Scremin, Italy, c. 1950s.
Reupholstered in a brand new Lupa Wool Linen from ZAK+FOX.
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Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bend Sofa With Exposed Wooden Back
By Paulo Antunes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa stands out with its distinctive combination of geometric shapes. Upholstered in smooth velvet fabric and designed with plush, padded seats, it offers unparalleled comfort. ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$11,750 / item
Made To Order Classic Style Sofa with Tufting In Eden Green Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This luxurious sofa offers a modern interpretation of a classic design, distinguished by its deep, all-over button tufting across the back, arms, and front base. Upholstered in a ric...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage Sherrill Chippendale Style Mahogany & Leather Floral Upholstered Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Sherrill Furniture Traditional Camelback Sofa. Features a mahogany frame wrapped in brown leather and floral upholstery with brass nailhead trim. The sofa body is...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet Brass Legs.
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Award winning Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery.
This signature piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Restoration Hardware Cloud sofa in Luce width black leather
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Extremely supple black leather, thick, durable, will wear like a baseball mitt. This couch has been vital and at the top of decorators lists for a decade, because of how comfortable ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
