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Which type of sofa is long-lasting?
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There are many types of sofas that are long-lasting. The durability of a sofa depends on both its materials and its construction. Some features that can help sofas stand the test of time include solid wood frames, hand-tied spring suspension systems and quality foam padding. In terms of upholstery, leather usually outlasts fabric, but there are exceptions to the rule based on quality and care. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of sofas.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Rare Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio 'Bossa' Sofa in Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rodolfo Bonetto and Giotto Stoppino for Tarlisio, 'Bossa' sofa, fiberglass, corduroy velvet, Italy, 1968
This rare Bossa sofa (1968), born from the collaboration between Rodolfo Bo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s
This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova, sofa model 'PITTI', leather, walnut, Italy, 1977
Stunning beautifully patinated sofa designed by the Italian trio De Pas, D’Urbino &am...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Lovö' Sofa in Solid Pine and Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 'Lovö' sofas, model '36290', solid pine, reupholstered in “Nestor” (wool, mohair, alpaca mix) by Pierre Frey, Sweden, design 1932, made 1930...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Pine
Mid-Century Grand Italian Curved Sofa in Sky Blue Upholstery and Wood 300cm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large curved sofa, fabric, rosewood, Italy, 1950s
A generously sized curved sofa rooted in the Italian mid-century design of the 1950s. Upholstered in a soft, slightly muted blue fa...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Danish Settee in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, fabric, stained beech, walnut, Denmark, 1940s
This settee owes its elegancy to the way the corpus is built: a thin frame that rests on beautifully sculpted legs that...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
