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What is traditional furniture?

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What is traditional furniture?
Traditional furniture is formal furniture made up until the end of the Victorian period, or 1901. This type of furniture is characterized by its elaborate, hand-carved dark wood.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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20th Century Art Deco Pair of Leather Tub Chairs and Sofa, circa 1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
fantastic in any interior, both modern and traditional. Sofa Height 84cm Seat height 60cm Width 137cm
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20th Century British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Charles Eames Sofa Compact
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
traditional sofa—in executive suites, lounges, and homes. But you lose none of the comfort associated with the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames Sofa Compact
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Muted Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the segmented appearance found in more traditional sofas. This unibody design reflects the
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Le Bambole Sofa in Cognac Leather, Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Voorburg, NL
traditional sofas and embraced a more playful and organic design language. It was also one of the first sofas
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Boho Railroad Leopard Velvet Roll Arm Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hallways or spaces where a traditional sofa won't fit. Seize the opportunity to own a rare and
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Piero Lissoni Cheisse Longe Met Sofa For Cassina
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
traditional layouts to the corner sofa. The Met family comprises stand-alone and sectional sofas and an
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Piero Lissoni Cheisse Longe Met Sofa For Cassina
$21,827 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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