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American Fainting Sofa

Pair of Florence Knoll / Knoll Light Orange Upholstered Settees
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century two-seat settees with peach color faintly textured upholstered seat
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Living Room /// Contemporary Pop Art Screenprint Interior Colorful Chair Sofa
By Dan May
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Artist: Dan May (American, 1955-) Title: "Living Room" *Signed and numbered by May in
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1980s Contemporary Interior Prints

Materials

Screen

Dancer #1, Original Contemporary Minimal Blue Energetic Abstract Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Paint There is something faintly figurative and dancer-like about this abstract gestural work by artist
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Jump For Joy, Original Contemporary Minimal Orange Energetic Abstract Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Paint There is something faintly figurative about this abstract gestural work by artist Jen Sterling. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Rococo Revival John Henry Belter Meridienne/Recamier
By John Henry Belter
Located in Hastings, GB
Spectacular Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier 'fainting couch' attributed to the American master
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Antique 1850s American Rococo Revival Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

MCM Grand Haven Chair by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge in Blue Fabric
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in Topeka, KS
roll at one end…what my mother always called a “fainting couch”. They soon added other box couches and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

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"Quiet, The Dove (from The Book of LOVE)" silkscreen print by Robert Indiana
By Robert Indiana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Quiet, The Dove (Book of LOVE)" silkscreen print from a portfolio of 12 original poems and 12 original prints by artist Robert Indiana. Edition 58/200. The prints in the portfolio w...
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1990s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Pair of Midcentury Settee's by Charlotte Chair Company
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern pair of sofas feature pink vinyl upholstery and a base with wood trim. A sleek and comfortable design that makes a statement in any seating arrangement....
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather sofa 3 seat Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather sofa designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushions. Sofa is in good vintage condition all straps are good w...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

Mid-Century Danish Modern Cube 3 Seat Sofa in Brown Woven Upholstery
By Komfort, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Danish Modern cube low 3 seat sofa in Brown Woven Upholstery. Very comfortable sofa in good vintage condition. Sofa is on 4 Chrome square tube legs with adjustable leveli...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Book on Chair /// Contemporary Pop Art Screenprint Interior Flowers Colorful
By Dan May
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Dan May (American, 1955-) Title: "Book on Chair" *Signed and numbered by May in pencil lower left Year: 1989 Medium: Original Screenprint on unbranded white wove paper Limite...
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1980s Contemporary Interior Prints

Materials

Screen

Are the Cookies Ready Yet /// Contemporary Pop Art Screenprint Nude Food Chef
By Dan May
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Dan May (American, 1955-) Title: "Are the Cookies Ready Yet" *Signed and numbered by May in pencil lower left Year: 2001 Medium: Original Screenprint on unbranded white wove ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Screen

Antique Green Velvet Buggy Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a scenic ride from the comfort of home with this endlessly charming antique velvet buggy bench. The genuine carriage bench was repurposed into a cozy love seat with a shabby chi...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Antique Green Velvet Buggy Bench
Antique Green Velvet Buggy Bench
H 34 in W 40 in D 21 in
Inscribed and Signed Picasso Book 'Picasso, el nacimiento de un genio' 1972
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Miami, FL
This coffee table book displays beautiful and unique Picasso drawings and illustrations. The cover is inscribed by Picasso. Signed and dated by Picasso 6/12/72. The book comes with ...
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1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Archival Paper

Midcentury Post Modern 2 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig
By Selig, Mario Bellini
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Clean midcentury post modern 2 seat Pink leather puffy sofa circa 1980 by Selig. This sofa is a time capsule from the 1980s/1990s with puffy side arms and back cushions and 2 lower c...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Flowers 'Green/Pink' Skateboard Decks after Andy Warhol
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Skateroom with the Andy Warhol Foundation set of three skateboard decks 7-ply Canadian Maplewood with screenprint each: 31 H x 8 inches approximate 31 H x 24 inches when inst...
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2010s Belgian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Maple

'Flowers in a Blue and White Jug', Louvre, Academie Chaumiere, California, LACMA
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed, verso, 'Di Gesu' for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and dated 1960; additionally titled, 'Blue Pitcher'. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attende...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Midcentury De Sede Ds46 Loveseat Sofa Cognac Buffalo Leather Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(2) Sections midcentury De Sede DS46 sofa loveseat Cognac buffalo leather Switzerland circa 1970. Very High quality thick Buffalo Leather. Very low Heavy loveseat (2) section with ar...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980 Various Artists 'Lincoln Center Posters' Pop Art Multicolor Book
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 16 x 11.5 inches ( 40.64 x 29.21 cm ) Image Size: 16 x 11.5 inches ( 40.64 x 29.21 cm ) Framed: No Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age ...
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1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Other Medium

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for D...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
H 29.14 in W 89.38 in D 29.53 in
Teak & Cane "FD" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make your living room the envy of the neighborhood with this breathtaking teak & rattan sofa designed by legendary Scandinavian Modern duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Buil...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair ottoman Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushions. Sofa is in good vintage condition ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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Very Unique Art Deco Fainting Couch Sofa
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful original and restored Art Deco sofa. A real visual treat. The piece was lovingly
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Vintage 1930s South American Chaise Longues

Materials

Pearl

Antique French Louis XV Fainting Bed Sofa CouchChaise Longue
Located in North York, ON
This is an American chaise longue with Louis XV styling and gold two tone Damask fabric. It is in
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20th Century Chaise Longues

Mahogany Frame American Empire Style Fainting Couch Sofa Chaise Lounge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Late 20th century mahogany frame American Empire style fainting couch sofa chaise lounge. Item
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Late 20th Century Empire Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Eastlake Victorian Récamier Daybed Chaise Fainting Couch
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Topeka, KS
fainting couch by any other name is still a fainting couch! This beautiful sofa is sometimes called a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Small French Empire Style Carved Wood Red White Chaise Lounge Fainting Couch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th Century, American. Measurements: 30.5" H x 50" W x 22" D x 17" Seat Height.
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Early 20th Century American Empire Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Barney Reid Graphic Art Textile Blanket
By Barney Reid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1913 - 1992 Mr. Reid was an American graphic artist. He painted and made jewelry, sculptures, and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Pair of Ash Group Spindle Back Chairs by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in Topeka, KS
called a “fainting couch”. They soon added other box couches and convertible sofa beds leading into full
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

MCM Grand Haven Chairs in Gold Velvet by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in Topeka, KS
, upholstered pieces with a hard roll at one end…what my mother always called a “fainting couch”. They soon
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Cedric Hartman Pair Signed Adjustable Brass Reading Lamps 1UWV, 1967 Design
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Cathedral City, CA
height adjustable between 35-41". Age appropriate wear with faint mild scratches overall. Beautiful
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

Aesthetic Period Silver and Gold Panel Cuff Bracelet Late Victorian
Located in Southbury, CT
lady fainting on a velvet sofa because she has seen the bare ankle of a man as he crossed his legs in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Silver

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Questions About American Fainting Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    What Americans call a sofa varies. Often, people living in the U.S. refer to an upholstered furnishing designed to hold more than one person as a couch. However, the word sofa is also commonly used in the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas.