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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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Vintage Postmodern Curved Side Blue Leather Sofa
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Post Modern Blue Leather Curvy Sculptural 3 Seat Leather Sofa. High quality soft and thick top grain leather in a rich teal blue color with curved sides, and single long seat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Space Age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
A modernist space age sofa after William Andrus, circa 1970. Painted white wood shell with espresso hued leather, which appears slightly aubergine in bright light (as shown here). S...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Arcora Sculptural Sofa with Cast Mineral Legs — Limestone Edition
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Arcora by Sidani Design is conceived as a continuous gesture rather than a conventional seat.
Its elongated, asymmetric back traces a calm arc, creating a sense of movement while...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Resin
Milo 3-Seater Ivory Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
The Milo 3-seater sofa features a streamlined design with plush, generously padded cushions for enhanced comfort. Its wide armrests are complemented by refined aluminum detailing fin...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$32,645 / item
Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Four-seat curved Italian sofa from the 1950's. The sofa features a continuous curved backrest, four individual seat cushions, and slender tapered legs with brass-capped feet. Designe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nefelibata Composition 6 Curved Pink Sofa
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
The Nefelibata Composition 6 curved pink sofa by Stormo Studio features a sinuous, flowing design that challenges traditional sofa shapes. Upholstered in jaq...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$25,875 / item