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71″ Ward Bennett Regency Style Sofa for Geiger
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
71? Ward Bennett Sofa for Geiger Ward Bennett As a young man, Mr. Bennett undertook various
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Regency Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Bodil Kjaer Sofa in Black Leather and Steel
By Bodil Kjaer, Hovedstadens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bodil Kjaer for Hovedstadens Møbelfabrik, sofa model 71, leather, steel, Denmark, 1959. A
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjaer Sofa in Black Leather and Steel
Bodil Kjaer Sofa in Black Leather and Steel
H 27.17 in W 89.77 in D 31.89 in
Custom Sofa on Casters in Cream Boucle #1
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Custom sofa on casters in cream boucle. High quality frame with beautifully curved back
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Architectural Acer Dining Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
upholstery. The Acer Dining Sofa is crafted for comfort and durability, using the best in class materials
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

2010s Cassina LC2 3-Seat Sofa in Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
removable cushions. The sofa measures 27.6 inches deep, 71 inches wide, and is 26.4 inches high. It has
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sculptural Acer Dining Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
upholstery. The Acer Dining Sofa is crafted for comfort and durability, using the best in class materials
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Sculptural Acer Dining Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Burgundy
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
upholstery. The Acer Dining Sofa is crafted for comfort and durability, using the best in class materials
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956 Additional
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Modern Sofa Gropius CS1 in Various Fabrics by Noom
By Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
71 cm x W 150 cm x D 70 cm, Seat height: 44 cm.
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool

KUUMO design sofa, handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, Centre-Val de Loire
The KUUMO Sofa: An Innovative and Contemporary Design : The KUUMO sofa is more than just
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculptural Acer Dining Sofa Pure Wool Upholstery in Dark Brown
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
upholstery. The Acer Dining Sofa is crafted for comfort and durability, using the best in class materials
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Moooi Amami Sofa with Fringes in Blue Upholstery by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant and comfortable sofa dressed in heart-warming velvet, softly floating on long sensuous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Scandinavian Curved Sofa and Armchair in Original Mohair, Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Curved Danish sofa and arm lounge chair in original Mohair velvet fabric and teak legs, circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Modular Sofa Seating, Gerogen Nelson for Herman Miller, covered in Dedar fabric
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
). sofa with 2 tables: l: 228 cm, d: 76 cm, h: 71 cm, sh: 40 cm sofa with 1 table: l: 189 cm, d: 76 cm, h
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Popus Editions Graziella 4 Seater Sofa in Mole Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 4 seater sofa in mole Antwerp linen upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 4 Seater Sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 4 Seater Sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen Upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 4 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 4 seater sofa in anthracite antwerp linen upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 4 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 4 seater sofa in nude antwerp linen upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 4 Seater Sofa in Gray Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 4 seater sofa in gray antwerp linen upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions Graziella 3 seater sofa in nude antwerp linen upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Gray Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 2 seater sofa in gray Antwerp linen upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 2 seater sofa in saffron antwerp linen upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Mole Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Mole Antwerp Linen Upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 3-Seater Sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 3-seater sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Mole Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 3 seater sofa in mole antwerp linen upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Gray Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 3 seater sofa in gray Antwerp linen upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 2 seater sofa in anthracite antwerp linen upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Italian Sofa
Located in London, GB
A sleek and extremely stylish vintage Italian sofa, dating from the 1960’s. This has a stunning
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Vintage Italian Sofa
Vintage Italian Sofa
H 24.02 in W 72.05 in D 27.96 in
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 seater sofa in saffron antwerp linen upholstery It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Gray Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Gray Antwerp Linen Upholstery It looks like it's straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in Anthracite antwerp linen upholstery. It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery It looks like it's straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 seater sofa in nude Antwerp linen upholstery It looks like it's straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen upholstery It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Gray Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in gray antwerp linen upholstery. It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery It looks like it's straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Gray Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Gray Antwerp Linen Upholstery It looks like it's straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions lena 4 seater sofa in saffron antwerp linen upholstery It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 seater sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen Upholstery Giovanna is a sofa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery. Giovanna is a sofa with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Gray Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Gray Antwerp Linen Upholstery. Giovanna is a sofa with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery. Giovanna is a sofa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Mole Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 seater sofa in Mole Antwerp Linen Upholstery Giovanna is a sofa with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in Anthracite Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 seater sofa in anthracite antwerp linen upholstery Giovanna is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in Gray Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 seater sofa in gray antwerp linen upholstery Giovanna is a sofa with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in Nude Antwerp Linen Upholstery Giovanna is a sofa with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in Saffron Antwerp Linen Upholstery Giovanna is a sofa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in Mole Antwerp Linen Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 seater sofa in mole antwerp linen upholstery Giovanna is a sofa with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Acerbis Life Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Dark Stained Walnut Frame
By Acerbis, Roberto Monsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created in 1975 by Florentine architect Roberto Monsani, Life is a modular sofa and an armchair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Acerbis Life Sofa in White Upholstery with Dark Stained Walnut Frame
By Roberto Monsani, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created in 1975 by Florentine architect Roberto Monsani, Life is a modular sofa and an armchair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

C. 2008 Cassina LC2 Petit Modele Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
markings and guaranteed as authentic. See photos for condition. The sofa measures 71 inches long by 26.5
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Girard
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Sofa Compact in Jacobs Coat fabric by Alexander Girard 1954 Sofa
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Moooi Amami Sofa with Fringes in Light Grey Upholstery by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant and comfortable sofa dressed in heart-warming velvet, softly floating on long sensuous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Amami Sofa with Fringes in Dark Grey Upholstery by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant and comfortable sofa dressed in heart-warming velvet, softly floating on long sensuous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: 71 wide x 29″ deep x 28" tall Condition: In excellent original condition with typical wear for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
By N.A. Jørgensens
Located in Utrecht, NL
cm D x 71 cm H; Seat height 45 cm; Arm height 68.5 cm Shipping: This sofa will be packed and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

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71 In Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 71 in sofa for your home. A 71 in sofa — often made from fabric, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 352 options for an antique or vintage 71 in sofa now, or shop our selection of 109 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 71 in sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 71 in sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 71 in sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cassina, Rolf Benz and Vico Magistretti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 71 In Sofa?

Prices for a 71 in sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $285 and can go as high as $159,836, while the average can fetch as much as $4,444.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 71 In Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No one knows for sure when the first sofa was invented. However, ancient versions of the furniture date back to 2000 B.C. in Egypt. Generally, Jay Wellingdon Couch receives credit for inventing the modern sofa in 1895. People even use his surname, Couch, as another name for the sofa. Explore a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The most comfortable sofa is a personal choice and will depend upon the sofa seat’s depth and height, filling and upholstery, back height and the back-pitch angle to recline or not to recline. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Today, options abound when it comes to style, material and comfort. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Also known as living room suites or a three-piece suite, sofa suites are usually sofas with two matching chairs. On 1stDibs you will find a variety of options for antique, new and vintage sofa suites.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    In a tufted sofa, the upholstery fabric is tightly pulled and folded into a geometric pattern and secured by buttons. The cushions on a tufted sofa remain plump and quite comfortable over time. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tufted sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    A Dune sofa is not a particular type of sofa. Instead, it is a style name that several furniture makers have given to pieces they have produced. Among these makers are Nor11, Maiden Home and Ralph Pucci. You may also see the word “dune” used to indicate the color of a sofa. In this context, the term likely refers to a sandy beige shade.

    Mid-century modern furniture and Space Age design enthusiasts know French designer Pierre Paulin for his low-slung Dune seating collection, which is a favorite of musician Frank Ocean. Paulin’s Dune series features four different interchangeable modules for a custom arrangement.

    On 1stDibs, find a large selection of sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A chaise, also known as a chaise longue (or, as it is sometimes spelled in the United States, a “chaise lounge”), is a long, upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that can be used to prop one's legs upon. The name "chaise" refers to any long, reclining chair in modern French interior design, and the English translation is "long chair."
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A recamier sofa is a type of couch that features a high curved headrest and a low footrest. This type of sofa is sometimes backless that can be kept flat across the wall. A recamier sofa looks great in a living room, bedroom, study or elsewhere in your home. Shop a range of antique and vintage recamier sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A studio sofa is similar to a futon in that it’s multifunctional. Studio sofas can be converted into a double bed by flattening out the frame.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Sheraton sofa refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    An Italian sofa is a sofa manufactured in Italy or produced by an Italian furniture maker. Some well-known Italian furniture brands include B&B Italia, Cassina, Mario Bellini, Alias and Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Keep in mind that an Italian sofa is different from an Italian leather sofa. Italian leather is a full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather produced in Italy. High-end furniture makers from all over the world use Italian leather as upholstery. Therefore, a sofa with this name may have been manufactured in Italy or elsewhere. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cloud sofas can refer to one of two pieces of furniture. In some cases, the phrase indicates a mid-century modern couch designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. On social media, you may see someone reference the Restoration Hardware cloud sofa, a contemporary piece that went viral in 2021. You'll find a selection of Adrian Pearsall cloud sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The sofas that are the most durable are those made of premium materials using techniques that maximize sturdiness and strength. Some long-lasting upholstery options include full- and top-grain leather and tight-weave fabrics. Durable sofas often feature kiln-dried hardwood frames, hand-tied suspension systems and high-resilience foam padding. Shop a diverse assortment of sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Corbusier sofa is a sofa designed by Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier. He was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer whose career spanned almost five decades. With the help of Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier created a number of designs for seating, including the famous LC2 and LC3. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made design and is engineered using ergonomic principles to complement the contours of the human form. Find a variety of vintage Le Corbusier sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    A Nelson sofa is a sofa designed by George Nelson. Introduced in 1968, it features an exposed wooden frame and button-tufted cushions outlined by piping. The American industrial designer created the piece for Herman Miller, and the company continues to manufacture and sell it today. Explore a variety of George Nelson sofas from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

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