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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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Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy
Located in Nyack, NY
The Geometric Modern armchair exudes understated elegance. Its extra-wide, rectilinear arms are adorned with relaxed throw pillows, all resting on a single, seamless bench seat—chic ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$18,975 / item
Icy Blue Dunbar-Style Sofa with Walnut Base + Legs
Located in Round Top, TX
Midcentury Modern long icy sky blue velvet/velour sofa in low, long and lean proportions. A solid walnut stretcher and six legs, in conjunction with the color keeps this feeling ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Textile
Folke Jansson, Sofa, Fabric, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink grey fabric, teak and brass sofa or settee, model Tellus, designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Skövde, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Minor staining to fabric backrest....
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Velvet
Located in Nyack, NY
The Geometric Modern armchair exudes understated elegance. Its extra-wide, rectilinear arms are adorned with relaxed throw pillows, all resting on a single, seamless bench seat—chic ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$7,685 / item
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in High Point, NC
A green floral-printed fabric and wood sofa, model "Chile" designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Klings, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric in fair condition.
Minor scuffing on fe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern English Sofa in 100% Hemp Ecorcé with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury.
This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Hemp, Oak, Down
