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What was a sofa called in 1900?
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What a sofa was called in 1900 varied. During the 18th and 19th centuries, many people called small sofas “settees” and large ones “sofas,” but by the 20th century, settee and sofa were interchangeable terms. Other terms for sofas included davenport, divan, lounge and couch. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
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Luca Meda Molteni & C Sofa Primafila Design Maple 1991
By Molteni & C, Luca Meda
Located in Taranto, IT
"PRIMAFILA" SOFA - DESIGN LUCA MEDA FOR MOLTENI, 1991
Elegant sofa model Primafila, designed by Luca Meda for Molteni&C in 1991.
Solid maple wood frame and upholstery covered in d...
Category
1990s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Furniture Four (4) Piece Modular Sectional Sofa
By Preview
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Preview furniture. Upholstered in Haitian Cotton, all original. Modular design allows for use as large sofa, 3-seat sofa with sin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$3,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Meyer Gunther Martini Baroque Louis XV Sofa Loveseat Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Meyer Gunther Martini Italian Baroque Louis XV Inspired Sofa, circa 1970. Features a hardwood frame with floral carved medallions and chinoiserie fabric. Supported by cabri...
Category
Vintage 1970s Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Danish Curved Sofa in Green Original Mohair ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching curved Danish sofa from around 1950. Set on carved and curved beech legs and with a low scalloped backrest giving it a very elegant cool look. This design was...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen
Located in Portland, OR
Three-seater sofa with solid teak frame by Grete Jalk. New cushions upholstered in a dead stock windowpane check brown and ivory linen. Excellent condition overall, frame retaining o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Teak
Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. The 5...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
