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Chiado Sofa, Large with Smooth 72 and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Large with Smooth 72 and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Small with Smooth 72 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Large with Smooth 72 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Small with Smooth 72 and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Small with Smooth 72 and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Naked Sofa Single with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Luc Sofa Large with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
natural rattan
Dimensions
Available in 2 sizes:
Small: 72” W x 27”D x 32” H Seat height 16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Luc Sofa Small with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Rattan
Dimensions
Available in 2 sizes:
Small : 72” W x 27” D x 32” H Seat height 16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
solid wood colors
Natural Oak
Smooth 72
Dimensions
Available in several combinations
Naked Sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Small with Smooth 72 and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Small with Smooth 72 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Small with Smooth 72 and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Large with Smooth 72 and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Large with Smooth 72 and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Large with Smooth 72 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Large with Smooth 72 and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Large with Smooth 72 and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Large with Smooth 72 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Small with Smooth 72 and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Small with Smooth 72 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Corn, Small with Smooth 72 and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Large with Smooth 72 and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Large with Smooth 72 and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Large with Smooth 72 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Small with Smooth 72 and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Small with Smooth 72 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Clean Water, Small with Smooth 72 and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Luc Sofa Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Rattan
Dimensions
Available in 2 sizes:
Small: 72” W x 27”D x 32” H Seat height 16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Luc Sofa Large with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Rattan
Dimensions
Available in 2 sizes:
Small: 72” W x 27”D x 32” H Seat height 16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Rattan
Dimensions
Available in 2 sizes:
Small : 72” W x 27”D x 32” H Seat height 16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Rattan
Dimensions
Available in 2 sizes:
Small : 72” W x 27”D x 32” H Seat height 16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked round sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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72 In Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 72 in sofa available at 1stDibs. A 72 in sofa — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 163 variations of the antique or vintage 72 in sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 233 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 72 in sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 72 in sofa made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 72 in sofa over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Alias and PearsonLloyd are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 72 In Sofa?
The average selling price for a 72 in sofa at 1stDibs is $5,806, while they’re typically $444 on the low end and $79,153 for the highest priced.
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 72 In Sofa
- What is a modular sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Sheraton sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a chaise on a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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."
- What is a studio sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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.
- What is a sofa plinth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sofa suite?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Also 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.
- What is an Empire sofa?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2022An 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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.
- What is a tufted sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021In 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.
- What is a recamier sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What is a serpentine sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sofa armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A 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.
- When was the sofa invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No 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.
- Is a sofa a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024By 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.
- What is smaller than a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A loveseat is a piece of upholstered furniture that is smaller than a sofa. Most sofas can accommodate three or more people, while a loveseat generally seats two. Single-seat furniture like accent chairs and armchairs are also smaller than sofas. Shop a collection of living room furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Corbusier sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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.
- What is a Nelson sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024A 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.
- What is a Bridgewater sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A Bridgewater sofa is a sofa with a low profile and low arms that are set slightly back from the front of the sofa. Classic Bridgewater sofas also feature a skirt and a rolled back. This is a simple and classic sofa that is an excellent choice for many homes. Shop charming Bridgewater sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a bergère sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bergère sofa is a piece of furniture more commonly called a bergère chair. The term describes an armchair that features upholstery on its back, arms and seat and a decorative wooden frame. Bergère chairs emerged during the Regency period in France but became especially popular during the Rococo era. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bergère chairs.
- What is boucle sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bouclé sofa is a sofa that’s made from the heavy textile known as boucle. Bouclé is known for its fuzziness and soft texture, and designers often use it on rounded and asymmetrical furniture. Shop a collection of boucle sofas and other furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
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